The Union Forever: A TL
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I can't imagine them doing so, unless a bunch of British colonies declare independence and later want to shed monarchy and become states.
I think it's more likely the Commonwealth has occupied/blockaded the Bonin Islands, and China/the Commonwealth the same for the Ryukyu Islands. The US doesn't really have anything to gain by taking them. The Commonwealth doesn't really have anything but lost prestige to gain from the Ryukyu Islands, but I wouldn't be surprised if China wants them.
Indeed, Japan looks to be right screwed. Not only have they called Colombia into the war against them (or rather, Venezuela), but now the USA has had it with their crap and has declared war as well. I'm not sure if they'll invade or anything, but they don't seem likely to win anytime soon in my estimation.
Welp! The Technate of China is all but finished up in India, and now it's time to lay the smackdown to Japan.
Slowly? Considering who few are left, shouldn't it be a walk at this point?
Great comments y'all. A few clarifications..
1) There seems to be some confusion as to why the United States entered the war. As pointed out, Colombia is an American ally under the League of American Republics and a key component of the LAR Charter is a mutual defense clause against outside powers. Japan and Venezuela have also been long time antagonists of the Untied States. Furthermore, the U.S. has a long list of grievances against Japan such as the killing of American civilians in Vancouver, the sinking of some merchant shipping, and the "accidental" downing of Flight 131. Finally, many in the American government believe that by joining the war in its final stages the United States will be able to shape the peace settlement to its liking, like it had during the Great War. With that being said, a third of Congress and about 40% of the public are against the war who view it as some combination of foreign meddling, war mongering, and supporting European imperialists.
2) On the subject of future American territorial gains we will have to wait and see what happens. However, President Stewart has mentioned that the United States seeks no territorial gains in the current war.
3) On the question of how long the remaining members of the Calcutta Compact can hold out, you tell me.
Cheers!
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I think it is foreign meddling, war mongering, and supporting of European imperialists, but it's also necessary to fulfill the LAR alliance obligations and put a stop to Japan's bullshit, so worthwhile.
Kind of a NATO/regional UN
Impeach her immediately.
She doesn't seek territorial gains. We might happen across some, though.
Depending on the forces used and the resistance of the compact, it might take a few months at least. Japan might be the last to fall.
Now how would that work?She doesn't seek territorial gains. We might happen across some, though.
They might see independence or leastly dominion status on future, but I don't see any reason, why they would ask annexation by USA. Pacific islands have their own culture and languages and they hardly want be part of USA. In OTL didn't happen that and there not be any reason why ITTL islands would join to USA.