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The '''Western Euronia Defense Alliance''', commonly referred to as '''WEDA''', the '''Olympic Defense Alliance''', or the '''Cantalle Ring Defense Alliance''', is an intergovernmental military alliance between 36 [[Euronia]]n, [[Adula]]n, and [[Ausiana]]n countries. The organization implements the [[Alabaster Treaty]] that was signed on March 29th, 2001 in the city of [[Alabaster]]. WEDA constitutes a system of collective defense whereby its independent member states agree to mutual defense in response to an attack by any external party. WEDA's Headquarters are located in [[Tofino]], [[Zian]], [[Zamastan]], with other headquartered offices located in [[Vongane]] ([[Quetana]]), [[Viitaniemi]] ([[Caspiaa]]), and [[Gatovita (Vitosium City)|Gatovita]] ([[Vitosium]]).

WEDA was founded as a response to the insecure security situations of former-[[United Communist and Socialist States|UCSS nations]], a unified stance against [[Yuan]], antagonistic communist regimes like [[Elastan]], [[West Chanchajilla]], and [[Ossinia]], and [[Second War in Vulkaria|insurgencies]] in [[Vulkaria]]. Their largest collective military operation was taken in the aftermath of the [[2022 Beresa port bombing]] as WEDA forces [[Terehan War|invaded]] [[Terehan]]. Their combined military spending as of 2022 constituted over 60 percent of the global nominal total, and the combined militaries of all WEDA members include around 4.4 million soldiers and personnel.

Since its founding, the admission of new member states has increased the alliance from the original 5 countries to 33. Originally, the founding members were Zamastan, [[Rio Palito]], [[Caspiaa]], [[Ruskayn]], and [[Quetana]], all of which as Western Euronian states with the exception of Quetana, which is where the official name of the alliance is derived. However, the addition of [[Skith]] and [[Kuresa]] in 2005 was deemed strategically sound and the secondary title, Olympic Defense Alliance, was adopted to include the Adulan nations on the other side of the [[Olympic Ocean]]. Vitosium joined WEDA on April 18th, 2008, [[Albarine]] and [[Emmiria]] on September 29th, 2011, and [[Sulifa]] and [[Andaluni]] on March 20th, 2021. 2022 saw a near trippling in the organization's size, spurred by rising military tensions globally. [[Lutharia]], [[Shoassau]], [[East Chanchajilla]], [[Mulfulira]], [[Janapa]], and [[Saint Croix and Bens]] became members on January 31st, 2022, while [[Qolaysia]] joined on April 26th, 2022. Prompted by the [[2022 Blaoria War|invasion of Blaoria]], [[Paraboca]], [[San Martina]], [[Alcarres]], [[Cyruda]], and [[Saint Astaba and Beck]] joined on September 9th, 2022; [[Siniapore]] and [[Kalea Confederation|Kalea]] became the first [[Ausiana]]n nations to join on September 15th; [[Vorrica]], [[Laurichesse]], [[Lower Aseu]], and [[Saint Lorrain]] joined on September 16th; [[Sontre]], [[Noravia]], and [[Allieu]] joined on September 18th. [[Villorvi]] joined on September 9th, 2023, [[Papona]] and [[Alonnisosa]] joined on September 16th, 2023. WEDA operates multinational training exercises with its member states, including the [[Sentinel Exercise]] which is held annually in a rotating member state. 

In late 2023, prompted by the [[Haduastan War]], WEDA co-created the [[Trilateral Strategic Security Dialogue]] alongside the [[Alliance of Nortuan States|ANS]] and [[Sotoan Basin Union|SBU]]. 

==History==
===Founding===
The post-[[World War (Iearth)|World War]] era was defined by the power struggling influences between capitalist-leaning nations and socialist ones, mainly in the diplomatic feuding between [[Zamastan]] and the [[United Communist and Socialist States|UCSS]]. In 1999, economic and political turmoil began to boil over in the UCSS as states chose to vote in referendums to secede from the communist government. In [[Beleroskov]] on 17 March, a referendum was held, in which the vast majority of participating citizens voted in favor of changing the country into a renewed federation. In August 2000, a coup d'état attempt by members of the government, directed against the Premier and aimed at preserving the Union of States, instead led to the end of the Communist Party of Beleroskov. As a result of the quickly unfolding chaos in Beleroskov and other former UCSS nations, the [[Alabaster Treaty]] was signed and ratified by [[Zamastan]], [[Rio Palito]], [[Caspiaa]], [[Ruskayn]], and [[Quetana]] on March 29th, 2001 in [[Alabaster]], [[Cayenne (Province)|Cayenne]], [[Zamastan]], officially establishing the Western Euronia Defense Alliance as a military alliance to guarantee their respective securities in the unraveling certainty of post-UCSS regions. WEDA was also created from fears of rising global tensions with the squashing of pro-government movements in [[Yuan]], domestic crisis in [[Drambenburg]], and [[Second War in Vulkaria|ongoing insurgencies]] in [[Vulkaria]]. 

The first military operation that WEDA conducted as an alliance took place in Vulkaria against [[Malvarian Liberation Front|rebel fighters]] in 2001, with Zamastanian, Quetanan, and Rio Palitoan troops assisting federal Vulkarian forces. Ironically, Beleroskov played host to the [[Neboroskiev Accords]] that ended the Second War in Vulkaria, to which WEDA representatives established a significant number of stipulations against the [[Elastan]]i government. 

===Expansion and global influence===
In 2004, WEDA began talks with [[Kuresa]] and [[Skith]] for membership. Kuresa joined in June 2005, and Skith joined in July. WEDA maintained its official name but also took up the additional referment of the '''Olympic Defense Alliance'''. Beginning in 2006, the organization extended its activities into political and humanitarian situations that had not formerly been WEDA concerns, including sending trainers to [[Jaginistan]], assisting in counter-piracy operations near [[Qolaysia]], [[Ossinia]], and [[Janapa]], and enforcing a no-fly zone over [[Kossmil]] during the stalemate years of the [[Kossmilian Wars]].

Vitosium became the 8th country to join the alliance on April 18th, 2008. 

Emmiria and Albarine joined the alliance in a joint referendum on September 29th, 2011.

On March 19th, 2021, WEDA established resolutions marking the Kingdom of [[Zalluabed]] as a totalitarian government in the wake of that nation's military action in Hisrea province, which was likened to a genocide. On March 20th, shortly after the resolutions, the nations of [[Sulifa]] and [[Andaluni]] were accepted into WEDA. 

In September 2021, the regime of [[Kyriakos Tasoulas]] in [[Syraranto]] tested a nuclear weapon and threatened conflict with the [[Sotoan Basin Union]]. In response, WEDA and the SBU signed a mutual defense agreement stating that if one organization was attacked, the other would defend it. On January 27th, 2022, the Tasoulas regime enacted a missile attack against [[Constantio]] and [[North Icadania]], resulting in the navies of Zamastan, Emmiria, and Quetana sending ships to provide defensive capabilities for the SBU as they began to retaliate. On January 31st, 2022, [[Lutharia]], [[Shoassau]], [[East Chanchajilla]], [[Mulfulira]], [[Janapa]], and [[Saint Croix and Bens]] became members. In February 2022, WEDA bombers conducted airstrikes against Syraranto in support of the SBU. After the fall of Tasoulas in March, WEDA forces started to withdraw from West Nortua and shifted to a humanitarian mission, and also provided support to the investigation of the [[Tirikan Genocide]]. Following the [[Sinking of the Huangshan|sinking of the Huangshan]] during the [[Jinchon Sea crisis]], WEDA reaffirmed the mutual-defense clause and backed the status of [[Gangkou]]. [[Qolaysia]] joined WEDA on April 26th, 2022, after withdrawing from the [[Trans-Toyana Prosper Alliance|TTPA]], largely in response to the Yuan tensions.

Following the [[Drambenburg]]ian [[2022 Blaoria War|invasion of Blaoria]] in September 2022, a further extension of WEDA members was processed, with [[Paraboca]], [[Alcarres]], [[San Martina]], [[Cyruda]], and [[Saint Astaba and Beck]] joining on the 9th, and several more nations joining shortly after. 

The [[2022 Beresa port bombing|10/1 attacks]], which killed nearly 1,000 WEDA personnel at [[Lafaille Naval Base]] in [[Beresa]], [[Saint Croix and Bens]], led to WEDA military intervention in [[Terehan]]. The [[Terehan War|ensuing war]] resulted in the overthow of [[Asaad al-Shaad]]'s regime, a deadly period of insurgency and occupation, but the eventual overseeing of democratic elections and a more stable regional security situation. 

During the [[Brau Sea crisis]] in May 2023, a [[Yuan]]eze naval ship was sunk in [[Titania Bay]] and WEDA aligned closer with [[Haduastan]] after the occupation of [[Chitpa]] by [[Alliance of Central and West Ausianan Cooperation|ACWAC]] forces. Later in 2023, when [[Elastan]]i forces [[Nidayar War|carried out an invasion]] [[Nidayar]] and Yuan enacted a blockade of Haduastan, WEDA intervened and began escorting commercial ships through the blockade.

==Operations==
[[File:Gulf_of_Aden_-_disabled_pirate_boat.jpg|thumb|right|[[ZMS Moss]] of the [[Zamastanian Naval Forces]] destroys a pirate skiff off the coast of [[Qolaysia]] in 2018.]]
===Early operations===
Early operations within WEDA were largely involved in the [[Second War in Vulkaria|counter-insurgency missions]] in [[Vulkaria]] during the 1999-2005 civil war, though they were largely limited to [[Coalition of Crown Albatross|CCA peacekeeping]] operations. 

===Anti-piracy missions===
Beginning on 4 April 2009, WEDA deployed warships in an operation to protect maritime traffic in the [[Emmiria Sea]] and the [[Cantalle Ocean]] from [[Qolaysia]]n and [[Togaria]]n pirates, and help strengthen the navies and coast guards of regional states. The operation was approved by the Secretary-General and involved warships primarily from Zamastan and Emmiria though vessels from many other nations were also included. [[Operation Armored Ocean]] focused on protecting the ships of the [[Coalition of Crown Albatross]] which were distributing aid as part of the World Food Programme mission in Southern Adula. [[Yuan]] sent warships to participate in the activities as well. The operation sought to dissuade and interrupt pirate attacks, protect vessels, and to increase the general level of security in the region.

===Ossinia===
''See: [[2020 Ossinia Conflict]]''

After a series of state-sponsored maritime hijackings and piracy attacks from [[Martin Saint-Yves]]' regime in [[Ossinia]] in 2020, including several skirmishes with [[Janapa]]n forces, WEDA resolved to support revolutionaries on the island and capture Saint-Yves. In May, Zamastan led an [[2020 Ossinia Conflict|invasion of the island]] backed by WEDA forces, who overthrew Saint-Yves and captured him only days into the fighting with minimal losses for either side. [[Nolan Riveau]] was installed as the head of the new government. 

===Syraranto intervention===
During the [[Second Syraranto Civil War|Syraranto civil war]] in September 2021, the regime of [[Kyriakos Tasoulas]] tested an unsanctioned atmospheric nuclear weapon and threatened conflict with the [[Sotoan Basin Union]]. In response, WEDA and the SBU signed a mutual defense agreement stating that if one organization was attacked, the other would defend it. On January 27th, 2022, the Tasoulas regime enacted a [[2022 West Nortua missile attacks|missile attack]] against [[Constantio]] and [[North Icadania]], resulting in the navies of Zamastan, Emmiria, and Quetana sending ships to provide defensive capabilities for the SBU as they began to retaliate. A coalition that included several WEDA members began enforcing a no-fly zone over Syraranto shortly afterwards, beginning with [[Operation Carmattan]] by the [[Quetanan Air Force]] on 29 January.

On 3 February, WEDA agreed to take control of the no-fly zone from the initial coalition, while command of targeting ground units remained with the SBU's forces. In February 2022, WEDA bombers conducted airstrikes against Syraranto in support of the SBU. After the fall of Tasoulas in March, WEDA forces started to withdraw from West Nortua and shifted to a humanitarian mission, supporting the SBU efforts.

===Terehan===
''See: [[Terehan War]]''

After a long series of tense encounters with [[Terehan]], including jailings and state executions of WEDA nationals, an illegal nuclear weapons program, and missile tests which often strayed into WEDA territory, the October 1st, 2022 [[2022 Beresa port bombing|terror attack]] against a WEDA naval port in [[Beresa]], [[Saint Croix and Bens|SCB]], pushed the organization into its largest joint military operation against an adversary. The campaign against Terehan began with a nearly two week long aerial bombardment, followed by an amphibious invasion and subsequent occupation.

===Humanitarian missions===
WEDA has participated in many humanitarian missions providing relief for regions affected by natural disaster. In the aftermath of both the [[2021 Temebok earthquake and tsunami]], WEDA sent military forces into the region to lead the CCA logistical aid provision efforts and utilized naval ships and air force capability to distribute international aid. During the [[2021 Tasiastan floods]], WEDA provided several hundred soldiers to assist in airlifts and aid distribution.

==Membership==
===Application===
The process of joining WEDA is outlined in [[Alabaster Treaty#Article 7|Article 7]], which stipulates for the invitation of other states by an agreement of their respective legislative bodies, and by subsequent agreements by the sitting WEDA member nations. Countries wishing to join must meet certain requirements and complete a multi-step process involving political dialogue and military integration.  
===Members===
[[File:WEDA Member States 2023_Updated.png|thumb|right|Member states of WEDA (blue)]]
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! Country | Date of Admission 
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| '''{{flag|Zamastan}}*''' | March 29th, 2001 
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| '''{{flag|Rio Palito}}*''' | March 29th, 2001 
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| '''{{flag|Caspiaa}}*''' | March 29th, 2001 
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| '''{{flag|Ruskayn}}*''' | March 29th, 2001 
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| '''{{flag|Quetana}}*''' | March 29th, 2001 
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| {{flag|Kuresa}} | June 7th, 2005 
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| {{flag|Skith}} | July 10th, 2005 
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| {{flag|Vitosium}} | April 18th, 2008 
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| {{flag|Emmiria}} | September 29th, 2011 
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| {{flag|Albarine}} | September 29th, 2011
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| {{flag|Sulifa}} | March 20th, 2021 
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| {{flag|Andaluni}} | March 20th, 2021 
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| {{flag|Lutharia}} | January 31st, 2022 
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| {{flag|Shoassau}} | January 31st, 2022 
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| {{flag|East Chanchajilla}} | January 31st, 2022 
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| {{flag|Janapa}} | January 31st, 2022 
|-
| {{flag|Mulfulira}} | January 31st, 2022 
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| {{flag|Saint Croix and Bens}} | January 31st, 2022 
|-
| {{flag|Qolaysia}} | April 26th, 2022 
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| {{flag|Paraboca}} | September 9th, 2022 
|-
| {{flag|Saint Astaba and Beck}} | September 9th, 2022 
|-
| {{flag|Cyruda}} | September 9th, 2022 
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| {{flag|San Martina}} | September 9th, 2022 
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| {{flag|Alcarres}} | September 10th, 2022 
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| {{flag|Kalea}} | September 15th, 2022 
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| {{flag|Siniapore}} | September 15th, 2022 
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| {{flag|Vorrica}} | September 16th, 2022 
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| {{flag|Saint Lorrain}} | September 16th, 2022 
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| {{flag|Laurichesse}} | September 16th, 2022 
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| {{flag|Lower Aseu}} | September 16th, 2022 
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| {{flag|Sontre}} | September 18th, 2022 
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| {{flag|Noravia}} | September 18th, 2022 
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| {{flag|Allieu}} | September 18th, 2022 
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| {{flag|Villorvi}} | September 9th, 2023
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| {{flag|Papona}} | September 16th, 2023
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| {{flag|Alonnisosa}} | September 9th, 2023
|-
|}

==Partnerships with other countries==
The [[Alliance of Nortuan States]] has shared a partnership with WEDA since 2007 through traded military technologies and intelligence cooperation, which is evenly distributed with agreements with all member states. The governments of ANS nations have participated in military exercises with WEDA, including [[Besmenia]], [[Elbresia]], and [[Saint Offeat]]. 

[[Central Adula Mutual Defense Agreement|CAMDA]] shares intelligence cooperation with WEDA, with [[Courbagne]], [[New Elkland]] serving a forward operating base for the [[Zamastanian Naval Forces]]. [[Alcarres]], which joined WEDA in September 2022, is also a member of CAMDA. 

The [[Sotoan Basin Union]] and WEDA share close ties, with WEDA stating in September of 2021 that they would defend the SBU if [[Syraranto]] attacked at the height of the [[Second Syraranto Civil War|civil war]].

The [[Economic Union of East Euronian Nations]] (EUEEN) shares military ties with WEDA.

While some nations within WEDA, specifically Zamastan, Quetana, and Caspiaa, have "special relationship status" with [[Tasiastan]] and [[Haduastan]], it is not a status reflected by the organization as a whole. Upon the [[Nidayar War|2023 invasion]] of [[Nidayar]] by [[Elastan]] and the [[Brau Sea crisis|blockade]] of Haduastan by [[Yuan]], WEDA intervened by sending naval ships to escort civilian and humanitarian vessels through the blockade to Haduastan.

==Structure==
[[File:(Manfred_Weber)_Brexit_debate_-_Manfred_Weber_(EPP,_Germany)_(48753411591)_(cropped).jpg|thumb|right|[[Secretary General of WEDA]], [[Damian Levasseur]]]]
[[File:WEDA Headquarters Complex.jpg|thumb|right|The WEDA Headquarters Complex in [[Tofino]], [[Zamastan]].]]
All agencies and organizations of WEDA are integrated into either the civilian administrative or military executive roles. For the most part they perform roles and functions that directly or indirectly support the security role of the alliance as a whole. 

The civilian structure includes:
*The Olympic Council (OC), currently located in [[Viitaniemi]], [[Caspiaa]], is the body which has effective governance authority and powers of decision in WEDA, consisting of member states' permanent representatives or representatives at higher level (ministers of foreign affairs or defense, or heads of state or government). The OC convenes at least once a week and takes major decisions regarding WEDA's policies. The meetings of the Olympic Council are chaired by the Secretary General and, when decisions have to be made, action is agreed upon by consensus. There is no voting or decision by majority. Each nation represented at the Council table or on any of its subordinate committees retains complete sovereignty and responsibility for its own decisions. The Olympic Council rotates every two years between [[Viitaniemi]], [[Caspiaa]]; [[Vongane]], [[Quetana]]; and [[Gatovita, Vitosium|Gatovita]], [[Vitosium]]
*WEDA Headquarters, located at 500 Torbelle Avenue, [[Tofino]]. The staff at the Headquarters is composed of national delegations of member countries and includes civilian and military liaison offices and officers or diplomatic missions and diplomats of partner countries, as well as the International Staff and International Military Staff filled from serving members of the armed forces of member states. Non-governmental groups have also grown up in support of WEDA.

The military structure includes:
*The Military Committee (MC) is the body of WEDA that is composed of member states' Chiefs of Defense (CHOD) and advises the Olympic Council (OC) on military policy and strategy. The national CHODs are regularly represented in the MC by their permanent Military Representatives (MilRep), who often are two- or three-star flag officers. Like the council, from time to time the Military Committee also meets at a higher level, namely at the level of Chiefs of Defense, the most senior military officer in each nation's armed forces. The MC is led by its chairman, who directs WEDA's military operations.
*Allied Command Operations (ACO) is the WEDA command responsible for WEDA operations worldwide.
*Allied Command Transformation (ACT), responsible for transformation and training of WEDA forces.

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