I can't help but wonder - in the case that European Portugal gains independence, what will become of the alliance with the United Empire? Is the alliance between Britain and Portugal bound to the nation or country (that is, does it apply to all lands ruled by the House of Braganza, or specifically to European Portugal)?
I think it applies to all the lands ruled by the House of Braganza.
(OOC: So for this we use the "Braganzas never leave Brazil" POD?)
If only European Portugal becomes independent, why would Britain bother to be allied to them? They have a much smaller population (and a smaller market to British products) and in the case of a war with Spain it would hard to be defended. Also, the rest of the Empire would probably not like it, and loose such important ally would not be a good deal, especially with all the problems that Britain is facing now with the colonial issue in Africa.
You think Britain would ally with the Iberians just because the Iberians annex Portugal? I don't think you get an automatic alliance with the UK just because you own Lisbon.I can't help but wonder - in the case that European Portugal gains independence, what will become of the alliance with the United Empire? Is the alliance between Britain and Portugal bound to the nation or country (that is, does it apply to all lands ruled by the House of Braganza, or specifically to European Portugal)?
Make the Cape Verde Islands the capital of the nation and all will be solved.
You think Britain would ally with the Iberians just because the Iberians annex Portugal? I don't think you get an automatic alliance with the UK just because you own Lisbon.
Yes, and that's not good for a party who claims to defend republican values of government.Weren't those the people that were involved in that big financial scandal a while back?
You think Britain would ally with the Iberians just because the Iberians annex Portugal? I don't think you get an automatic alliance with the UK just because you own Lisbon.