The Kaasboer Equation

The Kaasboer Equation is the name applied to the central concept of the book Mathematically Democratic by Antony Kaasboer. The book, published in 1985, is a work of political philosophy that examines the foreign relations of democratic and undemocratic countries during the contemporary period of the book. The main focus is given to the foreign relations between Kaasboer's homeland of Edury, and their traditional ally of Ta’aroha. At the time, Ta'aroha was governed by a military dictatorship. Eduran politicians were loath to support undemocratic regimes publicly, but still contributed aide and support to the Ta'arohan government.

Historical context
Save for the second world war, Edury and Ta'aroha were perennial allies. Their relationship started soon after the Eduran revolution, and led to supporting Kauane in his unification of Ta'aroha. In exchange for easy access or control of key resources, Edury supplied Kauane and his successors with funds, military aid and advisors, and materiel. This relationship ceased during the Second World War during which Edury and Ta'aroha were on opposite sides of the conflict.