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{{Politics of Caldia}}

The foreign policy of [[Caldia]] is based on the principles of {{wp|non-alignment}} in times of peace and {{wp|neutrality}} in wartime. Remaining outside of military alliances allows Caldia to maintain neutrality in the event of war. This premise includes the belief that non-involvement is the best serves Caldia's national security. However, it is required by the [[Euclean Community|common defense clause]] of the come to the defense of other member-states in the event of a declaration of war. In 2017, the Caldish government spend 1.5% of the Gross National Product on defense. This is relatively low compared to many other Euclean nations.

==Community of Nations==
Caldia has been a member of the [[Community of Nations]] since its foundation in February 1935. It has actively participated in the organization, leading a number of efforts in the [[Community of Nations#International Assembly|International Assembly]], serving as an elected member of the [[Community of Nations#Security Committee|Security Committee]] on several occasions, and sending [[Seán Fitzgerald]] to serve as [[Secretary-General of the Community of Nations|Secretary-General]] from 1955 60 1961. The Caldish government views international cooperation and peacekeeping efforts through the Community of Nations as essential to maintaining global stability. 

The CN maintains an office in  Garrafrauns, and the [[Treaty of Shanbally|Treaty for the End of Nuclear Armament Proliferation in the World]] was negotiated in Garrafrauns and signed in [[Shanbally]] in 1965.

==Euclean Community==
Caldia joined the [[Euclean Community]] under the leadership of Taoiseach Seamus Mac Amhlaidh in 1955 alongside [[Varienland]] and [[Werania]]. The application was submitted and negotiations began in 1952. Mac Amhlaidh pursued a policy of reproach with Estmere and Werania that allowed Caldia to join the EC. The decision was met with controversy as some argued the nature of the common defense clause would force the Caldish government to go back on its policy of non-alignment. However, others viewed Caldish membership as natural and favored economic cooperation with [[Euclea|Eastern Euclea]]. To address the controversy, Mac Amhlaidh declined to join the [[Euclean Defense Treaty Organization]] and secured the right to opt out of any future military agreements for the next 50 years. 

Since joining, Caldia has been an active member of the EC. It joined the Euclean Monetary Union and the Euclozone in 1983 and participates in all EC organizations and institutions. Under [[Alexis Walker]], the Caldish government became increasingly pro-Euclea. Caldia sent Caitríona Níc Donnchadh to serve as the High Commissioner from 2014 to 2017. Walker has served as the elected President of the Euclean Community since 2017.

==Northern Forum==
The Caldish government takes a multilateral approach to international affairs. It founded the [[Northern Forum]] in 1952 alongside its neighbors in [[Euclea|Northern Euclea]] in order to reach consensus and further cooperation in the region. Together, they work together in areas that include the environment and infrastructure, coordinate joint policy within the Euclean Community, and cooperate indirectly in domestic politics through consultation and coordination.

==Non-alignment and neutrality==
Caldia's doctrine of neutrality dates back to the early 18th century. The country has not been at war since 1709 and celebrated 300 years of peace in 2009, one of the longest records in recorded history. During the [[Great War (Kylaris)|Great War]], the Caldish government maintained its policy of neutrality. However, it was violated following the joint [[Occupation of Caldia|Estmerish-Weranian invasion of the nation]]. 

In order to allow for a policy of neutrality in wartime, the government maintains a policy of non-alignment in peacetime. Caldia has not participated in a military alliance since the early 18th century. The government maintains a policy if non-participation in military agreements, preventing it from joining the [[Euclean Defense Treaty Organization|EDTO]]. Treaty of Kesselbourg requires Caldia to come to the aid of EC member-states should one be targeted by a declaration of war. While this breaks with the policy of non-alignment, Caldia is politically and economically integrated into the [[Euclean Community]]. The Caldish security doctrine allows for cooperation in the event of threats against peace and security. Issues of Euclean security are considered to be issues of Caldish national security, allowing Caldia to participate in the common defense clause.

Caldish neutrality has allowed it to serve as a mediator in military conflicts and political disputes. It also regularly acts as a {{wp|protecting power}} for a number of nations around the world. While it typically serves as a protecting power for EC member-states, it has also acted as one for states who have broken off ties with Euclean nations. Currently, Caldia serves as the protecting power for Estmere in [[Zorasan]] after diplomatic relations were suspended during the [[2019 Estmere-Zorasan Crisis]].

==Military==

==Participation in international organizations==
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*[[Atomic Energy Commission|AEC]]
*[[Community of Nations|CN]]
*[[Community of Nations#Commissions|CNCESD]]
*[[Community of Nations#Commissions|CNCHR]]
*[[Community of Nations#Commissions|CNCMB]]
*[[Community of Nations#Commissions|CNCRDP]]
*[[Community of Nations#Commissions|CNCSD]]
*[[Euclean Community|EC]]
*[[Global Health Institute|GHI]]
*[[Global Institute for Fiscal Affairs|GIFA]]
*[[International Council for Democracy|ICD]]
*[[International Court of Justice|ICJ]]
*[[International Trade Organization|ITO]]
*[[League of Oil Producing States|LOPS]]
*[[Northern Forum|NF]]
*[[Tenic Cultural Council|TCC]]
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==Diplomatic relations with other nations==

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