Bianjie Passes Law Banning Foreign BasesOld Yingdalan military base in Bianjie (OOC Source: Washington Post)In a surprising and unprecedented move, the government of Bianjie has banned all foreign bases - military, humanitarian, or otherwise - from the nation. The decision came during the Ostland investigation (supported by Dorvik) of Bianjie's alleged crimes against humanity decades ago.
Analysts have concluded the move to be motivated by two factors: 1. The World Congress' failure to act indicates that it is an opportunistic organization that would be willing to come in guns blazing if the interests of the great powers demanded it; and 2. Yingdala's rise. More weight is being given to the latter factor, as Bianjie previously supported the World Congress' investigation.
Although the country received much influence from Yingdala - the fact that Yingdala is spoken and read by most people in Bianjie (who can read and write), its architectural styles are prevalent, and many traditional Bianjie rites and traditions have been influenced by it - Khan Dorgon Alin largely blames the Grand Union for failing to adequately develop Bianjie before leaving the country.
Many suspect that the Khan will capitalize upon Ostland's leadership of the investigation to extract development assistance, although this would have to be in line with the Seko model. Time will tell, but Dorgon Alin is certainly insistent upon improving his country by any means.