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Region: Commonwealth of Liberty
Ranias eyes widened. She could not believe her ears.
Rania: Your Majesty... if we dont act s-soon my country w-will be destroyed...
She then rushed to grab her phone and showed Grand Emir Abdullah her recent calls. Her hands were shaking and it would be clear to him that all of this was a lot for her to handle & she had been sincere with him the entire time.
Rania: T-This person called me, hes from the Black Hand. Theyre this group that work for my father as spies. They called me & tried to tell me what youre telling me now. M-Maybe someone from there can handle this, I c-cant possibly rule. I am h-happy here, in USAN.
Grand Emir Abdullah II would take a phone and hand it to one of his security personnel without looking at the call log.
Grand Emir Abdullah II:
[list][sub]"Rania, sometimes those that do not want to rule tend to rule the best. Clearly this Black Hand group did not think that they would not have called you. We will act soon and part of that acting is you getting on the next flight per royal executive degree of the USAN Office of the Grand Emir and for you to take the reigns of your country. You are happy here because you escaped momentarily your royal obligations to your people. You wish to depose tyrants who ignore the well-being of the people....well this particular tyrant has left the country and your people need a leader during this moment of crisis. Be true to your beliefs because living hear will only have your ideas fall upon deaf ears. The USAN can surely provide you with advisors and if need be, back up cash through private accounts and investments to make sure your regime remains stable and you can provide for your people but living here only allows for the people that you despise and hate rise to prominence. The choice is yours. Your plane leaves in 2 hours."[/sub][/list]
Paramountica
[list]October 2024[/list]
[list][list]𝐆𝐀𝐙𝐄𝐓𝐀 𝐖𝐘𝐁𝐎𝐑𝐂𝐙𝐀[/list][/list]
PRESIDENT TUSK ANNOUNCES REFORMS on the POLISH EDUCATION SYSTEM
https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1553805
Paramountica, Nevbrejnovitz, Ranponian, Nileia, Somerania, Metropolitan Francais, Abessinienreich, New Provenance
As she listened to the Grand Emir, she realised the weight of his words. He was right, she had always hoped that one day her father would change or be removed. She had always hoped to help the people across the island of Malagasia. Her Persian mother had certainly played a role in instilling in her the desire to help the oppressed, after all as a Shia Persian in Iranian-ruled Bahrain, she was also oppressed by the Zoroastrian Iranian government. It was safe to say that this was an opportunity, and if she didnt take it, Toliara may not survive the impending chaos.
After taking a deep breath, shed clench her fists and nod.
Rania: O-okay... fine. Ill pack my stuff.
With that, Grand Emir Abdullah and Princess Rania Hamid were about to make history...
[spoiler=OOC]This is where the character rp ends, ill make posts on what happens next stay tuned. Great response by Abdullah by the way, gave me Nick Fury from the Avengers vibes lmaoo[/spoiler]
Philanialle, Alzarikstan, Mesuvia, Drully
UNDERSTANDING THE MALAGASIAN PEOPLE
Malagasians are the inhabitants of the island of Malagasia where traditionally 3 sultanates have existed since the 1600s. They are the descendants of Austronesian seafarers who arrived and settled the island over 2000 years ago from Indonesia. They then mixed with later arrivals on the island such as the Bantus from Southern Africa and the Arab traders who brought Islam with them in the 10th century. As a result, most Malagasians speak dialects of Malagasi, a language that has some influences from Arabic & Swahili. The language was standardised and an official version was made in the 60s, then made the official language of the Sultanates of Merina, Mahajanga and Toliara which exist on the islands in the 70s.
[list]The island of Malagasia is split between harsh desert, mountainous rainforests and hilly grasslands. Each of these environments has thus meant that developing long-lasting infrastructure such as roads, railways and bridges to connect the three sultanates on the island has been a difficult seldom pursued endeavour. As a result, travel within the island is difficult as old infrastructure from the colonial era is mostly used outside of the few developed urban centres such as Antananarivo City (capital of Toliara), Mahajanga City (capital of Mahajanga) and Toamasina City (capital of Merina).[/list]
Another thing to be noted is that 40 million inhabitants of the island mostly live in rural towns and work in factories, mines or farms, with the Mahajanga Sultanate having the most urbanised population. This has meant that the island is mostly sparsely populated and outside of the urban centres the governments of the three sultanates: Mahajanga, Toliara and Merina, have little physical control over the people in their territories due to the logistics and poor infrastructure.
Thus the rulers of the sultanates for centuries have relied on religious legitimacy from Islamic scholars and cultural legitimacy (claiming to be direct descendants of the first kings of the island) to keep the loyalty of the Malagasians in their territory.
[list]Despite the fact that most Malagasians are living in poverty according to global standards, the island has a high literacy rate of 92%. This is rooted in Islam. Most towns have Islamic organisations made up of a Muslim clergy that are financially supported by the royal families of their territory. These organisations run most of the schools in the three sultanates on the island and ensure that children learn to read and write in Classical Arabic script in order to be able to study the Quran. This same script is used to write the official language of Malagasi. They also learn basic mathematics and basic science there. However, 88% of Malagasians do not receive higher education and instead go into trades, while the remainder that do tend to come from wealthier families and thus go abroad for higher education.
Culturally, Malagasians are a very conservative peoples by Western standards and much of their beliefs are tied to their religious identities as Muslims. The Islamic organisations control most of the media and have censorship powers. Malagasians thus tend to think highly of Muslim powers such as Turkey Abessinienreich and USAN Alzarikstan which they are heavily exposed to in the media, and not so much towards non-Muslim countries which they barely get exposure to, although in general the statistical likelihood of most Malagasians of ever meeting non-Muslim foreigners is extremely low.[/list]
Most non-Muslim foreigners on the island are the families of Paramerican Paramountica expats working in business for the companies owned by the elites of the sultanates, Chinese Peking Zhongguo business owners or United Nations Un workers concentrated in the largest city of Antananarivo belonging to the Toliara Sultanate. The island has one of the lowest divorce rates in the world and most Malagasians possess tight-knit family units where values such as serving the community, bravery and piety are highly respected over traits such as creativity and questioning authority. Although with the increasing amount of Malagasians who can access cheap technology such as mobile phones, laptops, computers and most of which is imported from China Peking Zhongguo, more Malagasian youth have begun ignoring state-run TV outlets and questioning authority by organising through the more de-centralised social media which is why major protests were able to take place in the Mahajanga Sultanate recently.
[spoiler=𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝙊𝙁 𝙇𝙄𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙔
[sub]Free as Always! Detailed, Creative, Storytelling![/sub]]
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Victoria Harbor[/spoiler]
Paramountica, Nevbrejnovitz, Victoria Harbor, Philanialle, Pontianus, Alzarikstan, Ranponian, Nileia, Somerania, Metropolitan Francais, Abessinienreich, New Provenance, Arab Federal States
Post self-deleted by Malagasia Bomoko.
GERMANY VOTES AGAINST "UNIFORM AT SCHOOL" REFERENDUM
The turn out was exceptionnel for this referendum which divided all ages of society. Yet, by 52%, Germans voted AGAINST the reestabilishment, at Federal Level (Bundesweit) of school uniforms for all schools.
Most political experts believe the initiative was simply too ambitious and had a target that was way too high for what it could achieve. There are rumours of local level (Landesweit) intiatives to bring forth once again this questions.
On the other hand, experts in sociology believe that Germany is simply too liberal and focused on individual development to allow a return of standard uniforms across the board. Regardless of the result, German society is now more divided than every between tradition and change, between individual and community and between past and future.
Paramountica, Bauscland, Nevbrejnovitz, Philanialle, Pontianus, Ranponian, Nileia, Somerania, Metropolitan Francais, New Provenance, Malagasia Bomoko
Kampala, The Republic of Uganda
October, 2024 - The Integration Begins
A full month had passed since the Parliament of the Sudanese Republic had passed the Union Deal Act allowing for Uganda to begin the unification proceess with Sudan. However the demands of the Sudanese Government have proven to be a challenge for Uganda never the less Kampala was prepared to do what's necessary to begain a better life for Ugandans under the liberal democracy of Sudan.
First Uganda holds a second referendum in early October asking the Ugandan people if they would still be willing to move ahead with the unification process having been given Kiir's 4 points of Regional Autonomy, Arabic Studies, 12 States, and Complete Integration. And once again the Ugandan Government with the help of both it's military and Sudan had established numerous polling stations throughout Uganda. The October 2024 2nd National Referendum Of Ugandan Unification With Sudan has begain. This time although the referendum only asks two questions, Unification or Sovereignty, the Unification answer had included Kiir's 4 points in order to accept full co-operation and legitimate process to the unification.
The Four Points:
1. Along with the 24 other State Counselors from Ugandan States, Uganda would be given One politically independent representative to represent the region of Uganda along with the representatives from Darfur, South Sudan, and soon to be added North Sudan thus establishing the 4 regions of Sudan
2. As the Arabic language is widely spoken throughout Sudan with about 90% or more of the population being able to speak and write in Arabic thanks to the National mandatory curriculum of both Arabic and English in Sudanese schools, the Ugandan Population would thus also be subject to the mandatory education of Arabic and English. It was made clear however that Uganda's most spoken language other than English, Swahili, is to become a language of the Sudan and can be tought by any of the State governments of Uganda.
3. As stated previously, for better management of such a densely populated nation like Uganda as well as insuring equal representation in the future Parliament of the United Federal Republic of Sudan, the four regions of Central, Western, Northern, and Eastern Uganda would be split into 12 individual federal States that will become a part of the Union with their own legislatures and administrations that would still answer to the Regional Government in Kampala and the National Government in Khartoum.
4. Uganda must fully accept the laws and legislations of the National Government of the United Federal Republic of Sudan once it joins the Union. Obviously Ugandan legislators would be given a right to challenge laws in the halls of Parliament but it cannot actively break the laws. Uganda must align itself in healthcare, education, administration, and infrastructure to the Sudanese standard in order to promote greater integration into a Sudanese way of life.
October, 2024 - The Referendum Week... Again:
Kiir's 4 points seemed reasonable to Sudanese Parliamentarians as some hoped that such demands would deter Ugandans from wanting unification but it has shown that the results has barely changed the opinions of Uganda, the unification mommentum had gained full speed and had shown no signs of stopping. And so after a long awaited week, the Ugandan Government announces the results of The October 2024 2nd National Referendum Of Ugandan Unification With Sudan
Unification With Sudan: 32,002,336
Maintain Ugandan Sovereignty: 4,239,429
And just like the last referendum, The total number of voters have been about 36.2 million Ugandans who have voted ages 14 and up, with the majority of the nation, being about 89% of The population voting in favour of Unification with Sudan leaving with a sizable number of 4.2 million Ugandans opposing the unification only to make up about 12% of the population. It is still not clear what the motives of those who voted against were as it still seemed to be scattered and extremely different communities with varying identities voting against but it has become obvious that the nation as a whole had voted in favour of becoming Sudanese citizens. And this time Sudan had to accept a new age of growth.
October, 2024 - Uganda And Sudan Begain Unification Process
And so with the results of the referendum. Both the Ugandan and Sudanese governments met numerous times following an announcement designating a 3 month transition period between October to January that shall begin the implementations and Integration of Ugandan administration to a Sudanese one. The transition will follow the four points plan starting with the implementation of Uganda into the Sudanese Parliament, given that Uganda would be divided upon 12 states all with varying population and following the distracting law of one seat in Parliament for every 250,000 citizens, it is estimated that Uganda might gain up to 150 seats in the National Assembly, and about 24 seats in the Council of States along with the additional one seat for the representative of the region of Uganda, Sudan had also begin preparation for the creation of 26 additional seats in the National Assembly as a result of the 2023 Census as well as appointing a 4th seat for representative of northern Sudan. Covering over point 1 and 3 as they work together, point two will be implemented starting from introducing mandatory Arabic to the curriculum of primary schools in Uganda, Arabic classes have also been added to secondary schools but they would also be teaching primary level education, similar with colleges. Given the similarities between Swahili and Arabic, officials expect the population to take up the language by 2035. However given that about 40 to 50 percent of the country would speak Swahili, a bill had already been drafted in Sudan seeking to make Swahili an official language following unification. However the contents on wether others should learn the language in Sudan is being debated. And finally with meetings between the officials of both countries being carried out, all aspect of Ugandan administration from the National government of Bobi Wine to the chiefs of Ugandan villages begain implementing the changes towards having a more Sudanese style system of laws all while insuring that the individual towns and cities still hold a degree of self-governance like the cities of the north. Additional steps have been created to get the Ugandan shilling to be absorbed by the Sudanese Pound as A result of economic integration. Additional proposal for the extension of the National highway has been made for Uganda extending the 6 lane highway from Juba to Kampala then branching out from there. Airports would be fitted to except an increase in domestic flights all whilst insuring that Kampala continues its international services, Ugandan schools would follow the National standard and hospitals would also do so with funding and some management from Khartoum, soon a push has already been made in Uganda and Sudan encouraging citizens to travel either countries and seek opportunities. Many Ugandan families have already been given opportunities for jobs in companies throughout Sudan as many get ready to resettle in the main land, this move to seem restelling and travelling was made to encourage spreading out the Ugandan population given how densely populated the region is, it was also made in the hopes that Ugandans would be exposed to Sudanese culture as well as expose the Sudanese to Ugandan culture essentially providing to Uganda the freedom to feel right at home in Sudan.
Integration is not going to be completed in those 3 months as the Sudanese mainland itself has not achieved true integration. These measures have been made to get Uganda into the Union in time to cast a voice on the upcoming 2025 elections so the the nation can get a glimpse of its destiny all whilst insuring proper representation for all citizens of the Union.
[spoiler=sorry it's a little sloppy, I was going to edit and proof read but this was in the making for 4 days]
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Victoria Harbor[/spoiler]
Paramountica, Philanialle, Osivoii, Pontianus, Ranponian, Metropolitan Francais, Abessinienreich, New Provenance, Kewtpuff, Malagasia Bomoko, New Ashtown
BEN WALLACE, Defence Secretary: [sub]I believe the beginning of a new tank for us would be nice. It is one of our intentions to increase the strength of our Armed Forces. France and Germany are one of Europes biggest militaries and the goal of the government is to have a rather strong military for obvious reasons.[/sub]
Philanialle, Ranponian
Republic of Belarus | Рэспубліка Беларусь
[list]Belarusian Pres. Alexander Lukashenko arrests top military commander for allegedly plotting a coup, sparking renewed calls for Lukashenkos resignation[/list]
| Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko ordered the arrest of Chief of the General Staff Viktor Gulevich, a top Belarusian military commander, because Gen. Gulevich was allegedly plotting a coup against Lukashenko. The Belarusian President said, "We will do whatever it takes to stop attempts to take down the true government of Belarus". General Gulevich was sentenced to five years in prison for high treason against the government of the Republic of Belarus. The general pleaded innocent, but witnesses testified evidence that suggested Gulevich had or was in the process of plotting a coup. The opposition to President Lukashenko and allies to General Gulevich allege that the trial was rigged.
The anti-government protests in Belarus exploded once more following the arrest of Viktor Gulevich. The protestors' signs say "Stop Injustice!", "Justice for Gulevich" and many more words calling for the end to injustice in the country. Opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya stated, "President Lukashenko is creating his own demise by arresting innocent Belarusians and military leaders. The President's goal is not to keep peace, but to oppress his enemies". Belarusian military General Oleg Belokonev commented, "The evidence against General Gulevich is overwhelming, but as his friend and colleague, we should consider another trial. He couldn't have done this; he is loyal to his country". Another military commander and head of the State Security Council of Belarus, Alexander Volfovich, publicly stated "If the trial and the evidence were legitimate, let Gen. Gulevich be condemned and arrested. If they were false or tampered with, we will find who could have framed such a talented general." The civilian opposition to Lukashenko are calling on Gen. Volfovich and Belokonev to act upon the arrest of their colleague, with protestors saying the two generals are next, considering their close partnership with Gulevich and their apparently anti-government statements.
Several human rights activists in the country have commented on the issue, calling on Lukashenko to end corruption in the country. In response to escalated protests and occasional riots in Minsk and other major Belarusian cities, civilian and military police units have been dispatched to quell the violence, with crackdowns and arrests beginning all over the country. As of now, almost 250 protestors and civilians have been arrested in Minsk and other cities in the country for 'obstructing the continuation of peace' and 'treason against the state'. President Lukashenko also stated multiple times in various interviews, state addresses and speeches that foreign countries, most specially the West, should stay out of our local affairs. The President criticized the Wests intervention in Egypt, calling Paramericas Operation Desert Pyramid a violation of Egypts sovereignty. |
[spoiler=𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝙊𝙁 𝙇𝙄𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙔
[sub]Free as Always! Detailed, Creative, Storytelling![/sub]]
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Victoria Harbor[/spoiler]
Nevbrejnovitz, Victoria Harbor, Philanialle, Osivoii, Ranponian, Nileia, Somerania, Metropolitan Francais, New Provenance, Mesuvia, Arab Federal States, Kewtpuff, Drully
Awesome first rp, hope you stick around! :)
Philanialle, Ranponian, Nileia, Somerania, New Provenance, New Ashtown
Thanks! The region is very interesting so I'm sure I will stay for a while. :)
Philanialle, Ranponian, Somerania, New Provenance, Arab Federal States, Kewtpuff
I suggest joining the Discord, its where all the fun banter and a lot of rp planning happens.
Philanialle, Mesuvia
[list]October 2024[/list]
[list]Spanish Expeditionary Force (SEF) prepares for imminent deployment; Spain developing Operation Vulture[/list]
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https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1554096
[spoiler=𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝙊𝙁 𝙇𝙄𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙔
[sub]Free as Always! Detailed, Creative, Storytelling![/sub]]
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Victoria Harbor[/spoiler]
Philanialle, Pontianus, Nileia, Somerania, Abessinienreich, Kewtpuff
USAN Departs from OIC
https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1554097
[spoiler=𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝙊𝙁 𝙇𝙄𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙔
[sub]Free as Always! Detailed, Creative, Storytelling![/sub]]
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Victoria Harbor[/spoiler]
Philanialle, Nileia, Somerania, Metropolitan Francais, Abessinienreich, Malagasia Bomoko
OPERATION BIROS - ATEO - BUNDESNACHRICHTENDIENST
A Ran & Bayern Series : The Silence of the Waves
Episode 3 - What a stupid name for a boat
BERLIN - CENTRAL COMMAND OF EXTERNAL OPERATIONS - MISSION ROOM 3 - Bayern Kahla
Mission Room 3 looked like Houston. A giant wall of screens with informations, live footage, maps. In front of it, several seats with computers and at the center, Mission Commander Tobias Frenzen.
[list]Tobias FRENZEN, Mission Command - To all units at sea, we have confirmation that BIROS is a go. I repeat BIROS is a go. Follow your mission orders. May God protect you. Radio communications from now will be cut until you have arrived at your destinations. T+00:00:01...02...03.[/list]
[list]Laura Bormann, Mission Advisor - This is absolutely crazy. If something happens, they may all die. We need a better evacuation proposal. Something more than just Priest. I have a suggestion for you..[/list]
OFF THE COAST OF CENTRAL AMERICA, 185 MILES FROM THE COAST, NEAR SAN ANDRES - Ranponian
The Unicorn was slowly approaching the territorial waters of Central America and more specifically, the possible location of where Greta Thunberg and her crew disappeared suddenly. It was proudly waving its Spanish flag floating in the wind. The captain of the ship, Christian Hoffer, was scrutinising the horizon and remembered his first mission to act as a decoy and see if the area was indeed militarily active. Prior to his arrival, the Unicorn was part of a small social network operation called "BINGO" where the Bundesnachrichtensdienst and ITEO actively promoted the Unicorn's environmental objectives and its mission to raise awareness in Central America. It had a large Toucan on its sail, a symbolic animal in Central America. As his watch reached T+00:00:00, he got himself ready.
The wind blew normally as Hoffer prepared the rest of the crew and stored whatever had to stored and threw whatever had to be thrown. All official equipment, mostly maps, computers, contact names, emergency frequencies and one weapon (a P99), were stored and hidden in secret compartments.
[list]Christian Hoffer, Captain of the Unicorn : All members, we are commencing operation now.[/list]
There was silence among the crew, a sense of tension and reality. 5 of them were probationary agents and knew about the legends of ATEO and the risks. They knew that since its creation in 1972, 19 agents had lost their lives for Germany and for the service of its cause. This could be also their last day. What everyone could hear was the calm before the possible storm, and the wind and waves beating against the ship.
OFF THE COAST OF CENTRAL AMERICA, 364 MILES FROM THE COAST, TO COLON
The Priest, registered in Colombia, was now also engaged in its operation. It was not an activist ship but a school ship to learn sailing. All its members were part of fake made school of sailing with a fake registration and a fake website. Captain Georg Karpenko knew that his task would be less complicated but nonetheless hard as well. The Priest was the back up ship in case something happened and was equipped with large emergency engines. That was the only rescue for Unicorn.
The Priest followed the path of its sister Unicorn further away in order to test if military presence was an automatic thing or something precise against certain targets. It also had the mission of joining Colon and perform investigation there. Right now they knew that Unicorn would be the first to engage.
[spoiler=𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝙊𝙁 𝙇𝙄𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙔
[sub]Free as Always! Detailed, Creative, Storytelling![/sub]]
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Victoria Harbor[/spoiler]
Nevbrejnovitz, Philanialle, Pontianus, Ranponian, Nileia, Somerania, Metropolitan Francais, Malagasia Bomoko
THE MEDDLING GERMANS
On the Military Island of Providencia three Mark V Special Operations Crafts were sitting in wait, one of which was always on call and as a result rotated with the other two. To spare resources however they would only ever depart upon being given information from the Air Control Service, which was operated from the Island and consisted of five Cessna O-2 Skymasters. Two of These Planes would be in the air at all times, rotating in different directions from their counterpart in a circular motion around the island, coming closer constantly until reaching the Island once again. This decreased the overall search pattern but increased effectiveness and made it virtually impossible to approach unrecognized. Each O-2 would be manned with a Pilot, a Radio man and a lookout whose job was using binoculars and other optical devices to pinpoint and identify Vessels.
An Hour into one of these Aircraft mission they make contact with the Unicorn, whose position and designation was relayed back to the Island according to protocol and then the Aircraft would continue on its route, not thinking anything of the encounter as they would make hundreds such identifications each day. Back on the Island however the name of the Ship immediately put up a red flag due to its prior service as an "environmentally involved Vessel", and as a result one of the Mark V crafts departs from the Island after only short preparation with a crew of 3 and 7 Marines accompanying them.
Coming into view of the Unicorn they transmit orders to the Vessel stating that they had been "randomly selected" for anti-cartel search operations, which would include a boarding operation to ascertain if any illegal substances or weaponry is onboard.
Nevbrejnovitz, Philanialle, Pontianus, Somerania, Metropolitan Francais, Abessinienreich, Drully
USAN Government Motions for Removal of Pakistani & Bangladeshi Personnel from the Peninsula
October 21, 2024
Per the decision by Grand Emir Abdullah II, the USAN has ordered for the complete withdraw and removal of Mesuvia and Somerania personnel from the USAN territory immediately. With recent prioritization of self-sufficiency of the USAN Defense Forces and the strict adherence to the stature and modus operandi of the UADF, it has been determined that Bangladeshi and Pakistani forces are no longer needed to ensure full security of the Peninsula and its neighboring regions. It is expected by the USAN government that both Bangladesh and Pakistan will honor and adhere to this sovereign decision made by the Grand Emir and the Consultative Assembly.
[spoiler=𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝙊𝙁 𝙇𝙄𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙔
[sub]Free as Always! Detailed, Creative, Storytelling![/sub]]
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Victoria Harbor[/spoiler]
Yarosluv, Nevbrejnovitz, Philanialle, Pontianus, Ranponian, Somerania, Metropolitan Francais, Abessinienreich, Drully
This is exactly how Egypt should have done it with Paramerica
Alzarikstan, Ranponian
Hi everyone!
I am thinking about maybe playing a Mexico in this region. Your RP seems really fun! I am wondering, how far can we diverge from real life? I was thinking about, if I do choose to end up playing Mexico, switching AMLO with a more xenophobic populist, and creating some fun stuff with immigration, Mayan uprisings, etc. Or maybe just making him more xenophobic, which he isn't. Am I allowed to do that? Or do I have to follow reality exactly, or pretty closely? How do RPs like there are in this region work? Can I do things that real life Mexico wouldn't do? Or do I have to stick closely to reality?
Also, how do relations with NPCs work? How do I talk about the effects other countries not controlled by anyone have due to my actions, and vice versa? Do non-player controlled countries just follow real life? Or can they break from reality too?
Finally, Mexico isn't the only option I'm thinking about. Should I be Mexico, or something more obscure like Cuba or Nepal?
By the way, this nation is new, but I have had other nations before and I'm not new to nationstates. I am new to this kind of Roleplaying though! And I'm excited!
EDIT: I noticed the existence of Osivoii, but they aren't on the map. Is Mexico already taken?
Nileia
He's Mexico, but I'm sure you can apply for another spot. Don't worry as the map hasn't been updated in a long time. Just ask around or talk to Paramountica
Cacajuete
Nepal
It's your only choice
Cacajuete
https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1554169
started working on my armed forces factbook. It'll be done by tomorrow night. Then I'll focus on collecting all my rps and logging them into an archives factbook
Ranponian, Nileia, Somerania, Metropolitan Francais
yes I'm painstakingly adding pictures because I'm weird like that. I hate the simplistic way of documenting your stuff military wise
god bless imgur
Nileia, Abessinienreich
Alright. Are the already existing nations the ones in people's spoilers on the RMB?
Kewtpuff
correct! However, if you look at the world factbook entry for the region and click on the link titled 'COL | RP Mentions List', that's the most accurate one we have. It's updated regularly
Vancouver Straits, Cacajuete
I think I'll consider a Nepal that maintained its communism, and the rule of the king, instead of the King abdicating in the 90s. I don't know how this will work. I'm still brainstorming. But I'd better change my flag..
Kewtpuff
Make sure it's the nation you want! Bangladesh is a liar btw, it's not the only nation available <3
Cacajuete
It was my second choice, anyway, so it all works out. Thank you so much for all the help!
Kewtpuff
You're most welcome, dear! I hope you enjoy the COL :)
Cacajuete
USAN Capital Markets Reform Law Passes!
https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1554183
[spoiler=𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝙊𝙁 𝙇𝙄𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙔
[sub]Free as Always! Detailed, Creative, Storytelling![/sub]]
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Victoria Harbor[/spoiler]
Paramountica, Philanialle, Ranponian, Somerania, Metropolitan Francais, Abessinienreich
[list]October 2024
[sup]Suspicions on Korea[/sup][/list]
[list][list]𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐀𝐒𝐀𝐇𝐈 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐌𝐁𝐔𝐍[/list][/list]
https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1553743
Paramountica, Rutannia, Pontianus, Ranponian, Nileia, Somerania, Metropolitan Francais, Abessinienreich
[sub]October 24, 2024
Abu Dhabi, Union-State of Alzarikstan
Consultative Assembly[/sub]
[list][list][list][list][list][sub]Grand Emir Abdullah II Addresses the Consultative Assembly Regarding Economic Renaissance for Arabia
الأمير عبدالله الثاني يلقي كلمة أمام مجلس الشورى بشأن النهضة الاقتصادية للجزيرة العربية[/sub][/list][/list][/list][/list][/list]
With the passing of the Capital Markets Reform now overseen by the Ministry of Finance, Grand Emir Abdullah II felt it important to address the Consultative Assembly in providing a framework for the continual of economic reconstruction and reorientation of the USAN to ensure the establishment the most competitive, lucrative, profitable, and innovative economy and markets in the MENA region. Wearing his ceremonial royalty uniform, Grand Emir Abdullah II Al-Hussain would flash warm smiles and give nods to the applause that he would garner from the Sunni, Shia, and Ibadi royals. After a few moments, the Grand Emir would begin his statement:
Grand Emir Abdullah II:
[list]"In conjunction with our political reconfiguration to implement the proper government model to enhance our people and the future of our Union, we must address our current economic condition and furthermore, seek remedy, observation, and resolutions that will rewire our economic gift and destiny to be a regional authority. This shall start with the concept of Arabized Communitarianism, especially within the districts of provinces that are not so high tech and truly modernized, therefore, remains agrarian and communal. We will begin to emphasis and establish legislation that recognizes and acknowledges the connection between the individual and the community. Our overriding philosophy is based upon the belief that a person's social identity and personality are largely molded by community relationships, with a smaller degree of development being placed on individualism. Although the community might be a family unit, our society must demonstrate our unity through the understanding that our unity and progression stems from the collection of interactions, among a community of people in a given place (geographical location), or among a community who share an interest or who share a history. We must stress that individuals who are well-integrated into communities are better able to reason and act in responsible ways than isolated individuals, but add that if social pressure to conform rises to high levels, it will undermine the individual self. The USAN upholds the importance of the social realm, and most importantly, the preservation and enhancement of communities through the sustaining and maintenance of Social Capital. This domestic economic initiative shall also demonstrate that the second pillar of our society, Islam, shall not dictate nor influence our politics or society. Islam shall be a teacher and guiding force for spiritual pursuit of liberation and salvation within the Good Graces of the Most High; however, it shall not oppress, suppress, or hinder the establishment and proliferation of a united society that advocates for liberty, freedom, justice, unity, national identity, tolerance, acceptance, modernization, and progression as a united people.[/list]
[list]Within the designated agricultural districts but also the areas where our natural resources are located, I will implement a different form of economic and social policies that adheres towards the constant transformation and demands of the people. With that, a part of this fiscal rejuvation will be known as Common Equity of Self-Preservation and Determination, or CESPD. The CESPD is an economic philosophy holding that, while people should own the value they produce themselves, economic value derived from land (including natural resources and natural opportunities) should belong equally within equity to all members of society. This portion of the domestic economic policies towards the agriculture sector are based on principles of land rights and public finance which attempt to integrate economic efficiency with social justice. The Policy of CESPD is concerned with the distribution of economic rent caused by natural monopolies, pollution, and the control of commons, including title of ownership for natural resources and other contrived privileges (e.g., intellectual property). Any natural resource which is inherently limited in supply can generate economic rent. In addition to such, revenues from a land value tax (LVT) will be used to reduce or eliminate existing taxes (for example, on income, trade, or purchases) that are unfair and inefficient. I am also advocating for the return of surplus public revenue back to the people by means of a basic income or citizen's dividend, of which coincides with a key principle of the greater internal economic principles of state capitalism and the modified social mixed economy. In addition to said returns, a portion of the surplus revenue shall be geared towards reinvestment within technology and education. Through this new economic policy, unlike other taxes, our public levy on land value does not cause economic inefficiency. In fact, our land value tax also has progressive tax effects, in that it is paid primarily by the wealthy (the landowners), and it cannot be passed on to tenants, workers, or users of land. The land value taxes would then reduce economic inequality, increase economic efficiency, remove incentives to under-utilize urban land, and reduce property speculation. The appropriation of land for excessive and solely private use contributes to persistent poverty in spite of technological progress, and causes economies to exhibit a tendency toward boom and bust cycles. Our people justly own what they create, but that natural opportunities and land belong equally through equity opportunities to all that which contribute to the progression and enhancement of the State."[/list]
[spoiler=𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝙊𝙁 𝙇𝙄𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙔
[sub]Free as Always! Detailed, Creative, Storytelling![/sub]]
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Victoria Harbor[/spoiler]
Paramountica, Philanialle, Pontianus, Ranponian, Nileia, Somerania, Metropolitan Francais, Abessinienreich, Malagasia Bomoko
MALAGASIAN NEWS
Basic Rundown Of Events In The 3 Sultanates of Malagasia
[list]Mahajanga:
After General Zadi launched a military coup that deposed the unpopular former sultan of Mahajanga, he executed the entire royal family, banished hundreds of Islamic scholars & declared the country a socialist republic ran by his repressive revolutionary military council. He then declared support for General El Azads coup in Egypt Izanostan which earned him international condemnation. Since then, his soldiers have been spread thin across the country into all the towns and have been imposing martial law on all the people of Mahajanga. The financial constrictions & trade embargo on Mahajanga spearheaded by USAN Alzarikstan whos naval ships has been preventing any military support that couldve come from Egypt, and backed by France Metropolitan Francais, have meant that Mahajangas already struggling economy has suffered and many foreign imports are no longer coming in. Small businesses and farms who rely on foreign imported pesticides and agricultural technology have also began to feel the brunt. Many political analysts believe if General Zadis regime continues the way it is there will be a humanitarian crisis in Mahajanga.
Toliara:
After the events in Mahajanga, the Toliaran Sultanates ruler, Sultan Rashid II formed a united front with the Sultan of Merina, to demand General Zadi step down and hand power to a nobleman related to the royal family in accordance with the centuries old tradition of the sultanates of the island. He also worked with the Sultanate of Merina to secure huge financial and military weapons support from USAN Alzarikstan in the event of a war against General Zadi in Mahajanga. This demand has yet to be heeded by General Zadi who appears to have entirely ignored it. Despite Toliara being the most prosperous of all the other sultanates on the island, issues threatened the decades long stability of the country when Sultan Rashid II dismissed high ranking generals in the Royal Army for fear that theyd be working against him. This was a huge mistake because these generals turned out to be very loyal to Sultan Rashid. However in attempt to get their positions back they led soldiers outside the Royal Palace to request a peaceful audience with the Sultan. Shaken by events in Mahajanga, Sultan Rashid mistook the soldiers gathering for an attempted coup like the one carried out by General Zadi, and so has since fled the country leaving it without government. The generals and their soldiers have been camping outside the Royal Palace waiting for the Sultan to return but it doesnt seem like him or any member of the Hamid Royal Family that has ruled Toliara will do so any time soon... or will one?
Merina:
Merina has been largely unaffected by the instability being seen in the other sultanates. Sultan Nouriddin has done a good job of raising the pay of the military in his country to show them his approval of them, as well as decreasing income tax on farmers in Merina. He has expressed his intentions to aggressively remove General Zadi from power should he not agree to replace the royal family which he massacred in Mahajanga with a new one. He has also called for Toliaras generals to be patient. Nevertheless, it is known that Sultan Nouriddin is an old man of 71 years old, and has suffered with illness that has sometimes left him out of the public eye for months. Sultan Nouriddin has 2 sons and 4 daughters. Under the Merinese succession system he has to name one of his sons, Shamsudin or Saladin, as his successor before he dies. However Sultan Nouriddin has yet to name a successor.[/list]
[spoiler=[sub]*Sidenote - Sultan Rashid II has a half-Iranian daughter that he sent away from Toliara when she was 18. Since then she has lived in the Middle East in what is now USAN & she has found herself being the only solution to Toliaras problems after her father and the rest of the Hamid Royal Family fled the country. Her name is Princess Rania and with Grand Emir Abdullahs support, she is on her way to Toliara as we speak[/sub]]
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Victoria Harbor[/spoiler]
Paramountica, Philanialle, Osivoii, Ranponian, Nileia, Somerania, Metropolitan Francais, Abessinienreich, Mesuvia, Arab Federal States
[list][list][pre]|The people cheer - La gente anima|
|Mexico City|
|O C T O B E R / 2 0 2 4|[/pre][/list]
|[sub] TV Azteca Broadcast of President Obrador October 10th, 2024 press conference [/sub]|
[sub]The podium would stand unattended as journalists flooded the room with their notepads and camera crews. The controversial President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, a hero to the people and a enemy of the elite, would take the podium. The win by him in 2018 shocked the nation with MORENA taking the lead in this new Mexican revolución Obrador stood as the messiah in this revolución for a new Mexico. The President would clear his throat before making the most historic and controversial claim of his tenuous term.[/sub]
[list][list]| President Andrés Manuel López Obrador |[/list][/list]
. . . The time has come that I announce a referendum will be held that will change the Republic forever and for the better. The end of term limits. One term is not enough for the changes our democracy needs, I believe the people are with me in this fight for Mexico. We need true change that lasts not done in 6 years. With this announcement i will naturally also run for a second term to continue my reforms that will see the Mexican people of all classes prosper and the de-escalation of violence so people once again feel safe in our paradise.
[sub]The room would erupt into a chaos as journalists clamoured to ask questions as President nodded and began to answer the many journalists for the next hour before ending the conference and exiting the room.[/sub]
|[sub] Televisa Broadcast after Obrador press conference: October 11th, 2024 [/sub]|
[sub]Two of the News anchors would shuffle paper as the camera panned towards and moved to set that shot. They sat on opposite sides of the table in between them a picture of Porfirio Díaz the 1900s dictator that plunged Mexico into Revolution that left millions dead and wounded and plastered on his body the face of Obrador. Large writing on top of the photo Obrador el próximo Díaz the news anchors showcased the reaction of the Mexican elite and the explotadoras as Obrador referred to them. They seek to dismantle MORENA any chance they can as Obrador led the charge in the end of the corruption by the Mexican Elite. The News anchors exclaimed that the abolishment of term limits will end Mexican democracy overnight.[/sub]
|[sub] Televisa HQ, Mexico City: October 13th, 2024 [/sub]|
[sub]The lack of unbiased reporting by Televisa angered many across Mexico as the media across the nation attacked the beloved messiah of the people relentlessly, this lead to numerous demonstrations against media outlines from News studios to newspaper printer centers. Demonstrators blocked workers from enter and vandalized the properties as they praised Obrador for his braveness for presenting real change for Mexico. Although his approval rating has been steadily dropping due to unfulfilled promises, the media attacks have been seen to only build support in the people for Obrador and his quest to lead Mexico into its fourth phase of revolución. The demonstrations in Mexico City faced heavy retaliation for Police with 100 being arrested in Mexico City alone for vandalism and disturbing the peace charges. Clashes with police were kept brief and within a day most demonstrations were ended and calm was restored. It was reported that multiple Cartels criticized the move by Obrador mainly from the Sinaloa and CJNG Cartels the strongest in the nations.[/sub]
[spoiler= VIVA LA MÉXICO
[sub] La esperanza de México [/sub]]
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Victoria Harbor[/spoiler]
Paramountica, Nevbrejnovitz, Victoria Harbor, Philanialle, Ranponian, Nileia, Somerania, Metropolitan Francais, Abessinienreich, Mesuvia, Arab Federal States
As Unicorn kept a steady pace, Captain Hofferer began to shift his eyes towards a small blip on his radar. Something coming on his starboard.
Second in Command, Lenard Nils : Captain ? What do you think they are ? Pirates ? the Cunas ? the CA Marine ?
Captain Hofferer : I don't know but we will soon find out. We keep same speed. Is everything ready ?
Second in Command, Lenard Nils : Yes sir. And you don't look very well shaved so thats even more convincing
Captain Hofferer : Right shut it
The Unicorn was clearly slower than the Mark V craft which now approached fast and informed of its reason through COMS. The telephone rang and the Captain picked it up as he kept his eyes on the Mark V
Captain Hofferer : Unicorn
Mark V Crew : Stop your boat, we will conduct a drug search.
Captain Hofferer : Understood. UNICORN maintaining current heading and reducing speed.
He hangs off the phone and orders the crew to hoist down the sails. The tension was now growing even higher. Yet there wasn't much to worry about. There were really no drugs. And the computers were all on display except for one. The P99 pistol, which would still be legal, was also well hidden in the cargo bay area with the possibility to throw it away quickly. It was now a question of looking and acting innocent. The real activist however, were three people : Federika Vanhaven, Christian Hofferer and Leonard Nils. The rest of the crew were to be contracted sailors. Hofferer smiles as the Mark V approaches from the stern
Paramountica, Ranponian, Somerania, Metropolitan Francais
CENTROAMERICAN PARLIAMENT - TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER
OCTOBER 2024
The Parlamento Federal de Centroamérica (Federal Parliament of Centroamerica) is well known for its entrenched corruption and generally subservient nature, yet persists due to the constitution on which the Nation itself was formed in the early 1800s. Since 1975 it has been officially required that all individuals running for Office be former Employees (at least 10 years) in any of the larger Corporations, however even without this requirements elections are heavily rigged and the only candidates that are usually allowed to run are those that are fiercely loyal or bought out by the Corporations themselves. This has resulted much in the lack of any political parties but instead political factions such as the largest groups: Technocrats, Industrialists, Militarists, Landowners, Developers, Farming Giants and formerly the Greens which have since passed into extinction after the 2022 buyout of Solar and Wind.
In total there are 620 Representatives in the Parlamento Federal de Centroamérica, each sitting in different areas of the Parliament Building and wearing different Ties which are colored based on their respective Faction. For a law to even reach the floor of the Parliament any of the Factions must sponsor it, which in the case of laws proposed by individual citizens only happens once in a blue moon. This is the formal reason why no progress has been made towards workers rights, as no Faction exists for workers, but rather only for Companies or other providers of workspaces. Progress has been attempted to be pushed through in the past with widespread protest however this was before the utter annihilation of the individual spirit as took place in the period between 1900 and 2000, with the introduction of sodapan being the final nail in the coffin for normal workers to seek change. Now too consumed with the task of staying alive and making a living, with the real threat of being fired if an individual so much as vocally supports protestors or rioters existing to take away an individuals ability to live, many have their priorities set solely on working and much less on thinking.
It is for this corrupt nature that many within Centroamerica refer to the Parliament simply as "The Board" as it functions more than anything like a Board of Directors, with Centroamerica being the Company from which profits are extracted.
[spoiler=𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝙊𝙁 𝙇𝙄𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙔
[sub]Free as Always! Detailed, Creative, Storytelling![/sub]]
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Victoria Harbor[/spoiler]
Paramountica, Nileia, Somerania, Metropolitan Francais, Abessinienreich, New Provenance, Mesuvia, Malagasia Bomoko
Closing in from the Stern, as the ship comes alongside the Unicorn, two of the Marines on the Machinegun mounts keeping their barrels pointed directly at the Vessel in case they tried to pull something funny. Pulling alongside and finally making light contact, four of the Marines board the Vessel, one with his Weapon holstered and the rest with theirs drawn. Declaring that they are conducting a routine search the Marines split into teams of two and slowly make their way through the Vessel, keeping a close and suspicious eye on its crew. The search is conducted for around half an hour, the latter ten minutes consisting of a quick second look on the areas already searched. Upon completing however they then check the identities and documents of the crew.
Upon assessing all of the crew and transmitting this back to their Vessel per Radio it is ascertained that Federika Vanhaven, Christian Hofferer and Leonard Nils have conducted activism in the past, and as such the Vessel is asked to wait for an additional period of time. The Marine Officer on their Vessel repeats the three names through his Radio in Spanish, this time with a more tense attitude as he was speaking to his superior back on shore, asking if he is required to take the three into custody or take "other action". After around a minute of transmitting data and identities he puts down his Radio and declares that while the search did not produce any evidence to smuggling or piracy, that their Vessel has been flagged for suspicious activity, and while it would be permitted to continue it must remain outside of a 20 kilometer radius around any of Centroamericas coastline or be taken into custody for questioning.
Paramountica, Metropolitan Francais
Captain Hofferer : So you are saying we are not allowed to come for no reason ? or we get interrogated. Look we have no drugs, we are unarmed. We are just a small NGO. We are not staging protests or anything. We only are doing some environmental analysis of water, soil, and of animals around. And then we just return back to Spain.
The rest of the crew looked at each other and then the marines and their weapons. It was real. Contact with the enemy this close. Federika thought that anything could kill her and the crew. Leonard was wondering what would happened if they got interrogated. They could also be killed. And right now, there was no way to contact Priest 120 nautical miles behind.
Paramountica, Ranponian, Abessinienreich
Lieutenant Saavedra : "Access to Soil, Water along with Wildlife and Fauna was restricted to those with Government Permits in January of 2001, as such conducting those affairs would constitute a criminal offence. It is for that reason we have permitted you to continue on your journey but must restrict your access to both our coastline and Mainland. We do not write the laws, we merely enforce them so arguing on that point would be a waste of both our time and yours."
He boards his Vessel with his men, making a final statement before they start to depart
Lieutenant Saavedra : "Your Vessel has been flagged and shall be observed throughout its voyage in our Exclusive Economic Zone, if you attempt to breach the 20km limitation placed upon you we shall reserve the right to intern you. Safe Voyage"
Paramountica, New Provenance
The crew remained still and watched the Mark V leave.
Captain Hofferer : They are really paranoid.
Federika Vanhaven : You think maybe they had a rougher team for Thunberg ?
Captain Hofferer : I don't know. But yes there is a possibility. If they send such a big force just for a small sailing boat, and we are not that famous online, imagine what it would be with her. Now we just need to hope that Priest passes fine. As for us, we can only try to plead to the authorities of Central America. We can't force our way without getting killed. Part of being an ATEO agent is knowing when to die. And right now I ain't dying to join the coast. I'll send an email to the Customs of CA.
The Unicorn would start sailing again while respecting the instructions for now.
PRIEST - 185 MILES TOWARDS COLON
Far from all the commotion with Unicorn, the Priest kept going despite some rain and wind. Captain Karpenko had no doubts that his school boat would pass security without a problem and arrive in Colon safely. They had no idea yet that Unicorn was now prohibited from entering territorial waters.
Paramountica, Ranponian, New Provenance
The Priest is able to get much further than the Unicorn, due mainly to it approaching Colon which unlike with the Unicorns situation is not within the waters of a Military Island. After a while however a Short SC.7 Skyvan would pass above them and conduct two rotations above them, transmitting their designation to the shore before moving onwards. Unbeknownst to them they had been labled as an FBPS Craft, or "Foreign But Presumably Safe" Craft. As a result no Vessel or Patrol aircraft would be dispatched to watch their operations or search their Vessel, as they had been placed within the same designation as around 90% of all Vessels that pass through Centroamerican waters.
Paramountica, New Provenance
COLON - 10PM - CENTRAL AMERICA
The Priest arrived smoothly at the docks, its Colombian flag worn out from the trip. Captain Karpenko and his crew now officially began their mission. It would not be easy to remain discrete with their faces.
Captain Karpenko : Right boys. Lets get to the Verano Hotel. We stay as a group for now. I'll brief everyone when we get there.
They took a minivan towards their hotel. On the way Karpenko opened his laptop and entered his password to connect with Mission Command acting as the school.
"Any news from Team 2 ?" he asked
"Hi !
No team 2 couldn't make it. They had a medical check and were not allowed to leave. They are just near Rostock for now. Stay online for more info.
Rostock Sailing School"
Captain Karpenko : F*ck, the Unicorn did not pass. So they really have security and military checks there on the path she had.
Second Röwer : No surprise. But does confirm what we thought. Lets hope they find a way in. I don't want to drive there.
The minivan arrived shortly at the hotel. In Unicorn, Captain Hofferer couldn't sleep. He kept thinking of a way to get through and convincing the authorities. He was also ready to move in without authorisation.
END OF EPISODE 3
Paramountica, Ranponian, Metropolitan Francais, Abessinienreich, New Provenance
[list]October 2024[/list]
[list]Spanish aerospace company PLD Aerospace receives $85 million USD government grant to continue development on Miura 1 and Miura 5 rockets[/list]
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https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1554470
[spoiler=𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝙊𝙁 𝙇𝙄𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙔
[sub]Free as Always! Detailed, Creative, Storytelling![/sub]]
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Victoria Harbor[/spoiler]
Paramountica, Philanialle, Ranponian, Somerania, Metropolitan Francais, Abessinienreich
Khartoum, The Republic of Sudan
October, 2024 - The Arab Nations And Sudan
For the past several months since the Russian invasion of Iran, Khartoum had felt it's relationship with their neighbour have been shaky and undefined. Ward eurrupted, unions formed, and coups took place and foreign invasions became the new trend. All happening in 2024 so far, thus giving Sudan the fear that it needed to find a new pact with its neighbours to promote regional stability and prosperity all whilst insuring the nation will continue to grow and be supported peacefully.
Though that small period of peace did come with the formation of the Organization of Islamic Countries (OIC), soon the U.S. invasion of Egypt had threatened and sown distrust and anger woth in the OIC which had then lead to the departure of the United States of Arab Nations from the organization with even rumors that both the Arab Federal States and the Sudanese Republic itself preparing to depart as well seeing the organization was useless without having the country that hosts two of the most holiest sites of the Islamic faith. But in a world where the middle east has become less communicative and more distrustful, or at least that's how Khartoum says it. It was important that Sudan has to maintain healthy relations with its Arab brothers seeing that the Sudan is already fighting a war with its neogbours to the east.
And so as a result, on behalf of Prime Minister Kiir, who has been reported to battling some sort of unspecified medical condition, had the second in line Deputy Minister Zaim Binallah request a meeting with an official of the USAN Government in Riyadh so that both Sudan and USAN could come to terms on a definition of their relationship with eachother and to seek the continuation of friendship and trade between both countries.
After all, other than Imperial Rome and the Peoples Republic of China, USAN and the AFS are the only nations in the entire region within close proximity that Sudan could trust to maintain friendly relations with.
Alzarikstan, Somerania, Metropolitan Francais, Abessinienreich, New Provenance
[list][list][list][list][list]Grand Emir Abdullah II Al-Hussein Accepts Deputy Minister Zaim Binallah's Request to Meet in Riyadh[/list][/list][/list][/list][/list]
[pre]Per the request fro Sudanese Deputy Minister Zaim Binallah, Grand Emir Abdullah II Al-Hussein has granted approval for the state summit between the USAN and Sudan to occur in Riyadh to discuss the future of bilateral agreements between the Arab Peninsula and Sudan. The negotiations shall commence at the Palace of the Emir in Abu Bakr Square, where the Grand Emir will await the Sudanese delegation.[/pre]
Nileia, New Provenance
skip to meeting
[list]DM Zaim Binallah :| "Your majesty I am truly grateful for the honor of meeting you. I am sure you know why I was sent here by my country, we sense a deep divide among the Arab community and the MENA region. Don't worry I am not here to seek another organization set to fail, what I want to seek is bilateral relations between both our countries, and so I wanted to start with that the Sudanese Navy is always happy to be of help to your sailors in the Red Sea, and so Is my government. Of course to a minimum extent."[/list]
Alzarikstan, Ranponian
Grand Emir Abdullah II Al-Hussein:
[list][sub]"Deputy Minister Zaim. First I would like to thank you for coming this far and meeting with me to ensure bilateral agreements between our two countries remain stable, fruitful, and productive. I think this is the step in the right direction. As the USAN is a firm believer now that supranational organizations are not conducive to regional development within the MENA region, I value the friendship between Khartoum and the USAN. With that being said, I am thankful and appreciative of your willingness to increase maritime coordination between our naval forces for the protection and freedom of the Red Sea. To further solidify our partnership here, I would like to propose that we coordinate further between shipbuilding and transportation companies the expanded production of maritime trade vessels and cargo ships to boost coastal activity, increase trade, and further integration into the global economy. On average, countries that are connected to the international economic and financial system tend to fare minimally 40% better and wealthier than those that are not part of said globalized system. Thus it is important that the maritime trade and chokepoints are secured by the USAN and Sudan in the Red Sea. The expansion of the production of cargo ships and maritime vessels increases specialization of trade and talent, further bolstering economic output, and increasing prosperity across the Sea."[/sub][/list]
Ranponian, Nileia
[list]October 2024
[sup]'FIGHT OF THE CENTURY'[/sup][/list]
[list][list]𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐀𝐒𝐀𝐇𝐈 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐌𝐁𝐔𝐍[/list][/list]
https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1553805
Paramountica, Pontianus, Ranponian, Somerania, Metropolitan Francais, Abessinienreich, New Provenance
[I]RETURN OF THE PRINCESS
Antananarivo Enclave, Toliara Sultanate, Malagasia
[list]Gunfire broke out in downtown Antananarivo...
Radio stations taken over by soldiers told all residents to stay home & workers not to leave their offices.
United Nations Un peacekeepers had been deployed to protect foreign nationals.[/list]
After weeks of waiting for the return of Sultan Rashid II, who fled the country with the Hamid Royal Family after mistakenly assuming some high ranking generals and their soldiers were attempting to depose him, a portion of them had grown restless. General Rajolina had been the main voice of the high ranking generals dismissed by Sultan Rashid (who was shaken by events in Mahajanga, in which a socialist military coup was launched by General Zadi leading to the massacre of the entire royal family there).
General Rajolina had kept the peace and assured journalists and the world that him & his soldiers only wanted an audience with the Sultan to get a valid reason for their dismissal.
However, with it soon becoming clear that no Hamid royal family member had returned to Toliara to grant them their hearing, several hundred soldiers decided theyd try to establish a new government by storming the royal palace.
This led to a violence between soldiers still loyal to the Hamid royal family of Toliara, and those who felt like they were incompetent for abandoning the country due to a misunderstanding and therefore needed to be replaced by the military.
All seemed to be lost and it appeared that the Toliara Sultanate would collapse into a bloody civil war when suddenly General Rajolina made an announcement to the fighting soldiers that a royal family member had arrived at Hamid Airport and was on their way to the Royal Palace to settle the dispute...
[list]Hundreds of soldiers then made their way to the airport in military trucks and vans, they surrounded the plane that had just landed at an airstrip. They laid out a red carpet and a podium.
Much to their surprise, the person who descended from the plane was a woman.
She wore a black dress and black hijab loosely draped over her hair. She looked to be in her late 20s and her brown eyes sparked in the sun, as she stared at the soldiers with a fierce expression and raised a golden card in the air to identify herself as a member of the Hamid Royal Family. She was surrounded by an armed security entourage who wore pins of the flag of USAN Alzarikstan on their black suits.[/list]
By this point, reporters and journalists had managed to arrive at the scene and broadcasted what would take place...
Soldiers of Toliara...
[list]-she said.[/list]
I am Princess Rania Mohammad Ranaloa Hamid. Daughter of the now FORMER Sultan of Toliara, Rashid II. You do not know me as I was exiled from the country by my own father a long time ago. Nevertheless, I have returned to pick up the pieces he so carelessly left
[list]This bold statement that Rashid II was no longer Sultan of Toliara led to gasps from among the soldiers and journalists.[/list]
Good soldiers... citizens of Toliara... you have all been done wrong. All you have asked for is a competent ruler, rightly guided in Islam, and up until now you have only received greedy despots with little care in their hearts for the people...
[list]There was a deathly silence.[/list]
That all changes... TODAY! Now, all those soldiers who wish to ignore me. Do so over my dead body. But if you submit to the will of God, then it is by the will of God that I am here... so, BOW before your NEW Queen.
[list]Every soldier, journalists and reporter would look around in confusion and some in awe, but eventually they would all kneel. It seems the Toliara Sultanate wouldnt be collapsing after all...
This woman had single handedly diverted a Civil War.
[spoiler=Princess Ranias claim to the throne effectively makes her the first female leader to ever exist in the history of the entire island]
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[list]DM Zaim Binallah :| "yes for sure. Sudan would be happy with co-ordinating and increasing the red sea trade as well as contribute to its protection. I do want to ask however, so you consider Galla to have surrendered their attempts to Yemen? Or is the threat of a retaliation still there?[/list]
Grand Emir Abdullah II:
[list][sub]"I believe that their quests for expansion have been subdued at the current moment for their failures in Yemen; however, I believe that there could always be retaliation in the future hence why the USAN continues to monitor developments in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and Gallan posturing in Africa. I do not believe that they are finished with their desires."[/sub][/list]
Nileia
[list]DM Zaim Binallah :| "interesting... the Gallans need to be stopped at some point. Okay well back to deal. Should we make it official? Give it a name like the Red Sea Development and Security Agreement?"[/list]
Grand Emir Abdullah II Al-Hussein:
[list][sub]"Absolutely the name works for me. Your coordination will be with the Naval Command most likely, which is stationed in Jeddah. This is satisfactory to me. Does Sudan acquire anything else from the USAN other than Red Sea security guarantees?"[/sub][/list]
Nileia
[list]DM Zaim Binallah :| "well given that the aim was to insure Arabia becomes more of an ally to Sudan than a nation to distrust. I believe both our countries would be happy with working together to protect our neighborhood. Other than that I believe there is nothing important for me to do other than to thank you on behalf of our nation. Once I return i'll be helping our foreign affairs commission draft the RSDSA and get it passed through Parliament to solidify our relation. Once again thank you for your time your majesty."
Alzarikstan
The Pakistani Government would honor the USANs wishes and begin the withdrawal of troops. They will return to Pakistan soon. Imran Khan extends his regards to the Grand Emir, and wishes for good ties between the two Muslim nations now, and in the future.
Alzarikstan, Nileia, New Provenance
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🇵🇱 POLAND 2025 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION CANDIDATES 🇵🇱
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Paramountica, Ranponian, Somerania, Metropolitan Francais, New Provenance
"This has resulted much in the lack of any political parties but instead political factions such as the largest groups: Technocrats, Industrialists, Militarists, Landowners, Developers, Farming Giants"
This reminds me my Corporative Chamber :P
Ranponian
No need to mention the entire region~
Ranponian, Mesuvia
Calm down lol i deleted the mentions but some survived lol
put a finger in the bum-bum, it'll soothe you
Ranponian
[list]October 2024
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https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1553743
Paramountica, Victoria Harbor, Ranponian, Metropolitan Francais, Abessinienreich, New Provenance
[I]RETURN OF THE PRINCESS
Antananarivo Enclave, Toliara Sultanate, Malagasia
[list]Gunfire broke out in downtown Antananarivo...
Radio stations taken over by soldiers told all residents to stay home & workers not to leave their offices.
United Nations Un peacekeepers had been deployed to protect foreign nationals.[/list]
[spoiler=[sub]Continue reading the {REPOST}...[/sub]]
After weeks of waiting for the return of Sultan Rashid II, who fled the country with the Hamid Royal Family after mistakenly assuming some high ranking generals and their soldiers were attempting to depose him, a portion of them had grown restless. General Rajolina had been the main voice of the high ranking generals dismissed by Sultan Rashid (who was shaken by events in Mahajanga, in which a socialist military coup was launched by General Zadi leading to the massacre of the entire royal family there).
General Rajolina had kept the peace and assured journalists and the world that him & his soldiers only wanted an audience with the Sultan to get a valid reason for their dismissal.
However, with it soon becoming clear that no Hamid royal family member had returned to Toliara to grant them their hearing, several hundred soldiers decided theyd try to establish a new government by storming the royal palace.
This led to a violence between soldiers still loyal to the Hamid royal family of Toliara, and those who felt like they were incompetent for abandoning the country due to a misunderstanding and therefore needed to be replaced by the military.
All seemed to be lost and it appeared that the Toliara Sultanate would collapse into a bloody civil war when suddenly General Rajolina made an announcement to the fighting soldiers that a royal family member had arrived at Hamid Airport and was on their way to the Royal Palace to settle the dispute...
[list]Hundreds of soldiers then made their way to the airport in military trucks and vans, they surrounded the plane that had just landed at an airstrip. They laid out a red carpet and a podium.
Much to their surprise, the person who descended from the plane was a woman.
She wore a black dress and black hijab loosely draped over her hair. She looked to be in her late 20s and her brown eyes sparked in the sun, as she stared at the soldiers with a fierce expression and raised a golden card in the air to identify herself as a member of the Hamid Royal Family. She was surrounded by an armed security entourage who wore pins of the flag of USAN on their black suits.[/list]
By this point, reporters and journalists had managed to arrive at the scene and broadcasted what would take place...
Soldiers of Toliara...
[list]-she said.[/list]
I am Princess Rania Mohammad Ranaloa Hamid. Daughter of the now FORMER Sultan of Toliara, Rashid II. You do not know me as I was exiled from the country by my own father a long time ago. Nevertheless, I have returned to pick up the pieces he so carelessly left
[list]This bold statement that Rashid II was no longer Sultan of Toliara led to gasps from among the soldiers and journalists.[/list]
Good soldiers... citizens of Toliara... you have all been done wrong. All you have asked for is a competent ruler, rightly guided in Islam, and up until now you have only received greedy despots with little care in their hearts for the people...
[list]There was a deathly silence.[/list]
That all changes... TODAY! Now, all those soldiers who wish to ignore me. Do so over my dead body. But if you submit to the will of God, then it is by the will of God that I am here... so, BOW before your NEW Queen.
[list]Every soldier, journalists and reporter would look around in confusion and some in awe, but eventually they would all kneel. It seems the Toliara Sultanate wouldnt be collapsing after all...
This woman had single handedly diverted a Civil War.
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Philanialle, Ranponian, Nileia, Somerania, Metropolitan Francais, Abessinienreich, New Provenance
[sub]| President Macron | "Very good Monsieur Wallace. France has dedicated the last ten years to rebuilding and modernizing the French Armed Forces. We now have a massive military once again and I fully intend to help you reach your goals. Perhaps we could do a Leclerc-Challenger hybrid tank."[/sub]
Canovia, Ranponian
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I have been really inactive lately. Lot of IRL stuff. Sorry for being lackluster with this..
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BEN WALLACE, Defence Secretary: [sub]We do not see a problem with such plans.[/sub]
Paramountica, Ranponian
NEW DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE
INTENDED TO ALL DIPLOMATIC OFFICES WORLDWIDE WITH RELATIONS WITH THE EUROPEAN UNION
Sir, or Madam,
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[sub]| President Macron | "Wonderful...Now onto the topic of commerce. Monsieur Prime Minister, I would be interested in building a second channel tunnel in order to increase our links together and boost our interstate commerce with each other. Additionally I would like to increase French investments into British companies while the United Kingdom could do the same for French companies."[/sub]
WHAT HAPPENED AT PRINCESS RANIA'S CORONATION?!
After Sultan Rashid II and the entire Hamid royal family fled the Toliara Sultanate, the country was left without a government for several weeks. They had fled after Sultan Rashid dismissed several high ranking generals due to his fear that they may be plotting to overthrow him like how General Zadi in the Mahajanga Sultanate and overthrown and murdered the entire royal family there. As a result, the high ranking generals gathered a force of soldiers to stand outside the royal palace and request an explanation. This was mistaken for a coup attempt and so the Hamid royal family fled.
Left to their own devices the military soon began to squabble and a shootout broke out until, suddenly a daughter of Sultan Rashid II revealed herself to the nation several days ago. Princess Rania Hamid was an illegitimate child the Sultan had with an Iranian woman. He eventually sent his daughter to Bahrain to live with her mother, where she received higher education was eventually employed to a major USAN Alzarikstan investment company until of course, she was flown into Toliara to end a potential civil war.
She surprised everyone she declared herself Queen of Toliara and demanded the military swear fealty to her which they did. Since then, she has:
[list] Re-instated the high ranking generals her father dismissed.
Returned order and stability to the Toliaran enclave capital of Antananarivo.
Replaced all the positions formerly held by the Hamid royal family members in the Royal Council with Islamic scholars exiled from Mahajanga (during General Zadi's socialist coup).
Been coronated in a massive ceremony broadcast to the world as Her Majesty, Queen of Toliara.[/list]
However what is truly shocking about Queen Rania's recent coronation is what happened afterwards. When she arrived at a podium in a conference filled with journalists & reporters from across Toliara and the world, she told everybody that she would be making an emergency announcement to everybody on the island of Malagasia. She then proceeded to state the following:
[list]"People of Island. This is an address to all Malagasians, regardless of what sultanate you reside in. For centuries, as long as we can remember... We have existed divided. Living under multiple royal families and their sultanates across the island. Some died off, others lasted. Today there exists 3 sultanates on the island of Malagasia. Mahajanga, Toliara and Merina. That ends today..."[/list]
This in itself caused an entire uproar in the conference hall, but it was only the start of what would be the trigger to the biggest shift in Malagasian history.
[list]From today onwards, I declare myself to be the 'PANJAKA OF MALAGASIA'. This ancient title pre-dates the arrival of Islam to the island, it has not been used on the island for 2000 years, some even believe the only person in recorded history who held this title on the island was in fact a myth. Nevertheless, this title as I have bestowed it upon me through the guidance of Allah, to save the people of this island, gives me dominion over every living creature on the island of Malagasia. From Mahajanga to Merina, all peoples, all animals, all plants, all territory, all of it is now under my dominion. I am... the PANJAKA.
I do not recognise the authority of any other political entity on the island of Malagasia except that it is UNDER my authority."[/list]
With that Queen Rania left the podium and has since yet to appear in the media or answer any questions from the press. This brazen declaration technically counts as a declaration of war against all other governments on the island and it is yet to be seen how General Zadi in Mahajanga, and Sultan Nouriddin in Merina will react to this controversy.
The island of Malagasia has never been united under one government. The early settlers of the island lived in small chiefdoms and after Islam, they formed sultanates that competed for trade and resources on the island. While all Malagasians are ethnically related and share a common culture, the idea of a Malagasian nation has always been deemed unrealistic, until now.
[spoiler=Panjaka is a title loosely translated to "Overlord". It comes from a Malagasian myth that at one point during the early settlement of the island, all Malagasians were in fact united by a common ruler he declared himself the Panjaka, after his death his empire fell apart and the early settlers went their own way.
The last time someone declared themselves the Panjaka in Malagasia was in 1701 with Sultan Moro of the Ngokorno Sultanate. After he did so, every sultanate on the island united to exterminate him and the Ngokorno Sultanate.
This should explain how controversial Rania's adoption of the title is.]
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BORIS JOHNSON, Prime Minister: [sub]A second tunnel? Where would this second tunnel be located? As for investments we have big interests in investing in French companies.[/sub]
[sub]| President Macron | "Very good. I was thinking we could build a second tunnel from Calais proper to Dover. I estimate it would cost around $27-30 billion but the increased commerce and economic activity provided by a second tunnel would be immense. Plus right now we face the challenge of shutting down the only tunnel for maintenance work and driving down that interstate commerce. With two tunnels we can easily compensate with the other tunnel still being open."[/sub]
Canovia
Post self-deleted by Drully.
[list]November 2024
[sub]Independence Day[/sub][/list]
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[sub]𝐖 𝐀 𝐑 𝐒 𝐀 𝐖[/sub][/list][/list][/list][/list]
NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE DAY
https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1553029
Paramountica, Nosautempopulus, Ranponian, Nileia, Metropolitan Francais, Abessinienreich, New Provenance
BORIS JOHNSON, Prime Minister: [sub]I must admit that is a rather smart idea. Of course we shall find the budget to finance the project.[/sub]
[sub]| President Macron | "Well despite this being a joint project I can have the BPI French Sovereign Wealth Fund accommodate us on expenditures. Unless the UK would like to invest in half the construction costs."[/sub]
Canovia
[list][list][list][pre]RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE
FRENCH BUREAUCRACY
PALAIS DE LELYSÉE[/pre][/list]
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ÉLYSÉE PALACE: ROKHAYA DIALLO TAKES OVER AS PRIME MINISTER AS JEAN CASTEX RESIGNS
[sub]VTH REPUBLIC | PARIS, 2024 [/sub][/list]
[sub]| HELM OF DÈMOCRATIE, PALAIS DE LELYSÉE - | Prime Minister Jean Castex has resigned from office and has taken a leave of absence from politics citing health concerns after a doctor's visit last Thursday. While he neglected to state what those concerns were specifically, President Macron was quick to bid him farewell in a formal ceremony held at the Élysée Palace. In conjunction with that ceremony President Macron's selected nominee and appointee; Madame Rokhaya Diallo, a leading voice of En Marche! in the National Assembly to replace Castex as the second female Prime Minister in history and the first ever African French person to hold office. Rokhaya Diallo was born in 1978, in Paris, from Senegalese and Gambian parents. Her father was a mechanic and her mother a sewing teacher. Her family moved to La Courneuve, a suburb of Paris, in 1989. After obtaining a bachelor's degree in International and European law, Diallo went on to study business, which led her to work for a short period at IBM. She then decided to work toward a marketing and distribution degree at the Université Panthéon-Sorbonne (Paris I), which she earned in 2003. She then went on to work in broadcasting production. As an anime enthusiast, Diallo helped found the Japan Expo. She was also briefly a voice actress, performing Kamui Shiro as a child in X1999, by CLAMP, and Ex in Ah! My Goddess: The Movie. Also in 2001, she participated in the youth outreach program of La Courneuve. She was asked to join in the city's Youth Council and rose to the position of president within two years. As a feminist, she has campaigned for the anti-sexist association Mix-Cité. She has also campaigned for the organization ATTAC, which fights for sustainable and socially just globalization policies, notably during the Film Festival "Images mouvementées". In 2017 she ran as a deputy for the French National Assembly for the 9th arrondissement of Paris. As a member of LREM or En Marche! she won reelection in 2022 when President Macron called for snap elections and once more in 2024. Diallo considers herself to be an anti-colonist and supports programs to help African countries grow. She is also a staunch supporter of gay rights, women's rights, Afro-feminism, de-colonial feminism, communitarianism, and prostitution. Diallo has spoken out against under-representation of black women in women's magazines, racism in all forms, and colonialism. |[/sub]
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| KINGDOM OF SPAIN |
| GOBIERNO IMPERIAL DE ESPAÑA |
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The Kingdom of Spain unveils Focus Africa 2030, Madrid's plan to expand relations with various African nations and invest billions into the rising continent
| The Spanish Empire at its height spanned from the Andes Mountains in South America to the Moroccan protectorate in North Africa to the isolated spice-rich islands of the Philippines. The Empire exerted its influence and imposed its authority using the Spanish Armada, a fleet of powerful warships that tore through anything in its path. The rise of nationalism and self-determination in the 19th Century resulted in the slow but steady downfall of the Spanish Empire, starting with the rise of Simon Bolivar and the wars for independence in South America and ending with the declaration of independence by the First Philippine Republic, proclaimed by former Philippine President Emilio Aguinaldo. Now, as the middle of the 21st Century approaches, the Kingdom of Spain has unveiled her plan to expand relations with various African nations and invest billions into what experts think will become a strategically and socially important continent. |
| Focus Africa 2030 is a Spanish government program led by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with the stated goal of bringing Spain closer to her African partners and increase the level of interdependency between Madrid and the various African countries pointed out by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as 'priority partners' and 'anchor partners' in the continent. According to statistics, the population of Africa grew by over 30 million in 2018. In those 12 months, nearly 12 million Africans joined the job market, and the burgeoning middle classes increased by 16 million. The continent's economy grew by 3.6% and over 50 million new mobile telephone lines were built. With every passing year, Africa is becoming more democratic, prosperous, and peaceful. These statistics create the conclusion that Africa is poised to become a global economic superpower due to its rapidly growing population and its expanding infrastructure. Even now, with all the risks that come with establishing projects and corporate outposts in Africa, hundreds of foreign companies are establishing a foothold in the country in order to reap the wide benefits that will come in fifteen to twenty years time. In order to partake in the rapid economic and social growth ongoing in Africa, the Spanish government has decided to form a singular framework document to outline Spain's goals, ambitions and expectations in terms of interaction with African nations from now until 2030, hence the name Focus Africa 2030. |
| The first stage of the Focus Africa program is a Spanish language-based educational expansion plan which hopes to increase the numbers of Spanish speakers in the African continent dramatically which can both make it easier for Spanish businesses to enter and hire in African nations as well as increasing Spanish soft power using linguistic influence. An estimated $1.2 billion USD will be invested into educational systems and institutions in various African nations over the next two years, with Spanish language-based education being emphasized heavily. The Spanish government hopes to open student exchange programs with various African nations including Sudan, the Galla, South Africa, and Malagasia in the coming months and years in order to 'expand the exchange of cultural and linguistic knowledge'. Egypt has been deemed a special case in relation to the Focus Africa program considering the hostilities between NATO and the socialist regime in Cairo. While Spanish forces have not yet engaged Egyptian forces nor conducted any action that antagonizes Egypt, the Spanish government made clear that Egypt - for now - will be excluded from the Focus Africa program even though the nation was classified as a priority partner. |
| Another sector of interest described by the Focus Africa program is Spanish businesses and their possible influx and expansion into the African continent. Due to widespread corruption, poverty, and mismanagement of law enforcement, businesses have found it hard and even nearly impossible to enter the African market without compromising the safety of its employees and assets. Now, with new democratic elections and closer relations between African nations and the European Union, countries such as Sudan have made it extremely easy to enter the country and the African market as a whole without much issues. Thanks to newfound developments for the better, the Spanish government plans to formally support the influx of hundreds and even thousands of Spanish businesses, big and small, into the African continent. Finance Minister Nadia Calvino stated that the Spanish government is willing to support both financially and politically the influx of Spanish corporations and businesses over the next ten years. While security concerns regarding the lack of law enforcement in some poorer nations remain, the Spanish government - and major corporations - have expressed their serious interest in expanding operations to include Africa and her vast amount of nations. |
| The last major point of interest touched on by the Focus Africa 2030 plan is an increase in Spanish investments into African projects, most specifically in the infrastructure and energy production sectors. To accompany the influx of Spanish infrastructure development, construction, architectural, and energy production corporations into Africa, repeated waves of investments will be announced and implemented to hasten the rate of infrastructure development in the continent. Official sources claim the investments are solely to increase the quality of life for Africans at a rapid pace, but some analysts claim these investments could also serve as a carrier of Spanish influence and power into various African nations. Spanish Prime Minister Augustina Jane Torres announced that $16.1 billion USD will be invested into various African industries and projects over the next six years. $1.2 billion USD will be devoted to the educational sector, $7.5 billion USD for the energy production and energy transportation sectors, $4.3 billon USD for the railway, road, and wider transportation infrastructure sectors, and $2 billion USD for the port facility and airport sectors. These figures are expected to both rise and fall as the investments are implemented over the next six years, but the Ministry of Finance claims that these investments will assist African nations in their process of infrastructure development and will help Spain become a rising influential political power in both Africa and Europe. |
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November 2, 2024
Ministry of the Economy
Riyadh, Union-State of Alzarikstan
Commission on Business Registration
[list][list][list][list][list]USAN Registers New Companies, Corporations, Conglomerates, & Firms[/list][/list][/list][/list][/list]
[sub]Arabian State Construction & Engineering Firm
Commercial Innovation & Industrial Marketing Bank of Arabia
Amanullah Advanced Technology Company, Ltd. (Electronic Equipment)
Fathallah Information & Digital Technology Company, Ltd. (Consumer Electronics)[/sub]
[sub]Qata Alrimal Automotive Group (Luxury Automobiles)
Alwael Alnuwbiu Automotive Group Holdings (Sedans)
United Arab Medical Technologies
Alhawt Al'azraq Merchant Marine Shipping & Logistics Company (Maritime Transportation)[/sub]
[sub]Farooq & Habib ur Rahman Life Insurance Company
Fireawn Alnasr Albuma Telecommunications Conglomerate
Abdullah Broadcasting & Film Studios
Kanys Aerospace Company
Fahd Biotech[/sub]
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| National Restoration Coalition |
[list]October, 2024[/list]
Congressional Opposition Organizes, President Khalil Handicapped
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Following a rough year of Congressional deadlock and little progress, everyone has been hunting for a change. President Khalil needed to bring new vitality to his legislative initiatives, and the opposition sorely needed to organize. Congressman Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis has pursued the latter, and today has announced the formation of a new party and coalition in the Arab National Congress. Both events have shifted the balance of power in Congress and pose grave threats to President Khalils legislative agenda.
Before today, the Arab National Congress could be divided into three loose factions. Firstly, the ruling coalition, a cooperative personal agreement between President Khalil of the ANU and Congressman Ahmed Chalabi of the PUP. It holds 45% of seats. Secondly, the opposition which is spearheaded by Muhandis and the VA and includes the IB, HR, KDP, and Sabah. It holds 35% of seats. Thirdly, the independent parties that work mostly on their own: Baath, PaW, SKC, and 6 individual independent Congressman. Independent parties have enjoyed disproportionate influence as both of the major coalitions must court their support in order to form their own majorities. This three-sided competition in the Congress has frustrated most serious legislative efforts, save for the Civil Service Commission.
Muhandis new party will bring together the VA and IB into a new party: the Islamic Conservative Dawa Party. The ICD will merge the core tenants of both parties, calling for Arab cultural restoration, islamism, militarism, and national conservatism. Its announced policies also call for reorganizing the country along sectarian and tribal lines to reduce tensions and return power to its historical roots. The merger decision was made by a vote of the party's leadership, comprising both Sunnis and Shiite. In this way, the ICD markets itself as a sectarian big tent party, promising compromise for tribes and religious groups, as well as ethnic minorities and Kurds. Muhandis has been declared the first President of the party, and has already guaranteed that he would run again in the 2027 general election if needed.
Pooling their power, the ICD will hold 160 seats in the Assembly but still only 9 votes in the Senate. Its power also reaches far beyond its legislative seats as it has drawn the support of two socially prominent Iraqis. Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani is the undisputed head of Iraqi Shia Islam, and one of the its most popular figures worldwide. Sheikh Sittar is the head of the Anbar Tribal Confederation, a confederation led by the Dulaim tribe that leads the majority of Iraqi Sunnis. He is a prominent critic of President Khalils liberal policies and also has ties to Saudi Royalty.
Much more significant however, is the new legislative coalition the ICD will lead. The existing opposition has negotiated an agreement with the Baath Party and Syrian Kurdish Committee that will see all parties form the National Restoration Coalition. The stated goal of the NRC is to prevent President Khalils liberal policies, to push the country toward a more active role in regional affairs, to promote cultural and traditional roots, prevent corruption, and stop ethnic tensions in the country. All together the coalition will have 359 votes in the Assembly and 31 seats in the Senate. With the slimmest of majorities in both houses, the NRC can challenge and likely defeat the ANUs agenda in most scenarios.
President Khalil and other ranking members of the ANU reacted with blatant hostility. House Speaker Salim al-Jabouri called it an attack on effective governance and a disservice to the Arab people. Adil Abdul-Mahdi called for the dissultionment of the ICD and called the act tantamount to terrorism. Khalil himself, a man known for his fervent rebukes of political enemies, has stayed uncharacteristically quiet on the matter.
What happens next for the Congress and the turbulent Khalil Administration is yet to be seen. Both the ICD and ANUs coalition have much ground to make up for following an unproductive first year of governance. All sides will be soon gearing up for midterm elections.
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[spoiler=𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝙊𝙁 𝙇𝙄𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙔
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The Confederate Prussian Empire
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Victoria Harbor[/spoiler]
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What is the timing system for this region? Like how long are months and days and years and stuff?
[list][list][list][list][list][list]The New Delhi Tribune/नई दिल्ली ट्रिब्यून [sub]November 2024[/sub]
[sub]Volume 1, Issue 5 /खंड 1, अंक 5 [/sub]
[sup]Potential Green Energy Revolution In India!?[/sup]
[sub]"Despite initial setbacks, domestic green energy production ramps up"[/sub]
[sup]According to a report made public Saturday stated good and promising news in regards to renewable energy production in India, a major success after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made it clear that India will honor it's commitment to the Paris Accords in aiding in the fight against climate change. With over 2 million jobs being added last Summer in the energy sector which according to the Ministry of Labor were in renewable energy positions. With additional information being public later today included a new provision which was passed and signed into law last October, which would offer tax credits and subsidies for individuals and families under the national poverty line to afford renewable energy devices from solar panels and even home installed wind turbines.[/sup]
[sup]The bill had included an additional provision which would allow commercial, national and local electric and water cooperative's to receive subsidies for the investing and development of green energy sources. Currently the biggest renewable energy source in India is nuclear power, 8 nuclear reactors currently in operation with an additional 5 more being planned for operation between 2025 and 2026. With the bill expanding funding to the development of potentially new and more efficient nuclear energy. With talks of research and developments in thorium, a highly abundant radioactive material in which the biggest amounts are located in India. Thorium is also used in strengthening magnesium, coating tungsten wire in electrical equipment, controlling the grain size of tungsten in electric lamps, high-temperature crucibles, and glasses including camera and scientific instrument lenses. Other uses for thorium include heat-resistant ceramics, aircraft engines, and in light bulbs. With current energy policies in India hoping to replace most light bulbs with more energy efficient bulbs by 2030.[/sup]
[sup]Additionally with the focus on domestic production of renewable energy sources, the bill would further subsidize the overall cost here in India. In the hopes that with increased production and encouragement of competition by domestic companies would help make the buying and maintaining of devices such as solar panels affordable overall. Including the development and subsidizing of newer and better batteries for storage.[/sup]
[sup]Biofuels have helped provide additional energy production for people across India has also been included into the energy subsidize bill, with additional funding being poured into the production and further development of affordable and renewable fuels to one day replace oil consumption. With current estimates of India replacing more then half of it's oil consumption by 2033. Additionally coal which also makes up the majority of energy via fossil fuels in India, is set to be reduced by 50% by 2030. Currently projects such as the development of offshore wind turbines are in the works, with the development of solar farms being the works on the mainland. Specifically in Northwestern India where the climate is more dry and arid.[/sup]
[sup]In light of recent changing events in regards to India's radical approach to the push of renewable energy independence, citizens in major cities have look to commute via bicycling. Eliminating the issue of traffic congestion, with many transportation companies looking to invest in electric ran vehicles from buses, trams, and trains. Which according to the report is projected to replace fossil fuel ran public transportation by 60% within the next 5 to 7 years. With many companies even encouraging consumers alike to recycle and be more conservative with resources such as the use of reusable bags, cups, and cutlery. All in an effort to reduce plastic and other waste. With recycling being added as a tax credit for both companies and people alike.[/sup]
[sup]Despite criticism and rumors in regards to the banning and or raising of imported renewable energy devices or modules such as solar panels, no such measure has been added. With current tariffs on foreign good's still in place.[/sup]
[spoiler="The enemy is fear. We think it is hate, but it is really fear." Fear is the gateway to change, but we have to have the courage to face it." - Mahatma Gandhi]Abessinienreich
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Victoria Harbor[/spoiler]
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[list]November 2024
[sup]'WOMENOMICS'[/sup][/list]
[list][list]𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐀𝐒𝐀𝐇𝐈 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐌𝐁𝐔𝐍[/list][/list]
MS. KATHY MATSUI, CREATOR OF THE TERM 'WOMENOMICS', INTENDS TO BRING ESG TO JAPAN STARTUPS
https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1553743
Paramountica, Bayern Kahla, Victoria Harbor, Ranponian, Nileia, Somerania, Metropolitan Francais, Abessinienreich, New Provenance
3ish days a month.
Abessinienreich, New Provenance, Cacajuete
Cacajuete please join the WA in order to RP with us ^^
Philanialle, Nileia, Abessinienreich
Post self-deleted by Paramountica.
Khartoum, The Republic of Sudan
November, 2023 - Kiir Quits The Elections And Party
Salva Kiir had been sitting in a hospital bed for a week now since Halloween. He had a room was all for himself while security services sat out the door day and night keeping watch while his wife and daughter were with him. Kiir was rushed to the hospital after collapsing in the middle of paper work due to high blood pressure, his job as the Prime Minister of a nation reeling in from the worse geopolitical and economically disastrous year of the decade so far must have produced enough stress to cause his Hypertension and collapse. By the next day, half the nation knew he was in the hospital and not in the office. Salva Kiir is an old man after all as he is in his early 70s, his age had always caused rumors that the Liberal Party seeked to remove him. This disease is fatal for people his age, but Kiir is taking on a job that does come with stress.
However Kiir knew that the time has come to tell the nation. several days later as reporters and prayers gathered outside the Royal Care International Hospital in Khartoum, Kiir had gathered enough strength to get up and head to the ground floor of the hospital to be greeted by his people to which he presents them with a speech.
[list]PM Salva Kiir :| "Respected citizens, I thank you all for your concerns but there is no need to worry. As you can see I am still alive! However on a more serious note, as I suffer from hypertension, it has become important for me to reduce my stress levels or it might cause further implications. The Lord was good to send my security men to find me on the floor and rush me to this hospital. However it pains me to say that I do not believe I can carry on with the task of serving you longer than a year. My people I truly thank you for giving me the chance to serve you for the last two years, though I will continue to serve till the end of my term on January 1st 2026, I will regretfully not be seeking a second term as Prime Minister of Sudan. It would also mean that I will be submitting my resignation, as leader of the Liberal Party, effective immediately. My party would have to nominate someone else to lead the elections next year. Hopefully someone younger. I am truly grateful to have been serving you for almost two years now as Prime Minister. I am proud to have given my life to the service of the States of Warrap and Jongeli as governor, Mayor, and service worker. I am proud to have served the south to fight further for our rights to be Sudanese. Equal and happy. This country has done the impossible and it's because of you. My only wish is that this country never forgets the sacrifices we made. To never forget the growth we seek and the pride we hold on our very Republic. May the Lord bless you all. May the Lord bless Sudan. And may the Lord keep our union preserved and great. Blessed day."[/list]
Top ranking members of the Liberal Party woukd later provide a statement of support and prayer to the Prime Minister and his family along with another statement saying that the Liberal Party along with the other parties are prepared to have parliament grant the Deputy Minister Zaim Binallah further executive powers in the possibility that Kiir would no longer be fit to serve in the coming years. No statement was made on who would be nominated the role of leading the Liberals Party seeing that the 2025 elections will be no less than 7 months.
[spoiler=𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝙊𝙁 𝙇𝙄𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙔
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The Confederate Prussian Empire
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T H E - S I L E N C E - O F - T H E - W A V E S
Episode 3 - What a stupid name for a boat
The story so far : On the 12th september 2024, Greta Thunberg and her crew of 7 sailors disappeared. They were heading to California for a conference against environmental practices by Central America. The cause of the accident was bad weather according to the Central American authorities. The boat was german registered. Despite the diverse nationalities of the crew no investigation began. German authorities saw in fact no bad weather and suspected something. ATEO is sent to investigate the death of 8 people and the sinking of an entire ship with little resources. Two boats have been sent : Unicorn, acting as an activist vessel led by Captain Hofferer, and Priest, a normal one led by Captain Karpenko. Unicorn upon nearing the area where Greta was last possibly located was immediately controled and prohibited by military forces from entering. It stands 20 nautical miles from the shore.. meanwhile, Priest arrived safely. For Karpenko the mission begins now. For Hofferer, things are going to get way way harder..
-----EPISODE 4 - OUR CAUSE IS RIGHT------
COLON - VERANO HOTEL - Couple hours after arrival - MISSION BIROS / ATEO / D+1
Captain Karpenko was watching the rain pouring on the night of Panama. He was reflecting upon the mission. But he was also worried for Unicorn. For not just Christopher Hofferer but also Federika Vanhaven. ATEO formed a family in which everyone counts. Karpenko had felt attached to every single participant of mission BIROS. Reading documents and pictures of the boat that Greta Thunberg took, he saw that his second officer Herman Röwe was also not able to sleep.
[list]Captain Karpenko : Remember those agents in Amsterwald ? They came just to investigate a plane crash you know... and what happened to them ? They were tortured and assassinated because they only asked what really happened to the plane. And when they got too close to the truth, they were arrested.
Second Röwe : Ah... you feel this is going to be the same ha ? except its a boat of course
Captain Karpenko : Something like that. I just know that if something happens, there is no backup.
Second Röwe : THE Greta knows how to sacrifice her pawns alright..
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There was a relaxing calm in the hotel as Karpenko drank his Atlas beer. It was normally not allowed to drink during missions unless necessary. But in his mind, his life was now counting by days. He looks at the map with a first circle near the port.
[list]Captain Karpenko : We will need to get to the port tomorrow and just ask questions.
Second Röwe : What do you intend to find
Captain Karpenko : Anything. We don't have much to begin with. Just the picture of her boat, the chart of her route and the pictures of the crew we can show. Central America is deeply corrupt and a State mixed with militias and corporations, mostly the Pantera Group. These guys don't f*ck around. If there is a private port just for them, its sadly where we have to look. They don't do stuff without doing some covering work.
Second Röwe : I'll try get some intel from our contacts. They may know some things to start our investigation. Maybe some people don't agree with all that.
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They prepare their gear and wait for the sun to rise at 5:30AM to get going.
UNICORN, 25 NAUTICAL MILES FROM THE COAST
Captain Hofferer was making coffee for his crew as Federika Vanhaven and the rest woke up slowly. It felt more like holidays with the nice sun and the calm morning wind. The sailing boat was gently rocking in the waves moored peacefully.
[list]Captain Hofferer : Good morning everyone ! I have a plan.
Federika Vanhaven : oh god
Captain Hofferer : Yes. Yes. Hear me out. We know they can't let us in. We got nothing to hide. I say we make a plea to join the coast, and at least get some supplies.
Federika Vanhaven : They will watch us 24/7 don't be stupid Christopher.
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Tension rose immediately despite the early morning. The crew was nervous. The boat could not stay this long doing nothing and the Priest had already joined the shore and began its mission.
[list]Captain Hofferer : The only way to get in will be the hard way. We have to get into the unofficial paths. There is no choice. Its gonna take us more time but at least we'll be sure to join the coast. We'll use the zodiac to get there. Only four people will go. Federika, Leonard, Denis, and Tobias will go. The rest and me will stay on the boat just in case. Take the supplies you need but nothing that is too heavy. Because, well, we'll be going with bad weather so we enjoy full darkness.
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The mission had now taken an entire new level. Entering Central America illegally was one thing. To enter it with a zodiac, at night, perhaps by rain, was a risk the ATEO crew knew but never imagined would become real. The feeling of holidays had totally worn off. Many wondered if it was worth taking all this risk for just one person. Yet, deep inside, they hoped that everything would go fine and that they would come back home alive.
The Unicorn began sailing away from the area and looked for a good place to infiltrate in a few days.
[spoiler=𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝙊𝙁 𝙇𝙄𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙔
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The Confederate Prussian Empire
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November 2024
Abu Dhabi, Union-State of Alzarikstan
[list][list][list][list][list][sub]Rebirth of a Nation & People: Embracing the Return of Abdulrahmanism[/sub][/list][/list][/list][/list][/list]
A few months have passed since becoming the Grand Emir of the Union-State of Arab Nations. Maintaining a popularity of 64% thus far, Abdullah II Al-Hussein has become rather more pressed and stressed on how to ensure social cohesion and the forming of a unified social identity and national heritage. At the Palace of the Nations in Abu Dhabi, Abdullah II would spend late nights in his study overlooking the Arabian Gulf wondering if it would be possible to bring his people together more powerful than ever before.
In the morning of November 7, 2024, Abdullah II would remain in his study reading through various books about the thoughts and ideas of his predecessors across the region over the past decades. Despite not wanting to give any attention to the leaders of the United Arab Republic, Abdullah II would come across the 1950s-1960s era of the Middle East, where the Unitary Republic of Oman & Yemen sought to ensure their survival against the enlarged UAR in an ideological Cold War, and at times direct violence and conflict, between Ba'athism and Abdulrahmanism, which was named after the Omani President in 1952. Acquiring from Muscat the complete collection of writings from the personal journal of Omani President Abdulrahman, Abdullah II would become infatuated with the political and economic ideas of Abdulrahman that contributed to massive economic growth and integration of Oman into the global economy via large scale incorporation of foreign direct investments, strategic infrastructure projects, economic diversification, large infrastructure projects, expansion of banking and STEM industries, and new special economic and industrial zones along with coastal trading cities and tax safe havens not just in Oman but also in Yemen during their decade long Union.
The extensive reading of the various projects crafted by the Abdulrahman Dynasty and the National Arabian Directorate provided Abdullah II with the necessary tools and political framework to govern within as a means to ensure proper control over political power and to be put into the position of molding the social attitudes and sentiments. Abdullah II would decide that if he wanted to resemble His Excellency Abdulrahman, he needed to spend a few days in Muscat to extensively study his writings, policies, agenda, and life.
The Ideology of Abdulrahmanism!!
https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1555544
[spoiler=𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝙊𝙁 𝙇𝙄𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙔
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| KINGDOM OF SPAIN |
| GOBIERNO IMPERIAL DE ESPAÑA |
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PSOE party leader Pedro Sanchez inaugurated as Deputy Prime Minister following resignation of former Deputy PM and signing of a landmark political coalition between the PSOE and Ciudadanos
| Camera shutters clicked rapidly as Spanish Prime Minister Augustina Torres, president of the Ciudadanos party and head of the Spanish government, walked into the camera's frame with PSOE party leader Pedro Sanchez. The two politicians have had a turbulent political relationship thanks to their opposing ideologies, but, in Sanchez's words, 'we must come together as Spaniards to unite our nation under one banner. One ideal'. The two politicians shook hands in front of the cameras - a sight rarely seen in this day and age - before sitting down at the circular table behind them. On the wood brown table lay a document that many political analysts say will change the course of Spanish politics for the foreseeable future. The document, printed on a clean white sheet of paper, was a coalition formation agreement between the Spanish Socialist Workers Party (PSOE) and the Citizens Party (Ciudadanos or Cs). |
| The Spanish Socialist Workers Party, or the PSOE, is a social democratic political party led by Pedro Sanchez. The party, while continuing to advocate itself as a left-wing party with strong beliefs in socialism, refused to support a bill which would make the Spanish government formally recognize the Socialist Republic of Egypt. The Egyptian issue caused far-right socialists to drop their support for the PSOE, causing a decline in the party's power, influence, and popularity. Due to this, and a lack of PSOE politicians in high-ranking positions, the party decided to turn on its socialist upbringings and work with leading party Ciudadanos - led by Prime Minister Augustina Torres - to create a united Spanish government. |
| On October 29, the Deputy Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Spain resigned due to health complications and the fact that some politicians in the Cortes Generales were considering raising corruption charges against her. The lack of a Deputy Prime Minister caused the Prime Minister, Augustina Torres, to agree to a coalition agreement with the PSOE to maintain government stability. On October 30th, Pedro Sanchez and Augustina Torres met at a press conference where they signed the coalition formation agreement at precisely 12:15PM local time. At the press conference, the Spanish Prime Minister announced that Sanchez was nominated by her Cabinet as the Deputy Prime Minister-elect of the Kingdom of Spain, to Sanchez's surprise. Pedro Sanchez was inaugurated as the Deputy Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Spain at 6:30PM local time on the same day on the front steps of the Cortes Generales, with His Majesty King Felipe VI, Princess Leonor, and numerous top PSOE and Ciudadanos politicians in attendance. |
| Deputy Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, at his inauguration speech, stated that he will 'put his and his party's full support behind Ciudadanos, as Spain needs a united - not divided - government in charge'. Sanchez also put his full support behind Prime Minister Torres' Focus Africa 2030 program, even publicly requesting to hold a hearing to increase the investment figures for education and infrastructure development, stating that '$16.1 billion isn't enough to modernize a continent. We limit ourselves when it comes to investing into people's future, but we go spend how ever much we want on military arms and warships? It doesn't make sense'. Political analysts claim that although a Torres-Sanchez administration will bring about stability in government, ideological differences could cause problems especially involving foreign investment. For now, however, the 'Turbulent Two' as the public calls them are in agreement. |
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[spoiler=𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝙊𝙁 𝙇𝙄𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙔
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OOC: Yes, finally. A Sunday! Significantly less IRL stuff to deal with so I had time to get this RP out.
[sup]Fictional event. Similarities to IRL = coincidental.[/sup]
Drug Cartel Occupies Town of Paracale
In an "extreme" act of terrorism, the town of Paracale was recently occupied by the Paracale Cartel, dealing in methamphetamine (locally known as "shabu-shabu").
An unknown number of guerilla soldiers armed with various rifles such as AK-47s, stolen M4 rifles and P90s have established control over the town of Paracale.
Cellphone videos have pointed to the fact that the local residents (~73,000) have been enslaved and forced to manufacture methamphetamine for the cartel.
How the town was occupied, how the local police force was defeated and the guns were acquired are still being investigated. The mayor, vice mayor, and other government officials alongside the local police garrison of 60 officers is now being held hostage.
10,000 soldiers have set up outside the town of Paracale, establishing temporary camps.
Artillery has been positioned near the town, as a last resort should negotiations go awry. Negotiations are expected to begin in 2 days while the military is planning to conduct aerial surveillance of the town.
A statement from the PNP chief is as follows:
[list]We fear for the safety of everyone in Paracale and condemn this act of terrorism. We would like to remind everyone to say no to drugs and to promotly report any suspected dealers to their local police.[/list]
OTHER HEADLINES
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[*] Celebrities Condemn Paracale Occupation
[*] Philippine FDA Bans Weight Loss Supplement For False Therapeutic Claims
[*] Jolibee Branches in Cebu Under Investigation For Food Poisoning Cases
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[list]★ CHINA SIGNS EXTENSIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE UNION-STATE OF ARAB NATIONS ★
[sub]November 2024
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[list]
[sub]
Pivoting to a Dependable and Necessary Partner in the Middle East [/sub]
[sub]Since 2023, China's strategic approach to the Middle East has been centered upon specific mutually beneficial partnerships, with the goal of increasing China's potential strategic influence, while concurrently increasing the welfare and perceived strength of nations in partnership with Beijing. Several of these strategic partnerships include(d) a direct military relationship with The Galla, a cooperative naval partnership with Sudan in the Red Sea region, an extensive military and military related infrastructure collaboration within Egypt, and an overarching dependability on Iran, the Middle East Cooperation Organization, and their leadership in facilitating peace, cooperation, and sustainable oil supply. [/sub]
[sub]In a broader approach to the region, China has been focused on transitioning from transactional diplomacy towards close, personal, and collaborative relations. Most notable included China's far-reaching agreements with Egypt (JCAC-Egypt) on sustainability and technological advancement, the close relationship between Xi Jinping and former president of Egypt, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, China's strong commitment to Sudan's development and sovereignty (SSRSDA and more), and China's support of The Galla in relation to the betterment of the African continent (JCDC-Galla). In pursuing these agreements, China has been quietly shifting its image as a debt-trapping and subversive power, to one that is actively committed to the uplifting of developing countries and their people. [/sub]
[sub]Commonly referenced in China's approach to the Middle East, Egypt, Sudan, and The Galla actually served more often as partners in Africa, the Red Sea, and the Indian Ocean, rather than the Middle East itself. Iran was in large part China's only partner in the Middle East that had the capacity to, and actively did, commit itself to the region. That relationship however was primarily focused on economic ties, rather than strategic ties. Even then, the liberal nature of Iran's fluid politics and Iran's closeness to China's adversaries posed a significant barrier to closer relations and as a potential liability to China's long term interests. In relation to Iran and MECO, China played an apprehensively supportive role, and not a contributing role. [/sub]
[sub]In February of 2024, China was blindsighted by the sudden withdrawal of Iran from MECO. The end of Iranian membership effectively rendered MECO de facto defunct, and left the Middle East lacking a strong economic and security partner. Aware of this, Foreign Minister Wang Yi was reported by the South China Morning Post to have floated the idea of a new organization supported by China (at the absence of Iran) and serving the Middle East. No more than a month later, unbeknownst to China, Iran together with Central Asia and Russia announced the creation of an organization that in essence was a counter to China. Since then, Iran has endured a 'non-fought' civil/political war, the loss of the oil-productive Persian Gulf States to Saudi Arabia (now the USAN), and a destructive defeat at the hands of Russia and Turkestan. Iran, formerly China's largest partner in the Middle East, has effectively collapsed, and with it the institutions that facilitated a peaceful Middle East. The loss of a strong partner in the region poses a severe threat to China and so many of its vital interests.[/sub]
[sub]In addition to Iran's fall, the alarming situation in Egypt has forced China to roll back its fruitful partnerships with that country, and continues to pose a grave and direct menace to the over 10,000 Chinese people residing in Egypt, many of whom are PLA soldiers or work under one of the many Chinese defense companies operating in Egypt. The United States intervention, though publicly stated to be in full cooperation with international interests, will most likely result in even greater Paramerican influence over Egypt, and a figure other then Beijing's longtime partner and friend, President al-Sisi, acceding to the presidency.[/sub]
[sub]With such drastic shifts in the Middle East's geopolitics over the last year, it is most obviously necessary China pivots to a dependable partner in the Middle East that will serve Beijing's interests and the interests of the broader region. There is no better country suited for such an endeavour than the Union-State of Arab Nations (USAN), referred to by some as the 'rising hegemon' of the Middle East. [/sub]
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Enactment of The Joint Comprehensive Agreement for Cooperation (JCAC-USAN)[/sub]
[sub]The Joint Comprehensive Agreement for Cooperation Between the People's Republic of China and the Union-State of Arab Nations, or JCAC-USAN for short, is one of China's largest bilateral partnerships ever signed. The agreement's stated goals include 'cooperation in every sector feasable', and the development of a consistent and permanent mutually beneficial relationship between Riyadh and Beijing on the foundation of shared economic, strategic, and regional interests.[/sub]
[sub]Strategically, the JCAC-USAN provides for a very close partnership between China and the USAN, something no other Middle Eastern partner has been able to provide. The People's Liberation Army and the USAN Defense Forces will initiate a cooperative partnership, currently consisting of joint exercises and more. People's Liberation Army assets, some formerly based in Egypt, will be based in the often remote western Arabian Peninsula, concentrated on the Red Sea. The PLA will contribute to China's active ventures in the Red Sea, in addition to China's developing presence in the Indian Ocean, and to the USAN-led efforts within its borders and the Persian Gulf. The People's Liberation Army Navy will also gain access to the Al Duqm Port Facility in Oman. Furthermore, negotiations for arms sales between China and the USAN will be initiated, and Chinese defense companies will begin operations in the USAN. [/sub]
[sub]In economic terms, the agreement details China's investment in the USAN's economic development and strong cooperation in many sectors. Some of these sectors include water sustainability, streamlining of the desalination process, various construction and infrastructure projects, and more. One of the largest projects in the JCAC-USAN however, will be the process of shifting China's oil and gas dependence from Iran and other states to primarily the USAN. In conjunction with the soon to be completed China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and the active pipelines in Bangladesh and Myanmar, oil imports to China from the USAN may be cheaper, and will begin to gradually bypass the congested and geopolitically unfavorable Malacca Strait. [/sub]
[sub]Diplomatically, the JCAC-USAN affirms China's prioritization of the USAN as its foremost partner in the Middle East, and affirms both countries will assure common diplomacy and peace within the region. China will attempt to forge a robust special relationship built on close bonds and mutually beneficial economic and defense ties. The agreement also officially and explicitly solidifies Chinese recognition of USAN's sovereignty over Oman and the Gulf States. [/sub]
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[sub]Consider the Middle East as mentioned in this RP to include AFS, Iran, Israel, Lebanon, Turkey, USAN, and Yemen.[/sub][/spoiler]
[spoiler=𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝙊𝙁 𝙇𝙄𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙔
[sub]Free as Always! Detailed, Creative, Storytelling![/sub]]
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Victoria Harbor[/spoiler]
Paramountica, Pontianus, Alzarikstan, Ranponian, Nileia, Somerania, Metropolitan Francais, New Provenance, Mesuvia, Malagasia Bomoko
[list]April 2023 [sup](Flashback)[/sup]
[sup]Japan PM at the White House[/sup][/list]
[list][list]𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐀𝐒𝐀𝐇𝐈 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐌𝐁𝐔𝐍[/list][/list]
PRIME MINISTER SUGA TRAVELS TO WASHINGTON FOR THE 1ST IN-PERSON SUMMIT WITH PRESIDENT BIDEN
https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1555781
Paramountica, Victoria Harbor, Pontianus, Ranponian, Nileia, Somerania, Metropolitan Francais
[list][list][list][pre]RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE
FRENCH BUREAUCRACY
MINISTÈRE DES AFFAIRES ÉTRANGÈRES[/pre][/list]
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FOREIGN MINISTRY: FRANCE BACKS REGIME OF QUEEN RANIA IN MALAGASIA (Malagasia Bomoko)
[sub]VTH REPUBLIC | PARIS, 2024 [/sub][/list]
[sub]| HELM OF DIPLOMACY, MINISTÈRE DES AFFAIRES ÉTRANGÈRES - | The Republic of France wishes to express it's support for Queen Rania and her efforts to the unite the good people of Malagasia. With Prime Minister Diallo's persuasion, President Macron has determined that supporting the Hamid dynasty under Queen Rania is best route to ensure peace and stability on the island. President Macron has also authorized the immediate shipment of 100x AMX-30 tanks, 30x Renault Sherpa 3's with mounted Mistral anti-air missiles, 70x RTF1 120mm mortars, 300x MMP anti-tank missiles, 40x ERC 90 Sagaie armoured cars, and 80,000x FAMAS F1 assault rifles. These weapons are to be delivered to Queen Rania's soldiers so that they can successfully combat the rogue and unrecognized regime of General Zadi in Mahajanga. An additional sum of $3 billion USD has been wired to fund any additional costs. Lieutenant Général Laurent Michon has also been sent as a liaison. | [/sub]
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[list][list][pre]VIVE LA RÉPUBLIQUE!
VIVE LA FRANCE!
VIVE LA MACRON![/pre][/list][/list]
[list][spoiler=[sub]𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐄 𝐌𝐀𝐂𝐑𝐎𝐍
𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐖𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇 𝐎𝐅 𝐋𝐈𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐘[/sub]]
Victoria Harbor[/spoiler]
Paramountica, Victoria Harbor, Philanialle, Pontianus, Ranponian, Nileia, Somerania, Malagasia Bomoko
Its kinda quiet
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Belarusian Ukraine
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