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==Synopsis==
[[File:SW 1965.png|thumb|685x685px|Major proxy conflicts during 1940-1965]]
From 1940-1950, the world witnessed numerous proxy conflicts and political shifts, such as the Russian reorganization of Alyeska into an autonomous National Republic, the [[Peru#The Lima-Belém Conspiracy|Lima-Belem conspiracy]] in South America, and the founding of the [[International Republican Coalition]]. With the British Empire and Russia vying for influence worldwide, regions like central Europe, Asia, and Africa experienced unrest and power struggles. The [[Organization of Democratic Nations]] was formed in response to the IRC, and [[Minor organizations or factions in the Silent War|minor alliances such as the Pacific Rim Security Treaty]] were established. The decade also saw the rise of decolonization movements, culminating in the Indian War of Independence from the National Republic of [[Jambu]] and various African nations being granted independence from Britain.
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From 1950 to 1965, the Silent War saw the establishment of new alliances, decolonization, and proxy wars. The [[Association of North American Nations|Association of North American Nations (ANAN)]] was founded to promote regional cooperation in North America, while Genoa and Corsica underwent revolutions. Decolonization efforts resulted in the creation of multiple new states, including the Dominion of the East Indies and the Sultanate of Dar Runga. Conflicts such as the [[Numidian-Algerian War]] War, the Russo-Persian War, and the Austrian Civil War highlighted the ongoing power struggles between Britain and Russia, with their respective allies taking sides. Additionally, Japan's Dirty War saw the repression of National Republicans and the rise of the Emperor's popularity.
The 1960s and 1970s saw a string of nuclear disasters around the world, such as the Krasnoyarsk Meltdown (1958) in Russia and the Bradwell-on-Sea Meltdown (1967) in England, and especially the Kemo Nuclear Disaster in Corea (1971), which impacted not only Corea, but also its neighbors, triggering to the [[Great Nuclear Scare]]. This subsequently led to the [[1970s Global Oil Crisis]], which saw increased oil prices. The situation was exacerbated when several Near Eastern nations with anti-British inclinations nationalized their oil industries and formed the Eastern Joint Development Organization (EJDO), challenging Britain's economic and political dominance.
==Major proxy conflicts==▼
=== Détente ===
==== The Russian Lustrum (1973-1978) ====
{{Main|Russian Lustrum}}
Tensions between Russia and the Organization of Democratic Nations began to ease following the Russian Lustrum, a power struggle that ousted Chairman Ilya Kiselev, aiming to reform Russia and reduce global tensions, which were perceived to be exacerbated by Kiselev's policies. The power vacuum was initially filled by the Committee of National Affairs (CNA), but internal conflicts soon emerged within the CNA, notably between Sergey Gromov and Yevgeny Petrov. Ultimately, Gromov emerged victorious and steered Russia towards gradual democratization, actively seeking to improve relations with Britain.
▲==Major proxy conflicts==
===Wars between sovereign nations===
===== British ports' surrender in China (1942) =====
In 1942, [[China]] initiated a blockade on several British treaty ports, including Shanghai, Ningpo, Taichow, and Foochow, effectively cutting them off from the rest of the world. The Chinese demanded the surrender of these cities and began a large-scale military buildup in the surrounding areas. As tensions mounted and supplies dwindled, the British ports, against orders from Europe, decided to surrender collectively. Control of the ports was subsequently transferred to the Chinese military.
=====Numidian-Algerian War (1957-1958)=====
{{Main|Numidian-Algerian War}}
The Algerian-Numidian War was a conflict that took place between the newly decolonized nations of [[Algeria]] and [[Numidia]] in the late 1950s, during the broader context of the Silent War. The war began shortly after both countries gained independence from Britain in 1955, fueled by territorial disputes, historical grievances, and the influence of competing global powers. The conflict was characterized by a series of skirmishes and border clashes that ultimately resulted in the establishment of an Algerian-Numidian Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) in 1958.
===== Russo-Persian War (1960-1963) =====
{{Main|Russo-Persian War}}
A significant conflict over oil and fishing rights in the Caspian Sea, that ends with a Russian victory. The war led to the creation of the pro-Russian National Republic of [[Tabarestan]], carved out of the northern region of Persia, bordering the Caspian Sea.
===Insurgencies, rebellions, or civil wars===
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=====Rise of National Republics=====
National Republican parties around the world took power in countries experiencing political instability or pro-independence movements, they aligned with Russian interests, creating a more polarized world and intensifying the Silent War between the major powers. At the founding of the International Republican Coalition (IRC) in 1941, there were 13 nations that described themselves as "National Republican." By 1965, that number grew to 31, more than double the number of founding members of the IRC.
===== Peruvian Civil War (1944-1963) =====
The Peruvian Civil War (1944-1963) erupted as a result of economic hardships, political instability, and the rise of National Republican ideology in [[Peru]]. The conflict involved the Peruvian National Republic, led by General Pedro Velasco, fighting against the Loyalist forces supporting the monarchy. After years of warfare, internal struggles, and declining foreign support, the Nationalists' resistance crumbled, allowing the Loyalists to reclaim control over most of the country.
===== Thirteen Days War (1942) =====
The thirteen days war was a military conflict between the [[Rumelia|National Republic of Rumelia]] (supported by Russia) and [[Hellas]] (supported by Britain). Despite its short duration, the conflict was characterized by rapid military movements and fierce skirmishes, ultimately resulting in a population exchange between Greece and Turkey to resolve the underlying ethnic tensions.
===== Kampuchean Civil War (1946-1949) =====
A civil conflict in Southeast Asia, where the National Republic of [[Thaitania]] supported a National Republican rebellion in the [[Kampuchea|Kingdom of Kampuchea]] to overthrow the monarchy, eventually leading to intervention by Viet-Nam and Britain. The civil war saw a victory for the royalist faction of Kampuchea.
===== Indian War of Independence (1948) =====
The struggle for independence by Muslim separatists in the northwestern region of the former British colony of [[Jambu|Jambudweep]], leading to the creation of the pro-British [[India|Sultanate of India]].
===== Russo-Japanese port crisis (1950s) and the Japanese Dirty War (1957) =====
Russia had ruled over the treaty ports of Idzu and Maizuru since the 19th century. During the Great War, Russia persuaded Japan to fight alongside them against Corea. In exchange, Russia promised to cede Idzu and Maizuru back to Japan. However, after victory was achieved in 1939, Russia reneged on their promises. Negotiations between the two nations stalled throughout the 1940s. Japan, tired of waiting, sought military means to seize control of the ports. In 1952, Japan launched a military operation to annex Idzu and Maizuru, much to Russia's chagrin. Russia was hesitant to launch a counter-attack since Britain had assured Japan's defense in the event of war. In the following years, a strong anti-National Republican sentiment would rise in Japan, leading to the Japanese Dirty War in 1957. National Republicans, even those only suspected, are arrested. Internment camps are established to detain Russians. Mass censorship ensues and state-sponsored terrorism grew rampant. Despite this, the Japanese Emperor’s popularity continues to grow.
===== East Indies Crisis (1960-1976) =====
{{Main|East Indies Crisis}}
The East Indies Crisis, also known as the War for Soendanese Independence, involved the [[Netherlands]] fighting pro-independence [[Soenda]] revolutionaries in the former Dutch East Indies. This conflict saw the Russia and the International Republican Coalition (IRC) supporting the revolutionaries, while the Organization of Democratic Nations (ODN) backed the Netherlands. The war was the deadliest colonial conflict in the 20th century, leading to an estimated 8 to 11 millions deaths. The conflict ended with Soenda gaining independence, as well as a few other breakaway nations like [[Pinang]] and [[South Moluccas]] also gaining independence.
== See also ==
* [[Russia]]
* [[United Kingdom]]
* [[International Republican Coalition]]
* [[Organization of Democratic Nations]]
{{Timeline and Lore}}
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