Flag of the GLA (Global Liberation Army) image - Endwar mod for Rise of Nations for Rise of Nations: Thrones and Patriots
In 2030, the "shield" satellite system set up by the major powers in space ends the era of ballistic missiles. The danger of nuclear war is no more. In 2035, the United States fell into a great crisis of ethnic and political conflict. An armed conflict takes place within the United States and make lose its global leadership role. In 2040, the world is dominated by 12 multinational military organizations. The conflicts are getting more intense and the world is facing a new world war. The Endwar.
The GLA (Global Liberation Army) is a violent non-state actor established at some point in 2040 that controls the Middle East and North Africa. The highly decentralized organization incorporated various groups of insurgents, terrorists, self-styled freedom fighters, members of the criminal underground... The GLA's rapid expansion and aggression triggered a global conflict with the nations it opposed. GLA leaders did not abide by rules of military conduct and including terror attacks utilizing weapons of mass destruction.