Collaborationist government

A collaborationist government is a regime established in a country during an occupation by foreign powers, where local leaders cooperate with the invading force. Instead of resisting, these governments work with occupiers to govern and maintain order, often to protect their own interests or maintain some control. This cooperation can lead to debates about loyalty and morality, as collaborators may be viewed as betraying their own country or people by supporting an occupying force. Such governments are usually temporary and controversial, and their legitimacy is often challenged after the occupation ends.