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The State of Diplomatic Relations, 1/1/1930

Who’s Hot: Germany
Who’s Not: Australia, UK

In alphabetical order:

Atlantis: Fair (1927 rating: neutral). There have been no obvious sources of conflict in the past while.

Australia: Poor (1927 rating: unrated). Initial hopes for a good relationship were dashed as a result of Cleito Treaty negotiations and Australia’s commitment to defend its former masters’ enclaves in the Pacific.

Chile: Neutral (1927 rating: indifferent). India’s earlier skepticism about the Chilean pirate problem has faded in the light of the Arcadia Incident.

China: Fair (1927 rating: neutral to fair). The apparent success of Chiang Kai-Shek in unifying China and deposing the warlords provides some hope of long-term stability to India’s neighbour.

Chosen: Ally, through SATSUMA (1927: Ally). Not much of an active relationship outside military exercises.

Denmark: Neutral (1927 rating: neutral). The Danes have been quiet of late, which is never a bad thing as far as Europeans in Asia is concerned.

Formosa: Ally, through SATSUMA (1927: Ally). Frequent BNS usage of Formosan ports during the Filipino Revolution was mutually beneficial.

France: Fair (1927 rating: neutral). Recent French statements about the future of their colonies, and the change in stance regarding the Palawan accident have been positive.

Germany: Good (1927 rating: neutral to friendly). The historical relationship disrupted by the Great War seems to be on the mend, as business and diplomatic initiatives start to pay off.

Greece: Neutral (1927: neutral). A nation India has little opportunity to interact with.

Iberia: Neutral (1927: indifferent to cool). Another European power that has been quiet in recent years, its acceptance of the Paracels as a mandate did help avert a conflict between the Philippines and Chile.

India: Good. Public opposition to Indian involvement in the Philippines was unprecedented, but still civil and legal.

Italy: Neutral (1927: same). India remains somewhat leery of the Mediterranean power though acknowledges its colonial legacy is not so bad as some of its neighbours’.

Japan: Ally, through SATSUMA (1927: same). The degree of cooperation has never been higher than during and after the Filipino revolution.

Netherlands: Poor (1927: neutral to poor). A nation greatly mis-trusted by India, and the attitudes presented by the Dutch delegation at Copenhagen did nothing to change this.
Nordmark: Neutral (1927: indifferent to neutral). Though the two only really share a bond through South Africa, there has been more diplomatic interaction between them in the past year.

Philippines: Ally, through SATSUMA (1927: same). The losses sustained by India during the Filipino revolution mean that the Raj and his advisors will be keeping a close eye on the reconstruction efforts of their ally.

Poland: Neutral to Fair (1927: unrated). A new source of potential business opportunities.

Russia: Fair (1927: neutral). Collaboration on an Asian railway project has helped thaw this relationship.



Saudi Arabia: Poor (1927: same). The two continue to trade barbs and look for opportunities to spite each other.

Siam: Neutral to Fair (1927: neutral). Siam’s new leadership has thus far proven itself to be reasonable.

South Africa: Ally, through SAINT (1927: same). India’s involvement in SATSUMA continues to be a source of some friction, but relations are generally good and trade continues to rise.

Turkey: Fair (1927: neutral). Continued relationship-building has included joint political conferences and the construction of a battleship in India for Turkey.

UK: Cool (1927: neutral). The old colonial power’s recent agreement with AANM and its decision to reinforce its assets in Asia were viewed with considerable alarm.

USA: Fair (1927: Neutral). It is perceived that the USA is opposed to colonialism, and the two nations have had military interaction as a result of recent naval exercises and the presence of American observers in the Filipino Revolution.

Yemen: Poor (1927: poor). The backwards little nation remains adamantly against Indian involvement in Asir.

(Yugoslavia, Romania, Brazil, Persia coming into play too late to be effectively determined at this time; wait for the 1931 synopsis)

The State of Diplomatic Relations, 1/4/1932

The Scale:

Ally (Good, with formal military ties added in)

Good (A friend)

Fair (The nation is generally viewed in positive terms)

Neutral (Either the nation does good and bad things that cancel out, or there's just not enough interaction to amount to anything)

Poor (An adversarial but generally non-violent relationship)

Hostile (An adversarial and violent relationship)


Who’s Hot: China, Turkey
Who’s Not: Saudi Arabia, Yemen

In alphabetical order:

Argentina: Neutral (1930: Un-rated). Fences seem to be mending with our SAE friends, but those FUM guys are a problem.

Atlantis: Fair (1930 rating: Fair). Even our allies haven't managed to piss each other much lately.

Australia: Neutral (1930 rating: Poor). No real relationship exists with Australia.

Brazil: Neutral (1930: Un-rated). Not much interaction, but there's always a question of whether they and the SAE are going to have at it.

Canada: Neutral (1930 rating: Un-rated). Again, not much interaction, though they and the Aussies do earn a wee bit of credit for fighting piracy.

Chile: Neutral (1930 rating: Neutral). Another relationship that is benign but minimal.

China: Ally, through SATSUMA (1930 rating: Fair). China shared issues in common with India and other Asian nations, so its joining of SATSUMA was logical enough.

Chosen: Ally, through SATSUMA (1930 rating: Ally). A quiet but reliable ally, with slowly growing trade connections.

Denmark: Fair (1930 rating: neutral). Denmark's plan to gradually reduce its presence in Siam is viewed positively.

Formosa: Ally, through SATSUMA (1930: Ally). Trade links are increasing with this small but respected ally.

France: Fair to Good (1930 rating: Fair). French help with El Derretir was well received, and there are rumors of back-room discussions.

Germany: Good (1930 rating: Good). A long-time friend that has come through for India.

Greece: Neutral (1930: Neutral). Never likely to get any better given India's friendship with Turkey.

Iberia: Neutral (1930: Neutral). Hainan does present a complication now that China is an ally, but there is no direct cause for problems.

India: Fair. El Derretir has caused casualties and some civil disturbances, plus the first mutiny in the military in over a century.

Italy: Neutral to Poor (1930: Neutral). The Ethiopian CV business did not please India.

Japan: Ally, through SATSUMA (1930: same). Good friends, though they can be a little too enthusiastic about helping at times (e.g. dropping diseases on enemy states).

Mexico: Neutral to Fair (1930: Un-rated). A few deals have taken place, but contact has otherwise been minimal.

Netherlands: Poor (1930: Poor). While there is increased respect for the Dutch queen, the government's arms sales to Yemen and Saudi Arabia did not bring smiles to Indian faces.

Nordmark: Fair (1930: Neutral). A bit of shared military exercising helped, as has the less hardline approach to Argentina, which got the shaft in 1921.

Persia: Ally, through SATSUMA (1930: Un-rated). Sure, they're quiet apart from when they bump shoulders with other small states nearby, but it's good to have a friend in the Persian Gulf.

Peru: Fair (1930: Un-rated). Some commercial links are developing, particularly with the sale of the ex-Babur.

Philippines: Ally, through SATSUMA (1930: same). The fact that El Derretir sprang from the same place that brought the world the Filipino Revolution has not gone unnoticed in Indian society. Still, the governments are on good terms.

Poland: Neutral (1930: Neutral to Fair). Little interaction to speak of, besides a few failed attempts to sell them warships.

Rumania: Neutral (1930: Un-rated). The two nations have probably only met during cocktail parties on embassy row.

Russia: Fair (1930: Fair). A lack of squabbles with India's allies doesn't hurt.

Saudi Arabia: Hostile (1930: Poor). Twelve years of tension, accusation, and skirmishing around Asir has finally boiled over.

Siam: Fair (1930: Neutral to Fair). Siam's been generally supportive of Indian activities lately, and it's encouraging to see them become more independent, even if they are adding significantly to their navy.

South Africa: Ally, through SAINT (1930: same). Another long friend, cooperating at Diego Garcia and helping elsewhere when requested.

Turkey: Good (1930: Fair). Military exercises and sales, and shared concerns over Asir have forged a closer relationship.

UK: Neutral (1930: ~Neutral to Poor). Olde England and company seem to recognize Indian security concerns, and have been more supportive of India in Asir than would have been expected.

USA: Fair (1930: Fair). The SATSUMA exercises were a good get-together, but trade links could be expanded.

Yemen: Hostile (1930: Poor). Whether they're actively allied to Saudi Arabia or just joining in is unclear, but they too have taken to arms over Asir.

Yugoslavia: Neutral (1930: Un-rated). Well, they beat our football team 3-1 a couple years back...

The State of Diplomatic Relations, 31/12/1932

The Scale:

Ally (Good, with formal military ties added in)

Good (A friend)

Fair (The nation is generally viewed in positive terms)

Neutral (Either the nation does good and bad things that cancel out, or there's just not enough interaction to amount to anything)

Poor (An adversarial but generally non-violent relationship)

Hostile (An adversarial and violent relationship)


Whos Hot: Germany, France
Whos Not: Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Ethiopia

In alphabetical order:

Argentina: Poor (1931: Neutral). Difficulties caused by the Amiir al-Bihar and the Intrepida have soured Indias view of Argentina in the past year.

Atlantis: Neutral (1931: Fair). Cowes and related Cleito Treaty matters have been an irritant in Atlantean-Indian relations.

Australia: Neutral (1931 rating: Neutral). Treaty-free Australia is being watched with interest.

Brazil: Neutral (1931: Neutral). Not much interaction.

Canada: Poor (1930 rating: Neutral). See the entry for Atlantis.

Chile: Neutral (1931 rating: Neutral). Chilean posturing over the arrival of the Huascar was more amusing than alarming.

China: Ally, through SATSUMA (1931 rating: Ally). Chinas been quiet, coping with some internal issues.

Chosen: Ally, through SATSUMA (1931 rating: Ally). The Queen certainly polarizes public opinion ...

Denmark: Fair (1931 rating: fair). Some naval cooperation regarding El Derretir did not hurt.

Ethiopia: Poor (1931 rating: un-rated): What India knows about Ethiopian involvement in Yemen, and what it can prove, are, unfortunately, two different things.

Formosa: Ally, through SATSUMA (1931: Ally). Internal turbulence has hindered this small ally..

France: Fair to Good (1931 rating: Fair to Good). French help with El Derretir was well received, and the Siagon Protocol and related Indochinese news are a very positive development.

Germany: Good (1931 rating: Good). Indias favorite Europeans were ready and willing to help avenge the Male.

Greece: Neutral (1931: Neutral). Never likely to get any better given India's friendship with Turkey.

Iberia: Neutral (1931: Neutral). The Hainan issue seems to have grown quieter of late.

India: Fair. El Derretir has shaken the nation, as has the death of Shrinivas, but things seem to be improving.

Italy: Neutral to Poor (1931: Neutral to Poor). India remains skeptical of this nations intentions.

Japan: Ally, through SATSUMA (1931: same). Good friends, helping with Asir where they can.

Mexico: Neutral (1931: Neutral to Fair). Officially, Mexican capture of the Shoho displeased India. Unofficially, India was more like WTF? at the whole thing.

Netherlands: Neutral to Poor (1931: Poor). India would be happier if the Dutch maintained an absolute monarchy, as the elected government seems rooted in the past.

Nordmark: Neutral (1930: Fair). Very little interaction.

Persia: Ally, through SATSUMA (1931: Ally). Have been a help, and shed a little bit of blood, in the Persian Gulf.

Peru: Good (1931: Fair). A successful hand-over of Huascar and possible future business bodes well.

Philippines: Ally, through SATSUMA (1930: same). The El Derretir vaccine, and Filipino contributions in the Red Sea, have done much to improve the Philippines image.

Poland: Neutral (1931: Neutral). Little interaction to speak of.

Rumania: Neutral (1931: Neutral). No notable relationship exists.

Russia: Fair (1931: Fair). No problems with the Bear of late.

Saudi Arabia: Hostile (1931: Poor). Its on, like a monkey on a cupcake.

Siam: Fair (1931: Fair). Some useful back-room discussions and exchanges. The growth of the navy has been interesting.

South Africa: Ally, through SAINT (1931: same). The Afrikkaners have been quiet of late, but Indias knows it has their support.

Turkey: Good (1931: Good). Good business equals good relations.

UK: Fair (1931: Neutral). British support in Asir has been helpful.

USA: Fair (1931: Fair). Havent seen much of the Yanks in Indias neighbourhood lately.

Yemen: Hostile (1931: Poor). See Saudi Arabia.

Yugoslavia: Neutral (1931: Neutral). India has gotten over its football loss.

The State of Diplomatic Relations, 31/12/1936

The Scale:

Ally (Good, with formal military ties added in)

Good (A friend)

Fair (The nation is generally viewed in positive terms)

Neutral (Either the nation does good and bad things that cancel out, or there's just not enough interaction to amount to anything)

Poor (An adversarial but generally non-violent relationship)

Hostile (An adversarial and violent relationship)


Who's Hot: Germany, Peru
Who's Not: Turkey

In alphabetical order:

Argentina: Poor. Bharat's support of the SAE war effort didn't sit well with Argentina.

Atlantis: Neutral. Continued clashes in regard to ideas but overall no major of points of conflict.

Australia: Fair. The Gentlemen Agreement with Australia was viewed by many in Bharat as a move in the right direction by the maverick Australians. Still there is a small thing called SEAR.

Brazil: Poor. Read Argentina's .

Bulgaria: Neutral. Little interaction to speak of.

Canada: Poor. Canada joining SEAR being the only major interaction with them doesn't sit well with Bharat.

Chile: Neutral. Chile joining FAR is being viewed with interest.

China: Ally, through SATSUMA. China has being silent of late after a very busy 1935.

Chosen: Ally, through SATSUMA. The Queen being declared Regent of Japan is viewed with interest.

Denmark: Fair. Attempts have being made lately to improve the relationship with them.

Ethiopia: Fair. The treaty between Hedjaz and them helps; together with them hosting the September Summit put them in a new light.

France: Fair. Nothing has change of late; except for Paracel discussion in the LoN.

Germany: Good. India's favorite Europeans continue to help Bharat in all fields.

Greece: Neutral. Attempts have being made to improve the relationship with them but rebuffed so far.

Iberia: Neutral. The Hainan issue continues to be a thorn in any attempts to improve relationship with them.

Ireland: Neutral. Little interaction to speak of.

Italy: Neutral. India remains skeptical of this nation's intentions but the new Prime Minister have a different opinion.

Japan: Ally, through SATSUMA. Good friends, helping in anything they can.

Mexico: Neutral to Fair. Sale of equipment of late has raised the opinion of Bharat about Mexico.

Netherlands: Neutral to Poor. India would be happier if the Dutch maintained an absolute monarchy, as the elected government seems rooted in the past.

Nordmark: Neutral. Very little interaction.

Persia: Ally, through SATSUMA. Certain rift began to surface that caused the September Summit.

Peru: Good. Business between both nations continue to be very good indeed.

Philippines: Ally, through SATSUMA. The nation has being silent of late. Considered to be a good sign; specially after the bloody civil war.

Poland: Neutral. Little interaction to speak of.

Rumania: Neutral. No notable relationship exists.

Russia: Fair to Neutral. No direct problems with the Bear of late but indirectly certain small rifts are beginning to appear.

Saudi Arabia: Hostile. Even with a peace treaty in place there is no love lost between these nations

Siam: Neutral. Siam refusing to join Satsuma, instead joining AEGIS, didn't make any friends in Bharat.

South Africa: Ally, through SAINT. The Afrikkaners are the oldest allies of Bharat. Support by Bharat during the South American War helped to further improve the relationship between them.

Turkey: Neutral. Where did it when wrong?

UK: Fair. If not by a small thing called SEAR it could be considered as good.

USA: Fair. Haven't seen much of the Yanks of late.

Yemen: Hostile. See Saudi Arabia.

Yugoslavia: Neutral. Very little interaction.