(Alternate reality Equestria, inspired mostly by playing too much HoI4)

Seven years ago Celestia's sister returned from her banishment, seven years ago, Celestia flew to confront her... Since then, Equestria's golden age of harmony and peace has ended, now, due to rising world tensions, internal unrest between political factions both old and new, and the demand of the common pony to have their voice reflected in their governance, Celestia, wanting to avoid further conflict, wanting to simply be at peace, abdicated the throne... Only one problem remains... Who will rule Equestria next, and what will come of it?

(I can and will delete your comments if you start a political argument, please don't... I feel I should add this warning because this story is a political drama. PS. Need better cover art.)