Egyptian Foreign Relations (Battle of Belusium)

The Egyptian Empire possess formal diplomatic relations with most nations in the world. The foreign policy can greatly vary depending on the reigning pharaoh.

History
Egyptian foreign relations can be traced all the way back to ancient times, consisting of active, working treaties between Egypt, and other nations. Having achieved control over most sea routes from Europe to Asia, Egypt became wealthy through tolls and tariffs from ships passing through their waters.

Even before the World War, Egypt had solidified its position as a great power on the world stage, having terriotorial positions several spots on the globe. After the War, it emerged as one of the dominant powers, rivaled only by states such as the Roman Republic.

Africa
Egypt is the dominant power in the African continent, controlling over 50% of it. This causes the remaining states to accuse Egypt of trying to assert complete dominance, and violation of soverignity.

Ghanese Kingdom
The Ghanese Kingdom and Egyptian Empire have a history of territorial disputes, due to shared borders, and the imperalistic policies of both states. These of contributed to cold, but relatively unatagonistic relations between the two.

Relations hit a low point, however, during the reign of King Abioye, a vocal opponent of Egypt, came to power. He called the Empire a "nation of schemers", interested only in wealth. Not long after, Anan Muda, a Ghanese citizen, was arrested under charges of espionage, too which Abioye responded by expelling the Egyptian ambassador, and threatneing consequences if the citizen was not released. Troops were amassed near the border (an action condemned by most nations), as well as near Egyptian colonies in South America. Under political pressure, Pharaoh Horemheb XII released Muda back to Ghana. While Ghanese troops pulled back, the ambasador was not allowed to return.

Relations further deteriorated after the assasination of Horemheb, and the ascension of Pharaoh Seti XIV, when Abioye commented "Should the world mourn when a beast is slaughtered?", too which Seti responded by calling Abioye an "instigator" and a "pig" saying "What kind of man insults a father straight to the face of his son?".

Free African Union
In light of fact that the Union was formed in opposition of the expansionistic policies of both the Egyptian Empire and Ghanese Kingdom, relations were predictably tense. The Egyptian Empire did not formally recognize the FAU until the year 1921, after the World War, under the reign of Pharaoh Rameses XV. Since then, relations warmed slightly, though they remained cold.

They showed further signs of improvement after the election of President Babajide, who called for further dialogue between the Union and the Empire. He is quoted as saying "We can't have peace unless we start somewhere".

Chinese Empire
Relations between the Egyptian and Chinese Empires can be traced back to the arrival of Zheng He to Egypt during one of his voyages. Current relations are warm and cordial between the two states, with the Chinese constitution based on the Egyption "Constitution of Karnak". They possess active trade relations, and military cooperation, with Egypt referring to China as its closest, and oldest ally.