Foreign relations of Meriad

The foreign relations of Meriad are based around the country's neutrality, particularly in terms of the ongoing tensions between the Greater Ordic Union and the Ordic Communist Union. The foreign relations of Meriad are overseen and exercised by the Meriadni Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Elements of Policy
Since the end of the First Endwar, Meriad has adhered to a strictly neutral model on foreign policy, with special weight placed on the country's neutral arbitration of international disputes. This is directly due to the country's small population and, similarly, the limited military power that it can exercise. This policy was extremely effective during the Second Endwar, during which Meriad successfully remained neutral despite the extreme proximity of Kolintha, one of the most important belligerents in the conflict. In the intervening time, especially with the advent of the Ordic Cold War, Meriad's policy of absolute neutrality has been extremely effective. The country has strong economic ties with countries on both sides of the conflict, and remains a neutral forum for debate over the possibility of resolving the ideological tensions between the alliances. Unfortunately, recent proxy-wars between the member-states of both alliances have placed this delicate balancing act in danger. This is clearly evidenced by the ongoing Virnessr Affair, in which Meriad itself is the battleground between the alliances.

International Agreements
Meriad is a state party to numerous international agreements, including the Charter of the Ordic League, nearly every piece of OL legislation, as well as numerous other bilateral and multilateral treaties.