Well, In RP there has happened quit a lot and The Lexicon is really not the peaceful little cosy place it is in RL.
Since the RP got going, there have been two major conflicts, one of which saw more than 5 million troops in the field in a peace forcing intervention.
There have also been two minor conflicts, several revolutions, both peaceful and violent ones.
There has been an unexplained nuclear strike, major displays of armed force and ballistic missile trials and exercises.
Several nations have also, as you might have noticed, expanded, either through exploring unknown territory or by colonizing new lands.
Out of the chaos, two alliances have formed, the PLTO or Pan-Lexicon Treaty Organization and the LDI or Lexicon Defence Initiative.
These alliances have polarized each other and tensions are slowly growing, WMD's are present in both alliances but the PLTO has strongly voiced their intentions not to use any armed actions if it can in any way be avoided. The LDI has voiced similiar intentions although not at all that forcefully.
Also there are several space projects running, covering both peaceful and military interests, both on the moon and in orbit.
A new spiecies of bipedal lizards, similiar to raptors but not as agressive and suitable for riding has also been discovered in one of the large desserts on the Lexicon main island along with a nomadic people whose lives and culture revolves around these great reptiles.
This dessert is now part of The Holy Empire of King Rat.