Tibet (FTM)

Flag of the FTM.

The FTM's proposed borders in dark green; Djuret's proposed expanded borders in light green.

### Government

Unitary Buddhist theocratic constitutional monarchy
(Proposed)

### Ethnic groups

Tibetans

*Not to be confused with Free Tibet.*

*"Free Tibetan Movement" and "FTM" redirects here. For their ideology, see Erik and Djuret's views.*

**Tibet**, also known as the **Empire of Tibet** in Djurist thought, is the proposed independent country advocated by the Free Tibetan Movement (FTM) in East Asia for the Tibetan people. Proposed in 2020 by activists Erik and Djuret, the suggested territory would initially be within Orochi (today part of 7th Heaven), covering thousands of square blocks. These proposed borders are those of the sociological studies conducted by Erik, wherein he mapped out the regions containing a majority Tibetan population. These lands are now occupied by 7th Heaven and the Ninjagoan puppet-state of Free Tibet. The State of Free Tibet is not fully endorsed by the FTM who believes Tibet should be ruled as a theocratic monarchy as opposed to a one-party dictatorship. Though certain branches, particularly activists who adhere to Djurist thought, view the state's creation as a positive development as they believe it might gain international recognition.

The FTM's proposed nation has been largely ignored by the League of Nations as well as by 7th Heaven. Ninjago, member-states of the GPCPS and the Myjohanian Union recognize the State of Free Tibet as opposed to the state proposed by the FTM. The FTM's leaders, Erik and Djuret have well-established international relations with the *de facto* leader of the Protectorate of Arvidland, Leo. Djuret in particular has many times expressed admiration for Dolan, even incorporating his name into his spiritual mantra.

## Proposed government

The FTM proposes that Tibet should be governed as an independent, unitary (centralized) constitutional monarchy wherein the Buddhist spiritual leader is the *de jure* head of state; a theocracy. The FTM believes that the legislative branch of the Tibetan government should be headed by the Hydraic Council, which is an esoteric group consisting of Tibetan politicans who are the leading figures of the FTM. Djuret is the Hydraic Council's leader. The council has been accused of having occult ties, which they deny. Furthermore, the legislative branch should also vest power into the spiritual leader's munk council together with a traditional parliament.

## Branches in the FTM

While the FTM are united in their support for an independent and "free" Tibetan nation, there exists several branches of beliefs within the movement. This is due to the fact that its founders, Erik and Djuret, have differing views in certain areas. Another ascribed reason is that the FTM is a large organization and thus acts as a *Big Tent* for Tibetans who seek independence.

### Djurist thought

Djuret's ideas and opinions in regards to how an independent Tibetan state should function are often described as *Djurist thought*. The most notable deviation from the FTM's stance is that Djuret believes that Tibet needs to expand and colonize eastwards into Guland, known as *Eastern Tibet* in Djurist thought. He posits that an imperial Tibet could emerge via spiritual guidance combined with strategic operations, which would secure its position as an Asian great power. In Djuret's views, this expansion would result in millions of people being converted to Buddhism. These opinions have been criticized as being supremacist and discriminatory against non-Tibetans in the region.

While Djuret agrees with the FTM's sentiment that a capitalist system in Tibet is necessary and perhaps even a positive development, he nonetheless reaffirms in several speeches that the ultimate goal is to transfer political power gradually to the sprititual leader; transitioning the country into a theocratic absolute monarchy.

### Erikean theory

The political theories developed by Erik in which he describes how a Tibetan state is best governed and which lands it should annex are known as *Erikean theory*. Erikean theory laid the foundation for the FTM's claimed borders as they include various studies conducted by Erik, spanning several years of research. Before the official establishment of the FTM, Erik travelled East Asia and mapped out where Tibetans lived. Based on his findings, he sketched out a detailed map which additionally included what would otherwise be Tibetan cultural or ethnic exclaves. Thus, the Tibetan borders in Erikean theory does not contain solely Tibetans, but it rather connects all regions where Tibetans live.

Another key component to Erikean theory is that it posits that the fall of Tibetan culture and religion's influence largely stemmed from its inability to adapt to cubal societal changes. After having spent time abroad in the Johanian Empire and the Kingdom of Moria, Erik noted that the capitalist cubal transformation had begun already in ShitCraft II, and by ShitCraft IV, it was completed. By Erik's account, capitalism had brought prosperity to the nations of the world; Tibet's anti-materialistic doctrine had become antiquated. Therefore, Erik and the FTM support a capitalist system within the Tibetan state.

Erikean theory is often criticized by sociologists as they claim it fails to address how a Tibetan theocracy could allow for multiple cultures to co-exist and exactly how Tibetan religion must be reformed in order to allow for a modern economic system. Anti-capitalists also argue against Erik's point of view that capitalism was an absolute force of good for developing and developed countries.