Balkism
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Balkism is the political, social and economic ideology stemming from the ideas of Yurik Balkas. It is a far-left set of ideas that have reached greatest success in eastern Miraria.
Balkism does not focus on racial purity and is not inherently anti-democratic, but typically advocates an anarchist society as its ultimate goal with a strong anti-monarchic bent. While its branches are typically nationalist or pan-nationalist, it is not terribly expansionist or irredentist. Most branches advocate worker control of the means of production as part of its anti-monarchist and anti-aristocratic ideals.
Balkism is one of the main strands of far-left and Balko-Kúúlist ideology on Sahar, along with Kúúlism.
Manifesto
The original conception of Balkism by Yurik Balkas was as a pan-nationalist anti-monarchic and anti-aristocratic movement in an anarcho-communist vein. His writings about Balkism were produced during the 1850-60s, the last 10 or so years of his life, though Balkism reached widespread popularity much later.
History
Balkism first gained traction in the 1890s, largely in response to the actions of Terminia after its war with Letzia in the 1880s. The movement gained further momentum during the 1920s in Mahavia, leading to a string of connected revolutions that together are referred to as the White Mountain War. During this period, revolutionary Balkist leaders between countries communicated and attempted to form alliances to legitimize their takeovers. Nearly all countries in Mahavia were affected to some degree by these revolutions, whether being put through a revolution themselves, quelching Balkists domestically, or getting involved secondhand in others' turmoil.
Interpretations
Balkism has been the dominant political ideology of Faźulavaz and Juhashka at various points.
Juhash Balkists have historically espoused pan-nationalism in that they viewed the Sunrise Horde as being the ultimate achievement of any Mahavic people since it lifted up poor Mahavic tribes into rulers of a vast area on Miraria. While the Juhash Balkists didn't advocate conquering non-Mahavic areas, they did view the Juhash as being the ideal people to unify all Mahavic peoples under one banner.
Juhash and Sheisho Balkists were symbiotic, based on mutual respect, and Sarkik was welcomed into Juhashka to protect Balkist principles regardless of ethnic differences.