United Islamic Republic (Battle of Belusium)

The United Islamic Republic, also known as the UIR or Islamic Republic, is a state located in Middle Eastern Asia. Unlike most states, it possess no overseas terriotorial possessions. It is a major rising power in the region, though its rivaled most primarily by the Egyptian Empire on its Western border. It is long critcized by other nations for human rights abuses, and is known for its fiery rhetoric, and fundamentalist views.

Geography
Much of the Islamic Republic's land consists of desert, and mountain ranges. Both the Tigress and Euphrates run through its Northern lands. It also rounds the Persian Gulf in the South, along the Arabian peninsula. It is one of the largest countries in terms of land, not incluindg the terriotrial possessions of other nations.

Climate
The UIR has an arid, hot climate, that reaches its height during the summer. Percipitation is very low throughout the entire Republic. There has been larger amounts of rainfall in the lands in the North.

Religion
Islam is the only religion that is allowed to be practiced in the UIR. All other religions are illegal, and are openly persecuted by the government. This lead to mass immigration to other nations, mostly Egypt and Rome.

Government
The UIR's is a self described Islamic Republic, based on Sharia law. Aspects of religious law override laws of the state. The President supreme authority in both religious and political affairs, and is the commander in chief of the military. Though the Constitution guarantees routine elections, elections are generally rigged, or there is no alternative. The Constiution, also defines Khalid Sayed as "President for Life".

The legislative body of the UIR is the High Religous Council. It consists of representaitves from the many separate states throughout the Republic. The Council ratifies treaties, and can the national budget, though it cannot do either without the approval of the President.

Judicial and Law Systems
The entire judiciary system is defined by Sharia law. Judcial courts are dominated by religious officials, and the President appoints judges. Courts are generally defined on the regional system, managed by the officials who govern them.

There are still punishments that resemble ancient Islamic tradition, such as beheading, or cutting off limbs as crimes. People are expected to conform the proper Islamic laws, and failure to conform to those laws is punished severely.

Military
The UIR's military, known as the Holy Islamic Guard, is one of the most powerful in the region, being larger (but less advanced) than the Imperial Chinese Army, though not as large as the Egyptian Imperial Military. The President is the Commander in Chief. There are bases chiefly along the borders.

Foreign Relations
The UIR's rheroric, and uncomprimising positions have lead to strained relations. After withdrawing from the Nuclear Proliferation Treaty, repeated sanctions were placed on the UIR, which further strained relations.