| Type | Political entities |
| History | Forming • Splitting • Merging • Reforming |
| Significance | Primary units of political organization |
| Characteristics | Natural cultural ties • Historical ties • Environmental ties • Economic ties |
| Place of origin | |
| Region or state | Various |
| Coordinating body | |
| Internal autonomy | Varies |
| Self-determination | Present |
In this alternate timeline, the world is divided into several Regional Federations, each serving as the primary unit of political organization. These federations have formed out of natural cultural, historical, environmental, and economic similarities among neighboring countries and regions. Some federations are vast, spanning entire continents, while others are smaller and more geographically confined.
Regional federations have emerged over decades and centuries, evolving from earlier forms of regional alliances, confederations, and collaborations. Societies within each federation share historical roots, similar cultural practices, and a common geography. This shared heritage facilitates the coordination of diplomatic, economic, and political policies that benefit the collective welfare of the federation. As circumstances evolve and change, so too do the boundaries and composition of the federations.
Within each regional federation, member nations and communities are granted a varying degree of internal autonomy to govern their local affairs. This allows each member to preserve and cultivate its unique identity, values, and interests while still being part of a larger collective. In this way, federations strive to balance the benefits of collaboration with the need for self-determination.
Coordinating international policies between regional federations is the Global Federal Council. The council serves as a forum for discussion and decision-making on issues that affect the world at large. Members from each federation meet to debate international matters, negotiate trade agreements, and navigate crises. The Global Federal Council helps ensure stability and cooperation among the various federations and promotes the collective interests of humanity.
Throughout history, federations have experienced cycles of formation, dissolution, merging, and reformation. These shifts result from various factors, such as technological advancements, environmental changes, demographic upheavals, or political instability. As these forces inevitably rise and fall, the landscape of regional federations adapts, reflecting the dynamic and fluid nature of geopolitical cooperation and organization.
