KAISERREICH: LEGACY OF THE WELTKRIEG

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landscape that unfolds after a different turn of events during the Weltkrieg.

In this Kaiserreich world, the tides of history have shifted, and your task is to represent the
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factors shaping the practical solutions that must be formulated.

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 Guide to Research
1. Fictional committee: As this is a fictional committee with scenarios unrelated to
the current modern or even historical world, the research options are rather
limited and narrow. The only plausible research method is by studying this guide,
and all outside information are truly insignificant.
2. Committee proceedings: The proceedings of the committee is largely the same
as the actual Model UN conference, where the Rules of Procedures (ROPs)
remain the same. However, a few notable differences are there. One is the
replacement of Position Paper by Crisis Response Document (CRD).
3. Lore studies: If this guide piques your interest, you can always refer to the
Kaiserreich wiki website, where information relating to your country and lore are
out. However, all information outside this guide is still relevant, despite the parent
website.
4. Guide importance: As such, we highly encourage a careful and a thorough
reading of, as this is the only handbook for the committee.
 Introduction

Kaiserreich is an alternate history reimagination, where Germany and her allies in

Central Powers win the First world war, or now known as the Weltkrieg. The story takes
off from 1918, until when everything remained largely the same. Germany,
Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire fought against the Entente powers of
France, Russia, Serbia, Montenegro, Romania, Greece, United Kingdom, Belgium,
Luxembourg, Italy and so many other nations.

Realistically, at the beginning, Germany had no shot at winning. France, Russia, UK and
Italy were all formidable military forces, while Austria was lacking, Bulgarian army
smaller than great powers, and Ottomans plagued with instability. However, as weary
western powers soon reached their resource limit, they began collapsing soon. Russia,
France, and the Balkans fell in order and after nearly six years of war, Germany won and
secured its own Kaiserreich, or the Empire of the Kaiser (Kaiser refers to the Emperor in
Germany). The New German Empire extended from Nancy in the west to Belarus in the
East, Kiel in the north to all of southern Europe. Germany was the only superpower in the
world, with any capacity to stand on its own. Britain, France, Russia, Japan, Italy were all
sidelined, and the United States, which had remained neutral during the Weltkrieg, found
itself grappled with the falling pieces of the Great Depression, leaving a permanent scar
over the country for decades.

Pax Germanica, or the German peace, was finally secured, but its flaws are beginning to
float, as conflicts and potential for conflict rises everywhere. In 1921, Central Powers
itself was disbanded as a wartime faction, and replaced with two entities which we will
discuss later on. The world is increasingly multi polar, and factions are emerging in the
most desolate of places. How will the world tread itself in this world of Kaiserreich? Will
the delegates be able to negotiate peace and settle their differences, or will the world
repeat our own mistake and walk on the path of broken glasses. The choice is yours,
dear delegate.

As the Executive Board, we do understand the unique challenges that this agenda
brings. A guide to research and the general workings of this committee will be in this
guide, and we ourselves will be available for you if you have any queries. The bottom line
of MUN still applies here, but the world here is significantly different than ours. We must
read the guide thoroughly, as bits and pieces of information are scattered across the
guide. Each assigned nation has their foreign policy well written and clarified, and even
future options opened. Like if Germany wants to break the Kaiserreich, that option is
there. Or if France decides to give independence to all the African nations, that option is
there too. You will drive your country ahead with your imagination, critical thinking,
policy justification, logical reasoning, diplomacy, cunningness and wish. The world is
yours in Kaiserreich, delegate. May you use the information to its best advantage.

Chapter I

Songs for the children of World war One

March, 1919
The Western Front
The German army breaks through the fronts that have been stalemate for five years.
Belgian forces surrender en masse and the French army retreats, leaving behind a trail
of blood and their equipment on the field. Highly successful and highly motivated
German forces slash through the front, nearing the outskirts of Paris.

Austro-Hungarian siege of Venice is successful. The city falls after almost a year of
siege. Lootings, Murder and Abduction are rampant. The Italians retreat behind the Po
river, after the government in Rome faces near collapse. Riots in the cities. Agitations in
the countryside. Mutinies in the navy. Desertions in the army. Republican uprisings in
Genoa and Turin eventually culminated in the March uprisings, violently squashed by the
Italian forces. The results are opposite. Further rebellions in the south and the failure of
monarchy in Italy forced the government’s hand to abolish it all together.

The “Savoyards” are the militias still loyal to the monarchy of Italy who escape into the
island of Sardinia.

Meanwhile, the British launch a counteroffensive into the Belgian territories, hoping to
kill off the pressure near Paris, but fail and one last ditch attempt to counter Germany
collapses. The French army rejects all commands of the High Command, and the
country signs a ceasefire with Germany. The Entente is defeated. The black-white-red
flag flapped victoriously above the Parisian city. What follows suit is chaos and
destruction.

May, 1919
The Eastern Front
The Eastern Front of the war was basically over the Left SRs and Bolsheviks rose up
against the Kerensky’s Republic. The republic had risen as a case of war exhaustion and
the collapse of the Russian monarchy’s authority. The Kerensky led Republic army, or
the “Whites”, was in tatters and losing ground everyday. Only a German led intervention
into the country would crush the Red army and restore Kerensky’s government in
Moscow as the Russian Republic. The fate of the old monarchy was a mystery until a
maid entered the palace hoping to find work in the conflict ridden zone, only to be
greeted by the decaying body of the Tsar and bullet where his brain once was. The
Russian Revolution was over. And with it, centuries of Tsardom in the East.

Chapter II

Let's go children of the fatherland,

The day of glory has arrived!

In the west, humiliated French and Italians returned home. Wartime industries were
demobilised. British exodus was ongoing at Dunkirk. The due for American debt was
nearing. Although remaining a neutral nation during the Weltkrieg, the United States of
America (USA) played a pivotal role by issuing war loans to the Entente and Japan.

The French, now under heavy debt burden, underwent the “Programme d’austérité
économique” (Economic Austerity Plan) , cutting off all hope of economic concessions
to the soldiers. Demoralised, hungry and exhausted, the army mutinied and a coup in
Paris successfully overthrew the government. A Parisian commune was established.
Syndicalism. An economic theory derived from Communism states that the means of
production of society fall onto decentralised democratic trade unions. If the system
were in Nepal, for example, the Barber’s Union would decide on the economic policy of
the Barbers. They would also have a representative, like a congressman.

The country was overrun very soon by the Red army and the old republican government
fled to Africa, seeking refuge in their once dearly held Algerian colonies. The world had
two Frances now. National France, led by Phillipe Petain under a military dictatorship in
Algeria and the Commune of France, successfully conquering a country with a history of
aristocracy, and establishing the world’s first revolutionary republic.

Chapter III

Yellow Sun, Dim Sky

Empire of Britain. An empire that ruled the waves, the continents and the largest empire
in the history of the world. None of it. None of it mattered as the British representative
arrived at the gates of Versallies to sign the Treaty with Honour. Britain would be
accused of warmongering, colonial mismanagement, death of millions of people across
Europe and the world, destruction of countless towns and villages and ultimately of the
war. The war in Europe crushed the British soul. An empire in which the sun never set
had its coldest night in 1920 when the treaty was signed.

Britain would pay heavy compensation, made heavier by their extensive debt to the USA
and Canada, release all controls over previously held German colonies and open
negotiations for colonial exchanges. A peaceful resolution was set. On paper, that is…

Britain would go through the 20’s like a rotting corpse. On a societal level, British people
rejected the idea of any compensation to the Germans, even organising rallies from the
most radical sides. The far right would occasionally cause trouble for the police but it
was the left Britain struggled with.

In 1925 on a fateful July 26th, a mining revolt broke out in Wales violently squashed by
the British Royal Forces. That was the final nail in the coffin. Red militias had been
organised and the first few provisional governments set up. Communards from France
would sail aid to the militias. The Royal Family, the British government, intellectuals and
free thinkers, scientists, royalists, aristocrats, capitalists, writers and poets hopped on
the next ship they found and along with the Royal navy, fled to Canada.

The British revolution was a short but violent conflict. People clashed with people.
French support arrived soon and the German support for Royalist Britain almost arrived
until it was intercepted by a Belgian Separatist Organisation. Soon, London fell. Then
Oxford. Then Birmingham. Then Devor. And Britain as we knew it, collapsed to the
syndicalist revolution. Rampant reforms were made. In just over a month, the Union of
Britain, the world’s second revolutionary republic was settled.

Rest of the British colonies soon found themselves unprotected. As the red flood never
quite reached the colonies, under German leadership, peaceful reorganisation of British
colonies were made. The details of the changes are given under the table below.

Country Reorganisation Map

Australasian Confederation A sizable portion of the
British Navy escaped to
Australia. As a result, the
nation was overcrowded by
marine vessels. Following
their brief economic crisis,
Australia was united with
New Zealand and united
the Australasian
Confederation. As a result,
the new nation faces
challenges like a weakened
population (they gave their
all in the Gallipoli and
African campaigns),
oversized navy and native
separatism in New
Zealand.

Egypt As the British exodus to

Canada was ongoing,
Egyptian leader Farouk I
seized all powers of the
nation and secured
Sudanese colonies. They
grabbed lands up to the
Suez Canal and united the
nation. Egypt is an
ambitious nation, hoping to
liberate Arabian people
under the Ottoman Empire.
The country hopes to lead
the Arab world and has
occasional clashes against
the Ottomans in the Sinai.
Rest of British Africa Under the Peace with
honour, Britain was to open
negotiations for transfer of
its colonies to victorious
nations. However, after the
revolution, that was off the
tables. Rest of British (and
a sizable French) Africa
was united into
Deutch-MittelAfrika, a large
corporate led, colonially
damaging German
colossal empire in Africa.
The reorganisation
recognized National
French lands and the
Egyptian nation. Rest of
Africa would be merged.

West Indies Federation The British exodus to

Canada was nearly over so
the question was raised in
the Canadian parliament.
What of the British and
now isolated French
colonies in the caribbean?
The answer was the
creation of a united West
Indies Federation. The
country would merge all
British and French islands
in the region (excluding
Belize) and their South
American territories. The
country is not particularly
diverse but extremely poor
and faces challenges from
nearby Venezuela, Cuba
and to an extent, Brazil.
The Federation is a giant
country but most of it is
water. It is protected under
the new Dominion of
Canada as a de-facto
 puppet state.

British Malaya, Singapore, The German leadership

and the rest of SouthEast benefitted the most in this
Asia. region. As the French
colonies in Vietnam,
Cambodia and Laos were
handed over, a new state
German East Asia was
created and the country
would move on to annex
Malaysia, Singapore,
Borneo, and several
smaller islands. It's a
colonial power under
Berlin, that faces extreme
amounts of separatism in
Indochina (Vietnam, Laos
and Cambodia), and
Malaysia. The country is
(German East Asia) ridden with poverty and as
the Japanese in the North
seek revenge, the threat of
a revolution looms over the
shoulders of German East
Asia. Any move seen as
too German oriented and
any scenario which leads
to instability in the region,
will make the nation
collapse. (The delegate of
this country is highly
suggested to balance a pro
German and pro native
policy and assist in
diplomatic settlements of
any conflict in the region
ASAP).
South Africa South Africa currently falls
under the Entente alliance,
with allegiances to Ottawa.
It is not a puppet state per
se but is a dominion of the
British Empire. South
Africa is divided into a
German faction and a
British faction. The British
faction seeks closer ties
with Entente, while the
German faction seeks
closer ties with MittelAfrika
and Berlin. The country is
poor, struggling with a
stagnant economy, and a
divided parliament. The
country also has its own
foreign policy, independent
of the Entente and seeks
almost no foreign conflict.
South Africa is a nation
that firmly believes in
deterrent neutrality.

The British holdings in Europe were gobbled up by nearby powers. In order to restore
order and in an agreement with Canada, National France would annex Malta. Cyprus and
the Sinai were awarded to the Ottoman Empire for their contribution. Gibraltar would be
occupied by Spain, Falklands and South Georgia Islands would be seized by Argentina.
Islands off the coast of Chile would be seized by it. St. Helena and nearby African
islands would be occupied by the French navy in a similar agreement with Canada.

Canada effectively became the leader of what remained of the Entente. As the king
hopped to the other side of the Atlantic, the bastion of the old world order fell. The
Canadian population (extremely pro monarchy at the time) would accept the incoming
British flood. However, as years pass by and the British government in exile secures
further control in Ottawa, public opinion is beginning to change. Canada faces a unique
challenge as the leader of the exiled Entente as all three great powers of Entente face
betrayals. Britain, exiled in Canada, France exiled in Africa, and Italy in Sardinia, the
alliance would need to be tighter than ever before. The desire of returning home is
strong in all three nations, and only time would be testament if they will ever knock on
the same door again.

Chapter IV

The Snarling Bear and its many claws

The Russian Bear screamed. In pain, in agony, in brutal wounds of the great war. For
many, the concept of Russia as a state was put at a full stop when revolution broke out,
under the leadership of Vladimir Lenin and his leftist militias. As he swept through
mother Russia like a dagger in the dark, the patriarch of Moscow, Tsar Nicholas was
found dead in his own palace. Russia struggled against its own citizens, now mind
controlled and abused by the proletariat (the poor or average citizen working in the
typical factories with terrible conditions).

That seemed like ancient history, however. What a million bullets couldn't bring, only one
did. When Lenin’s skull was cracked open by a shotgun, the leftist revolution faltered
and a republic under Alexander Kerensky was established. The republic was a
democracy in name and Kerensky ruled the nation until 1934.

After several attempts at democratisation, the first free elections in Russia saw the rise
of Boris Savinkov, a national populist (an ideology comparable to nationalism and
Fascism in our world but with much less ethnic violence and more nationalistic
approach of revenge and land grab) whose ideologies would forever revolutionise
Russia.

The period under Savinkov was tumultuous, at best. The economy recovered from the
devastating civil war and as civil order was restored, the bear felt as if the Russian
winter was over. The country was nearing its full recovery, when tragedy struck the
nation. A shot was fired and Alexander Kerensky, a popular figurehead and a democratic
politician, a liberal and the main opposition to Savinkov was dead. This began the
consolidation of Russia under Boris Savinkov, who promised a return of old Russia lands
and absolute death of Germany. Please don’t be confused by this complex political
situation. For reference, this world Russia is effectively our modern Russia under Putin.

Savinkov’s Russia seeks to claim its old territories back, by any means necessary. War in
the East is likely, however, the fateful day may not be any time soon as the Russian
military is at its weakest and Russia itself geopolitically isolated. The treaty of
Brest-Litovsk lays heavy at the chests of all Russians and specially Savinkov, titled “The
Vozhd” or the leader, who seeks to eliminate that shadow.

Understanding the Russian situation is complicated. However, the following table that
highlights the situation of all territories Russia had lost (which are now different
nations) after the Weltkrieg might clear the situation.

Ps. I hope you’re not too confused until now. If you’re, please don’t hesitate to contact
us. So here’s the table:

Country Reorganisation Map

Kingdom of Finland The Russian civil war was over

when the Germans invaded the
nation again and secured the
victory of the republic. Finland is a
product of Russian chaos and
German intervention. As such,
most Finns credit the Germans for
securing their independence from
the Bear. Finland is a puppet
kingdom of Germany, and has
little to no independence in
foreign policy. However, a secret
Finn society “Helsinki and beyond
'' is plotting in the shadows to
overthrow the monarchy and
place military in charge,
independent from Berlin and
Moscow and move on its path to
Greater Finland. Economic
stagnation and military disloyalty
are common while the
government and other forces such
 as syndicalists and Helsinki and
beyond lurk in the shadows,
waiting for an opportunity to
strike.

United Baltic Duchy The Duchy is a German led puppet

state, created after the unification
of Estonia and Latvia when they
were brought under the German
army during the Russian civil war.
Hosting a sizable Russian
minority, rampant terrorist activity
is common. Several forces play in
the seemingly beautiful Duchy.
Pro Russian separatist funded and
organised by Russia are a
constant nuisance. The anti
German faction “Brothers of
forest” consistently sabotaged
German diplomatic efforts in the
land. Duchy is extremely fragile,
and any instability can cause its
total collapse. However, Berlin has
tightened its grip over the Baltics,
and any hope of independence
seems far and unlikely.

Kingdom of Lithuania was occupied by

Lithuania Germany until 1920, when it was
declared as a puppet state of the
German Empire. Lithuania is
seemingly the safest nation in the
German faction, surrounded by
allies. Its strong industrial base
and nationalist population allows
for a large army and a secure
environment. The strength also
has cons, in the sense that
Lithuania is the wild card of the
alliance, with an ambitious
opposition in the country, which
will stop at nothing but full
independence and an alliance
with Moscow against Germany.
 They’re currently diplomatic but
will use any crisis as leverage.

White Ruthenia Belarus. White Russia. White

Ruthenia. Middle Russia. Western
Russia. White Ruthenia goes
under by many names but the
Germans chose the one most anti
Russia. The kingdom is effectively
a non-state, its identity is
non-existent throughout history.
White Ruthenia’s ultimate goal is
to merge with Russia to unite all
Russian people. However, if Berlin
gets too suspicious of the country,
they will stop at nothing to
slaughter Minsk and burn the
countryside, just to teach them a
lesson. All pro Russian factions
are cut off before they get a
chance to sprout and the nation is
constantly under surveillance. The
chamber of rulers are plagued by
German spies, carefully
monitoring the daily activities of
the country.

Kingdom of Ukraine The strongest of the German

puppet states in the East, Ukraine
is a bastion of security and
prosperity in Eastern Europe.
Ukraine was on the verge of
collapse when the Red army
entered the nation. After Germany
announced intervention into
Russia, Ukrainian forces rose up
once more, securing
independence. It must also be
clarified that Ukraine is the most
independent state of the Eastern
states under Germany. It is also
the largest contributor to the
Ostwall or the Eastern wall, an
imaginary fortification line against
 Russia extending from the Baltics
to Red Sea. Ukraine is an integral
part of this wall as only in Ukraine
has the lines been created so far,
that too sparsely and with many
hurdles. Ukraine’s largest priorities
are army modernization, and
managing political upheaval in the
countryside. Sources suggest the
merger of several political parties
for an uprising against the
German government, and possibly
seek alliance with Austria or
Moscow. Ukraine also has to deal
with a balancing act, and act as
the pacemaker in Europe as, if war
in the east breaks out again,
Ukraine will be the first line of
defence against the Eastern bear.
Ukraine also has to manage a
relationship with Moscow, as
without it, the population will
never side with the government
and chances of uprising will be at
an all time high. Extreme
diplomatic moves are necessary,
and a mishap can cause
whatever’s left of the
independence to vanish under its
own weight.

The Caucasus The Caucasian region belonging

(Armenia, to Russia was effectively
Azerbaijan and partitioned among the victorious
Georgia) powers. Azerbaijan and Georgia
were to be independent states
under the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
while the core Armenian lands
were to be split between the new
Azarbaijan and Ottoman Empire.
Georgia pursues a critical policy,
Armenia as it stands at the crossroads of
the Ottoman Empire and Russia. It
hopes for mutual guarantee from
 both states, potentially saving its
independence although such a
diplomatic memorandum between
Ottomans and Russians seems
unlikely. A rather interesting
candidate for such a
memorandum is Azerbaijan, a
Azerbaijan country in a similar position as
Georgia but with significantly
more leverage. The Baku oil fields
are controlled by Germany, which
requires an independent
Azerbaijan to exist for the
condition to exist. The Ottoman
Empire considers Azerbaijan as a
close ally, both in religious and
political sense. Azerbaijan also
pursues a neutral policy with Iran,
Georgia a rising power in the balance of
Middle East. Enmity between the
three giants of Ottomans,
Russians and Iranians continues
in the fields of diplomacy,
economy, military and historic and
religious management. Only time
will tell if the Caucasian nations
mediate their differences and
settle peace in the region
protecting themselves in the
pursuit or will the tables of
battlefield decide the existence of
the countries involved.

Kingdom of Poland Poland existed as a nation for

centuries prior to the nineteenth
century and had existed as a
vibrant and prosperous great
power. Twentieth century was
dark, however, as the nation only
returned to map as a result of
extreme bloodshed, killings of
millions and that too under
German control. The son of the
Kaiser Wilhem II ruled Poland,
 effectively making him a puppet
of Berlin. Poland’s foreign policy is
effectively remaining loyal to
Berlin but there is resistance.
COntinued suppression of Jews,
leftists and rightists have isolated
Warsaw from the rest of its
country. Agitations are growing at
large and the nation faces
political upheaval at home.
Germany’s gradual tightening of
the nation is dangerous but it
must be understood that further
control will result in an uprising.

Chapter V

Heavy lies the crown

The crown of Mehmed I, sultan of the arts in Istanbul is crushing his head, filling in
whispers from all sides of the empire. The Ottoman Empire survived the Weltkrieg and
even expanded, potentially more loss than a win. Now, the empire has to be a fortress,
as enemies lurk from all sides of the empire. After the Weltkrieg, the Ottoman Empire
left the Reichspakt (a German led faction, evolved from Central Powers) but remained a
part of MittelEuropa, an economic bloc to facilitate trade, business and commerce from
member nations.

Surrounded by hostile neighbours, the Ottoman Empire is now diplomatically isolated.

Russia in the north will leave at nothing until Georgia, Azerbaijan and Armenian lands
are incorporated back into Moscow’s domain. In the south, Yemen and Saudi Arabia plot
for their independence. In the East, Tehran has an unstable political situation which can
cause an extremist group to seize power, with the end goal of utter destruction of the
empire. To the west is Greece, hoping to regain core Greek lands under Ottoman
occupation and Bulgaria, a potentially hostile nation but should situation favour, an ally
in disguise. Azerbaijan is a close partner of the Empire but their own internal situation
can potentially cause intense upheaval in Ottoman lands itself.

Internally, the Ottoman Empire is composed of several ethnic minorities, all seeming to
remain independent from the Empire. Kurds in the mountains of Anatolia seek their own
state, Syrians in Arabia, Iraqis near the borders of Iran and Egyptian separatists in the
Sinai wait for the perfect moment to crush the empire and liberate themselves.

A war with its neighbours is likely, and as days pass under the tolling bells of Mecca
and Medina, nervousness in Istanbul sees its peak everyday.

Reference map of the Middle East in 1936. S. Arabia represents Saudi Arabia.
 Chapter VI

United we stand, divided we fall

The crown jewel of the British Empire. India was once a powerful united state, ruled by
Britain and controlled from London. There always was agitation against the British,
although a large majority had accepted India under London as a matter of fact in
everyday life. However, the British revolution crushed all hope of peace and instability.
For a month or two, India collaborated with Ottawa and stayed intact. When a small
Subash Chandra Bose led rebellion was thrown off to an all out revolution, the Indian
revolution had begun.

The British Raj collaborators united around princes in Delhi, and fought valiantly. The
syndicalist uprising in Calcutta and eventually entire Bengal, established the Bharatiya
commune, with the goal of uniting India under a social-syndicalist regime. British forces
won several victories, and the Communal army faced near collapse, until the
independentists rose up against the Raj. A group of princes seized power in Hyderabad,
expelled the British garrison, and established the Princely Federation, a loose federation
of Madras, Hyderabad, Tranvacore, parts of Gujarat and Orissa.

By 1927, Indian ceasefire of Patna established three different states, Dominion of India,
a British collaborator in Delhi, syndicalist regime in Calcutta and independentists in
Hyderabad. Nearby states of Afghanistan, Nepal and Bhutan launched military
operations into collapsing India, and secured newer territories and borders. Madras left
the Federation in 1930, pursuing a Madrasi policy, going away from Indian identity.
Fractures in India for smaller, regional states are increasing. Bengal, Orissa, Gujarat,
Agra, Tranvacore, Punjab and Kashmir are plagued with independent movements. An
unstable Indian peninsula exists, and hangs by a precarious balance, and any match into
the powder keg will explode it once more to conflict.
Other nations also exist in the peninsula. Burma is a socialist nation, trying desperately
to remain neutral in a rapidly polarising world, Nepal is a kingdom, clinging to its new
borders while the Indian nations pose significant threat against it, Bhutan hiding behind
the veil and mask of neutrality, Afghanistan threatened by the Dominion over lost
territories and Sri Lanka maintaining a balance of
Ottawa-Paris-Japan-Berlin-Moscow-Washinton relations, as the only nation to have
sway and mediate between the Indian states. Anglo-Afghan war has become a real
possibility, as border skirmishes are now common and airstrikes rampant. Entente fully
supports the Delhi regime, allied as the bastion of old world order.

Chapter VII

The Eagle and the Sun

The land of the rising sun joined the Weltkrieg for the Entente powers, only to regret it in
full price. The Empire of Japan along with her allies in Europe lost the war, and signed
the conditional peace with Germany. Several treaties were signed, but most of them left
Japan out of harsh terms. Economically stable, the nation felt little shock of the
post-war world.

However, when the storm latched itself to its other island friend, Japan got caught in a
cyclone. The loss of a major ally to syndicalists left Japan internationally isolated. It
garnered some influence in northern China (but entire China will be removed from this
conference as there are about 12 Chinas and all of them are too complicated, and as
such, we’ll know little to nothing about China), which also faded once their king seized all
Japanese assets.

The exiled king in Ottawa seeked to reform their alliance with Tokyo. But when
Japanese forces landed in Vladivostok to get a piece of Russia, Canadian diplomats
stormed off, and cut Japan off from the Entente. The resulting diplomatic isolation of
Tokyo made waters unsafe, and Japan itself went through a short revolution. The old
feudal system was abolished and a vibrant democracy was established.

Japanese democracy is fragile. There are those who seek to instate Hirohito as the
emperor, some seek the Army to take charge, but there are also darker, redder forces at
play. Syndicalists are breeding within Tokyo itself. Although unpopular among the wider
public, a crisis here and one more there will secure Japan in the London alliance again,
although this time in a red colour valet.

Economically, the Japanese economy has been stagnant since 1929. The most
important asset for Japan is its superpower navy. Capable of challenging the Russian
and the Entente navies simultaneously, however, against Berlin, its chances seem
gloomy, and with German presence in Asia solidified, Tokyo trembles with fear at the
prospect of war with Germany.

Japanese alliance options are limited, but conquest ones are not. Nearby Philippines, if
independent, will be a great target. Dutch Indonesia is a sweet rubberland, should they
distance themselves from Germany. Yet the question remains. Just how much
expansion of the Rising Sun will the Eagle tolerate?

Chapter VIII

Hanging by an Italian thread

When the Italian government signed the armistice with Austria, another war had already
begun in Turin. Italy was set to be thoroughly dismantled in peace, with Sardinia, Papal
States, Two Sicily, Florence, Venice, Milan, Firenze, Tuscany, Piemonte etc. All the semi
autonomous states of Italy briefly gained their independence, but under Austrian
guidance.
As soon as the new borders were declared, the Italian civil war began. Forces in Turin
and the Northern states formed the Confederation of Italian Syndicalists and launched a
full scale uprising to unite a red Italy. Austria intervened and secured Venice and
Lombardy regions behind Po River (Image coming to clarify) and in the south, Pope,
Sardinian exile king and the new king of Sicily formed the Italian Federation, defending
their homes and their people. The red army seemed to win everywhere until Po line and
the southern mountains.

When offensives halted, Austria unilaterally pulled out of Italy, collapsing the Federation.
In the North, seeing no hope of continued warfare, Socialist Republic of Italy was
established. In the North-East regions of Lombardy and Venice, the Italian Republic was
established. Very soon, the peninsula came to a balance.

An agreement was signed between Socialists and the Austrians to recognize the current
borders and agree to a ceasefire, and establish a committee for Italian organisation.

Socialists never believed them, but were compelled to settle down for now. The
situation in the peninsula is further explained down below:-

Country Reorganisation Map

Kingdom of Sardinia The small island of Sardinia off the

coast of Italy became the place of
exile for Amadeo I, the king of Italy.
When the socialist revolution in the
North swept through, the royalists
escaped to Sardinia, and continued to
claim the entire peninsula as Kingdom
of Italy. Sardinia is a member of the
Entente powers, exiled Canada and
France, broken India and merged
Australasia all accepted Sardinia as
the sole Italian government while
German and syndicalist factions
rejected all such claims. Sardinia
struggles militarily and economically,
its small size being its biggest
disadvantage, however, the Entente
support keeps it afloat. Nearby island
of Corsica and southern African and
 Maltese lands are owned by National
France, a close ally. Two Sicily and the
Pope too recognised Sardinia’s
authority over the island. Yet, the issue
is raised in their relations everyday.
Who is the real Italy? And if Italy
exists, will Papal States and Two Sicily
lose their independence? Will they be
collaborative on the unification of Italy
again? Socialists are the real
challenge for Sardinia. So is the Italian
Republic in Lombardy and Venice. The
two will stop at nothing to unite Italy
under their rule, completely sidelining
Sardinia. The country needs to
maintain its recognition and
international presence.

The Papal States Nominally a puppet state of the Two

Sicilies, papal states are the platform
for diplomacy among the Italian
states. Socialists in the North do not
recognise Papal State’s independence,
but their importance must be stressed
as they control the capital of old Italy,
Rome. This is a Christian led
theocracy, ruled by religion and Pope.
Papal States will have no choice to
join whichever Italy remains in the
peninsula, although they don't have
any will to not join the remaining state.
Socialists are the biggest threat to
Rome and its ways, as the government
in Turin rejects all religion and
considers the Pope as nothing but a
useless fat man. Papal States main
goal is to establish the current
balance of power in Italy, and mediate
among the factions.
Kingdom of the Two A southern Italian kingdom, Two
Sicilies Sicilies always wish for a peaceful
Italy. That fever dream seems more
and more unlikely though. The
Socialists in the North have pledged
utter destruction of all other Italian
states, and the risk of war with them is
high. This country has a very
unprepared army, a stagnant economy,
poor rural development and a serious
mafia problem. The country wishes to
eventually dominate Italy, and
incorporate all the Italian states into a
monarchy. Two Sicilies are peaceful,
and quite religious, however, their
northern rowdy neighbour demands a
fortline, a suitable army, and ditching
of their peaceful values. Entente and
Reichspakt have both shown interest
in letting the nation join their factions,
but the neutral approach of this
country has kept the balance of power
in Italy, and should that balance be
broken, a war between the great
powers will be inevitable.

The Italian Republic The republic in name is a masterpiece

of geopolitical move, played by the
Austrian Empire. Austrian intervention
into Italy secured a small piece of
territory in the peninsula. Rocked by
constant bombing of the ANI (Action
Nationalista Italiana) or Italian
National Party is a far right extremist
party, even considered terrorists by
Austria. Such a party has a chance of
gaining a foothold in Italy, and in any
chance that happens, Austria borders
will be duly threatened. Avoiding that
is a major priority of Austria, however,
geopolitics and economics have a
shot at totally breaking Austrian
influence there. Austria itself is
fragmented, and Italy merely a piece
 of the fragmented Austria.

Socialist Republic of Brothers-in-arms of the Syndicalist

Italy regimes of the west, this republic is
extremely unstable, and in path of
absolute destruction. Several forces
play with the regime, including its own
citizens to an extent. Catholic loyalists
pledge loyalty to the Pope, and there
are also the monarchists hiding
behind the shadows. Sardinia will stop
at nothing to exploit that loyalty. Even
Austria meddles in the socialist
republic from time to time, but the
French in the west counter their
influence. Italy is a hotbed, an area
ripe for conflict. Socialists are the
drivers of this conflict.

Austrian Empire A rather outside, foreign power in Italy,

Austria's role can't be understated.
Their puppet in Venice and Lombardy
does their bidding in the peninsula,
and even commands an authority to
change policies in Two Sicilies and
Papal states. The only state nominally
independent of Austria is Sardinia.
Austria requires a briefing of its own,
which will be done under blocs and
alliances. The baseline is that Austria
is a major player in Italy, and to an
extent in the Balkans, but it's rapidly
decreasing and deteriorating.
 Reference map of the Italian Peninsula and Austrian Empire.

Chapter IX

Homes of the free

The United States of America has been called the home of the free for a century at this
point. The tagline of the US is democracy, freedom and liberty, but in a timeline where
they remained neutral, the case is different.

American neutrality cost them billions of dollars. The loans issued to Entente powers of
UK, France and Italy were never returned, and will never be returned too. American
neutrality was the biggest American loss of the century.
When the billions of dollars for the Entente vanished into thin air, in the US, an economic
depression was already brewing. A local economic crisis has been going on since the
20’s. The loss of billions in Europe secured American distrust in the government. The
economy in several states reached Austerity levels, where government expenses were
cut, salaries reduced and pensions vanished. Soon, the whole nation erupted. In 1922,
the US economy stood at 250 billion dollars. In 1929, the economy stood at 106 billion
dollars. The loss of over 50% of the nation shook the new world. Nations in Europe and
Asia, unlike our timeline, felt nothing. The Canadian economy collapsed with the US’s.
Mexico had its own revolution due to the crisis. And soon,Latin America was affected
too. The Chilean revolutionary front was established in Santiago, as a result of the crisis.
In Argentina, southern states declared full independence and went their own way.

Similar revolution in the US is a possibility. Current political situation of the US is perfect

for such an event.

Current American president, Herbert Hoover has an approval rating of 5%, meaning 5%
of the US think he did a great job. Other parties are rising, threatening to slash American
unity.

In the north, what's called the rust belt are the Syndicalists of America. They seek to
bring a French styled revolution to the US and turn the nation red. Jack Reed leads this
movement, called the Combined Syndicates of America.

In the South, Huey Long, a nationalist politician, rules. Most of the southern states vote
for him and his policies. He continues the American Union State, or even America First
party. His policies are simple. Make the US great again.

In the west are liberals, who seek to “protect” American democracy from these
politicians.

In New England, separatist movements are ongoing. The British population of the area
seeks to be either independent or join Canada.

The result of this is that the main two parties of the US, democrats and republicans, are
non-existent. It's either the CSA, AUS, PSA or minor parties. The election of late ‘36 will
be a decisive one in the history of the US. There are also potential breakaway states,
including Hawaii, Texas and New York, which will exit the US if chance provides.
Delegates of this country are also suggested to remember the foreign stance of each of
the presidents, which will be listed below.

1. Combined Syndicates of America

A. Pro France and Britain
B. Wants to spread revolution
C. Canada is no. 1 enemy.
2. American Union State
A. Quite neutral
B. Has similar policies to Germany and Japan
C. Will not invade Canada unless provoked.
3. Pacific States of America
A. Pro Canada and Entente
B. Wants democracy and freedom
C. Wishes to eradicate the extreme factions
Following up on the situation in America is the looming threat of a civil war in the US.
American syndicates won't accept any Unionist victory, Unionists won't accept
Syndicate victory, liberals won't accept either and the Federalists fear a major shift of
power will cause the fundamental idea of the US to cease existing. Diplomatic
memorandum is unlikely, as the parties threaten to separate the US. The worst case
scenario is a second civil war, more destructive and violent than any in the history of the
world. The delegate of the US will be under pressure constantly to mediate between the
five Americas. Any policy, especially foreign policy favouring one of the sides too much
will result in absolute destruction.

The plight of the USA is an opportunity for other nations. Germany can gain an ally in the
new world in the form of the American Union State, Syndicalists can gain a stopgap for
the Canadians, plotting to overthrow the red government and crush them. Canadians
will seize any opportunity to gain control over New England, Alaska and Puerto Rico.
The Pacific state's rebellion will result in an extremely Pro Canadian government to take
power, resulting in the balance of power to shift consistently towards Canada and the
Entente in the form of the USA. Finally are the federalists, who seek a neutral stance,
reject all alliances from all sides, and settle as “Fortress America”, although they too
have a bias towards Canada.
 Chapter X

Kaiserreich: Legacy of the Weltkrieg

The German pride left the Weltkrieg unscathed. Berlin, Frankfurt, Cologne, Hamburg,
Munich, Dresden, Bremen all had their city-wide victory parade. The victory over France
in the war was a matter of geopolitical landslide, as well as emotional victory. France
was always considered the greatest hurdle to German greatness, and with that hurdle
now under an inefficient, corrupt red government, Germans everywhere are rejoicing.

The victory was costly, though. Germany gave it all in the war, threw millions of men at
Russia and France, Japan and Britain, Italy and the Balkans, and lost nearly three million
men. For a duration after the war, the German economy fell freely until the Kaiser
intervened with his “Austerity Measures” and revitalised the economy. The return of
bread and basket to the market also stimulated the economy.

Today, the German economy is booming. The industries and farmlands alike output
twice the wealth before war. Currently, the Christmas spike miracle is ongoing too.
German people are relaxed, and the old militaristic view of German society has
subsided. That may be a boon for now, but as the rest of the world vows revenge
against the Kaiserreich, measures will need to be taken. Measures that may be
unacceptable and unmanageable. Yet, the government will try.

The various issues of Germany and Kaiserreich as a whole will be summed up in the
following points:
1. Disloyalty among the client states
2. Rampant corruption in the government
3. Instability in the east
 4. French aggression at the border
5. Oversized Kaiserliche Marine (German navy)
6. Geopolitical crisis in Belgium where separatists have been very organised and
dangerous
7. Russian revanchist ideas
8. Possible war with Japan in the Eastern Seas
9. Possible collapse of MittelAfrika and German East Asia
10. Possible return of the Entente in Europe
11. Fracture of the MittelEuropa (more on it coming soon)
12. Naval exercises by the Union of Britain
13. Nordic instability
14. Fracture of the Reichspakt
15. Instability in Spain
16. Instability in the US
17. Instability in Austria
18. Instability in the balkan region
19. Rising competition in the form of Japan, Canada, USA, Commune of France and
Austria
20. Weakened relationship with Austria
The list is long but the work to reconcile is even longer. Germany is a superpower, no
doubt, but the changing winds in the global stage are causing panic and hysteria.

A. Imperial German System

Imperial Germany can be split into two. A military alliance, Reichspakt and an economic
alliance, MittelEuropa.

Reichspakt is the military branch of the German empire, consisting of Germany, Belgium,
Poland, Lithuania, White Ruthenia, United Baltic Duchy, Ukraine and Finland.

MittelEuropa is a prototype of the European Union, led by Germany and consisting of all
the nations of Reichspakt as well as Bulgaria, Ottoman Empire, Austria, Switzerland,
Denmark and the Italian Republic. The loose economic alliance facilitates trade and
cooperation among the members. These alliances also clarify the German stance of
these nations.

B. German interests
The German interests are listed as follows:-
1. Securing their colonies in Africa and Asia
2. Protecting MittelEuropa and Reichspakt
 3. Defeating the Union of Britain, Commune of France and Russia if a war breaks
out
4. Possible cooperation with the Entente should a war break out between the
syndicalists and the Reichspakt.
5. Economic stability in MittelEuropa, especially Germany
6. Remaining the sole superpower of the world.

The final bit

Phew. I mean. I'm exhausted. But I think it was fun. Kaiserreich is the toughest guide I've
had to make so far and now we have reached the final bit. Delegates, thank you sooo
much for your patience and your reading. This is the last part. Hang tight.

1. Possible conflicts in the world in a chronological order (high chances dark red,
low chances green)
a. Anglo-Afghan war (between Afghanistan and Dominion of India)
b. Spanish Civil War (between syndicalists, the king and the other king. You
may research Carlism for this).
c. Fourth Balkan War (between Bulgaria and its enemies in Serbia, Romania
and Greece who will want to reclaim their lost territories)
d. Second American Civil War
e. Chilean-Argentine war (This is an ideological war between syndicalists of
Chile and Nationalists of Argentia)
f. The Sand war (between Ottomans and Egypt)
g. The Holy war (between Ottomans and Iran)
h. Indonesian revolt (a civil war between Dutch colonies and Indonesian
rebels)
i. The Second Weltkrieg (between Reichspakt and the syndicalists)
j. The fight for home (between Entente and the syndicalists)
k. The rightful war (between Russia and Germany)
l. The Eastern seas war (between Japan and Germany)
m. The MittelAfrika civil war (between Germany and African separatists)

2. Largest economies of the world along with rough GDP estimates (top ten) in USD

German Empire 233.45 billion

Dominion of Canada 189.66 billion

 Commune of France 166.93 billion

Union of Britain 132.78 billion

United States of America 121.94 billion

Austrian Empire 110.53 billion

Japan 90.6 billion

Russian Republic 82.55 billion

Ottoman Empire 70 billion

Kingdom of Spain 68.99 billion

3. Top 10 militaries of the world

This list is made not only on the basis of the size of the army, but the airforce, navy as
well as modernization of the army and enthusiasm of the people to fight in a war.

1. The German Empire

2. Commune of France
3. Union of Britain
4. Russia
5. Japan
6. Canada
7. Austria
8. Ottoman Empire
9. French National Republic
10.United States of America

Key
Green represents growing.
Red represents dropping.
Dark red is chaos.
Dark green is rampant growth.
No colour represents stagnation.
 Closing Remarks

As we conclude this comprehensive study guide for the Kaiserreich: Legacy of the
Weltkrieg simulation, we extend our heartfelt appreciation for your commitment to delve
into the intricacies of this alternate historical narrative. The contents of this guide are
designed to be your compass in navigating the complexities of the Kaiserreich universe
and preparing you for a truly immersive experience during the Model United Nations
conference.

We encourage you to approach your roles with curiosity, creativity, and a deep
understanding of the events that have shaped this alternate world. Delve into the
motivations, aspirations, and challenges faced by the nations you’ll be representing, and
let the richness of the Kaiserreich lore guide your diplomatic endeavours.

This study guide serves as a foundation, but we also encourage you to bring your unique
perspectives, critical thinking skills, and passion for international relations into the
committee room.

Embrace the uncertainties of this alternate timeline, and remember that your
adaptability and strategic thinking will be key to shaping the course of history.

As you embark on this exciting journey, seize the opportunity to engage with your fellow
delegates, exchange ideas, and forge alliances. This Committee promises to be an
intellectually stimulating and rewarding experience, and we believe that each of you has
the potential to contribute significantly to the success of the conference. We wish you
fruitful preparations, engaging debates, and a memorable experience at the upcoming
MUN. May your contributions be impactful, and may the resolutions you craft reflect the
depth of your understanding of the Kaiserreich world.

Best of luck, and May the spirit of diplomacy guide your path.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any kind of confusion.

Sincerely,
Samyam Aryal (President)
Ujjwal Yonjan (Vice President)