Foreign affairs of Natopia

The Coat of Arms of the Court of the Calm Waters

The foreign affairs of Natopia are formally handled by the Natopian emperor, although in practice they are carried out by the Court of the Calm Waters. See also the Visa policy of Natopia.

Overview

Natopia's foreign policy is centered around support of its close and long-term allies, securing trade deals, supporting human (or non-human sentient lifeforms) rights, containment of rogue nations, interpersonal alliances developed by the House of Waffel-Paine, supporting the mission of the Micras Treaty Organization, and supporting the Raspur Pact.

Traditionally, Natopia has always extended de facto recognition to all members of MCS. This remains true except for those nations deemed to be irredeemably lost and unworthy of contact.

Court of the Calm Waters

Natopia's Secretary for Foreign Affairs serves as an official of the Imperial Court of Natopia as Chamberlain of the Court of the Calm Waters. As a member of the Emperor's court, the Secretary is under the full command of an Imperial decree, however the Emperor delegates most foreign policy decisions to the Secretary, who is often an expert in the field of diplomacy and international relations. The current Foreign Secretary, Dr. Mishti Lohani, holds advanced degrees in economics and geography, and a Ph. D. in Political Science.

Foreign Relations of Natopia

Country	Outlook	Notes
Alduria	Raspur Pact Ally	Natopia and Alduria are close trade partners. Natopia is Alduria's largest trade partner, providing most of Alduria's key imports of food, water, clothing, medicine, and many other important goods and services. Huge amounts of foreign direct investment from Natopia into consumer goods, manufacturing, and hydrocarbon extraction and exploration have fueled Aldurian economic growth. Treaty between them has been signed, currently under going ratification process in both nations (1673).
Alrig	Neutral	Interactions through the MTO
Bassarid Periphery	Unfriendly
Bassarid Empire	Unfriendly
Caradia	No contact yet
Cira	No contact yet
Constancia	Raspur Pact Ally	Raspur Pact
Craitland	Friendly	No formal relations or treaties exist, however Natopia has always looked upon the Kingdom favorably.
Dragonera	No contact yet
Drak-Modan	Raspur Pact Ally	Raspur Pact
Elwynn	Raspur Pact Ally	Consider each other to be sibling nations. Natopia's closest ally. Long history of intertwined relations. Natopia was for a brief time an Elwynnese protectorate. During 1678 negotiated, without animus, the transfer of sovereignty that brought the reunification of Normark with Elwynn.
Floria	Raspur Pact Ally	Raspur Pact
Freeland	No contact yet
Goëtia	Friendly	SATCo has trade and resource monopolies in Goetia which includes freedom of movement between Waffel Plains and Goetia.
Gran Verionia	Neutral	Interactions through the MTO
Guttuli	Hostile	Vanic associated
Jääland	No contact yet
Jezeraah	No contact yet
Jingdao	Neutral	Tense rivals in the past, now in a cautious truce.
Kalgachia	Neutral	Interactions through the MTO
Krasnocoria	No contact yet
Leylstadt	No contact yet
Lostisland	No contact yet
Mercury	No contact yet
Nova England	No contact yet
Palesmenia	No contact yet
Phinbella	No contact yet
Ralgon	No contact yet
Ransenar	Raspur Pact Ally	Raspur Pact
Refliasia	Neutral	Interactions through the MTO
Réunion	No contact yet
Rulak	No contact yet
Sanama	Raspur Pact Ally	Raspur Pact
Sanpantul	No contact yet
Sathrati	Raspur Pact Ally	Raspur Pact
Senya	Friendly	Natopian and Senyan diplomats have historically welcomed each other, with President Hands touring Lindström in late March 2013. President Hands has also attended Natopian events. The two's shared border in Arboria has been a source of positive constructive development, including the construction of a rail network between the cities of Dyas and Meiridosa.
Shireroth	Raspur Pact Ally	Close, long-time ally, since Natopia's foundation.
Talenore	Raspur Pact Ally
Tellia	Neutral	Interactions through the MTO
Thracistan	Neutral	Interactions through the MTO
Unified Governorates	Raspur Pact Ally
Wechua	Raspur Pact Ally	Trade partner, refugee assistance

Visa requirements

The Foreign Secretary of the Bovic Empire is open to discussing visa travel policies with all nations. Natopia prides itself on its welcoming and open culture and would be delighted to consider reciprocal relaxed visa policies.

Country	Visa requirement	Notes
Alduria	Freedom of movement	Raspur Pact
Alrig	Visa required
Bassarid Periphery	Visa required
Bassarid Empire	Visa required
Caradia	Visa required
Cira	Visa required
Constancia	Freedom of movement	Raspur Pact
Craitland	Visa on arrival
Dragonera	Visa required
Drak-Modan	Freedom of movement	Raspur Pact
Elwynn	Freedom of movement	Raspur Pact
Floria	Freedom of movement	Raspur Pact
Freeland	Visa required
Goëtia	Visa on arrival	Freedom of movement between Waffel Plains and Goetia.
Gran Verionia	Visa required
Guttuli	Travel prohibited	Travel prohibited due to Vanic Taint.
Jääland	Visa required
Jezeraah	Visa required
Jingdao	Visa required
Kalgachia	Visa required
Krasnocoria	Visa required
Leylstadt	Visa required
Lostisland	Visa required
Mercury	Visa required
Nova England	Visa required
Palesmenia	Visa required
Phinbella	Visa required
Ralgon	Visa required
Ransenar	Freedom of movement	Raspur Pact
Refliasia	Visa required
Réunion	Visa required
Rulak	Visa required
Sanama	Freedom of movement	Raspur Pact
Sanpantul	Visa required
Sathrati	Freedom of movement	Raspur Pact
Senya	Visa not required	Unrestricted between Arboria and Senya
Shireroth	Freedom of movement	Raspur Pact
Talenore	Freedom of movement	Raspur Pact
Tellia	Visa on arrival
Thracistan	Visa required
Unified Governorates	Freedom of movement	Raspur Pact
Wechua	Freedom of movement	Raspur Pact

Refugee Policies

The Bovic Empire is committed to providing a safe shelter for displaced peoples across the world. Anyone may present themselves at a Natopian border crossing or port of entry and declare themselves to be a refugee or asylum seeker.

Political Asylum

Dissidents from countries who show a reasonable fear of persecution for promoting democracy and other civil freedoms enjoyed by Natopian citizens. Political asylum shall be temporary and granted at the discretion of the Foreign Secretary, who shall apply diplomatic pressures to create an atmosphere of political diversity for the dissident in their homeland.

Victims of Genocide

Victims of genocide, forced displacement, forced cultural assimilation, and other methods of mass-subjugation of a minority, shall be afforded refugee status and provided resources for 3 years to establish themselves as members of Natopian society. Acceptance of resources carries with it a commitment to remain in Natopia for those 3 years.

Vanic Refugees

A special status given to defectors from lands affected by the Vanic Taint. Must show a reasonable fear of persecution due to non-compliance with Vanic culture, or having suffered sexual, mental or physical abuse due to Vanic culture. Requires a 30 day quarantine after being granted. During quarantine, psychiatric services are provided. Valid for one year and contingent on ten-year residency in Natopia.