Alliances form in many settings, including political alliances, military alliances, and business alliances. Royalties may exist in technological alliances and partnerships. Others see joint ventures as possible manifestations of Strategic Alliances. There are also diplomatic options such as alliances and trade agreements with other races. Gediminas expanded the Grand Duchy through warfare along with strategic alliances and marriages. This excludes legal formations like joint ventures from the field of Strategic Alliances. They are also prone to infighting and shifting alliances. Internal conflict prevented the Javanese from forming effective alliances against the Dutch. There are two major political Alliances in Kerala. The political effect of these alliances was significant. It is a time of healing and gathering for national alliances and associations. The political alliances in Split shifted over time. Besides attacking groups the players can trade, form alliances, and many other activities. Some Pinoy celebrities also called for unity despite the division in political alliances. The rules of "Risk" neither endorse nor prohibit alliances or truces.