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The '''Silent War''' refers to a period of geopolitical tension and proxy conflicts between the [[International Republican Coalition|International Republican Coalition (IRC)]], led by [[Russia]], and the [[Organization of Democratic Nations|Organization of Democratic Nations (ODN)]], led by [[United Kingdom|Great Britain]]. This era emerged in the aftermath of the [[Great War|Great War (1935-1939)]] and has shaped the global political landscape, with nations aligning themselves with either the IRC or ODN. Although direct military confrontation between the two superpowers was avoided, the Silent War saw numerous proxy conflicts, such as the [[Numidian-Algerian War|Algerian-Numidian War]] and the [[East Indies Crisis]], where the IRC and ODN supported opposing factions to further their respective interests and ideologies.
The '''Silent War''' is the period of rivalry and geopolitical tension between [[Great Britain]] and [[Russia]] and their respective allies. Historians debate when the Silent War started. Some argue that the Silent War was just an extension of the ''Great Game'', the Anglo-Russian rivalry in the late 18th century. However, most agree that the Silent War truly begun after the [[The Great War#Congress of Amsterdam|Congress of Amsterdam]] ending the [[Great War]] in 1939.
 
== Background ==
The roots of the Silent War can be traced back to the [[Great War|Great War (1935-1939)]], which led to a reshaping of the world order and the emergence of Russia and Great Britain as the dominant global powers.
 
The Silent War traces its origins to the aftermath of the [[Great War|Great War (1935-1939)]], which left Europe divided into pro-Russian and pro-British spheres of influence. The Russian-led [[International Republican Coalition|International Republican Coalition (IRC)]] and the British-led [[Organization of Democratic Nations|Organization of Democratic Nations (ODN)]] emerged as the two predominant global alliances, each promoting their respective ideologies: national republicanism and liberal democracy.
==== Disagreements after the Great War ====
 
When the [[Great War]] was drawing to a close in favor of the Cordial League (an alliance led by Britain and Russia), relations started to strain between [[Great Britain]] and [[Russia]] over disagreements in the division of spoils, particularly over control of Constantinople. It was discovered that Russia had secretly signed a treaty, the Russo-Ottoman Compromise of 1937, without the rest of the Cordial League's knowledge. Under the treaty, Constantinople and the surrounding straits zone would become a joint condominium between Russia and Rumelia, contrary to Britain's interests. Despite Britain's heavy protest, Britain eventually recognized Russo-Rumelian control over the straits, in exchange for recognition of British control over Cyprus. Further inflaming relations, Russia was not granted an occupation zone in the 1939-1944 Occupation of France.
===Russia, and National Republicanism, and the IRC ===
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==== The International Republican Coalition (IRC) ====
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By 1941, only two years after the war, there were 13 nations that declared themselves National-Republican, including China. In the same year, an alliance between the national republican nations was formalized with the creation of the '''International Republican Coalition''' (Международная республиканская коалиция; ''Meždunarodnaja Respublikanskaja Koalicija''). The organization guarantees the mutual defense of all member states in case of attack by foreign powers. Initially, Great Britain was indifferent to the new organization, busy fighting against [[Jambudweep]] revolutionaries (who were clandestinely supported by Russia). However, after Russian involvement was discovered in 1942, British Prime Minister William Cavendish lambasted Russia and the doctrine of National-Republicanism. In response, Russian delegates proposed an amendment to the constitution of the IRC: that part of the coalition's responsibilities to "export National-Republicanism" abroad and to "free peoples around the world." This amendment was an indirect jab at the British Empire. The amendment was unanimously passed by all members of the coalition. This put immense pressure against the British Empire.
 
==== The Organization of Democratic Nations (ODN) ====
The ODN was Britain's response to the formation of the International Republican Coalition. However, it's formation did not take until four years later after the IRC was founded. This was due to the reluctance of British allies to be involved in such an organization, fearing that it might drag them into the conflict in British India against the United Jambudweep Front and Russia. The ODN was only founded in 1945, a year after a peace treaty was signed between Britain and the now independent nation of [[Jambudweep]].
 
The time between 1940 and 1980 would see indirect conflicts between Russia and Britain, through proxies like the members of the ODN and the IRC.
 
== Phases of the Silent War ==
 
Russia espouses National Republicanism (also sometimes known as ''Vosstanism''). It is a radical republican ideology that emphasizes civic nationalism, national autarky, and anti-mercantilism. It seeks to promote the interests of a particular nation by opposing corporate and monarchical institutions. The International Republican Coalition, led by Russia, operates on these principles, promoting regional stability, mutual defense, and defending the interests of its member states against perceived external threats, such as western imperialism. The IRC supports authoritarian governments and is associated with a more centralized, state-driven approach to governance.
=== Phase 1: Incitement (1940-1960) ===
 
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The [[Organization of Democratic Nations|Organization of Democratic Nations (ODN)]], on the other hand, is composed mainly of liberal democracies, including former colonies and post-colonial states, emphasizing democratic governance, human rights, and individual freedoms, led by Great Britain. It seeks to maintain stability and security in the international community through diplomatic means and military defense when necessary, promoting the idea of collective security and cooperation among member states.
 
This period of geopolitical rivalry, although not resulting in direct large-scale warfare, has shaped international relations and global politics for decades, with both sides working to advance their interests and undermine those of the other.
=== Phase 2: Confrontation (1960-1975) ===
 
==Major proxy conflicts ==
=== Phase 3: Rapprochement (1975-1980) ===
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