GEOPOLITICS. RED FOX CUNNING
The main goal of Spanish Republic is expansion.
So, we're trying to find the most optimal way to grab as much territory, as we can.
Conditions:
1. Soon war between Allies and Axis(I assume that Italy will join). Chances of Axis are high.
2. Not soon, but probable war between Axis and USSR. Chances of Axis are doubtful.
3. Joining Japan to Axis. Joining USA to Allies. Chances of Axis will fall.
Considering all this facts, Spanish High Command considers the following plan:
1. Staying with Allies until possible start of the war.
2. Leaving Allies and wait for active actions in Europe.
3. While main Allies forces will fight in Europe and North Africa, Spain attacks Allies in Central and South Africa (Maybe Belgium will be attacked before it joins Allies).
Also, grab colonies in South America.
4. When Germany defeats France defend northern border from possible attacks. But we are not going to fight with Germany now.
5. Possible attack on Ireland and maybe England. Also, possible grab of DEI.
6. Anyway, before USA joins Allies we need to make peace with Allies.
7. By any cost we are trying to stay at peace with USA.
8. When USSR and USA begins beat Axis, declare war to Germany and grab France and maybe Germany.
Strategic advantages vs Allies:
1. Striking Gibraltar will close Mediterranean to UK, so Italy could easily defeat Allies in Africa.
2. Striking South Africa will open "second front" in Africa.
Strategic advantages vs Axis:
1. Closed Gibraltar.
2. Sahara barrier.
3. "Second front" or maybe even "third" in Europe.
The result we want to obtain:
1. All Africa or its greater part
2. Large Europe territories.
3. Some lands in South America
4. Some lands in South-East Asia and Oceania.
Open questions:
1. Join Comintern finally, or not?
2. What to do with conquered territories, specially with Africa? Liberating african states will increase total IC and recourse production of our empire. On the other hand, we could not join any alliance after that.
3. Join Brazil or not? If yes, we could not join Comintern.
4. How to defend all our colonies? (assuming, AI has no naval range limimts)
5. How to guarantee peace with Axis until we DoW them?
Ready to listen to your considerations.