Tristan Da Cunha (Independent Republic)

The Republic of Tristan da Cunha better known as just Tristan da Cunha is a small remote Island that gained independence from Britain on December 12th, 1998.

Independence Movement
After the handover of Hong Kong to China a year prior in 1997, Conrad Glass, a prominent figure on the Island saw the British as a "dying empire" and began advocating strongly for the Island's independence which started in April of 1998, they grew stronger and more intense., By December 12th, 1998, the British administration on the Island decided it was best that Tristan Da Cunha would be allowed independence.

The Ullapool Negotiations
Following the declaration of independence from the British. Both British and Tristanian officials met in the Scottish town of Ullapool to begin dicussing what an independent Tristan da Cunha would look like. It was at these negotiations that it was decided. Tristan da Cunha would become a republic with Conrad Glass as their first President.

The 2002 Elections
It was decided in the constitution that Conrad Glass and all other future presidents could only serve one term of 4 years. Conrad Glass canceled the 2002 elections to further his power as President. It was at this moment that he began to further his power. No elections were ever held after 2002, this has led many over the years to call him a dictator.

Foreign Relations
Tristan Da Cunha has many foreign relations and has well established itself in the international community despite it's small size.

The African Union
Tristan Da Cunha is an active member of the African Union and has many close relations with the members of the union.

People's Republic of China
Tristan Da Cunha celebrates the July 1st handover of Hong Kong as a national holiday. Both the PRC and Tristan Da Cunha have an unexpected sense of solidarity with one another. Both view themselves as emerging nations that have managed to survive British imperialism.

The United States
Ever since Donald Trump became President in 2017, both nations have grown closer in ties together. Trump tweeted on October 6th, 2017 "I have great respect for Conrad Glass, he has led his great nation of Tristan da Cunha and the fake news media has done nothing but attack him for it. Sad! Apologize!"

The United Kingdom
Tensions remained high between both the UK and Tristan Da Cunha ever since independence. Tristan da Cunha still views Britain as a threat to their interests. When Britain declared they would be leaving the EU in 2016, President Conrad Glass announced Tristan Da Cunha would grow closer ties towards the European Union.