Foreign relations of the Federal Republic of Central America
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In spite of its relatively small size, the Federal Republic of Central America plays an active and increasingly prominent role in the international arena. The F.R.C.A. has diplomatic and commercial relations with the majority of the world's nation-states, and is a member of several international organizations, including the United Nations, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the Organization of American States, and more.
Central American foreign policy is based on four major principles: non-interference in the affairs of other countries; no relations with countries under Marxist governments; close relations with the United States; and emphasis on diplomacy over force in resolving disputes. The Central American government has been more consistent than any other country in the world in its support of the United States. It has never deviated from its support of U.S. foreign policy, and Central American representatives at the United Nations always vote in accordance with the U.S. Even when the U.S. wavered in its support for the F.R.C.A. - for example, during the Carter Administration - the Central American government was steadfast in its loyalty to the U.S.
The F.R.C.A. has traditionally enjoyed close relations with the Western world, and hostile relations with the Soviet bloc. The F.R.C.A. steadfastly supports other anticommunist countries, and is very outspoken in its condemnation of communism.
The F.R.C.A. plays a prominent role in opposing international terrorism, and as such, it has given its enthusiastic support to the U.S.'s War on Terrorism. It was one of the first countries to offer its support to the Free World in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attacks, and more than 1,500 Central American troops are currently fighting the Taliban and its associates in Afghanistan.
As of October 2007, the F.R.C.A.'s enjoys its closest relations with the United States of America, other NATO nations, Australia, and Iran. The country's strong friendship with the latter goes back as early as the 1970s, when Iran provided extensive support - in spite of protest by the Carter Administration - which enabled the government to triumph over the Sandinista insurgency. The NATO countries, in addition to being among the F.R.C.A.'s largest trading partners, are among the Central American military's main suppliers of equipment. Iran and the F.R.C.A. recently signed a mutual defense treaty and are cooperating closely in the area of anti-terrorism.
The Central American government continues to deny the governments of the U.S.S.R. and its allies diplomatic recognition. This hostility stems not only from the staunch anticommunism of the Central American government, but from substantial Soviet support of antigovernment terrorists in the past.
[edit] Foreign relations by country
| Country | Diplomatic relations | Current relationship |
|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | Yes | Cordial |
| Alexandrian Empire | Yes | Neutral |
| Australia | Yes | Very cordial |
| Canada | Yes | Cordial |
| China | Yes | Neutral |
| Congolese African Union | Yes | Neutral |
| England | Yes | Cordial |
| Fatimid Caliphate | Yes | Neutral |
| Holy Roman Empire | Yes | Neutral |
| Intermarium Republic | Yes | Cordial |
| Iran | Yes | Very cordial |
| Iraq | Yes | Strained |
| Ireland | No | Very hostile |
| Kurdistan | Yes | Neutral |
| Pacitalia | Yes | Very cordial |
| Scotland | No | Very hostile |
| Union of Soviet Socialist Republics | No | Very hostile |
| United States of America | Yes | Very cordial |
| Yugoslvia | Yes | Cordial |
