Earth became a better place after the Great Reparation. Governments United and formed the Alliance; the ultimate government that governs the Earth. The other surviving countries became states, subservient to the Alliance. This includes both the ISJ, the French Republic and a few other nations. Unlike the previous formats of united governments like the UN of the Old Era, the Alliance was more strict and overwhelming. Like an Emperor with an iron fist, it gave out laws as orders and they were quickly implemented, with any repudiation and flouting unacceptable. Secessions were literally non-existent and impossible as despite bearing the name 'Alliance', it wasn't an alliance type of government but a solid system.