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Alpine Diplomacy

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We control the strategic mountain passes that cross the Alps. This tends to attract unwanted attention from other nations who want that same control. Out of this chaos, a specialized class of Rhaeto-Romance diplomats may emerge. Under our sponsorship, these multilingual negotiators will master the art of playing major powers against each other to maintain local autonomy. This culture of high-stakes mediation will ensure that even when foreign armies occupy the valleys, the legal and social sovereignty of the communes remains intact through meticulously drafted treaties.

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