Alternative People's Party

The **Alternative People's Party** (*Fanahrian: Alternatif Menir'a Za Pariten*) stands as a prominent left-wing nationalist political entity within the vibrant landscape of Fanahrian politics. With a distinct blend of ideologies, the APP claims to have fused elements of socialism and social democracy together. The party claims to be a reformist party to technocracy as the end goal of social change. As such, the party rejects Communism and Capitalism.

Drawing inspiration from the metaphorical "six arrows," the party's ideological foundation draws parallels, though distinct, with the Kemalist six arrows. Central to their platform is a resolute stance against imperialism and an unequivocal rejection of NATO.

The APP self-identifies as an authoritarian party, but stresses that their authoritarian beliefs do not go against democratic values. Instead, the APP programme states advocacy for increased state intervention, particularly in matters related to socio-economics, crime prevention, healthcare, and welfare.

### Ideology

#### 6 Arrows

The Six Arrows of the APP are distinct from the Turkish Kemalist six arrows, although the APP claims it has been inspired by the six arrows of kemalism, but instead adopts a more technocratic and Fanahrian interpretation to them.

##### First Arrow: Republicanism

APP's belief in Republicanism stresses strong belief in democratic values, upholding civic virtue and the rule of law. The APP promotes unity among Fanahria's provinces, advocating for a unitary Republic, where its citizens are all members of the same Fanahrian Republic.

##### Second Arrow: Technocracy

The APP are advocates of an 'inevitable' social change towards a technocracy, and rejects the bureaucratic context of modern-day Fanahrian politics. The APP believe that Socialism will go down one of two paths. One path will be anarchist Communism, which the APP argue will be 'chaotic' and 'unpredictable.' While the second path is a technocracy, a future that is based on 'science and reason.' The APP therefore believes that a state should deploy progressive authority and progressive reformist principles to ensure the best for the people is put as the top priority.

##### Third Arrow: Secularism

The APP's ideology on secularism intends to banish religion from government institutions in its entirety. While the party claims to support Fanahrian culture and tradition, it does not accept 'religious dogma from the heavens' to dictate what is right and what is wrong. The APP's ideology on secularism is therefore the freedom of religious expression on an individual level, but a secular society and state on a national level.

##### Fourth Arrow: Reformism

The emphasises reformist Socialism, aiming for a progressive democratic technocracy. Their vision encompasses societal and political reforms, including a ban on cigarette sales to individuals born after 2020, reflecting their commitment to public health. The party advocates educational reform to expand STEM fields, nurturing a new generation of technocrats. Furthermore, the APP advocates ministerial appointments based on expertise, aligning positions with specific fields. For instance, they propose a Health Minister from a medical background and a Justice Minister with legal experience. Cabinet roles are determined through party elections, reflecting the party's approach to implementing technocracy at a party level.

##### Fifth Arrow: Nationalism

The fifth arrow of the APP is nationalism. The APP state that their form of nationalism is 'civic and progressive,' and 'neither arrogant or racist.' The APP considers all members of the country to be Fanahrians, and therefore is not opposed to changing the name of the country. The APP strongly regards **Ayken Lovewater** as the eptiome of Fanahrian nationalism, and calls itself **Lovewaterist**. The party states that as 'true nationalists' they are against 'American-imperialism,' and therefore would like to withdraw from NATO. The APP are committed to Fanahria's nuclear arsenal and expansion of its armed forces.

##### Sixth Arrow: Statism

The final arrow is the APP's commitment to a gradual process of Nationalisation, which they believe is necessary to tackle the areas in which private businesses have either failed or are not willing to take part in. The APP maintains a stance of promoting private domestic businesses over international businesses, and does not oppose local businesses at a family level. The APP have therefore been called "state capitalist."