A guide to international tensions, specialized in general for beginners.
Introduction
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1. What is world tension
World tension - increases due to wars, conferences on the division of states, focuses on annexation / ultimatums of states.
You can find out by looking at the upper right corner. (1-100)
2. What does she do
At 25 intensity, the "Supporters" alliance begins to throw guarantees of independence on each country that justifies the purpose of the battle.
Also, when there is huge tension, countries are more inclined to join alliances.
If the country has a party of neutrality, then only 40+ international intensity can justify the purpose of the battle. Join alliances also 40+ tension.
3. Ending
If you do not want to fight with allies, then it is not recommended to raise tension more than 20.