Not sure if the latest patches have added more to this, but I think it's very cool the option exists. Has anyone tried it with the 1.04 patch?
Or get my Edge of Darkness custom mod, with the CWTT, EoD WiF and NWO events integrated and which includes mixed mod:
chrome://mega/content/secure.html#!usUF1AZL!8lQRvhDwst9WA5zpiZf1XS9e9Q1myQledp36s4QBkaM
I started a 1933 game as communist Germany. I was able to get an alliance with the Soviets, but right away it showed a decision that called for the "ultimate destruction" of capitalism and it makes you declare war on half the continent. Perhaps this decision can be hidden until you're stronger?