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[B]LA RECONFORMA II

[sub]| 22 June–13 July 1969 | Quito, Quito Canton, Pichincha, Ecuador |[/sub]

In the early morning hours of Sunday 22 June, just two days following the death of Jorge Acosta Velasco, the Ecuadorian Armed Forces launched a time-crucial coup d'etat against the unpopular Velasquista nepo-duumvirate under the Presidency of José María Velasco Ibarra. Before the cathedral bells could beckon parishioners to morning mass, auspices of the Ecuadorian National Army were mobilized in and around Quito. A battalion of Army Airborne paratroops were the first personnel to arrive at the Palacio de Carondelet in central Quito, executive nucleus of the government and presidential residence. By 05:33AM, a column of Army mechanized infantry units rolled into Independence Square, the courtyard which provides public access to the Palace. By dawn, a mess of Willys Jeeps, 6x6 half-ton trucks, M3A1 Stuart light tanks, and kitted-out infantrymen littered the plaza, calling out for the surrender of the presidential security personnel within.

Unbeknownst to either side of the coup d'etat, however, President Velasco had already resigned from office and fled to Buenos Aires a day following the death of his nephew and linchpin, General Jorge Acosta Velasco, in an unexplained motor vehicle accident. Subsequently, after a standoff lasting almost 45 minutes, Velasco's security detail surrendered to forces loyal to the coup. The seat of government was now made officially barren, which prompted the establishment of a junta council comprised of the Armed Forces Generals in the days that followed the coup. This initial junta was poorly received with heavy backlash from the public who instead call for snap elections, outpouring a common consensus to maintain constitutional authority above another martial apparatus. The people yearned for a Presidency as well-executed as Otto Arosemena's tenure had proven they could be in such little time, as opposed to aforeburdened rule by Generals. Underneath the weight of scrutiny from the general public, the 'transitional' Junta council would oblige their opinion, setting a date, 13 July, for snap elections to be held with open candidacy. Several potentiates would bid their candidacies in the weeks leading up. However, despite the appearance and suggestion of "free and democratic elections" the military simply endorsed specific candidates deemed fit within the confines of whom the Armed Forces would be willing to serve alongside.

When the much anticipated 13 July election finally arrived, three presidential hopefuls found themselves on the ballot sheet, Roberto Nevárez Vásquez of the Christian Social Party (PSC), Andrés Córdova of the Ecuadorian Radical Liberal Party (PLRE), and Yerucham Navon Moreno of the Reform Rally 70 (MRS), a candidate widely supported by the military for his particular stances on foreign policy, national defense, and promises of renewed cooperative relations with the United States while simultaneously deserting all ties previously established with Cuba and the Soviet Union. Despite a mixed general disposition against the United States among Ecuadorians, many people believed stoking relations with the Eastern Bloc and it's various regional allies had only served to disenfranchise the country by evoking international disconcertion over the possibility of a regional proxy conflict. These points, made worse by Velasco's fifth presidential administration, did well to garner attention and support amongst the people, in addition to Quito and Guayaquil's political circles, despite the two potentials representing those cities in the election. The results came to favor Yerucham Navon (MRS), winning the popular vote by slim margin of 2.85%, just above Andrés Córdova (PLRE) in second place and Roberto Nevárez Vásquez (PSC) in third.

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A New Deal for a New Haiti: Economics

| The major centerpiece of Fignole’s third term onwards, would be the so-called Haitian New Deal. Inspired by the authoritarian developmentalism seen in Brazil, and Southeast Asia, as well as, the low taxes, and low tariffs proposed by the Milton Freidman, Reffists, and the Chicago School, the Haitian economy, and society would be reforged under Fignole, and his Modern Revolutionary Party.

Tariffs and Taxes

| Central to the Haitian New Deal Economics, would be taxes. Taking a classical liberal approach to taxes, and tariffs, the corporate tax rate would be cut from 25 to 22% and a promised gradual reduction until 17% was reached. Further tax reductions would be offered to companies who paid their worker’s above minimum government wages, up to a so-called living wage. Capital Gains Taxes would be entirely abolished, and Goods and Services Taxes set at 7%. Tariffs would be brought down (at a weighted mean) of 0.7% down from 1.5% (among the lowest in the world).

Mandatory Savings Welfare Model

| To supplement this sudden cut in taxes, and tariffs the structure of welfare would have to change. While the previous government in general had done little in the way of providing any forms of social welfare, this new system would emphasize self-reliance, and self-made citizens. Mandatory savings that would be placed into a central provident fund, that could be used on housing, healthcare, unemployment, and pension plans. Both employers, and employees would contribute to this fund. Combined with this central provident fund would be a general mental, and physical disability welfare would cover those unable to take part in the CPF. A notable absence of unemployment payments would be found within the system as it prioritized employed, and unable to work, rather than those choosing not to, or being picky about their work. Finally, subsidized food programs would ensure ready access to basic foodstuffs, for those unable to reach the minimum income.

State-Owned Enterprises and State Investment

| There were many ways to control the market. Some desired government regulation, others called for centralized planning. Both of these ideas would be largely rejected as damaging, or unfeasible. Instead the government would begin establishing SOE’s in critical economic sectors like food processing, mining, and construction. Other vital industries like telecommunications, infrastructure, electricity, and utilities, would be subject to large amounts, if not total state domination. Even new and emerging sectors like electronic parts would be subject to state enterprises. These new enterprises would be largely run as private enterprises, and not be subject to preferential treatment. Besides these, the state would also invest in, and secure stakes of companies across Haiti, to ensure the government’s hands remained in large companies.

Export-Oriented Industrialization

| As import oriented industrialization began to crumble under its own weight, new economic theories were taking control. Looking to Brazil, who was beginning to experiment with the idea of export-oriented industrialization, the Haitian government would follow suit. Industries based upon food processing, construction materials, minor electronics, ore refining, medical devices would all experience immense government support, and subsidies.

Modern Agro-Industrial Economy

| Much of the population remains agrarian. As the government undertook moderate land reform, Haiti was offered a rare opportunity to shape its new economy, especially as 75% of the nation was suitable for agriculture. Striking out (once again) food self sufficiency among farmers was encouraged. New loans for livestock, crop quotas that paired corn, cassava, and rice with sugar, indigo, and coffee in exchange for subsidies. Local food processing factories would be encouraged to partner with farms, especially as they were barred from directly owning feedlots or farmland. Agricultural chemicals would be pushed out of Haitian factories, and tractors imported from the United States.

The Haitian Economic Miracle?

| The Haitian economy would begin to rebound from its decades of stagnancy. GDP began to climb, and unemployment fell. The number of new companies in the nation doubled as Afro-Haitians were encouraged, and provided access to banking institutions. Average savings rose, and poverty slowly began to decrease.

There were; however, downsides to this new system the government had built. Wealth inequality would begin a slow, but noticeable rise, and even while poverty overall fell, and wages rose, the distribution of the nation’s full potential wealth was not equitable.

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Post by New Irish Republic 100 suppressed by Paramountica.

New Irish Republic 100

I claim my land stakes in Ireland as a new leadership rules the land one better for the peapole

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[list][list]MAY 1969

[sub]Our Washington[/sub][/list]

[pre] D I S P A T C H W O R K ¹[/pre]

THE CITY ON THE POTOMAC

[sub]WASHINGTON D.C. Paramountica[/sub]

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https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=585642

[list][sub]The City of Washington was founded on July 16, 1790 — Washington, D.C. is a unique and historical place among American cities because it was completely planned for the national capital and needed to be distinct from the states. President George Washington chose the specific site along the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers, and in between Maryland and Virginia . . . The Federal Government is composed of three distinct branches: legislative, executive, and judicial, whose powers are vested by the U.S. Constitution in the Congress, the President, and the Federal courts, respectively . . . There are hundreds of Federal agencies and commissions charged with handling responsibilities as varied as managing America’s space program, protecting its forests, gathering intelligence, and advancing the general welfare of the American people.[/sub]

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[pre]S A U D I A R A B I A | المملكة العربية السعودية[/pre]

[table=noheader][tr][td][list]Al-Bilad Newspaper[/list][/td][/tr][/table]

| [sub][sup]Sports[/sup][/sub] | Saudi Arabia beats Syria, 3-0

| In a recent game between Syria and the Saudi Arabia, the team made an outstanding play of a 3 point margin which was compared to nothing. This win was cheered upon by the people of Saudi Arabia as the Arabic people now cheer for the amazing win that was scored by our team tonight. The people now have an upcoming hope for the World Cup as it approaches ever more closer as the team prepares to play for their country. We hope everyone here, too, is excited for the game as well. We wish to see everyone cheering for our team as they walk proudly out of this one, and move closer to their next big win.

| [sub][sup]Politics[/sup][/sub] | Government Coup Threatens Balance of Power, Government Begins to Recover.

| Recently in a known government coup known as the "Coup of Liars and conspirators" due to the fact some of the conspirators were high ranking military officers. It started when a military officer had odd plans and it was found by his roomates after they decided to dig through his things. The government promptly had him removed after some discussion with the main colonel at post. Saudi Arabia, after finding out about the initial rebellion plans, had to find other conspirators, in which they did, King Saud had arrested over 1,300 suspects and 3 have been executed for treason. The order was called 'Organization for The Liberation of the Arabian Peninsula' which wanted to 'liberate' and make Saudi Arabia, which would be renamed to the Republic of Arabia, more 'diplomatic'. The initial plan was originally to simply perform a non-violent coup, but the plans changed. They eventually wanted to kill the king and overthrow all the governmental affiliates in one fell swoop my committing a terrorist attack to the capital, Al-Riyadh. This violent coup plan was shunned by governmental officials, and many were shocked by the illiterate attempts at overthrow in this coup. Although most main conspirators were captured, some are still on the loose, making their next plan to make their republic known, but this will most likely never happen.

[table=noheader][tr][td][list]Al Eqtisadiah Newspaper[/list][/td][/tr][/table]

[sup][sub]Note; This article was originally posted on March 5th, so some outdated materials may prevail[/sub][/sup]

| [sup][sub]International Relations[/sub][/sup] | "Yugoslavia presents some Grand Opportunities"

| With the growing prospect of international relations and whatnot, the people, and the sultan, have all expressed interests in a formal trading agreement with Yugoslavia, as their growing economic prospects greatly interests our own state and our own interests. The Minister of Foreign Affairs is planned to visit later this month as he ventures to establish an official trading agreement with Yugoslavia. This prospect may grow ever larger and brighter as time goes on, and the people may become more invested in the story. We can see the Sultan commending Yugoslavian interests as he also wishes to pay a visit, as he has time on his hands within his clouted schedule, which includes many different activities. We can see a closer relationship between Saudi Arabia and Yugoslavian officials as these deals progress and/or formally agree to contracts and other official documents to better benefit both sides and can see a closer relationship between Europe and the rest of the western world.

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13-20 , MAY , 1969

The May 13th Incident

| With the recent [URL=https://www.nationstates.net/page=rmb/postid=54954545]defeat[/URL] to [I]UMNO[/I] that was dealt by the [I]Prosperity Coalition Party[/I] in the general elections. Which then proceeded to rub it in [I]UMNO[/I] face when the [I]DAP[/I] held a victory rally. [I]UMNO[/I] began to plot their own rally in retaliation for their defeat and the insult given by the [I]DAP[/I]. |

| The [I]UMNO[/I] retaliation rally was planned for the evening at [I]7.30 pm[/I] on 13 May. On the morning of 13 May, Malays began to gather at the residence of Selangor Menteri Besar [I]Dato' Harun Haji Idris[/I] on [I]Jalan Raja Muda[/I] on the edge of [I]Kampung Baru[/I], although some were already there as early as Sunday evening. The Malays came from various parts of [I]Selangor[/I], and some came from parts of [I]Perak[/I]. At around 6 pm, fist fights broke out in [I]Setapak[/I] between a group of Malays from Gombak travelling to the rally and Chinese bystanders who taunted them, and this escalated into bottle and stone throwing. News of the fighting then reached the gathering crowd in [I]Jalan Raja Muda[/I], and shortly before 6.30 pm, many Malays broke off from the rallying point at the Chief Minister's house and headed through adjoining Chinese sections. The Malays, armed with parangs and [I]keris[/I]. [B]Burned cars and shops, killed and looted in the Chinese areas resulting in, at least eight Chinese were killed in the initial attack. Once violence broke out, it spread rapidly and uncontrollably throughout the city within 45 minutes, to [I]Jalan Campbell[/I], [I]Batu Road[/I], [I]Kampung Datuk Keramat[/I], [I]Kampung Pandan[/I], [I]Cheras[/I] and [I]Kampung Kerinchi[/I] |

| Initially the Chinese were taken by surprise and did not retaliate for more than an hour. However the Chinese secret society elements had prepared for trouble and were in action when the violence started in [I]Kampung Baru[/I]. In [I]Batu Road[/I], Chinese and Indian shopkeepers began to form themselves into an improvised defence force. Meanwhile a Malay mob attempted to storm the [I]Chow Kit Road[/I] area were met with armed secret society gang members and ran. The Chinese attacked Malays who were found in Chinese areas, and Malay patrons in cinemas were singled out and killed. They also attempted to burn down the [I]UMNO[/I] headquarters on [I]Batu Road[/I] and besieged [I]Salak South Police Station[/I].

Early in the evening the rioters were met by police, who used tear gas in an attempt to control them. After that Marshal Law and a 24-hour curfew for [I]Kuala Lumpur[/I] was announced on the radio at 7.35 pm[/I] and repeated on television at [I]8 pm[/I]. Later between [I]8.30 and 9.00 pm[/I], a shoot-to-kill order was given by Inspector General of Police Mohamed Salleh bin Ismael[/I]. This was followed by another shoot-to-kill order from the [I]Chief of Armed Forces, General Tunku Osman Jiwa[/I]. The army was deployed and they entered the areas affected by rioting at around [I]10 pm[/I]. Many people who were unaware of the curfew order were shot. Some were also shot while standing in their own doorways and gardens. Foreign correspondents reported seeing members of the Royal Malay Regiment[/I] firing into Chinese shop-houses for no apparent reason.

By [I]5 am[/I] the next morning, the authorities at [I]Kuala Lumpur General Hospital[/I] reported that there were about 80 dead at the hospital. Members of the hospital staff also reported that the initial casualties between [I]7 and 8.30 pm[/I] had all been Chinese suffering from parang slashes and stab wounds. But between [I]8.30 and 10.30 pm[/I] the victims were equally divided between Chinese and Malays. However, after about [I]10.30 pm[/I] the casualties were almost all Chinese, with nearly all of them suffering from gunshot wounds. |

| According to police figures, 196 people were killed in the riots. The figures given by the army gave [I]143 of the dead[/I] as [I]Chinese[/I], [I]25 dead Malays[/I], [I]13 dead Indians[/I], and [I]15 others (undetermined)[/I]. The police were authorised to bury any dead bodies found or disposed of them any way they could without inquests or inquiries. Which made estimation of the number of deaths difficult as many of the dead were disposed of undocumented. Some were reported to have been thrown into the [I]Klang River[/I], and some were believed to have been disposed of in pools in tin mines. A mass burial of the victims was also captured on film at the [I]Sungai Buloh leper colony near Kuala Lumpur[/I]. According to official figures 439 individuals were also recorded as injured. [B]753 cases of arson were logged and 211 vehicles were destroyed or severely damaged. |

| Following this race riot which would be known as the May 13 Incident. The [I]Yang di-Pertuan Agong[/I] on the 16th of May declared a [I]state of emergency[/I] and suspended the press and dissolved the entire legislative body. As a result of the lack of a legislature, the prime minister and his cabinet would have what is practically dictatorial level of power within the government. On the 18th of May the Minister of Welfare Services, [I]Lee Lam Thye[/I] has taken the initiative to establish Refugee Centres for race riot victims in [I]Kuala Lumpur[/I] at [I]Merdeka Stadium[/I], [I]TPCA Stadium[/I], [I]Chinwoo Stadium[/I] and [I]Jalan Shaw School[/I].

On the 19th of May with tension still being high as ever. Prime minister [I]Goh Hock Guan[/I] announced that the Marshal Law over [I]Kuala Lumpur[/I] would extend until the end of the month. The army gathered at crucial road junctions and patrolled the main streets, but even though the 24 hours curfew was still active, young men in areas such as [I]Kampung Baru and Pudu[/I] ignored the order. Although most of the killings occurred on May 13 and May 14. The burning and looting of Chinese shops and houses by Malays continued with most incidents of serious arson occurring on May 15 and May 16. Over 450 houses were burnt. People displaced by the riots, most of them Chinese, were sent to official refugee centres in different parts of town – the Malays to [I]TPCA Stadium[/I], and the Chinese and Indians to [I]Stadium Merdeka[/I], [I]Chinwoo Stadium[/I], and [I]Shaw Road School[/I]. By [I]May 20th[/I], the number of Chinese refugees had increased to 3,500 in [I]Merdeka Stadium[/I], 1,500 in [I]Chinwoo Stadium[/I], and 800 in [I]Shaw Road School[/I], while the Malays in [I]TPCA Stadium[/I] had decreased from 650 on [I]May 18[/I] to 250 on May 20[/I].

However the violence continued in [I]Kuala Lumpur[/I] and was largely concentrated in urban areas, and except for minor disturbances in [I]Malacca[/I], [I]Perak[/I] and [I]Penang[/I], where the populations of Chinese people were similarly larger, the rest of the country remained calm. |

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[spoiler=[sub]Written for the RMB Screen of the[/sub]

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[list][list][sub]P O L I S H‎ ‎ ‎ P E O P L E ' S ‎ ‎ R E P U B L IC‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ •‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ P O L S K A‎ ‎ ‎ R Z E C Z P O S P O L I T A‎ ‎ ‎ L U D O W A [/sub][/list][/list]

[list][list][sub]Internal Affairs[/sub]

[sub]May, 1969[/sub][/list]

[list]|[sub]Operation Red Hearts[/sub]|[/list]

[list][sub]WARSAW CITY, Security Service HEADQUARTERS, Poland1St — Morning[/sub][/list]

| Bathed in a soft, muted glow from concealed lighting fixtures, the room exudes an atmosphere of austere efficiency. The walls, rigid and unyielding, silently bear the weight of classified information tucked away behind shelves laden with nondescript files and folders. A subtle hum resonates from the ceiling, emanating from a sophisticated network of surveillance equipment and communication arrays in seamless operation. Centered in the room, a sizable, polished table commands attention, encircled by high-backed leather chairs adorned with the insignia of the People's Republic. Positioned at the head of the table, an extensive display showcases files and profiles of individuals deemed of interest. |

[list]| [sub]UNKOWN, SB Officer[/sub] | “Are the teams ready?”[/list]

| The SB Officer, veiled in anonymity, queried. His voice, masked and cold, pierces through the room as he holds a personal folder. |

[list]| [sub]UNKOWN, SB Field Commander[/sub] | “Yes, sir. The teams are fully prepared and awaiting your orders.”[/list]

| The SB Officer, veiled in an air of calculated authority, meticulously reviews the contents of the personal folder in his hand. The soft, dim glow accentuates the lines on his focused face, as his gloved fingers glide over the detailed information within the pages. His narrowed gaze, absorbing every critical detail about the highest-ranking targets and the charges to be brought against them. With a deliberate pause, the officer's cold and masked demeanor remains unwavering, conveying a sense of thorough scrutiny. Only when satisfied does he finally give a subtle nod, signaling his approval. |

[list]| [sub]UNKOWN, SB Officer[/sub] | “Proceed. Communication officer, relay the message to the supervisors: 3rd division is initiating operations.”[/list]

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[list][sub]WARSAW CITY, P.Z.P.R. Owned Office, Poland1St — Noon[/sub][/list]

| In the glaring midday sun, a covert team of Security Service personnel strategically situates themselves outside the building. Enveloped in dark tactical gear that both shields their identities and conceals their expressions, they seamlessly meld into the shadows cast by the daylight. The team assumes a rigid formation, armed and vigilant, with weapons held precisely. Subtle gestures and nods convey silent communication among them as they patiently await the signal to breach the building. As the clock strikes 12:00 precisely, field command issues the long-awaited word. |

[list]| [sub]UNKOWN, Team Leader[/sub] | “GO GO!”[/list]

| The subtle echoes of their footsteps orchestrated an eerie symphony, foreshadowing imminent action. Inside, as the team reached their targets, a decisive and efficient operation unfolded, detaining P.Z.P.R. party members and residents alike. The subdued chaos resonated in muffled screams and startled gasps, creating a sharp contrast to the team's methodical approach. Urgency and surprise clashed, sending ripples through the hallways. Outside, a gathering of curious citizens closely observed the unfolding scene. Murmurs and exchanged glances conveyed a blend of concern and intrigue. The orchestrated chaos within the building unfolded before the watchful eyes of onlookers, painting a vivid picture of secrecy unraveling within unsuspecting walls. Within a mere ten minutes, the apprehended suspects were discreetly led out, each head covered in a veil of secrecy. |

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[list][sub]WARSAW CITY, P.Z.P.R. HEADQUARTERS, Poland1St — Afternoon[/sub][/list]

| In the private confines of a lavishly adorned room, an air of joyous camaraderie enveloped Party Chairman Gomułka and his senior party members. Soft, ambient lighting cast a warm glow, illuminating the room's opulent furnishings. Laughter echoed against the walls. The atmosphere was alive with a sense of accomplishment and unity as the men gathered exchanged anecdotes and hearty conversations |

[list]| [sub]PRZEMYSLAW DULAK, Party Official[/sub] | “That'll teach those upstarts!”[/list]

| With an air of triumph, Przemysław Dulak's words echoed through the crowd, prompting a resounding cheer. The gathering celebrated by raising glasses, toasting with the finest wine available. |

[list]| [sub]LUBOMIŁ MALEC, Party Official[/sub] | “Hear, hear! The third division executed their mission exceptionally well. We've successfully rid ourselves of some of those turncoats and their backers. This will certainly deal a significant blow to those rogue traitors. I think we should reward the commander of the operation, it's only fair that we show our appreciation for men with fine skill.”[/list]

| The audience burst into enthusiastic applause and cheers, fully endorsing Lubomił Malec's sentiments. The contagious positivity swept through the gathering, celebrating the triumph of the third division's mission. A sense of camaraderie and collective appreciation permeated the atmosphere, echoing the party's achievements. As the crowd's exuberance settled, Party Chairman Władysław Gomułka rose to his feet, gently tapping his champagne glass to command the group's attention. |

[list]| [sub]WŁADYSŁAW GOMUŁKA, Party Chairman[/sub] | “Today marks a significant success, a testament to many more to come. I wholeheartedly agree with the esteemed suggestion from our member Malec – those brave individuals deserve a promotion. Now, let's get straight to the point. With this operation, even if they hold the State Council chairmanship, they'll be recovering from this setback for quite some time. Today serves as a crucial lesson to any potential upstarts, highlighting the consequences of following their footsteps. To victory!”[/list]

[spoiler=[sub]Written for the RMB Screen of the[/sub]

COMMONWEALTH OF LIBERTY

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Amsterwald

Anglo Channel

Arcanda

Bhaarat Lok

Cascadla

Cheezaslovakia

Connomia

East Germany Ddr

Great Britain Gb

Greater Kurdistane

Hatzburg

Israelli

Kewtpuff

Klingenthalerburg

Kotakuan Ii

Ma-Li

Maziya

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Mutawakkiliti

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Newauroria

New Provenance

Nileia

Nippon-Nihon

Osivoii

Paramountica

Paseo

Peking Zhongguo

Pontianus

Provenancia

Ranponian

Rio De La Plata Argentina

Rutannia

Saudi Arabiyah

Socialist Democratic Republic Romania

Spainard

Spain-

The Confederate Prussian Empire

Vancouver Straits

Victoria Harbor

Vietnam Sv

Virnall

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The Ministry of Culture of the BSSR has announced the permission for the performance and distribution of rock music within the territory of the republic. This decision was made due to the growing interest in this genre among the youth and the desire to support the creative development of Soviet musicians.

However, the permission for rock music does not mean a waiver of ideological control over its content. The Ministry of Culture has set a number of restrictions for rock bands wishing to perform and record in the BSSR. In particular, it is prohibited to:

- criticize the authorities, communism, and power structures in their songs and performances;

- use profanity, offensive, and uncensored expressions;

- imitate foreign rock bands, copy their style and repertoire;

- promote violence, sexual promiscuity, drugs, and alcohol;

- disrupt public order, provoke disorder, and conflicts at their concerts.

Rock bands that violate these conditions will be subject to administrative and criminal sanctions, up to a ban on activities and imprisonment.

The Ministry of Culture of the BSSR calls on rock musicians to adhere to these rules and create in the spirit of socialist realism, glorifying the achievements of the Soviet people and party.

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★ UNITED ARAB REPUBLIC ★

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"Fear is, I believe, a most effective tool in destroying the soul of an individual - and the soul of a people."

ANWAR EL-SADAT

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_________________

[list][sub]𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐁 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐓[/sub]

[sub]F R E S H

A I R[/sub]

[sub][sup]MAY 1969 - UNITED ARAB REPUBLIC[/sub][/sup]

[list][sub]The March 30 Program was supposed to be ultimately a band aid over which the government would guarantee a brief band aid until the wound was fully healed. The reforms backed with the power of Libyan oil, have liberalized aspects of the economy while strengthening the state in others, as well as increasing the standard rate of consumer goods and luxury items which were now much easier to obtain. A year after it's institution, it's success has brought over major question over the future policy of the United Arab Republic.[/sub]

[sub]For many, the most obvious change in wake of March 30 has been the relaxation of restrictions on many aspects of economic and social life. Small and medium enterprises have also begun to populate many areas of the United Arab Republic, especially in Libya, where they previously wouldn't thanks to state banks providing easier credit, and direct state subsidies on starting private enterprises. Foreign brands (from allied states of the UAR, primarily Italy) and artwork finds itself dominating the streets in place of former political propaganda. Cinemas, emboldened by the less strict censors, have experimented with showing more underground and imported works. And for the press, the ability to criticize aspects of the regime has been a welcome change to the previous choking hold on journalists.[/sub]

[sub]For others, political changes have also been notable. Several purges in corrupt and bureaucratic elements of the Arab Socialist Union in many local chapters, especially Upper Egypt in areas like Aswan and Qena, have allowed for a newer generation of politicians to arise out of these areas and introduce new blood to the party. The promise of more consistent party elections and the strengthening of Socialist democracy has also been more than welcome.[/sub]

[sub]The freer air in Cairo, and the lifting of restrictions on foreign good has begun to arise a slight element of westernization that while existing before, has become more prominent in recent months. From western fashion such as jeans and skirts, to pop culture, some elements of Western culture have begun to find themselves seeping into the average Egyptian life as a result of the reforms. This however is a class specific phenomenon, with only the upper-class of Egypt experiencing this first hand, and the lower and middle class not finding this experience to be common.[/sub]

[sub] For the ruling members, the March 30 Program has become a torch from which many seek to use to illuminate their own way. The rightist factions led by Zakaria Mohieddein have begun to use the reforms as a call for a more confident step forward towards the lifting of all restrictions and pursuing a more liberal economy, while the leftist factions have claimed that the reforms can only be strengthened by an equally strong Socialist foundations, and that the basis of the March 30 Program in the first place was merely the strengthening of the Socialist system while fixing it's inequalities. For now however, the focus remains on the most pressing issue, which is the occupation in the East. [/sub]

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[list][list]SHŌWA 44 | MAY 1969[/list]

[list][list]東の首都

[pre]EASTERN CAPITAL[/pre][/list][/list]

[pre] D I S P A T C H W O R K ¹ [/pre]

[list][list][sub][pre] オー・スネイル 富士山に登ろう でも、ゆっくり、ゆっくり

O Snail; Climb Mount Fuji But slowly, slowly![/pre][/sub][/list][/list]

GINZA

[sub]TOKYO, Nippon-Nihon[/sub]

[list] 𝐓 𝐎 𝐊 𝐘 𝐎 [/list][/list]

https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1746068

[list][sub]

The site of Tokyo has been inhabited since ancient times; the small fishing village of Edo existed there for centuries. Edo’s development into a city did not occur until the Tokugawa period (1603–1867), when it became the capital of the Tokugawa shogunate. With the Meiji Restoration of 1868, which ended the shogunate, the capital was moved to Edo. The city was renamed Tokyo, meaning “eastern capital” . . . The Emperor is the head of state and the Prime Minister is the head of government and the head of the Cabinet, which directs the executive branch. Legislative power is vested in the National Diet, which consists of the House of Representatives and the House of Councillors. Judicial power is vested in the Supreme Court and lower courts, and sovereignty is vested in the people of Japan by the 1947 Constitution.[/sub]

____________

[sub]¹ DISPATCHWORK, Designed by Paramountica, Assembled for Commonwealth Of Liberty.[/sub]

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[list][list]SHŌWA 44 | JUNE 1969[/list]

[list][list]自動車の安全性の見直し

[pre]REVIEWING AUTO SAFETY[/pre][/list][/list]

[pre] A N Z E N S E I N O M O N D A I [/pre]

[list][list][sub][pre] オー・スネイル 富士山に登ろう でも、ゆっくり、ゆっくり

O Snail; Climb Mount Fuji But slowly, slowly![/pre][/sub][/list][/list]

CHIYODA — EVENING

[sub]TOKYO, Nippon-Nihon[/sub]

| The Japanese, to their dismay, have concluded that auto safety is not just an American issue. A New York Times check with the National Highway Safety Bureau showed that Japanese giants — Toyota and Nissan — were secretly recalling defective cars sold in America. The Diet demanded that the twelve automakers show the extent of the engineering failures. Public consternation increased when the press and police began investigating accidents that could have been caused by defective cars. Japanese automakers estimate that approximately 2,500,000 automobiles are potentially defective. Although recalls have already begun, 52% of autos — or one in ten on Japan’s busy roads — have still not been repaired. In the American market they recently entered, the Japanese automakers have had to return 163,700 cars since 1966. Of course, this has only caused financial losses for Japanese businesspeople. |

[list]| KATSUJI KAWAMATA, [sub]Nissan President[/sub] | “Automakers’ concerns have been more related to marketing than safety.”[/list]

[list][list]自動車メーカーの懸念は安全性よりもマーケティングに関連している。[/list][/list]

| Toyota has confirmed that 63,000 of its 1969 Coronas are being recalled in America due to a possibly defective seal in the brake fluid reservoir. In Japan, the 529,000 Coronas built between 1964 and 1968 have brakes that can malfunction due to rusty brake lines. Nissan also confirmed that there are potential defects in 300,000 of its cars, including the 39,000 of the 1969 Datsuns exported to America. Other automakers have listed front suspensions that can bend on rough roads, shift levers that break, axle assemblies that burn out, and disc brakes that are unreliable. Fear has kept buyers away from the showrooms, resulting in a sharp slowdown in car sales in Japan. If this continues, the Japanese will not be able to realize their ambition of overtaking West Germany as the world’s second-largest car manufacturer. The Diet is drafting a bill requiring manufacturers to report defective cars and publicly recall them for repair. |

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[list][list][pre]ا یرا ن

I R A N[/pre][sub]October 1967[/sub][/list]

JAVID SHAH — IMPERIAL STATE OF IRAN;

[sub]Coronation Fever Part I[/sub]

[pre] [/pre]

[list][list][sub]”Shah is a kind of magic word with the Persian people.”

— The Shah (Commentary)[/sub]

[pre] [/pre]

[sub][pre]

I wish you a life and long prosperity,

May Allah protect you from adversity!

May heaven prosper all you say and do,

May evil glances never injure you.

Whatever purposes you hope to gain,

May all your efforts never bring pain,

May wisdom be your guide, may fortune bless,

Iran with prosperous days and happiness.[/pre]

— The Persian Book of Kings[/sub][/list][/list][/list]

[pre] [/pre]

[list]CORONATION MONTH

[sub]TEHRAN, TEHRAN PROVINCE, Arezahi — EVENING[/sub]

[sub]Over the past year, CORONATION FEVER had been intensifying. Iran will host a grand display that very few other nations have ever witnessed. A two-pronged revolution, social and industrial, is upending the nation and giving the majority of its citizens their first taste of true affluence in 6,000 years. The celebration will last for seven exuberant days and seven blissful nights as it honors the man who is in charge of it all. Iranians had faith in the future and were full of optimism. New fridges, radios, and water wells were given to village heads throughout Iran. The government celebrated the milestone by launching hundreds of new schools, hospitals, and large-scale development projects, such as the Rudaki concert hall, the Tehran stock exchange, and docking facilities in the Persian Gulf. Public executions in public squares, a cruel practice, were discontinued. The individuals who had organized the attack on the Marble Palace three years prior were among the 4,811 condemned prisoners that the Shah had pardoned. The Queen opened the first of many yearly arts festivals in Shiraz, which elevated Iran to the top of the international avant-garde arts scene and attracted tourists from other countries. Renowned violinist Yehudi Menuhin entertained the country via webcast from the ruins of the Achaemenid monarchs' palace. Persian art has been exhibited in museums all around the world. Telstar, a European satellite operator, declared that it will broadcast the coronation live to 270 million television viewers worldwide. The city streets were adorned with millions of lights, giving Tehran the appearance of a "box of jewels" from above.[/sub]

[sub]The Shah declared in September 1967 that, in the unlikely event that he passed away before their son reached adulthood, he would ask the Constituent Assembly to name Farah as regent-designate in honor of his wife's tireless efforts and to underline that women in Iran could never again hide from society. There was no denying the gesture's significance. Both domestically and internationally, the regency project was praised as a significant development for women's rights in the Muslim world. Behind the scenes, though, it sparked a dispute headed by court conservatives who were already uneasy about the Queen's prominence in the public eye and her social activism. They launched a rearguard action to overturn the Act because they disagreed with the idea of giving authority to a young woman with liberal ideals. Ardeshir Zahedi was leading the opposition in the cabinet. At one point, Zahedi—who is currently Iran's foreign minister—had defended Farah Diba's qualifications as an acceptable consort and allayed suspicions over the Diba family's connections to the Mossadeq clan. He was now concerned that Farah's power would overshadow his own. He made it clear that he was against the regency measure during a cabinet meeting.

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[pre] [/pre]

ARDESHIR ZAHEDI, Foreign Minister | “I told the Shah it was stupid, and the other ministers signed it knowing that it would never become law without my signature. The proposal was unpopular with everyone.”

[list][sub][pre]The Shah did not challenge Zahedi about his misgivings, nor did he vigorously advocate for his proposed constitutional amendments. The Shah considered it, wavered, and sent mixed signals in an effort to appease everyone, as was often the case in domestic affairs when prompt action was required. This inevitably led to misunderstandings and animosity. The shift in succession was eventually authorized by the Constituent Assembly, but it took note of conservative complaints when it included an opt-out clause allowing the Shah to designate a new regent in the event that he changed his mind. An eight-person advisory council would also need to share authority with the Queen, should she ever succeed to the throne. However, the regency was seen by Foreign Minister Zahedi as one of the Shah's most passionate and misguided misadventures, and he never acknowledged Farah's new legal status. Asadollah Alam, the Court Minister who oversaw the Imperial court and exercised astute observation, was more receptive to Farah's liberal views, which he saw as the organic result of a social conscience and sensitive disposition.[/pre][/sub][/list]

ARDESHIR ZAHEDI, Foreign Minister | “She is the only one who can make His Imperial Majesty see the truth, so long may her influence be felt. She is a vital check on the misuse of power. Though I don't come close to matching her in this regard, I do make an effort to tell the truth, which is more than can be said for any other witness in court.”

[list][sub]On October 26, 1967, in the gentle fall sunlight, thousands of enthusiastic onlookers watched as ornate carriages made their way to Golestan Palace in Tehran, the renowned residence known as the "garden of roses." Soon after eleven o'clock, the Pahlavi princes and princesses entered the Golestan's great Salaam Hall, already crowded with hundreds of guests decked out in black ties, vividly colored floor-length gowns, and diadems. The Naderi Throne, adorned with images of lions, peacocks, and dragons, was encrusted with over twenty-five thousand rubies, sapphires, and emeralds. Leading generals and aides-de-camp of the Shah trailed the Pahlavis with flags, raised swords, and the Imperial standard. Then, with choral music rising in the background, Crown Prince Reza arrived to applause and nods. In an attempt to teach their young prince a lesson, the prince's parents had made him watch old newsreels of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation. Prince Charles had behaved well that day. Queen Farah was the next to enter the big hall. Clad in a white silk gown, her hair styled in her trademark chignon, and a swan neck decorated with her favorite emerald necklace and earrings, she dazzling the assembly. The Shah entered the hall to a flurry of trumpets heralding his presence. Seyyed Hassan Emami, the Imam Juma of Tehran, opened the coronation event with a prayer. He praised the king for his dedication to social justice and gave the King a copy of the Quran, which he kissed. This might have been a formal event held in the court of Imperial Russia, where the Shah would have put on a costly belt and carried a gem-encrusted sword. After putting a blue and gold shawl around his shoulders, the soldiers presented him with the crown.[/sub][/list]

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Hatzburg

Israelli

Kewtpuff

Klingenthalerburg

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Ma-Li

Maziya

Metropolitan Francais

Mutawakkiliti

Nevbrejnovitz

Newauroria

New Provenance

Nileia

Nippon-Nihon

Osivoii

Paramountica

Paseo

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Provenancia

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[list][list][pre]ا یرا ن

I R A N[/pre][sub]October 1967[/sub][/list]

JAVID SHAH — IMPERIAL STATE OF IRAN;

[sub]Coronation Fever Part II[/sub]

[pre] [/pre]

[list][list][sub]”Shah is a kind of magic word with the Persian people.”

— The Shah (Commentary)[/sub]

[pre] [/pre]

[sub][pre]

I wish you a life and long prosperity,

May Allah protect you from adversity!

May heaven prosper all you say and do,

May evil glances never injure you.

Whatever purposes you hope to gain,

May all your efforts never bring pain,

May wisdom be your guide, may fortune bless,

Iran with prosperous days and happiness.[/pre]

— The Persian Book of Kings[/sub][/list][/list][/list]

[pre] [/pre]

[list]CORONATION EVENING

[sub]TEHRAN, TEHRAN PROVINCE, Arezahi — NIGHT[/sub]

[sub]Throughout the event, the Shah and Queen were largely silent, although during his father's brief speech, the Crown Prince shifted about in his chair. Even though it was in the seventies, the dignitaries in attendance were dressed in full evening regalia and long gowns, as the Queen's gaze scanned the room. During the ceremony, the Shah and Queen were kept cool by two concealed fans; nonetheless, the heat from the cameramen's lights caused the Shah to slightly sweat. Throughout the event, Princess Shahnaz, who is 27 years old and the daughter of the Shah through his first three marriages, shed many tears. The Shah intended to crown his consort and himself in the Napoleonic and Josephine fashions. He had previously given his wife the new title of "Shahbanou," which means "King's Lady," in order to set Farah apart from her forebears. With almost three thousand diamonds and pearls, the Pahlavi crown was designed to resemble a wastepaper basket with a tail plume at the front for his father's coronation. At the appointed hour, the Shah grabbed the Peacock Crown and placed it atop his head, accompanied by shouts of "Javid Shah!" ("Long Live the King!"), and the sound of a 101-gun salute reverberated throughout the entire town. The Queen now walked up to the throne, her attendants draping a twenty-six-foot green velvet train trimmed in white fur and adorned with pearls, diamonds, and emeralds around her shoulders. Her husband pressed down on her chignon, a sunburst-shaped crown of diamonds, rubies, and emeralds as magnificent as a city in fire, as she knelt before him on a pillow weaved of gold thread. The first crowned empress in Iranian history had never looked more beautiful, and she was fighting back tears. In the sugar-coated extravaganza of the mirrored coronation hall, Queen Farah and her son were the real stars. She wore her crown elegantly and unapologetically, even acknowledging her young daughter Princess Farahnaz, who sat bouncing on her peacock blue chair for the duration of the half-hour ceremony.[/sub]

[sub]As Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, the Shah appeared to be constrained by his tight-fitting uniform and felt the weight of his ostrich-plumed crimson and gold crown. After his coronation, he expressed his hopes that he, his wife, and their son would carry out their future obligations in hushed, almost frantic tones. Following the speech, there was a national celebration as shots were fired, bells rang, trumpets blasted, and cheers were heard.[/sub]

[list][sub][pre]To the tune of a choir singing the unique coronation ode, The King of Kings is wearing the crown, the King, Queen, and Crown Prince Reza left the Salaam Hall, dismissing the bows and curtsies that bent the crowd like the wind does the wheat. May you rule the kingdom of our hearts forever.[/pre][/sub][/list]

[sub]Amidst sun-dappled rose gardens and dancing fountains, they marched along a 150-yard red carpet within the Golestan grounds, to the cheers of several thousand guests gathered in viewing platforms. The newly crowned King and Queen traveled from Golestan to the Marble Palace on horseback in a golden carriage that was custom-built by Viennese artisans for the event and pulled by eight exquisite white Hungarian stallions. Planes overhead bombarded the procession route with 17,532 ros-es, one for each day of the Shah's life, as lancers on horseback donning silver Prussian helmets led the way. There were huge crowds, most of them young men in shabby clothes. The onlookers clapped and cheered, and in some areas they were almost uncontrollably enthusiastic, tumbling over trees as they advanced. The Muslim world's high ululation was put up by a few ladies. Whole battalions, lining up in close formation, saluted as bands played. The Pahlavis appreciatively grinned and waved their hands. The procession proceeded at a walking pace through a metropolis that was infinitely decked to resemble a rural fair. Huge, ostentatious crowns, millions of electric lights, brand-new fountains, triumphal arches constructed of hardboard, and the green, white, and red Iranian flag were all over the place. The celebrations lasted far past midnight, with a cheerful and jubilant atmosphere permeating the streets. The restless populace planned events, went to fairs, or just enjoyed driving about the streets in their cars or without, creating never-ending traffic jams. Every dialect spoken in the nation, from the south to the north, could be heard on the streets and in the smaller hotels. 1:30 a.m. this morning found farmers still out on the streets, despite their usual bedtime of sundown. The Pahlavis saw a three-hour military parade in the afternoon, and in the evening, they attended a royal command performance of Iran's first scored opera in the shiny new concert pavilion, Rudaki Hall, in Tehran, after dining at the foreign ministry. At midnight, a magnificent fireworks show took place in the capital. Even the intelligentsia, who were the Shah's harshest adversaries, were willing to give him a pass. He survived the Cold War without turning into a satellite and started a revolution without slaughtering the kulaks, or affluent peasants. Overall, the cost of making so much progress has been quite justified thus far, even when you factor in the cost of the coronation.[/sub]

[I][pre]The spectacle and widespread display of support for the monarchy left foreign guests in Tehran feeling profoundly impressed. It was a morning of glittering jewels that actually were as huge as pigeons' eggs, of countless diamonds, of heavy robes adorned with gold pearls, of curved swords lifted high in the air at the salute. It had been a dignified, rich, and popular coronation. It was Byzantine in its faraway splendor. It had a strong military theme. It was the kind of event that, once it occurs, makes people declare that it will never happen again.[/pre][/I]

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[table=noheader][tr][td][pre]T H E S L O V E N E R E P U B L I C • S L O V E N S K A R E P U B L I K A[/pre]

LJUBLJANA AND BELGRADE MAKE EARLY OVERTURES; APOLOGIES ISSUED, ATTACK VICTIMS COMPENSATED BY YUGOSLAVIA

[sup][pre]A Yugoslavian request to negotiate results in a limited exchange of apologies and the Yugoslavian payment of monetary indemnities to the Slovenian victims of the Adriatic attacks.[/pre][/sup]

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[list][sup]THE FIRST RAY OF DAWN

JUNE 1969[/sup][/list]

One year after the Jadranski napadi (“Adriatic attacks”) that shocked Europe and the larger world, Belgrade chafed at the tension. Its diplomats, in tandem with the supplications of American intercessor Henry Kissinger, entreated a reluctant Ljubljana to negotiate regarding the events of the previous year; against a hateful public still stinging from the deaths of the Slovenian mariners, though, this posed a considerable challenge to President Božidar Jakac. It was a development large enough to, if spun correctly, deliver the ‘Golden Horns’ the public support they needed for the 1970 elections—a pupil of Jakac, 35-year-old painter and academic Janez Bernik, was set to run for president on the ticket of the Aesthetic League of Carniola, and this could be the stroke to push the League to victory. But it was no easy feat. To much of Slovenia, making any concessions to Yugoslavia would be an unforgivable betrayal: a sign of weakness against a nation that has famously and relentlessly quarreled with Slovenia since its inception.

The demands were laid out. To begin, Jakac stipulated that the Yugoslavian federal government pay monetary indemnities to the survivors of the sinkings—including the 1952 one—and the families of the deceased victims; that it extradite the commanding officers of the Yugoslavian vessels to Slovenia to face punishment or give them a commensurate public disciplining in Yugoslavia; and issue an unambiguous formal apology for the sinkings. Belgrade then delivered its expectations—that Slovenia “apologize officially for the ethnic displacement of Croats” and likewise apologize for the yet-undisclosed Operation Golden Hall, a secret 1964 operation that thieved Yugoslavian rocketry plans. Jakac at once disagreed with the first demand—he insisted that the Slovenian government had committed no such displacement. This was only a half-truth: the Slovene Republic had never deported or forced the Croats from their lands but did not afford legal status for non-Slovenes for several years after independence, leaving stateless Croats with the choice to live disadvantaged in the Republic and endure a long process of naturalization or emigrate. It was a wrongdoing that the Slovenian government did not admit to, and would not for several years—to call it an intentional displacement was even more unthinkable. Jakac asserted that a vaguer apology for “what displacements occurred” after independence would be as far as his government would go, and the Yugoslavians agreed—though they subsequently refused to pay indemnities to the attacks’ survivors, opting only to do so for the thirty-five families of the dead for a total of $175,000 (1969).

[list][sup]“Automatic citizenship had been granted in April to all Slovenes living in the newborn Republic; though a point of warmth and joy for Slovenes, this created a large demographic cohort popularly known as Izbrisani (“the Erased”): non-Slovenes within Slovene borders now living without legal status. A resulting exodus of Italians westward, Germans northward, and Croats southward caused long convoys to hemorrhage out of Slovenia, leaking non-Slovenes in several directions.”[/sup]

[list][sup]— KOROŠKA AND ŠTAJERSKA, spring 1945[/sup][/list][/list]

On 5 June, the statement was officially released. “This government of the Slovene Republic,” it began, “expresses its regret at any undue displacements which accompanied the independence of the Republic and commits, as it has always committed, to the rights of all groups within its borders. Likewise, it acknowledges that it has infiltrated Yugoslavian borders in this decade for the retrieval of rocket-science materiel, for which it apologizes to Belgrade; trespassings by Slovenia and Yugoslavia into each nation, common in past decades, we hope to end with these words.” Simultaneously, Belgrade was to announce its payment of sums to the Slovenian victims of the sinkings and a formal apology for them in turn. Jakac played it off in subsequent addresses to the Slovene public, as he must, as a triumph—that “the end of Yugoslavian aggression is soon near, for it is quelled by peace and understanding”. The government of the Golden Horns had formed a partial rapprochement with Italy, normalized relations with the Soviet Union, secured the end of the Teutophone question, and now, he claimed, stayed the sword of Yugoslavia. To many, these would be genuinely great accomplishments. To others, though, they were concessions—treacheries of the Slovene nation. As usual, the deeds of Jakac simply proved to be divisive to the Slovene public; clamoring voices shouted in favor of the deal and against it likewise. Angela Vode¹ of the Liberal Democratic Party (formerly Boris Furlan’s Liberal Party) was one of these, vituperating Jakac and his government for allowing Yugoslavia to get off so easily and, ever the humanitarian, emphatic about the human cost of the attacks. She was one of many who threatened to challenge Bernik and the Golden Horns for the Presidency in 1970. Crowned with a disheveled halo of brown hair and adorned with learned sternness, Bernik’s reputation had been that of the same movement he belonged to—an artsy intelligentsia unsuited for office but earnest in spirit. Whether or not he can stand up to an increasingly impassioned constellation of political opponents is yet to be seen.

Regardless of the coming elections, the apparent end to the Yugoslavian crisis allowed the Slovene Republic a somnolent passivity as her citizenry relaxed once more; with foreign affairs settled for the time being, Jakac turned to the republic’s internal affairs later in June. Ostensibly, the country was experiencing a period of stability and economic growth, buoyed by fruitful partnerships with Western nations and the afterglow of the post-war boom. However, in reality, there were still several governmental departments that were overwhelmed and underequipped to deal with the ambitious aims of the Golden Horns, each representing key issues in Slovenia: energy, infrastructure, and especially public health. The administrative shortcomings of 1969 were impossible to address by the government for as long as they were overshadowed by Slovenia’s crisis with Yugoslavia, and Jakac’s leadership style had always seemed to reserve a good measure of his attention for diplomacy. In this change of climate—with peace newly reigning—the citizens of the Republic might have their voices heard clearer to their government.

[list][sup]¹ Vode is, herself, a leftist; however, as in real life, she views Tito’s communist movement as a corruption of true leftism.[/sup]

https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1722936

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JUNE , 1969

The National Security And Development Program

| Prime minister [I]Goh Hock Guan[/I] would announce a cabinet meeting. All members of the cabinet have to be present at this meeting. The issue presented to the cabinet by [I]Goh Hock Guan[/I], is the issue of communist insurgencies in the nation. The purpose of this cabinet meeting to is to discuss the cause of these insurgencies and how they can stop it. |

| The causes were narrowed down, not to ideological reasons as clearly although the Malaysian left wing has been gaining popularity in recent years. It's not the revolutionary left wing that's been gaining popularity but instead the reformist left wing. If the revolutionary left wing were more popular the Communist forces would pose a larger threat then they are now. Another reason is race based politics. Malaysian youths are influenced by their seniors [I](i.e their parents and grandparents)[/I] this could be the main drive towards the recent [URL=https://www.nationstates.net/page=rmb/postid=54962953]May 13th Incident[/URL] as if a generation of Malaysian youth had been raised under a government that valued race based nationalism over a nation-state based nationalism, then they'll adopt those values and pass it onto their own children. Another reason would be the difference in wealth, standard of living and educational differences between the three main ethnic groups within Malaysia. Generally Malays tend to fill in the role of agricultural farmers in the rural parts of the nation, hardly any Malays ever get the chance to become teachers, doctors and lawyers. Which is why that the narrative of increased Malay privileges was so popular among the ethnic Malays. When comparing them to the minority Chinese and Indian group, they seem to have less chance in society so they'd flock to a group that runs on a model of giving them more economical privileges. The next segment of the cabinet meeting would be to discuss the solution to handle these issues. |

| A few solutions were brought up. But the most popular solutions were by Minister of Labour, Local Government & Housing [I]Ahmad Boestamam[/I] and Minister of Health, Welfare Services and Defence [I]Lee Lam Thye[/I]. [I]Ahmad Boestamam[/I] advocated for a peaceful resolution to the conflict. [B]Negotiate with the communist leader. [B]Grant the members of the Communist forces a royal pardon from the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and establish designated locations where the Communist forces could settle into and form a commune to manage that designated location to appease their demands for a communist society within Malaysia. [I]Ahmad Boestamam[/I] called his solution "Appeasement".

The solution presented by [I]Lee Lam Thye[/I] derive from the infamous Briggs Plan that was used during the [I]Malayan Emergency[/I]. [I]Lee Lam Thye[/I] solution would focus on the removal of 4 resources from the Communist forces to utilise

[List][I]- food

- funds

- information

- recruitment[/I][/list]

To cut those resources from the Communist forces, there would be the re-establishment concentration camps euphemistically referred to as of "new villages" these [I]new villages[/I] would be used for a large programme of forced resettlement of those in the north of Malaysia especially at the [I]Malaysian-Thailand border[/I] into the south of Malaysia if their on the peninsula and if their on Borneo they'd be relocated from the [I]Sarawak-Kalimantan border[/I] to further inland of [I]Sarawak[/I] or as far as [I]Sabah[/I] if necessary. These [I]new villages[/I] are to be guarded around the clock by police, and many should be partially fortified with barbed wire and sentry towers. That prevented those who were so inclined from sneaking out and voluntarily aiding the guerrillas, and it also prevents the guerrillas from sneaking in and extracting help by persuasion or intimidation. However unlike the former [I]Briggs Plan[/I] iteration of these [I]new villages[/I] they'd relocate not just the rural Chinese but also the Malays and Indians to prevent these [I]new villages[/I] from becoming ghettoes and lay the groundwork for a multiracial community. The [I]new villages[/I] established under the [I]Briggs Plan[/I] failed at that and eventually most became ghettoes for the Chinese community. However the re-establishment of [I]new villages[/I] across the nation wouldn't be the only part of [I]Lee Lam Thye[/I] solution. As it didn't work in the past when the British implemented it and it shouldn't work now. There would be an establishment of coordinated bodies from the village, district, and state to the federal levels. All the relevant agencies will be represented and all problems will be discussed and resolved through joint consultation. The government should also make large efforts to develop rural areas with the implementation of massive development programs such as building roads, schools, hospitals, medical clinics, and public utilities like [I]electricity[/I] and [I]water supply[/I]. Along with that comes the establishment of the People's Volunteer Corp, the [I]People's Volunteer Corp[/I] would function like an official community civil service who would handle any minor issues ranging from fire fighting to maintaining internal stability and even performing espionage of any member of the community who are suspected communist. However the [I]People's Volunteer Corp[/I] main duty beyond the safety of their community from ideological radicals and threats to their well-being are helping to spread awareness of government policies to the public, assisting government agencies in carrying out duties and training human capital for the [I]People's Volunteer Corp[/I]. So that the [I]People's Volunteer Corp[/I] could carry out their function they'll have special permissions granted by the government. They have the authority to raid suspected streets or places, such as [list][I]- factories

- restaurants

- hotels[/I][/list]

They may also interrogate or detain people who do not have travel documents, such as passports or work permits, on their person. [I]Lee Lam Thye[/I] called his solution "Active Measures". |

| It was down to a vote between all cabinet members on either using [I]"Appeasement"[/I] or [I]"Active Measures"[/I] to handle the national crisis that is the [I]Malaysian Emergency[/I] and the [I]Sarawakian Insurgency[/I]. Among the total 14 members of cabinet

[List][I]- 6 members voted for "Appeasement"

- 8 members voted for "Active Measures"[/I] |[/list]

| [I]"Active Measures"[/I] would be publicly revealed under a different label. That label being the "National Security And Development Program". With the announcement of the program, a week later came the beginning of the [I]forced resettlement[/I] into newly established [I]new villages[/I] in both peninsular and Borneo Malaysia. There also came the establishment of the [I]People's Volunteer Corp[/I] who were being trained by the Malaysian [I]Special Branch so that the first batches of [I]People's Volunteer Corp[/I] members will be able to fill in their roles and fulfill their duties across the country. |

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[spoiler=[sub]Written for the RMB Screen of the[/sub]

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I R A N[/pre][sub]June 1969[/sub][/list]

JAVID SHAH — IMPERIAL STATE OF IRAN;

[sub]Royal Love Affair Crisis![/sub]

[pre] [/pre]

[list][list][sub]”Shah is a kind of magic word with the Persian people.”

— The Shah (Commentary)[/sub]

[pre] [/pre]

[sub][pre]

I wish you a life and long prosperity,

May Allah protect you from adversity!

May heaven prosper all you say and do,

May evil glances never injure you.

Whatever purposes you hope to gain,

May all your efforts never bring pain,

May wisdom be your guide, may fortune bless,

Iran with prosperous days and happiness.[/pre]

— The Persian Book of Kings[/sub][/list][/list][/list]

[pre] [/pre]

[list]THE TRIANGLE RELATIONSHIP

[sub]TEHRAN, TEHRAN PROVINCE, Arezahi — DAY[/sub]

[sub]REBELLION in the halls of Tehran’s palace. After Princess Shah-naz was spotted crying during her father's coronation, less than eighteen months had passed. The Shah concluded that his daughter was "full of crazy ideas," so crazy that he doubted her sanity and threatened to take her inheritance. Princess Shahnaz was as beautiful as she was restless, with her father's expressive brown eyes, her cheekbones exquisitely sculpted as though cut from marble, and a remarkable physical resemblance to the unfortunate Hollywood actress Sharon Tate. After spending years overseas representing Iran in London and Washington, her marriage to Ardeshir Zahedi had broken down. Ardeshir's nomination as foreign minister was another step forward in his quick rise through the ranks. His ex-wife made a quite different decision. Like a great many of educated young Iranians from prosperous homes, Princess Shahnaz set out on a journey of spiritual and personal self-enlightenment in the late 1960s, which brought her face to face with the man many royalists would later curse the name of.[/sub]

[sub]As the heir apparent to one of Iran's great families, Khosrow Djahanbani was the son of a well-respected former general who had served Reza Shah. The Qajar princes and princesses were linked to the Djahanba-nis, who were prominent figures in Pahlavi society. Nader, Khosrow's brother, was a devoted air force pilot who was well-liked by his soldiers and so attractive that he was dubbed the blue-eyed general. Khosrow was equally handsome due to his untamed mane of coal-black hair, sharp features, and piercing eyes. After spending three years studying in New York, he came home and adopted the louche drug habits, attire, and mannerisms of a Greenwich Village hippy. Critics and fans alike attested to his dangerous and conceited nature in addition to his attractive yet brooding attractiveness. Djahanbani walked around town with the pretty young people of northern Tehran, the offspring of well-known businessmen, government officials, and generals who indulged in drugs, alcohol, and heroin, dabbled in pseudo-Marxism, and dreamed of utopian dreams of joining the barricades for a republic that would presumably strip them of their titles and privileges and confiscate their trust funds. Princess Shahnaz could not have picked a more inappropriate lover than Khosrow Djahanbani, but that was certainly a draw for him. Shahnaz took up Khosrow's lifestyle, much to her father's dismay, and used the stipend she got as his daughter to support the couple's habits.[/sub]

[sub]The royal princess' resolute desire to remain with her beloved was only reinforced by the Shah's repeated attempts to keep them apart. As Djahanbani was court-martialed and imprisoned for a minor offense, his induction into the army backfired. By the early summer of 1969, the Shah's firstborn child could be spotted waiting in line outside Tehran's main jail each morning for the start of visiting hours. In order to stop caring what other people thought of her, the Princess imitated her boyfriend like she would a marja, covering her head and without trying to hide her appearance in any way. Shahnaz fled to Cascadla after Djahanbani was moved to a different jail outside of Tehran, where she said in a letter to her father that she intended to wed the convicted felon. When Djahanbani was released from prison in the first week of June in order to avert a public scandal, things reached a breaking point. His true love came back from Geneva to try one more time to get her father to agree to a marriage.[/sub]

[sub]Alam gave the Imperial Guard orders on August 5th evening to keep Djahanbani out of the princess's quarters until he came to take her to meet her father in Niavaran. He discovered the freed convict had already entered the house, which infuriated him. If necessary, Alam gave the guard commander permission to enter the premises and drive out Shahnaz's lover. However, Shahnaz promised him over the phone that she would accompany him if Djahanbani was taken away. Alam pleaded with her to stay out of trouble and controversy. At last, she gave in, but only after demanding to spend an additional hour together. Alam consented, and in the end, he had to wait for the lovers' conclusion till three in the morning. Djahanbani was met by a tired Alam at Saadabad the following morning. He was taken aback when the young man pledged forgo this affair and seek a more respectful path. The father and daughter met separately in another part of the palace, and their reconciliation also proceeded more smoothly than anticipated. The Princess was reassured by the Shah that he loved her and that he would not obstruct her path to happiness, even if she had her heart set on marriage. His only request was that she treat her family with dignity, as her scandalous actions had damaged their standing in the public eye. Similar to Khosrow, Shahnaz consented to alter her way of living. The two men were somewhat glad with the outcome since they knew that the two younger children had grown up and assumed their parental responsibilities.[/sub]

[I]Court whispers could however be summoned up with the question the court’s lead had weeks after the crisis simmered down.[/list]

[pre] [/pre]

ASADOLLAH ALAM, Court Minister | “Where in the world was that love affair leading us?”

[list][spoiler=[sub]Written for the RMB Screen of the[/sub]

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[list][list][list][pre]THE ALGERIAN DISPATCH

البيان جزائري

AL BAYAN JAZA'ĪRIYUN[/pre][/list]

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NASRID ALGERIA: TAKING BIG STEPS TOWARD ECONOMIC LIBRALIZATION

[sub]EMIRATE OF ALGERIA | ORAN, JUNE 1969[/sub][/list]

[sub]| COURT OF THE LIONS, ZIANIDE ROYAL PALACE - MEXUAR المشور‎ | Since achieving independence for his beloved Algeria, less than a year ago, Emir Al-Rahman has set about approving a series of proposals to turn Oran into a proper capital city. With Oran already being one of the most economically free cities in the world, it hoped that foreign investors will see an opportunity to indulge themselves in the refined riches and lavish lifestyles of the Algerian oil barons. One of the Emir's latest projects is the construction of Nasri Tower, a projected hub of financial institutions, home of the Nasrid Central Bank, and an economic forum filled with insurance agencies, lawyers, and big investors. Ground has already been broken on the sight of the project in central Oran. By the time Nasri Tower is complete it will stretch fair into the Oran skyline reaching a height of 1,000 feet (305 meters), making it the tallest building in Africa, and presenting itself as a true symbol of Algeria's power and resoluteness. The tower will cost around $220 million USD and take up to 5 years to complete.[/sub]

[sub]The Emir's infrastructure plans also include building new medical facilities which will provide top notch care, as well a labs and research centers for new medicines and treatment techniques. As part of the new Algerian government's domestic agenda, it is hoped that the Grand Secretariat will be able to form a comprehensible universal healthcare program for all Algerian within the next 5-6 years. This is being pared with plans to also institute a free education system nationwide at all levels, from primary schools, secondary schools, and at the university level. All of this is essentially being paid for by the governments deep oil money coffers, with all of the government owned oil assets being compiled into a Sovereign Trust Fund named the Nasrid Sovereign Trust of Algeria. All of this is part of the new economic liberalization process under the Ramān Plan which is being headed up by the Royal Commission on State Advancement and is expected to take up 20 years to fully complete.[/sub]

[sub]Emir Al-Rahman has publicly appealed to Western and Eastern nations alike, saying "no one should be hesitant, nor afraid of investing in and partnering with Algeria. We are already thriving, and together we can make the large amount of progress already achieved in this world seem miniscule in comparison to what we are truly capable of accomplishing." It is currently the Algerian governments top priority to seek furthered foreign relations with nearly every country around the globe, with Algeria being a non-partisan nation amongst the decades long feud between the East and West. | [/sub]

[list]______[/list]

[list][list][pre]!آَخَرٌ مِنٌ الْرَمانِ

ĀKHARUN MINUN ĀLRAMĀNI!

LAST OF THE POMEGRANATE![/pre][/list][/list]

[list][spoiler=[sub]𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐍𝐀𝐒𝐑𝐈

𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐖𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇 𝐎𝐅 𝐋𝐈𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐘[/sub]]

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The Kemalist Republic Of Turkiye

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The Power Behind the Throne? Selecting a New Prime Minister: The Last Caudillo vs the Traitor

| As the Haitian Movement for Peasant and Worker collapsed, the Haitian Parliament quickly scrambled to form new parties. As the HMPW fell apart, the center and right wing of the movement coalesced into the new Modern Revolutionary Party. The left wing formed a loose coalition around Juan Bosch, the Prime Minister who had resigned after President Fignole announced his plan for a third term.

The Modern Revolutionary Party would secure a slim majority of 76 seats out of the 148. 72 seats would be divided between 70 members of the new Haitian Liberation Party, People’s Force, and Broad Front. The last 2 would be independent politicians who choose neither side.

The Last Caudillo

| Always beware of the quiet ones, these words were never truer than when describing Joaquin Balaguer. Once a lowly party secretary in the Haitian Reconstruction Front, no one could've ever described Balaguer as a revolutionary. Yet when revolution came, and the system crumbled he was among the first to switch his loyalties, selling out his associates to the rebels. While this may have seemed odd to some, for Balaguer it made perfect sense. He had spent years of languishing and being underutilized in the old bureaucracy. Now with a new government promising to wipe away the racial and entrenched wealthy families, Balaguer had a way to move forward. As the old regime collapsed, he now found himself among the most powerful men in the party.

Politically, Balaguer was often called the “Little Caudillo” or “Last Caudillo”, this is due to his strongman personality. Favoring an authoritarian government, crackdowns on radical political parties (especially leftists), and immense powers vested to the Prime Minister, Balaguer was desired by those who wanted a less powerful president. This did put his ambitions in conflict with the President; however, as Fignole favored a weaker legislature, to help him push through his reforms unimpeded.

The Traitor

| Sometimes the best decisions are the hardest. This is what Antonio Guzmán continues to tell himself anyway. A wealthy rancher, Guzmán bankrolled and quickly became an influential member of the Haitian Peasant and Worker Movement, aligning himself with Juan Bosch. While not as radical as Bosch, Guzmán himself professed leftist, and socially reformist sympathies, often more palatable to the upper classes than the populist Bosch.

When the party split happened, most people expected Guzmán to go with Bosch; however, in a surprising betrayal, he would cross the aisle taking his sizable faction of liberals and reformists with him to Fignole’s side. This decision seems to have deeply affected Guzmán’s mental health which has been known since then for periods of deep melancholy, and seclusion. He would certainly be a weaker prime minister and is the preferred choice of the President for this reason.

The Government, Trapped On Fignole’s Strings

| An outcome everyone expected, but few were happy with. As the Haitian parliament politely clapped for the announcement of Antonio Guzman they knew they were trapped under the boot of President Daniel Fignole. With Guzman in control, the head of government would remain powerless, as the presidency would continue its progress unimpeded by parliamentary inquiry, or procedure.

Among the crowd of clapping puppets sat Joaquin Balaguer, who starred coldly ahead. While this was a disappointing setback, he had come farther than he had ever before in his career. His dream of being Prime Minister, and the one pulling the strings had not been defeated, merely delayed. For now, he would wait, making alliances, and connections in the shadows. When the time was right, he would step forward and seize the spotlight.

At the head of the government looking around the crowd nervously was Antonio Guzman. He had come farther than he had ever expected, or wanted. He could feel the daggers being stared at him, not only by the left he had betrayed, but by his own party, many of whom wanted Balaguer to seize back control from the President. For Guzman, the clapping was as hollow as his victory.

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[list][list][list][pre]RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE

FRENCH BUREAUCRACY

PALAIS DE L’ELYSÉE[/pre][/list]

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THE ÉLYSÉE PALACE: DE GAULLE STEPS DOWN AMID CONSTITUTIONAL REFERENDUM LOSS — POMPIDOU BEGINS PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN

[sub]VTH REPUBLIC | PARIS, APRIL-MAY 1969[/sub][/list]

[sub]| HELM OF DÈMOCRATIE, PALAIS DE L’ELYSÉE - | His destiny, and France's, had been inextricably linked for thirty years. He had ruled France with the identity of a monarch for more than ten years, as remarkable as it is in modern history. He was an anachronism in many respects. He was more interested in abstract truths than in real-world politics. He was a bully in the age of persuasion and a dictator in the age of discourse. But when it came to the irrevocable or not, there was always a peculiar alchemy between Charles de Gaulle and the French people. Even with the overwhelming evidence of polls conducted on election eve, it was becoming increasingly unlikely that the French would deny him another victory. Nevertheless, they did. In a constitutional referendum that De Gaulle had unnecessarily elevated to a test of national confidence, France this week rejected its President by a vote of 53% to 47%.[/sub]

[sub]Le grand Charles was true to his word as usual. Just two days before the election, he had reiterated an earlier threat to step down immediately "if I am disavowed" in a final television address to the country. With the election clearly in motion, De Gaulle dispatched a two-sentence communiqué to Paris from his country house in Colombey-les-Deux-Eglises shortly after midnight on Monday morning. "I am resigning from my position as President of the Republic," it stated. "Today at noon, this decision will come into effect." The decision's immediate effect was to designate 60-year-old Senate President Alain Poher as the Republic's acting president. De Gaulle himself drafted the constitution, which requires Poher to organize an election for a new, permanent French President within 20 and 35 days, respectively. Poher, a Republican party member, may run, as may Jean Lecanuet, the leader of the party and a fervent supporter of European integration, and socialist Jacques Duclos, among others. However, the most formidable contender was Georges Pompidou, 57, who served as Prime Minister and De Gaulle's longtime righthand man until the general gracefully and peremptorily fired him in July of last year because he handled the student-worker conflict far too well.[/sub]

[sub]The cheerful, rosy Pompidou was keeping the dignified quiet demeaner of a mourner in the early hours of De Gaulle's downfall. He was a former classics professor who understood how to respect the sorrowful demise of a great man. However he also knew full well that the French people harbor a great deal of respect and affection for himself, having been a former Rothschild banker. In May and June of last year, when the Latin Quarter was the scene of intense protesting, De Gaulle almost quit and ran for Colombey. When Pompidou temporarily took over, he managed the administration and brought an end to the crisis by working nonstop under intense pressure. At that moment, he sensed that "a current" was flowing through him and the nation, and he whispered to close friends and political allies, "I will either be the next president of France or the leader of the opposition." Charles de Gaulle was gone, even though it barely seemed imaginable. He had been there for a moment, as strong as the Arc de Triomphe, the most powerful person in charge of any country on the planet, no matter how big or tiny. Abruptly, he became a retired country gentleman, living in solitude in the small village of Colombey-les-Deux-Eglises, organizing his memoirs. His sole means of communication were through a covert telescopic lens and, most startling of all, he was never heard from. Workers removed his artifacts and paperwork from the Élysée Palace twelve hours after he resigned due to a referendum vote against his plans to amend the same constitution which he had written.[/sub]

[sub]With the exception of a chauffer, bodyguard, and secretary, to which he was entitled along with a $45,000 salary, the former president's lines of communications between Colombey and the Élysée Palace were severed, and the other trappings and luxuries of his office vanished like morning dew. For both France and the rest of the globe, Charles de Gaulle's lengthy reign has come to an end. In the early days of what could be dubbed A.D. (After De Gaulle), the majority of Frenchmen awoke somewhat disoriented and a bit incredulous at what they had wrought. When De Gaulle informed them—arbitrarily, as always—that a no vote would actually bring an end to his reign, some had begun to question his resolve. Some, who had grown accustomed to the surprising behavior of the Gaullist, questioned if De Gaulle was indeed going to stay out of the game or if he would yet unexpectedly return. Above all, the French, Descartes' ardent rationalist offspring, began to imagine a post-De Gaulle France and to conjecture about the future leader who would have to guide the country. It was virtually inevitable that this man would be none other than the former premier Georges Pompidou, a hefty, graying bon vivant with possibly stronger qualifications than any other Western political equal in terms of intelligence and experience, if not on the historic scale of De Gaulle, to lead his nation. Pompidou was the architect of most of De Gaulle's final victories and the leader of France's restoration to order following the chaos of the previous spring. His transition from the despised dauphin to a prominent opponent of De Gaulle's leadership was accomplished with skill. He may have even indirectly expedited the general's departure from office in the process.[/sub]

[sub]The first to declare his candidacy for the presidential race was Georges Pompidou, who did so outside of the Gaullist French Social Party in an attempt to garner a broad consensus. However, he was almost instantly accepted as the party's unanimous nominee. As for the opposition parties, they appeared committed to living up to all of De Gaulle's most derisive pronouncements about them, as well as to the adage that four Frenchmen put in a room together will probably come out with five political parties anyway. They only succeeded in tripping over each other in a spoof of the Alphonse-Gaston performance during their first week of trying to build a challenge to Gaullism. The leftist François Mitterrand, who was the only candidate to seriously challenge De Gaulle in an election, was wooed out of the early lineup by the lively Socialist mayor of Marseilles, Gaston Defferre. Defferre, who has served in multiple Fourth Republic revolving-door governments and enjoys yachting as a hobby, is unlikely to win over the hard-core left, which includes a sizeable portion of the vote—roughly 20% to 25%—of socialists. However, his candidacy, should it be accepted by a nascent socialist alliance that meets this week, decisively obstructs Mitterrand's, who in 1965, with the unwavering support of the left, forced De Gaulle into a humiliating runoff election for the presidency. Meanwhile, the center was struggling to locate any candidate at all. In 1965, Jean Lecanuet, the color bearer, performed so poorly (16%), in comparison to De Gaulle and Mitterrand, that a rerun appeared practically unnecessary. The handsome legislative leader of the centrists, Jacques Duhamel, allegedly chose to stake his claim to a Pompidou Cabinet post above his own campaign. At first, Pompidou appeared to be most threatened by Interim President Poher, a moderate who spearheaded the opposition to De Gaulle's referendum. But, as more and more non-Gaullist soldiers defected, from both sides, his chances decreased.[/sub]

[sub]It is reasonable to anticipate that Pompidou, if elected, would alter Gaullist policy in a few significant but gradual ways. He needs to find a solution to the issues of the franc sooner or later. In that endeavor, he will have the benefit of his priceless background as a global banker. He speaks the language of finance, having once been a member of that exclusive club when working for the Rothschilds, and he has pledged to give France's economy top priority. In terms of foreign policy, he is eager to continue the rapprochement that De Gaulle had already started with Washington. He would likely moderate France's stance on Britain's admission to the Common Market as well as the Mid-East crisis. Pompidou, a former professor, offers a unique perspective on the issues facing French education. Compared to De Gaulle, he is much less inclined to openly manipulate France's news media to suit his own agenda. Lastly, and maybe most importantly, Pompidou is an expert on the French government. In contrast to De Gaulle, whose position was too rarefied for him to become familiar with day-to-day governmental operations, Pompidou is already familiar with the inner workings of the bureaucracy and knows where to find the buried bodies and exactly where to go to ensure that his reforms are implemented. |[/sub]

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[list][list][pre]VIVE LA RÉPUBLIQUE!

VIVE LA FRANCE!

VIVE L’EMPIRE![/pre][/list][/list]

[list][spoiler=[sub]𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐄 𝐅𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄

𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐖𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇 𝐎𝐅 𝐋𝐈𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐘[/sub]]

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Adriatican Islands

Al-Jammahirya Al-Arabiyya

Amsterwald

Andorra-

Anglo Channel

Arcanda

Astarina

Batallon De Dignidad

Brazil Toucan

Canovia

Cascadla

Connomia

Earstenia

Falastinyya

Great Britain Gb

Greater Kurdistane

Hatzburg

Hollunde

Holy Vatican City States

Hong Kong Delta

Israelli

Kewtpuff

Kotakuan Ii

Le Equatoria

Lieobria

Lucki

Maziya

Medarc

Meerkien

Metropolitan Francais

Monaco-

Mutawakkiliti

Nasrid Algeria

Nevbrejnovitz

Newauroria

New Provenance

New Zealand Nz

Ngiera

Nileia

Nippon-Nihon

Osivoii

Osivoiii

Paramountica

Paseo

Poland1St

Pontianus

Provenancia

Ranponian

Republica De Cuba-

Rio De La Plata Basin

Rutannia

Salisbury-Southern Rhodesia

Saudi Arabiyah

Slipway

Socialist Democratic Republic Romania

Spain-

Tallahan

The Confederate Prussian Empire

The Kemalist Republic Of Turkiye

The United States Of Africa

United Jericho

Vancouver Straits

Veliki-Kolombia

Victoria Harbor

Victoria Harbor Ii

Vietnam Sv

Virnall

Zeitenwende

Zingium

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Paramountica, Rutannia, The Confederation Of Northern Germany, Arcanda, Amsterwald, Federated Arab Emirates, Sixth French Metropolitan Republic, Socialist Democratic Republic Romania, Cascadla, Holy Vatican City States, Federated Turkey, Nasrid Algeria, Batallon De Dignidad, New Provenance, Monaco-, Andorra-, Tallahan, Maziya, Spain-, Poland1St, Zingium

[list]June 1969

[sub]Infrastructure[/sub][/list]

[list][list] A NUCLEAR AMBITION - PART THREE

EIN NUKLEARER EHRGEIZ - ZWEITER DREI

UNE AMBITION NUCLÉAIRE - TROISIÈME PARTIE

UN'AMBIZIONE NUCLEARE - TERZA PARTE

JEDRSKA AMBICIJA – TRETJI DEL

—

[/list][/list]

Alpenland opens its first commercial nuclear power plant

—

ZÜRICH / STATE OF AARGAU

[sub]ALPENLAND, THE ALPINE REPUBLIC[/sub]

| Dr. Paul Scherrer would stand in his office, overlooking the bustling cityscape and snow-capped mountains on the horizon from the Federal Institute of Technology Zürich. The late morning sun would filter through the corner windows, casting a warm glow over the now barren room, and accentuating the wrinkles on his 79 year old face. It would be a momentous day for him, one he had been working towards for decades. As he would reflect on his journey, Scherrer couldn't help but feel a swell of pride and accomplishment. His retirement had finally arrived, marking the end of an era in Alpine nuclear research, but not before he had something to show for his life’s work. The road had been fraught with challenges, setbacks, and moments of doubt, but today, as he would prepare to witness the opening of Alpenland’s first commercial nuclear power plant, those obstacles couldn't feel further away. |

| Throughout his career, Scherrer had dedicated himself to advancing nuclear science in his homeland. From the early days of primitive nuclear research to diving into each tiny complexity in the field, he had been at the forefront of it all. He had worked alongside renowned physicists Wolfgang Pauli and J. Robert Oppenheimer at his alma mater for a time before building his own research team. Removing his degrees, doctorate, and resulting 1936 Nobel Prize that had hung on the wall for his tenure at the institution, Scherrer would set down his last box of scientific journals and textbooks, all of which he had contributed to, and would take a breather. His assistant would be back from the parking lot in a few minutes to help him down. For now, he would take a moment to reflect on his contributions to his country and the world. He would have a long day ahead of him. |

| The journey to this moment had been long and arduous. Over the past decade, multiple events had impeded Scherrer’s vision. At the center, the founding of Alpenland. The Zürich native had grown up in the Helvetic Republic of Switzerland. His long list of accomplishments had ascended him to head of the Department of Physics at the Federal Institute of Technology Zürich and also lead of the Swiss Nuclear Program more than 15 years ago. Back then, there had been overwhelming support for his work. The governments of the Helvetic Republic and United States ( Paramountica ) had been fully behind him, as well as public interest in favor of developing nuclear technology for defense purposes. However, by 1958, it had already become apparent that the initial goal of developing nuclear weapons would be far beyond reach for the Swiss Army. The status quo had been shaken even more with the Alpine Unity Treaty of 1958 that had brought the Swiss and Austrians together. A consequence had been that it also brought the Swiss closer to the Warsaw Pact than ever before. Whether they liked it or not, Austria still had ties to the east and had been enough to discourage further American support of the project. After all, Austria had been occupied by Allied forces for more than a decade following the war, Soviet ( Zeitenwende ) forces among them, and they had left behind a legacy of eastern sympathizers in all levels of life. The new direction of the program would have to be in pursuit of peaceful uses of nuclear technology, and to ensure that, the Americans had kept some of their own in the program to keep an eye on things. Another issue would be funding. Without a military application, the newly founded Alpine Nuclear Program would lose the majority of its funding, which had come from the nation’s defense budget. From then on, it would have to pull from general infrastructure and research funding pools. Scherrer would remember those days as a stagnate period, where not much in the way of progression had been done. They had been lucky though to stay as active as they had. Receiving any funding in post-union Alpenland had been a nightmare. Treasury officials in Bern had recognized the immense amount of work it would take to bring former Austria up to speed with the booming economy of the west. As a result, funds had been redirected from every sector towards propping up the east. Finally, former Austrians had been much less eager to see nuclear power brought to their country than the Swiss had years earlier. Small, yet vocal, anti-nuclear demonstrations in Vienna had held off official announcements of plans for a plant outside of the city. Eventually, though, Scherrer’s team would get back to their usual pace once Alpenland had sorted out its budget issues. Bern had set aside special funds for the Alpine Nuclear Program, just what they had needed to get back on track. |

| Scherrer’s assistant would arrive back in his office to help move out the last few items. As Scherrer would make his way down the marble stairs into the domed great hall, he couldn't help but also feel a sense of gratitude as well towards his colleagues who had supported him along the way. Most prominently among them had been Albrecht Köhler, who he had met for the first time in that room. Köhler had been a former student of Scherrer’s and now a leading physicist in his own right. He had been with him since the early days of the Swiss Nuclear Program, and their friendship had only grown stronger over the years. Köhler had taken over as program lead when Scherrer had stepped down, but Scherrer had refused to retire until he could see their work come to fruition. Köhler had respected his decision, and had not encouraged him to leave for good. |

| After a quick stop at his Zürich home to drop off his things, Scherrer would make the hour-long drive to the opening ceremony of the first commercial nuclear power plant in Alpenland. Across the river from the Island of Beznau, he would stop to take another look at the facility that had been the home of the Alpine Nuclear Program for a decade. Beznau had been completed in 1957 to house the original SAPHIR reactor. It had been brought to Switzerland by the United States in 1955 for the Conference on Nuclear Energy in Geneva, and purchased for next to nothing by the Helvetic Republic to be used for research. Scherrer had gotten to know the American machine inside and out. He had spent countless hours studying it and pushing it to its limits. Looking over the water, he would smile as he would remember the comforting soft sapphire blue glow that had given the reactor its name. Since then, further developments had been brought to the SAPHIR reactor. From small tweaks to entire section overhauls, the physicists at Beznau had put in all their effort to fulfill the program’s purpose. After extensive testing had shown nothing but positive results, the modified SAPHIR reactor had been approved for commercial use and Beznau had been converted from its role as a research facility to a power plant. All of that work would pay off today. Scherrer would roll up his window and drive across the bridge. |

| As his car would pull into the makeshift parking lot in the island’s grassy field, members of the press would be rushing over to catch just a moment with Scherrer. Over the years, he had become somewhat of a celebrity in Alpenland, a household name. Many fans of his work knew nothing about physics or engineering. As he would push his way past the small crowd that had formed at his driver-side door, he would see Köhler who had also made his way to greet him. With an amicable exchange, Köhler would escort him inside of the building through the halls they had both taken thousands of times before to the main control room. Outside, the corridor had been made into a press center, with cameras in the back and seats set up in orderly rows. The rest of the opening ceremony would be a blur. Politicians would take their turns trying to get time in the spotlight, but it would eventually be Köhler’s turn to speak. He would motion for Scherrer to join him on the stage as he would welcome applause for the entire staff. When the applause would die down, he would personally thank Scherrer for his hard work and dedication to the field, and would wish him nothing but the best for the next years of his life. He would then motion to the engineers in the control room, who would flip the lever connecting the Beznau Nuclear Power Plant to the national grid. Scherrer, still in wonder at all of the progress made in his time, would congratulate Köhler after the ceremony. With the fanfare finished late that afternoon, Scherrer would return home for some much needed rest. |

| For Köhler and the rest of the Alpine Nuclear Program, Beznau would only be the beginning. Three more nuclear power plants had already been commissioned, so they would be moving to a new location in the State of Aargau better suited for large-scale testing. The SAPHIR reactor had been good to Alpenland. It had been a great tool for education and had proven its value as a commercial asset as well, but it did have shortcomings that would leave Alpine physicists wanting. Leaps and bounds had been made in the field of nuclear engineering since the Helvetic Republic had purchased the SAPHIR reactor nearly 15 years ago. New designs out of West Germany ( New Provenance), France ( Metropolitan Francais ) and the United States all would show far more potential than the already outdated SAPHIR. If nuclear power would truly be the future, Alpenland would need to rise to the level of its European counterparts, and strive for the brilliance of industry leading American models. For now, with Scherrer’s retirement right around the corner, the minds of the Alpine Nuclear Program would be able to enjoy some well deserved time off. The future of the program would rest in Köhler’s hands now, and he would be more than willing to take on the responsibility. |

[spoiler=THE WORLD TAKES NOTE

—]

Adriatican Islands

Amsterwald

Anglo Channel

Arcanda

Bhaarat Lok

Cascadla

Cheezaslovakia

Connomia

East Germany Ddr

Great Britain Gb

Greater Kurdistane

Hatzburg

Israelli

Kewtpuff

Klingenthalerburg

Kotakuan Ii

Ma-Li

Maziya

Metropolitan Francais

Mutawakkiliti

Nevbrejnovitz

Newauroria

New Provenance

Nileia

Nippon-Nihon

Osivoii

Paramountica

Paseo

Peking Zhongguo

Pontianus

Provenancia

Ranponian

Rio De La Plata Argentina

Rutannia

Saudi Arabiyah

Socialist Democratic Republic Romania

Spainard

Spain-

The Confederate Prussian Empire

Vancouver Straits

Victoria Harbor

Vietnam Sv

Virnall

[/spoiler]

Paramountica, Rutannia, Amsterwald, Batallon De Dignidad, Metropolitan Francais, New Provenance, Tallahan, Maziya, Spain-, Poland1St

Post by Nyqolomeck suppressed by Paramountica.

Nyqolomeck

Hi, I'm new here, what do I do?

Cascadla

★ UNITED ARAB REPUBLIC ★

[list][list][list][pre]

"Fear is, I believe, a most effective tool in destroying the soul of an individual - and the soul of a people."

ANWAR EL-SADAT

[/pre][/list][/list][/list]

_________________

[list][sub]𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇[/sub]

[sub]C H A P T E R 2 :

P A T H

O F

C O N F L I C T[/sub]

[sub][sup]JUNE 1969 - UNITED ARAB REPUBLIC[/sub][/sup]

[list][sub]For many observers, the United Arab Republic was undergoing a rightward shift with the rising influences of the Egyptian bourgoise class and the influence of many rightist politicians such as Zakaria Muhyi al-Din on Nasser. While the Left seemed to struggle, the Rightist elements succeeded in pushing forward policy and openly debating the leftist position of many members of the Arab Socialist Union. That was of course until the beginning of the confrontation with the enemy, and the immediate shift back to a hardline leftist stance.[/sub]

[sub]This development has however led to another set of new problems. The leftist wing of the A.S.U has never been unified, and this was never clearer than in the immediate months following the setback in June 1967. Ali Sabry, then General-Secretary, had faced criticisms not from the Rightist wing but rather the unofficially called 'Scientific' Bloc of the party. A mix of Technocrats, former Communists, various Socialist strains, and Leftist-Nasserites, led by the emerging 'Red Major' Khalid Muhyi al-Din, the 'Scientific' Bloc combined both a reformist tendency as well as an ideologically discplined one. While the rest of the A.S.U operated on a vague ideology based on the tenets of Nasserism, the 'Scientific' Bloc had instead synthesized a political program based on Kosyginist reformism, Nasserism, and Left-Nationalism.[/sub]

[sub]The old guard of Sabry and intelligence chief Sharawi Gomaa found their position threatened and quickly had to re-organize, but their efforts were in vain as Khalid Muhyi al-Din pressed his challenge against Sabry and successfully declared himself General-Secretary by the end of 1967.[/sub]

[sub]Now two years have passed and Khalid have taken concrete steps to embolden his position. Such as launching the March 30 reforms and beginning the program of renewing party cadres further to ensure ideological consistency and the emergence of an ideologically supportive bloc. However the challenge of the Sabri-Gomaa axis is not silent, but instead have begun to once again find themselves at the forefront of the conflict after re-organizing themselves. This is not the only factor, with a third strain emerging, mainly composed of Nasser's closest advisors such as General Muhammed Fawzi and Nasser's close friend Mohammed Heikal. These tend to advocate for a continuation of the sytem with limited reforms and a focus on the interests of Egypt above all. [/sub]

[sub]With Nasser's health not in the best of positions, control over the party - the most powerful institution in the country - has become of paramount importance. With both factions deadset on resting control from the other side, it seems that the die has been cast for a game of intrigue.[/sub]

[sub]This has also meant that all of the major players have been too busy to observe one Anwar el-Sadat....[/sub]

[/list]

Paramountica, Rutannia, Amsterwald, Cascadla, Nippon-Nihon, Batallon De Dignidad, Metropolitan Francais, New Provenance, Tallahan, Maziya, Spain-

[list][list][list][pre]REINO DE ESPAÑA[/pre][/list]

______

The rescinded of the Alhambra Decree

[sub]KINGDOM OF SPAIN | MADRID, December 16, 1968[/sub][/list]

[sub]On December 16 an important event has taken place that will have an huge impact on Spain and world Jewry. On this day Both Houses of Cortes Generales have passed a bill that will formally and symbolically revoke the Alhambra Decree (also known as the Edict of Expulsion) and King Juan III give the bill his royal assent and signed it into law. This decree, written and passed in 1492, over 476 years ago, banned and expelled Jews from Spain and taken away all their possessions and properties. The Jewish people have a long history of being in the Iberian Peninsula dating back to biblical times and they have influenced much of Spain and Portugal history, especially during the golden age of Al-Andalus between the 8th and 14th century. When the Catholic Monarchs Isabella and Ferdinand finally expelled the moors from the peninsula, they wanted a unified Spain with a single faith, so they issued the Alhambra Decree that ban Jews from living in Spain and force them to either to convert to Christianity or leave Spain. Between 50,000 and 80,000 practicing Jews expelled from Spanish territory and over 200,000 had converted to Catholicism to remain in Spain.[/sub]

[sub]In the last century Spain has attempted to mend their relations with Jews with allowing Jews to live in Spain and opening synagogues and under the dictatorship of Miguel Primo de Rivera (1923–1930) a decree was passed that grant the right to Spanish citizenship to a certain number of Sephardim under certain conditions on December 20, 1924. Despite this effort the edict was still in place and effect making their efforts technically illegal. Now with the Alhambra Decree officially revoked, Jews currently in Spain and around the world are legally allowed to enter and lived in the country once more. King Juan III give a speech shortly after signing the bill declaring a real and true start of a reconciliation between Spain and the Jews over their mistreatment by the state for a centuries and that Spain and Jews must work together to forge a new future for the nation together in peace and harmony.[/sub]

[sub]It is hinted that the government may be working on a bill that would grant full automatic citizenship to Jews around the world who were expelled from Spain in 1492 by the Alhambra Decree.[/sub]

[list]______[/list]

[list][list][pre]VIVA EL REY!

VIVA ESPAÑA!

VIVA LA IMPERIO![/pre][/list][/list]

[list][spoiler=[sub]“Our hope is in Christ;

this little mountain will be

the salvation of Spain

and of the people of the Goths;

the mercy of Christ will free us

from that multitude.”

— Pelayo of Asturias, King of Asturias[/sub]

COMMONWEALTH OF LIBERTY

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Adriatican Islands

Amsterwald

Anglo Channel

Arcanda

Bhaarat Lok

Cascadla

Cheezaslovakia

Connomia

East Germany Ddr

Great Britain Gb

Greater Kurdistane

Hatzburg

Israelli

Kewtpuff

Klingenthalerburg

Kotakuan Ii

Ma-Li

Maziya

Metropolitan Francais

Mutawakkiliti

Nevbrejnovitz

Newauroria

New Provenance

Nileia

Nippon-Nihon

Osivoii

Paramountica

Paseo

Peking Zhongguo

Pontianus

Provenancia

Ranponian

Rio De La Plata Argentina

Rutannia

Saudi Arabiyah

Socialist Democratic Republic Romania

Spainard

Spain-

The Confederate Prussian Empire

Vancouver Straits

Victoria Harbor

Vietnam Sv

Virnall

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Paramountica, Rutannia, Amsterwald, Cascadla, Batallon De Dignidad, Metropolitan Francais, New Provenance, Tallahan, Maziya, Poland1St

Post self-deleted by The Confederate Prussian Empire.

Post self-deleted by The Wayward Bird.

Post by Neo American States suppressed by Paramountica.

Neo American States

Hello

Cascadla

REPUBLIC OF IRELAND

[sub]MAY |-| 1969

Winners and Losers[/sub]

_________

The 1969 General Election was deemed as the biggest election in decades, and the most competitive against the governing Fianna Fáil and Jack Lynch. While to the naked eye, a growing economy and a stable figure at the helm would've solidified a second term for Lynch and a governing majority, but combine this with a divided party, a Fine Gael-Labour pact promising 'Real Change' and their manifesto making major promises concerning industry, created a unique blend. It was a choice between continued stability, yet perhaps not reformist enough, with his promises not exactly the most transformative of policies, and a more progressive coalition government of Fine Gael and Labour, something which had only occurred once in the last 16 years.

Coming up to the days before the election, Lynch faced a different issue, completely separate from the classic electoral campaigns. While his party was still united to the most party, a growing number of Old Guard TD's had been becoming angered throughout the last 18 months concerning his more progressive and socially liberal pledges, with commitments over 'answering the questions of the past' - merely a vague promise to be more socially liberal than his predecessors. The Old Guard had only become a real threat in April of 69', when a few of them had threatened to form a rival party, which had it accumulated, cost Lynch and his party a majority. A meeting with the key figures in the faction saw various concessions made, such as no referendums on abortion or homosexuality in his second term. While a big blow to Lynch's growing youthful base in the urban areas of Ireland, if it meant they were to be quiet for the election, it didn't matter much.

Come to election night, and it was all to play for.

[spoiler=1969 General Election Results]

[|]Fianna Fáil[|] - 77 Seats (+5 Seats)

[|]Fine Gael[|] - 42 Seats (-5 Seats)

[|]Labour Party[|] - 22 Seats (+2 Seats)

[|]Clann na Poblachta[|] - 0 Seats (-1 Seat)

[|]Other/Independent[|] - 1 Seat (-1 Seat)[/spoiler]

It was a shocking victory for Jack Lynch and his party. Getting the plurality of seats was one thing, a majority and a majority of 4 seats. A strong mandate for governance and a clear indication of two areas. Lynch's tax-cutting and sense of stability were popular and created a dynamic between stability with Lynch and a more radical and uncertain coalition of Fine Gael and Labour. Another indication was that his big economic promises and pledges on social reform resonated with both the middle class and the youth vote, who saw this combination as the true winner of the 1969 election.

With a strong mandate and a clear signal that Lynch's government is working and is popular. But tricky times still lay ahead for him. A growing crisis in the North, growing public expectations over the economy, the fulfilment of his big promises concerning tax and debt and the still-adamant Old Guard remaining in the wings, awaiting their chances to gain the upper-hand in policy and government.

Paramountica, Rutannia, Amsterwald, Cascadla, Metropolitan Francais, New Provenance, Maziya, Spain-, Poland1St

[list][list][sub]P O L I S H‎ ‎ ‎ P E O P L E ' S ‎ ‎ R E P U B L IC‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ •‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ P O L S K A‎ ‎ ‎ R Z E C Z P O S P O L I T A‎ ‎ ‎ L U D O W A [/sub][/list][/list]

[list][list][sub]Polish Parliamentary Elections[/sub]

[sub]June, 1969[/sub][/list]

[list]|[sub]Another Victory for the Polish Proletariat![/sub]|[/list]

[list][sub]WARSAW CITY, Electoral Commission Building, Poland1St — June 20th[/sub][/list]

| Nestled in his well-appointed office, Lucjan Iwanowski, the Electoral Commissioner and devoted [P.Z.P.R.] affiliate, savored a moment of relaxation with a warm cup of coffee. The tastefully adorned surroundings provided a semblance of tranquility. However, beneath the calm exterior, Iwanowski contemplated the intricate task of managing over twenty million votes during the bustling June election season. Despite the challenging nature of the responsibility, the ease with which the majority of votes aligned with a single party alleviated the burden, making the job relatively straightforward for him. As he reflected on the orchestrated harmony between the nation's interests and the party's agenda, a sudden interruption by a junior manager momentarily disrupted his contemplation, causing him to spill a bit of his soul warming coffee. |

[list]| [sub]Jakub Lisiecki, Junior Manager[/sub] | “Boss I go-”[/list]

| As Lucjan Iwanowski basked in the serenity of his well-furnished office, enjoying a sip of his warm coffee, the unexpected intrusion of his junior manager caught him off guard. Startled, Iwanowski's hand jolted, causing a small spill of coffee. He coughed slightly, the result of a momentary shock from the unannounced entrance, as he quickly composed himself. |

[list]| [sub]Lucjan Iwanowski, Electoral Commissioner[/sub] | “[CENSORD] hell, knock first please. You almost gave me a heart attack.”[/list]

| Lucjan Iwanowski deftly grabbed a piece of cloth, swiftly moving to address the spilled coffee on both himself and the desk. In a meticulous effort, he ensured the safety of his work papers and a photo stand displaying him at a party meeting, carefully pushing them aside to prevent any staining. |

[list]| [sub]Jakub Lisiecki, Junior Manager[/sub] | “My apologies sir. But I got a message from from party headquarters, it's meant directly for you.”[/list]

| His eyebrows knitted in a blend of curiosity and concern, his thoughts racing to decipher the contents of this confidential communication. With a nod of encouragement, he urged the junior manager to continue, a palpable sense of anticipation settling upon him. Lisiecki promptly handed the sealed document to Iwanowski, and just as swiftly exited the room upon Iwanowski's gesture for privacy. Upon inspecting the sealed document, Iwanowski quickly discerned the label [Grade A Restricted Information], a designation rarely, if ever, encountered even by someone of his standing. Drawing out his personal knife, he adeptly cut through the seal, revealing a lone sheet of paper. |

[list]

FOR:

[Lucjan Iwanowski]

[Electoral Commissioner]

Dear Lucjan Iwanowski,

Subject: Matter Regarding Internal Security

I trust this letter finds you in good health. I am writing to address a matter of substantial importance that has come to our attention and requires immediate action.

Upon careful investigation of the ongoing parliamentary election, it has been brought to our notice that a significant number of illegal votes have been cast. This poses a unacceptable threat to the integrity of our democratic processes and, more critically, to our national security.

In light of this, it is imperative that we take swift and decisive action to rectify this situation. I hereby order the invalidation of all votes deemed illegal, along with the unpublish recording then expunging of any personal information linked to these votes from our public records. It is crucial that we maintain the sanctity of our electoral system and ensure that only legitimate votes are counted.

I trust that you will handle this matter with the utmost urgency and discretion. Any information related to this issue must be treated with great confidentiality, as we cannot afford any compromise that might jeopardize our party or the nation.

Please keep me informed of the progress made in addressing this issue and provide a comprehensive report on the actions taken to safeguard the interests of the party and our nation.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I have full confidence in your dedication to upholding the principles of our party and protecting the security of our great nation.

Yours faithfully,

[Budzisław Klecha]

[P.Z.P.R. Internal Security Advisor]

[1969-6-20][/list]

| Lucjan Iwanowski's brow furrowed as he absorbed the weighty directives from the confidential message. A deep exhale conveyed consternation. With a subtle nod, he acknowledged the gravity of the task—expunging 'illegal' votes and recording voter information. The charged atmosphere in his office reflected the precision and discretion required to safeguard electoral integrity. Hoping to draw attention to his efforts and possibly secure a promotion, Iwanowski promptly stowed the document in his drawer. A press of a button summoned several individuals, which included managers and his personal secretary, to gather in his office. |

[list]| [sub]Lucjan Iwanowski, Electoral Commissioner[/sub] | “Someone upstairs just sent a directive: Instances of fraudulent votes have been identified. Prepare your teams for a re-scan, and I will send you with the pertinent information by the next hour.”[/list]

| With a dismissive wave, the impromptu gathering dispersed from his office. Alone again, Iwanowski sighed heavily. The days ahead promised to be even more chaotic. But with the thought of getting his superiors attention filled him with motivation again, it was time to get back to work. |

[list][sub]WARSAW CITY, Electoral Commission Building, Poland1St — June 28th[/sub][/list]

| Over the course of eight bustling days, Lucjan Iwanowski found himself immersed in a whirlwind of unyielding activity. His office, and many other regional branches, transformed into a hub of ceaseless motion as dedicated teams delved into the exhaustive task of reviewing tens of thousands of invalid votes. The scene within the capital branch was a symphony of focused energy, punctuated by the rhythmic shuffling of paperwork and the persistent hum of electronic devices. Every irregularity discovered in the ballots underwent a meticulous cataloging process, with attention to the minutest details. The teams, driven by a shared sense of urgency, worked over the clock to ensure that no stone was left unturned in this massive scale audit. At last, after eight days, and fortunately within the given deadline, the discovery and efficient handling of most, if not all, invalid votes marked a significant milestone. Now, the remaining task was to transmit the official results to the party headquarters for the impending public announcement. |

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‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ [1969 Parliamentary Election Results]

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎[Poland is not yet lost!]

https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1997788

[spoiler=[sub]Written for the RMB Screen of the[/sub]

COMMONWEALTH OF LIBERTY

—]

Adriatican Islands

Amsterwald

Anglo Channel

Arcanda

Bhaarat Lok

Cascadla

Cheezaslovakia

Connomia

East Germany Ddr

Great Britain Gb

Greater Kurdistane

Hatzburg

Israelli

Kewtpuff

Klingenthalerburg

Kotakuan Ii

Ma-Li

Maziya

Metropolitan Francais

Mutawakkiliti

Nevbrejnovitz

Newauroria

New Provenance

Nileia

Nippon-Nihon

Osivoii

Paramountica

Paseo

Peking Zhongguo

Pontianus

Provenancia

Ranponian

Rio De La Plata Argentina

Rutannia

Saudi Arabiyah

Socialist Democratic Republic Romania

Spainard

Spain-

The Confederate Prussian Empire

Vancouver Straits

Victoria Harbor

Vietnam Sv

Virnall

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Paramountica, Rutannia, Amsterwald, Cascadla, Batallon De Dignidad, Metropolitan Francais, New Provenance, Tallahan, Maziya, Spain-, Botion

Post by Botion suppressed by Paramountica.

Botion

hello

Cascadla

[list]1969년 06월 27일

[sub]Hi, Hello[/sub][/list]

[list][sub]A Wedding on the Horizon[/sub][/list]

[sub]Gyeongbok Palace, Jongno, Seoul[/sub]

| The atmosphere around the Palace over the last few months had been turbulent at best, at worst it had been open warfare amongst the family, however things had once again begun to settle down. First Prince Yi Cheong, who had instigated most of the issues, had been granted use of Deoksugung Palace as residential quarters for his growing family largely to get him out of the way as the bitterness between him and the King began to spread between the rest of the family. |

| It was early morning, the sound of Seoul had yet to creep in, Second Prince Jong was enjoying his coffee on the patio that overlooked the gardens, the cold mornings of Spring had long since disappeared to memory. A content smile graced his lips as he flicked through the newspaper, looking at his watch he’d shake his head. Quarter to six, he was never one for laying in bed too late, but even this was early for him, that’s how he’d become friendly with the staff of the Palace, always up at the quiet hours of the day when the ‘invisible workers’ were just finishing their shifts often chatting away rather informally. Jong was shaken from his thoughts as he heard a noise from behind him, snapping his head back he’d be greeted by a rather sleepy looking Hee-seung who’d just poured himself a coffee. |[list]

[sub]Yi Jong: “Good morning sleepy head, how is his excellency doing this morning. It’s not often you’re up at this time of day.”[/sub][/list]

[pre]Hee-seung would shoot Jong a glare, ever since Hee-seung had been appointed as Crown Prince, Prince Jong had begun using increasingly pompous titles for him, more so for his own entertainment than anything else.[/pre][list]

[sub]Yi Hee-seung: “Morning Jongie, I woke up pretty early and I didn’t feel like going back to sleep, I always feel worse for it. Is that. . Spanish?”[/sub][/list]

[pre]Glancing down to the newspaper Hee-seung would raise a brow as he read the name, ‘El Mundo’, looking back up to his brother.[/pre][list]

[sub]Yi Jong: “Ah. Yes, it’s an old paper, but Margarita advised me it was quite helpful to read day to day written forms, although she did say my Spanish was quite good already.”[/sub]

[sub]Yi Hee-seung: “You and Infanta Margarita are quite close, huh? Honestly I thought you were a match made in heaven, but I didn’t expect it to go quite that well.”[/sub]

[sub]Yi Jong: “Well, I, we. Margarita and I, I think she wants to bring up marriage. We-”[/sub][/list]

[pre]Hee-seung would splutter on his coffee coughing, before recomposing himself.[/pre][list]

[sub]Yi Hee-seung: “Marriage? Have you spoken to father? And hers for that matter?”[/sub]

[sub]Yi Jong: “Yes. They are both seemingly very keen on that idea, they say it is beneficial as a welcome distraction, especially following your trip to Yugoslavia. Wait, sorry that wasn’t a personal dig.”[/sub]

[sub]Yi Hee-seung: “Sure it wasn’t. Nonetheless, congratulations I guess? Or haven’t you officially proposed?”[/sub]

[sub]Yi Jong: “I have the ring; the approval of our father, and her father. I am waiting for the right moment. Have you ever fallen so deeply for someone you want everything to be perfect, and spend so much time focusing on getting everything perfect you forget to live in the moment?”[/sub][/list]

[pre]Hee-seung was silent for a moment, his mouth slightly agape as he processed the sentence several times over.[/pre][list]

[sub]Yi Hee-seung: “Yes.”[/sub]

[sub]Yi Jong: “So you- wait really? Who?”[/sub]

[sub]Yi Hee-seung: “That I am not discussing.”[/sub]

[sub]Yi Jong: “You’re no fun, but I have a pretty good idea of who.”[/sub]

[sub]Yi Hee-seung: “Then you’ll understand exactly why I have not acted on those feelings and refuse to discuss it.[/sub][/list]

[pre]Jong winced, the sharpness of the sentence stung, the voice of someone trapped unable to truly express their feelings, he hadn’t meant to hurt his brother, but he’d clearly failed to notice the inner-torment his younger brother was going through. Luckily Hee-seung had seemingly recomposed himself and continued on with the previous conversation. [/pre][list]

[sub]Yi Hee-seung: “So when are you going to propose? Aren’t you travelling to Spain later this month?”[/sub]

[sub]Yi Jong: “Yes. Yes I am, I’m going to be over there for several months. I have an idea, we’re going to be spending a lot of time together, so I’ll probably wait for the right moment. I mean we’re both nearly thirty, we’re not giggling teenagers.”[/sub]

[sub]Yi Hee-seung: “I can’t believe it, you have to upstage my ascension to Crown Prince by getting married. I can’t wait.”[/sub]

[sub]Yi Jong: “So you approve?"[/sub]

[sub]Yi Hee-seung: “Of course! Margarita is so lovely and kind, I think you two are a perfect match for one another."[/sub][/list]

| The pair would continue chatting for some time as the sounds of Seoul awakening began to flood the gardens of the Palace, the Palace itself slowly began to awaken as staff meandered around the complex keeping things in order. Eventually the residents' quarters slowly breathed to life as the family went through the motions of their morning routines before they’d get whisked away to their various duties. Jong and Hee-seung would slowly make their way back inside, Jong placing a gentle hand on the small of Hee-seung’s back giving him a knowing and sympathetic look as Suzaku entered the room carrying several folders a bright smile on his face, none the wiser to the conversation that had happened nearly an hour ago. |

[spoiler=[sub]Written for the RMB Screen of the[/sub]

COMMONWEALTH OF LIBERTY

—]

Adriatican Islands

Amsterwald

Anglo Channel

Arcanda

Bhaarat Lok

Cascadla

Cheezaslovakia

Connomia

East Germany Ddr

Great Britain Gb

Greater Kurdistane

Hatzburg

Israelli

Kewtpuff

Klingenthalerburg

Kotakuan Ii

Ma-Li

Maziya

Metropolitan Francais

Mutawakkiliti

Nevbrejnovitz

Newauroria

New Provenance

Nileia

Nippon-Nihon

Osivoii

Paramountica

Paseo

Peking Zhongguo

Pontianus

Provenancia

Ranponian

Rio De La Plata Argentina

Rutannia

Saudi Arabiyah

Socialist Democratic Republic Romania

Spainard

Spain-

The Confederate Prussian Empire

Vancouver Straits

Victoria Harbor

Vietnam Sv

Virnall

[/spoiler]

Paramountica, Amsterwald, Cascadla, Nippon-Nihon, Batallon De Dignidad, New Provenance, Maziya, Spain-, Poland1St, Independent Singapore

[list][list][list][pre]RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE

FRENCH BUREAUCRACY

PALAIS DE L’ELYSÉE[/pre][/list]

______

THE ÉLYSÉE PALACE: POMPIDOU PUT IN POWER!

[sub]VTH REPUBLIC | PARIS, JUNE 1969[/sub][/list]

[pre] ERA OF POMPIDOU [/pre]

[sub]| HELM OF DÈMOCRATIE, PALAIS DE L’ELYSÉE - | The political and military elites of France mixed together within the Gaobelin-hung halls of the Elysée Palace, their tricolor sashes and bemedaled uniforms bearing witness to their nation's glorious, if occasionally traumatic, past. A company of the Republican Guard stood in the courtyard, drew up on one side of a red carpet that extended across the white gravel. The Republican Guard was magnificent in their red-trimmed uniforms dating back to the 19th century. Georges Pompidou, the man France has entrusted with its future for the next seven years, stepped down that red carpet last week, into the gilded halls of his new home.[/sub]

[sub]Alain Poher, the acting president whom Pompidou had defeated in the two-round contest that selected Charles de Gaulle's successor, met him at the steps of the palace. The victor and the defeated strode together to the opulent Salle des Fêtes, where other dignitaries and visitors had gathered. Lully's Les Mousquetaires du Roy was being played by a small ensemble when it became quiet. To declare Pompidou the winner of the presidential election, the head of the Constitutional Council stood up. The heavy chain of the grand master of the order, which represents the Presidency, was put around Pompidou's neck by the Grand Chancellor of the Legion of Honor. At that moment the Elysée was rocked by the sound of artillery firing along the Seine and President Pompidou gave a brief inauguration speech in response to the counterpoint of the 21-gun salute. "General de Gaulle represented France with unprecedented éclat and authority," declared Pompidou, praising the man who had fired him as prime minister just eleven months before. "His example defines my obligation. With the utmost regard for the Fifth Republic's constitution and a strong determination to preserve France's honor, I intend to fulfill that obligation."[/sub]

[sub]The fears and tensions that gnaw at the Gaullist French Social Party could not be concealed by the pomp and circumstance of the inaugural ceremony. One of De Gaulle's most devoted ministers, Michel Debré, was disturbed as he arrived late to the Elysée. The Gaullist and former minister of culture, Andre Malraux, also appeared uneasy, putting his left palm to his lips as if to bite his nails. Sitting Prime Minister Maurice Couve de Murville, who was leaving office, was even more stern and frigid than normal. The elderly Gaullist veterans are all too aware that the party disintegrated nearly instantly in 1953, the last time De Gaulle angrily left French politics. This time, they're determined to keep Gaullism a powerful, cohesive force in French politics. Many of them have a mild mistrust toward Pompidou. Despite his long tenure in the party, he lacks the credentials of the Resistance and the almost mystical faith in the General's judgment that distinguish authentic Gaullists. He made a clear attempt to break away from his party during the campaign. Pompidou made the "openings" in foreign and domestic policy promises in an attempt to win over non-Gaullist party voters. The Gaullists worry that those gaps could weaken their position. Certain others, most notably former Justice Minister René Capitant, are concerned that Pompidou will not carry out De Gaulle's social programs, such worker engagement in management, while others fear Pompidou may appoint too many outsiders to his Cabinet.[/sub]

[sub]Naturally, President Pompidou is aware of these concerns. Being a pragmatic politician, he is aware that the Gaullist majority in the National Assembly is necessary for him to succeed. Additionally, he wants to avoid getting into a public argument with De Gaulle, who just returned to Paris from his self-imposed exile in Ireland to set up a personal office. Nonetheless, Pompidou proceeded with reassuring élan to engage in political maneuvering and a successful cabinet formation in the days leading up to his inauguration. Using a Left Bank apartment that was formerly Princess Lee Radziwill's pied-à-terre as his temporary headquarters, Pompidou traveled the city back and forth for one-on-one meetings and lunches with potential ministerial candidates. To manage the flood of congrats, a mobile postal unit was erected in the apartment building's courtyard. One of the congratulatory telegrams was from De Gaulle, who hailed his triumph "for every personal and national reason." Claude, Pompidou's exuberant wife, remained subtly in the background during the political maneuvering. She did however show up at the Hôtel de Ville following the inauguration to witness Georges accept the city of Paris's homage, and afterwards she had a stroll with him around the Elysée rose gardens. Probably the easiest and least contentious appointment to the Cabinet was Pompidou's first one. The National Assembly President, Jacques Chaban-Delmas, age 54, was his choice for Prime Minister. The choice of selecting a Foreign Minister still remained as the most important portfolio decision to yet be made.[/sub]

[sub]The Quai d'Orsay was something that Republican Party member Valery Giscard d'Estaing longed for. Given that Giscard has shown a preference for British membership in the Common Market and a less nationalistic approach to international relations, his appointment would represent a significant shift from De Gaulle's policies. The Gaullists insisted that Debré remain in his position and fiercely resisted the appointment of Giscard. By the conclusion of the week, representatives of Pompidou suggested that the President would make a concession and choose neither candidate for Foreign Minister. Prime Minister Chaban-Delmas did reveal, however, that Giscard will receive a different Cabinet post—possibly the Finance Ministry, which he previously held under De Gaulle between 1962 and 1966. In addition, the Prime Minister declared that the transfer of power would not affect at least three other Gaullist ministries. They were François-Xavier Ortoli, the former Finance Minister, Roger Frey, the Minister of State, and Olivier Guichard, the former Minister of Industries. What unified them was their known strong political and personal links to the newly elected president. |[/sub]

[list]______[/list]

[list][list][pre]VIVE LA RÉPUBLIQUE!

VIVE LA FRANCE!

VIVE L’EMPIRE![/pre][/list][/list]

[list][spoiler=[sub]𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐄 𝐅𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄

𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐖𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇 𝐎𝐅 𝐋𝐈𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐘[/sub]]

Abessinienreich

Adriatican Islands

Al-Jammahirya Al-Arabiyya

Amsterwald

Andorra-

Anglo Channel

Arcanda

Astarina

Batallon De Dignidad

Brazil Toucan

Canovia

Cascadla

Connomia

Earstenia

Falastinyya

Great Britain Gb

Greater Kurdistane

Hatzburg

Hollunde

Holy Vatican City States

Hong Kong Delta

Israelli

Kewtpuff

Kotakuan Ii

Le Equatoria

Lieobria

Lucki

Maziya

Medarc

Meerkien

Metropolitan Francais

Monaco-

Mutawakkiliti

Nasrid Algeria

Nevbrejnovitz

Newauroria

New Provenance

New Zealand Nz

Ngiera

Nileia

Nippon-Nihon

Osivoii

Osivoiii

Paramountica

Paseo

Poland1St

Pontianus

Provenancia

Ranponian

Republica De Cuba-

Rio De La Plata Basin

Rutannia

Salisbury-Southern Rhodesia

Saudi Arabiyah

Slipway

Socialist Democratic Republic Romania

Spain-

Tallahan

The Confederate Prussian Empire

The Kemalist Republic Of Turkiye

The United States Of Africa

United Jericho

Vancouver Straits

Veliki-Kolombia

Victoria Harbor

Victoria Harbor Ii

Vietnam Sv

Virnall

Zeitenwende

Zingium

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Paramountica, Rutannia, The Confederation Of Northern Germany, Amsterwald, Federated Arab Emirates, Sixth French Metropolitan Republic, Cascadla, Stolkland, Holy Vatican City States, Federated Turkey, Nasrid Algeria, Batallon De Dignidad, New Provenance, Monaco-, Andorra-, Maziya, Spain-, Poland1St, Independent Singapore

[list][list]SHŌWA 44 | JUNE 1969[/list]

[list][list]日の本の国

[pre]LAND OF THE RISING SUN[/pre][/list][/list]

[pre] D I S P A T C H W O R K ¹ [/pre]

[list][list][sub][pre] オー・スネイル 富士山に登ろう でも、ゆっくり、ゆっくり

O Snail; Climb Mount Fuji But slowly, slowly![/pre][/sub][/list][/list]

THE STATE OF JAPAN

https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1096644

____________

[sub]¹ DISPATCHWORK, Designed by Paramountica, Assembled for Commonwealth Of Liberty.[/sub]

Paramountica, Rutannia, Amsterwald, Cascadla, Stolkland, Batallon De Dignidad, Metropolitan Francais, New Provenance, Maziya, Spain-, Democratic Republic Of Colombia, Poland1St, Independent Singapore

Reykjavík, Republic of Iceland

25th April 1969

__________________________________________________

PART I - PERFIDIOUS ALBION

Alþingi Íslendinga (parliament building), 23:55PM

Guðmundur Ívarsson Guðmundsson heard his steps, one, two, one, two reverberate on the cobbled stone floor of the place he had dedicated so much of his life to. There was no one else here, save a singular security guard who had long since fallen asleep on his leather spinny chair dreaming of things known only to god. In truth he did not know what he was really doing here. He had long since fallen from Cabinet, having been demoted from Minister of Finance in Benediksson's government to an undersecretary assistant for foreign affairs. He felt his career must be waning in its twilight, yet endless documents and memos sucked him in like a black hole. He continued walking sheepishly down the cobbled corridor, eventually making it to his cupboard-sized office room. When he opened the door, the sun shot him with a glorious ray of dark orange through a small west-facing window as it remained solidly above the horizon, illuminating his ageing wooden desk and his even older wrinkled face. He felt a flicker of pride and almost glee. Where else in the world could one see the midnight sun so early in Summer? He sat down loudly, while he had wanted to leave home to work, the task still daunted him and quite frankly it was more a method of distraction from the foul mood gripping his country. The thoughts quickly consumed him as he lay back in his spruce office chair. They troubled him deeply.

Britain was not popular. Icelanders had been spitting and cursing the name of the Royal Navy ever since the first maritime dispute was resolved, but many are still writhing with anger and foul taste. The British had gone too far from their own waters and were now decimating fishing stock near Iceland that was damaging and destroying the livelihoods of many in coastal communities. People are suffering due to the imperial hubris that Iceland has become so accustomed to from its southern neighbour, having been occupied by the UK during the Second World War despite fierce protest from the supposedly sovereign Icelandic government. Iceland had been stepped on. Treated like an irrelevant pebble floating in the North Sea rather than an equal and amicable neighbour, the superiority complex that emanates from the British Embassy has proven almost unbearable to the average Icelander, who refuses to be treated as an afterthought in his own country and sea. Guðmundur wondered how much Benediksson really cared though. He played the strongman, saviour of Iceland, but in reality he has no connection to the Icelandic fishing industry and would likely struggle in conversation with any actual fisherman, too quick to brandish his University of Copenhagen degree and intellectualism than sit and make small talk with someone likely nothing like him at all. Benediksson is on a hunt for glory and political capital. There is no genuine compassion or empathy for the plight for the grizzled sailors of the North Sea, hurling in fish and crustacean in torrential rain to feed the nation, only opportunistic game playing. The PM knows he can raise Iceland's importance in NATO by restarting the maritime dispute and pandering to the enemies of alliance. He knows he can be remembered as the Prime Minister who "defeated" the British not once, but twice, and bask in the subsequent adoration of the people. Guðmundur sighed. He had been here for hours, and the dark orange that once lit up his desk had finally faded to deep blue. He had in his hands a document that he wished did not exist: HIGHLY CLASSIFIED - PROVISIONAL EXPANSION OF NAUTICAL EXCLUSION ZONE.

The Coast Guard was going to be sent out again, and soon.

This time it would not be so bloodless.

Paramountica, Rutannia, Amsterwald, Cascadla, Nippon-Nihon, Batallon De Dignidad, Metropolitan Francais, New Provenance, Maziya, Spain-, Independent Singapore

JULY , 1969

The Kuasa Tertinggi

| A review of the function and operation history of the Malaysian [I]Special Branch[/I] has revealed something to prime minister [I]Goh Hock Guan[/I] that they could establish a proper Malaysian secret police. |

| [I]Goh Hock Guan[/I] would organise a cabinet meeting once again. This time to present his idea of forming a Malaysian secret police. [I]Goh Hock Guan[/I] justified the idea as a "necessary evil" due to the circumstances of their current situation. Not only are there two communist insurgencies, there are also political rivals that could badmouth their government. Which results in less general support for the government which is exactly what the communist need to crush Malaysia in its current form. Among the 14 members of cabinet the majority were in favour of establishing a Malaysian secret police. |

| Now with the support of the majority of cabinet, [I]Goh Hock Guan[/I] got to organising the members of cabinet to help construct the foundations of the new Malaysian secret police. They are the Minister of Home Affairs and Justice [I]Yeap Ghim Guan[/I], Minister of Works, Posts, Telecommunications, Information & Broadcasting [I]Abdul Muluk Daud[/I] and the Minister of Health, Welfare Services and Defence [I]Lee Lam Thye[/I]. They would discuss on the Malaysian secret police for days upon days upon days. Until it was finally settled. The Malaysian secret police force will not be connected to any pre-existing Malaysian agency or organisation. This means no connection to the ministry of defence, Royal Malaysian Police and even the Malaysian Armed Forces itself. The Malaysian secret police will stand alone as its own separate organisation with its organisation being given the title of "Kuasa Tertinggi" which means "Highest Authority". |

| The [I]Kuasa Tertinggi would have the primary role of serving the prime minister office. This means that the [I]Kuasa Tertinggi[/I] will value the orders of the prime minister over the needs of the state. [I]Kuasa Tertinggi[/I] would also be empowered to acquire and develop intelligence on subversive activities, extremist activities and activities of sabotage and spying, as well as gathering foreign intelligence, performing counter-intelligence, assassinations and disappearances of political threats to national stability as deemed by the prime minister. The [I]Kuasa Tertinggi[/I] would not be a new organisation that'll require newly enlisted members to undergo training by another agency or organisation. But instead an absorption of pre-existing Malaysian agencies to form the [I]Kuasa Tertinggi[/I]. These agencies are the Malaysian Special Branch, the Research Division of the Prime Minister's Department and the [URL=https://www.nationstates.net/page=rmb/postid=54905663]Intelligence Corp[/URL]. |

| The Malaysian [I]Special Branch[/I] would become the [I]Kuasa Tertinggi Field Unit[/I] as they would be in charge of gather information, performing counter-intelligence, perform assassinations and disappearances of threats to national stability as deemed by the prime minister. Meanwhile the [I]Research Division[/I] and [I]Intelligence Corp[/I] would be merged into the [I]Kuasa Tertinggi Bureau[/I] as their main function would be to analyse the information gathered by the field unit and the removal of information on people who had been disappeared from Malaysian society. The field unit would be dressed up in black slacks, a white collared long sleeved shirt which are rolled up to the elbow level, the top buttons are unbuttoned, a belt with the insignia of the [I]Kuasa Tertinggi[/I] engraved on it and black shoes. This is to allow the field unit to have a recognisable uniform but still blend in with the regular citizens. However due to their clothing ensemble they lack any part of their attire that'll allow them to hide a sidearm. |

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[spoiler=[sub]Written for the RMB Screen of the[/sub]

COMMONWEALTH OF LIBERTY

—]

Adriatican Islands

Amsterwald

Anglo Channel

Arcanda

Cascadla

Cheezaslovakia

Connomia

East Germany Ddr

Greater Adriatican State

Great Britain Gb

Greater Kurdistane

Israelli

Kewtpuff

Kotakuan Ii

Ma-Li

Maziya

Metropolitan Francais

Mutawakkiliti

Neepal

Nevbrejnovitz

Newauroria

New Provenance

Nileia

Nippon-Nihon

Osivoii

Paramountica

Paseo

Peking Zhongguo

Pontianus

Provenancia

Ranponian

Rio De La Plata Argentina

Rutannia

Saudi Arabiyah

Socialist Democratic Republic Romania

Spainard

Spain-

Sudesam

The Confederate Prussian Empire

Vancouver Straits

Victoria Harbor

Virnall

[/spoiler]

Paramountica, Rutannia, Amsterwald, Cascadla, Stolkland, Nippon-Nihon, Batallon De Dignidad, Metropolitan Francais, New Provenance, Spain-, Independent Singapore

[pre]K I N G D O M O F S A U D I A R A B I A[/pre]

[list][sub][sup]29 يونيو، الساعة 10:21 بتوقيت جرينتش[/sup][/sub][/list]

[pre]Al-Wadiah City; Center of Yemeni Dispute[/pre]

| The Yemeni Dispute of South Yemen has led to military arms in the city of Al-Wadiah city, as the military races to arms, and propaganda spreads evermore. The dispute had occurred a month earlier when forces from Saudi Arabia refused to pay taxes, claiming it was Arabian territory, not Yemeni. This angered the local law enforcement, so they pushed the military officers out of the city. The Saudi Government demanded an explanation why Yemeni Law Enforcement was enforcing Yemeni Laws on Arabian land. The Yemeni Law Enforcement explicitly stated; "You were treading on territory that is specifically Yemeni, as stated by the many maps made." The Arabian government denied this fact and said that their maps said that this city was in Arabian Territory. This dispute has begun turmoil in both states as both of them try to solve the dispute through diplomatic process has fallen out the question. The Southern Yemeni officials were not pleased with the refusal of the answer from the sultanate and threatened to arm their borders if they refused a response. In which Yemeni military responded the same. With these tensions stretching ever father, we can see a continued rise of tensions as it continues to become a ever increasing threat.

| There is more to why South Yemen chose this route. Recently, Yemen broke into a civil war and began fighting themselves regarding the idea of a republic or a monarchy, one side was the republicans, and the other, royalists. This split was where the Southern Yemeni come in. The Southern Yemeni lands were Republican Suppourters, willing to overthrow the government in not only their home country, but spread their revolutionary ideas to the rest of the arabian peninsula, and making it a republican bloc. This threat on the crowns power is insulting to the country, not only this but the rising power of coup groups, such as the Socialist Party of Saudi Arabia and the Arabian Peninsula Peoples Union threaten the legiticamy of Monarchy; But in all it seems unlikley. Do not lose hope, for arabia stands to fight for their beliefs, fight for god, fight for Muhammad!

[pre]Allahu Akbar![/pre]

[table=noheader][tr][td][sub][sup]Excerpt from 'The Modern Holy Land; Fighting to Take Back a Islamlic Site in the Modern Day'[/sub][/sup][/td][/tr][/table]

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[sub][sup]1[/sup][/sub]| [sub]The Day seemed to instantly turn gloom. The rain poured on the heads of the defaeted men, as they marched back to their homes, coming with the news of defeat; unlike the victory expected of them. The men went on their injured horses and the horses limped, but they came along, knowing they have served their masters[/sub][sub][sup]1[/sup] As the men continued the seemingly endless march, the refused to let up the continuous gloom march, as they could not simply march back looking defeated; They know that their god, was pleased that they sacrificed so much to simply take back the holy lands, for these 'crusaders' had massacred their people, committed atrocities beyond their own recognition; who knew what they could be doing know. But above was the waving green flag; with the crescent on it to show that god was on their side. [/sub]

[sub][sup]2[/sup][/sub]| This is what is known as the Crusades. An era in Arabian History where many kingdoms came together to protect the holy lands from christian influence. Today, we think of this as the past and do not hold its standards. But, did we really leave this behind? As far as our national borders are concerned, we do not stretch to Jerusalem, do we? So, in the end, the Crusades were nothing but a failure of not only Christians, but also us fellow Muslim brothers and sisters. The lands spoken of are under the control of the Jews, keepers of the 'Christian Scriptures', a sure insult of our own people. We cannot keep living in these failures of the past. Dwelling on the past, for "We belong to Allah we will Return to Allah"[sup][sub]2[/sub][/sup], as these days progress, we cannot allow the

Holy Land to be conquered by the people who called us martyrs, for the people who called us liars and slanderers; for it is a Muslim land, for a Muslim land it will be for good.

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[sub][sup]1 According to men of the time, this was inspired by the Quran Verse of An-Nas, Verse 1; "Say, 'I seek refuge in the Lord of mankind.'"[/sub][/sup]

[sup][sub]2 “Indeed we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we will return” Ayat 156[/sub][/sup]

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"Fear is, I believe, a most effective tool in destroying the soul of an individual - and the soul of a people."

ANWAR EL-SADAT

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[sub]C H A P T E R 3 :

G O L D E N

G E N E R A L S[/sub]

[sub][sup]JULY 1969 - UNITED ARAB REPUBLIC[/sub][/sup]

[list][sub]The war had exposed the fragile status of the Arab Armed Forces, a web of corruption and patronage had infested what was supposed to be the most powerful army in the region. As soon as the dust settled, more than 800 military officers were persecuted in military tribunals over their incompetence and failed handling of the war. Within a few weeks, a large chunk of the military high command had been purged, imprisoned, or executed under charges of treason, with the most high profile being de-facto head of the military Marshal Abdel Hakim Amer who committed suicide ahead of his trial.[/sub]

[sub]With the majority of the tumor cut off, it was now time to replace the lost cells with new ones. The first course of action was replacing the air force which was decimated completely during the Setback. In the immediate aftermath of the war, experienced Air Force officer Hosni Mubarak was appointed as the director of the Egyptian Air Academy, in this role, he was credit with churning out qualified Air Force pilots that within two years doubled the amount of pilots that were part of the Air Force. Recognizing his long history of dedicated service (Having been a military officer since 1950) and his competence, he was appointed as the Chief of Staff of the Air Force to work alongside newly appointed commander Ali Mustafa Baghdady in overseeing the operations of this branch.[/sub]

[sub]On the equipment level, the United Arab Republic's military ties with the Soviet Union had allowed it to easily replenish its Air Force and improve upon it with purchases of advanced MiG-23s, MiG-21s, various bombers and interceptors. Add to this the upcoming roll out of the Egyptian-produced HA-300 (in cooperation with Slovenian aerospace companies) which is set to form the backbone of the Air Force, and the U.A.R command had done a commendable job in rebuilding the Air Force which was turned to ash months prior.[/sub]

[sub]The War of Attrition has been a boon in filtering out incompetent military officers from ones, as well as proving the merit of many new appointees. General Mohammed el-Gamasy who was handed control of the second army shortly after the purge of previous officers successfully oversaw its reconstruction to a strong fighting source. Having previously been one of Amer's rivals, al-Gamasy has made sure to pursue a path of promotion of only merit and focusing on competence over patronage. Meanwhile, one of the brighter Generals that have emerged has been General Sa'ad al-Shazly who originally came to prominence overseeing the creation of Egyptian Special Forces, before more recently coming to prominence after having gone beyond and returning back from enemy lines in 1967. [/sub]

[sub]Both men, alongside newly-appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, General Ahmad Ismail Ali, have been the backbone of a series of new appointees in the process of rooting out corruption and patronage. So far the results have proved their worth, the War of Attrition had been a series of defeat after defeat for the enemy, their morale slowly slipping away with every operation ran by the brave Generals.[/sub]

[sub]While these were the high profile appointments, it should be noted that there has been dozens of reshuffles across the rank and file as the Army has slowly reformed itself. Now with a much greater focus on discipline and competence, the U.A.R's Armed Forces seems ready for the confrontation.[/sub]

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Laying the Groundwork

The village of Wini on the western side of the island of Timor was one of only a few of the developed settlements on the Indonesian side of the island. Divided between colonial powers long ago, Timor had long been a sore spot for some nationalists within the Indonesian government. Ironically, Sukarno saw the presence of the Portuguese on the island as an affront to Indonesia’s independence and some within his cabinet saw it as a challenge to the Republic’s very sovereignty. However, with the nation reeling from a war for independence against the Dutch, it was in no position to take action, especially when it would lead to war with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and a swift end to the Sukarno regime. But, with Sukarno gone and his replacement showing little to no interest in fighting colonialism, others took it into their own hands to plan for what they saw as the inevitable decolonization of the island.

Sarwho Edhie Wibowo, sat comfortably in the passenger side of a Willy’s Jeep as it rode down a freshly-paved valley road northwards. The road itself was bordered by a handful of military outposts manned by soldiers of KOPASSUS and some elements of the Indonesian Army under the control of the Radikal faction. Work on the road connecting the north and south on the island had been carried out in relative secrecy under the command of Wibowo and the engineer corps of the Indonesian Army who had agreed to take part in improving infrastructure in a region they saw as vitally important. Wibowo smiled as he passed by, seeing the occasional military truck or car pass them, the sight of progress improving his mood amid the swarms of mosquitoes and the almost unbearable humidity.

Lieutenant General Wibowo’s trip had begun with a plane ride from his station in Papua to Kupang, from which he had taken a helicopter to the town of Kefamenanu, some 7 miles from the western exclave of Portuguese Timor. From there, he had taken a Jeep northwards to the village of Wini, his ultimate destination. When he arrived, he encountered a pathetic village of less than 300 people. Before the settlement of the Indonesian Army and Kopassus, the village had no access to electricity or running water, and no one born there even knew what a telephone was, much less a radio. It was a village stuck in time until recently, when it had been essentially pulled into the 20th century.

The presence of the Indonesian military in the village had little impact on the residents there. It was something Wibowo had made sure of. The last thing they needed were issues with the locals or complaints that could jeopardize or otherwise slow down Wibowo’s plans. Under his direction, the Army had essentially modernized the village, bringing essential services and even new housing for the locals. It kept them happy, at least for now.

Kopassus’ main base of operations was just outside the village. It was a small compound, currently composed of a single command building, a listening post, and a pair of barracks along with enough storage space to equip the garrison in the village. There were plans to expand, but for now, the Wini headquarters fulfilled the needs of the Kopassus garrison. It helped coordinate movements in the region while keeping the operation itself a secret both from Jakarta and the Portuguese garrison itself.

After inspecting the headquarters, a satisfied Wibowo headed west, straight for the border crossing into Portuguese Timor. On the way there, his driver deviated from the main road and took a dirt road up to an outpost on the mountains which made up part of the border demarcation. It was there that Wibowo was able to get a better look of what he was working with on the other side of the border. After climbing a steep set of wooden steps, and a treacherous trail up the mountain he finally arrived at a shelter outpost constructed largely of wood and camouflaged with miscellaneous plants and a tarp procured from the latest American supply shipment.

One of the soldiers there handed him a pair of binoculars and Wibowo scanned the area, spotting a village just across the border along the shore of the northern reaches of the island. He saw dirt roads, shacks that served as homes, and a few concrete structures. Somehow, Wini managed to look luxurious and modern in comparison. “What a sh*thole.” He spat, lowering his binoculars and glancing down at the soldier sitting on the observation post. There was a desk right in front of him, with papers to write reports on the goings on in the border area with Portuguese Timor. “Is that all you have?” Wibowo had read a few excerpts of what the soldier had written. Nothing worth even analyzing.

“Yes, sir. Barely anything goes on this side of the border.” The soldier said with a shrug, drawing a chuckle from Wibowo.

“And that’s how we like it. If the Portuguese can’t protect their own sh*t, they don’t deserve it in the first place.” Handing the binoculars back, he patted the soldier on the shoulder and turned to leave. “Keep at it.” He said as he headed back down and back to Wini. Back in the village, Wibowo returned to his Willy’s jeep and embarked on another multiple-hour ride to the other side of the border where the main bulk of the Portuguese lay.

His trip took him down recently paved roads to the larger settlement of Atambua, a town in its own right rather than a village. Kuch like Wini, the town had been revitalized by the presence of the Indonesian Army which had exponentially increased after the 30th of September Incident. Unlike Wini, however, Atambua’s size had drawn some attention from Java and local authorities had brought basic modern amenities in the early 50’s. That act was a blessing for the arriving Wibowo, who witnessed members of the Indonesian Army’s engineers laying out upgrades to power lines, and finishing off on the pavement of the roads. Roads that could one day serve to ferry troops in and supplies for Wibowo’s envisioned grand military operation that would end the division of the island once and for all.

Unlike Wini, Wibowo had little insight into the other side of the border. While Atambua was less than 4 miles from the Portuguese Timor border, the city itself was not in a position to properly observe the other side. However, that didn’t remove the strategic significance of the town for any future military operations. It had the best infrastructure to support military operations. In fact, it was the only large settlement with the capacity to support any sort of military maneuvers on this side of the island. It’s most important feature, however, was the terrain. Most of Timor was mountainous or covered in hills, with some locations being inaccessible for conventional army formations. It meant that any future missions would require the presence of air assets to not only support infantry, but to also transport them to various locations across the island, including the city of Dili on the Portuguese side, an obvious target for Wibowo’s ambitious military plans.

Driving to the northern side of the city, he inspected the ongoing construction of a military airfield on the plains just outside of town. As far as the Portuguese knew, the airport was being constructed for the sake of the locals, but the reality was very different. The airfield was being built to support Indonesia’s air force. Sitting from afar, Wibowo observed the ongoing construction, proud of the rapid progress the engineers and troops were making. But, one thing was missing. The aircraft. The Indonesian Army had no significant aircraft of its own save for transport planes and helicopters. While useful, they wouldn’t be enough to truly support any large-scale takeover of the island. It meant he would need support from the Indonesian Air Force which meant he would need to reach out to its commander, Soewoto Soekendar, a close and loyal ally to the Old Guard and A.H Nasution. The very thought of having to bargain made Wibowo frown, but he had little choice. If he wanted this to succeed, the Air Force and the Navy would have to be on his side or at least, supporting the operation in full.

In the meantime, Wibowo intended to continue laying the groundwork. Rooting the Army and Kopassus in Timor, just as he had done in Papua. With the Communists eradicated, Wibowow had now turned his attention to the other enemies of Pancasila, the Portuguese and their continued occupation of Timor Island.

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[list][list][list][pre]STATUS CIVITATIS VATICANAE

VATICAN CITY STATE

THE HOLY SEE[/pre][/list]

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SECRETARY OF STATE OF HIS HOLINESS: POPE PAUL VISITS WORLD COUNCIL HEADQUARTERS IN GENEVA

[sub]VATICAN CITY | ROME, JULY MCMLXIX[/sub][/list]

[pre] BREAKING THE SILENCE ON ECUMENISM [/pre]

[list]GENEVA — THE WORLD'S CITY[/list]

[sub]"May the Lord bless everything you do for the case of Christian Unity." — Pope Paul VI to the World Council of Churches[/sub]

[sub]| SECRETARIUS STATUS SANCTITATIS SUAE - | Julius Caesar was one of the first Romans to set foot in Geneva 2,000 years ago when he demolished a bridge there to prevent the Helvetians from traversing across the Rhone River. Not to demolish bridges but to construct new ones was the mission for yet another famous Roman figure who visited Geneva last week. Pope Paul VI made an unusual "fraternal visit" to the World Council of Churches offices in the city of John Calvin and Rousseau as part of his seventh, shortest, and arguably busiest journey abroad during his pontificate.[/sub]

[sub]The trip to Geneva was somewhat of a letdown in terms of public interest. The crowds were remarkably sparse, with the exception of an evening Mass celebrated outside by the Pope in the Pare de la Grange, which drew 60,000 attendees. Nine Presbyterian clergy picketed the World Council headquarters with posters that said "No peace with Rome" just before the Pope arrived, and some Protestant traditionalists expressed their disapproval of the visit by conducting a prayer vigil near the alleged tomb site of Calvin. The main danger to the day's tranquility was the radical Rev. Ian Paisley of Ulster, who was scheduled to stage a demonstration, but papal security guards stopped him at the airport before he could make a scene. Officially, the Pope's main engagement of the grueling twenty-hour workday was his speech to the International Labor Organization's 50th anniversary conference, to which he had initially been invited to Geneva for. In a passionate 40-minute address spanning 4,500 words, Paul provided his audience with an understanding and nearly comprehensive analysis of the issues facing the working class. He invoked the New Left philosopher Herbert Marcuse, who bemoaned the threat that technology posed to reduce humanity to a "one-dimensional" creature, and he lavishly praised French socialist Albert Thomas, who established the International Labor Organization (ILO) fifty years ago. The Pontiff stated that adolescent rebellion against a technological society that has no meaningful place for them "resounds like a signal of suffering and an appeal for justice." [/sub]

[sub]Pope Paul's meticulously orchestrated hour-long visit to the World Council offices was arguably the most fascinating part of the entire journey. In his welcoming remarks, World Council General Secretary Eugene Carson Blake, a Presbyterian, recognized the historic significance of the Pope's presence, informing the Pope that his visit "proclaims to the whole world that the ecumenical movement flows on ever wider, ever deeper toward the unity and renewal of Christ's church." Pope Paul appeared to suggest that such unity might need to wait for a while. By bringing up his papal position directly, Paul surprised a few World Council members and raised the one problem that would probably keep the Catholic Church out of the organization for some time to come. "Our name is Peter," the Pope declared. "Scripture tells us which meaning Christ has willed to attribute to this name, what duties He lays upon us, the responsibilities of the apostle and his successors."[/sub]

[sub]In any case, it seems unlikely that Roman Catholics will be able to join the World Council while Paul is the Supreme Pontiff. "In fraternal frankness," said the Pope, "we do not consider that the question is so mature that a positive answer could or should be given. The question still remains a hypothesis. It contains serious theological and pastoral implications." Paul nevertheless praised the World Council with great affection, calling it a "marvelous movement of Christians, 'of children of God scattered abroad." The Pope gave the council the assurance that "the search for the unity willed by Christ" would always serve as a guiding principle of the Roman Catholic Church. Paul VI then attended a brief ecumenical service with Blake and other council officials, accompanied by his entourage. The ceremony included a shared recitation of the Lord's Prayer and a biblical reading by Jan Cardinal Willebrands. The interdenominational chapel of the council was not the venue chosen by the Pontiff for the service, although he did stop there for a silent prayer before departing.[/sub]

[sub]Even though Paul's address was cautious and less than promising, the World Council was still happy with his presence; noting that only a decade ago, the Vatican severely chastised a Catholic priest for attending a Geneva World Council luncheon. One World Council official at the top of the organization's echelons said, "The Pope's visit required courage." "This is a place where he is often rubbed the wrong way." According to some press officials, the fact that the Pope had visited in any case meant that Paul had "consecrated the Vatican II decree on ecumenism, which finally recognized 'the others' as churches in their own right." |[/sub][/list]

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[list][list][pre]Gloria Patri, et Filio, et Spiritui Sancto,

Sicut erat in principio, et nunc, et semper, et in sæcula sæculorum. Amen.[/pre][/list][/list]

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"Fear is, I believe, a most effective tool in destroying the soul of an individual - and the soul of a people."

ANWAR EL-SADAT

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[sub]N E W - E F F E N D I S[/sub]

[sub][sup]JUL 1969 - UNITED ARAB REPUBLIC[/sub][/sup]

[list][sub]The word 'Effendi' is a Turkish import, originally used as a title of nobility until the Revolution abolished the fuedal system and established the Socialist Republic which stands today. Today, it tends to be more used as a title of respect or in general conversation rather than any reference to nobility, as it's royal context is no longer relevant to Egyptian life. That however does not disregard the context of which this word originated, and the word has even been recontextualized in a new meaning, that of referring to Egypt's emerging bourgeoise class.[/sub]

[sub]When the revolution overthrew the monarchy and the system with it, Egypt's former upper class - mostly composed of nobility, and foreign industrialists - packed up their bags and left or lost their wealth in the subsequent redistributions. This opened a gap for a new class to emerge, one that threw off the feudalist approach of its predecessor for a more modern capitalist-bourgeoise one based on modernity. While the old bourgeoise stuck to reactionary conservatism, feudalism, and backward thought, the new class that emerged was quite the opposite.[/sub]

[sub]The United Arab Republic's new-effendiyya can generally be divided into two parts, holdovers from the previous class that tactically supported Nasser's revolution and proclaimed their support for it's policies, and a newly emerging class created by directly by Nasser's reforms. Doctors, engineers, lawyers, who benefitted from the opening of education and economic growth to establish their newly acquired status. As well as self-made businessmen such as Osman Ahmad Osman, or public enterprise managers who made use of their high position within the economic structure. In short, the old ruling class coalition of large landowners and businesses instead replaced by a new alliance, that of the nationalistic and industrial-capitalist sections of the bourgeoisie who support Nasser's progressive reforms.[/sub]

[sub]This alliance has formed the bedrock of the U.A.R's economy and has allowed the emergence of said class as a prominent feature of the economy. With industrialists and bureaucrats establishing factories, infrastructure, and managing enterprises, and the state providing them with luxuries such as an expanded access to education & healthcare, hotels, lavish developments, and so on. It however has also created a situation where the ruling class has failed on it's promise to pursue equality at all costs, with many of these developments coming at the expense of the lower classes. There is no doubt however that the upper classes have substantially grown under Nasser, from just a half million to at least triple that in 15 years thanks to the redistribution of wealth.[/sub]

[sub] While one would assume that the nationalizations and the state's Socialist policy would have stifled this development, it should be noted that the economic system relied on a large part on private activity, as the majority of light industry, a fourth of all trade, a large portion of domestic commerce, and most of agriculture remained generally under the hands of this collation of industrial-capitalists and nationalist-bourgeoise elements. This was of course encouraged to serve the dual purpose of alleviating state expenses and focus on areas where it did not have a reason to be involved, as well as on the other hand enriching the class that participated in this private sector. [/sub]

[sub]Outside of political and economic contexts, the effendiyya under Nasser have also had a share in shaping the cultural direction of the country. With most being francophiles, the French language still retains a special prestige within the country, as well as having inspired greater (sometimes unofficial) imports of French cultural output such as cinema into the country. A new trend has also emerged with the absorption of Libya into the country which is learning and using Italian far more frequently that before. Promoted by the extensive ties between the U.A.R and Italy, this new cultural dimension that has emerged in recent years has also had the same effect of increasing Italian cultural imports to the country.[/sub]

[sub]Many also tend to support somewhat Western values such as secularism, nationalism, and a greater tendency to support more democratic approaches. While none of them would call themselves 'Socialist' (bar a few select champagne Socialists), they generally tend to support the Nasserite current, at least until a better alternative presents itself. [/sub]

[sub]That is not to say that this class has all been positive. Many elements of it oppose any further leftward shift that has been dominating the political scene, many also tend to exploit the underclasses, as well as generally divert investment from more public works to specifically urban and upper class projects of extravagance such as hotels and private clubs. Yet the reality is that the upper-class is not going anywhere, and the task for many in government is the effective wielding of their benefits for the working class. [/sub]

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Falkland Lsland

The Confederate Prussian Empire wrote:| The Urso |

[ Royal Portuguese Joint Military Base: Alcochete, Portugal ]

| January, 1969 |

| The time allotted to the military for the project concerning the Urso-1a battle rank was fairly lengthy, as the company was involved in the designing and production. Arsenal do Portão do Leão, the company selected for the contract, was ready to unveil the first of the Urso tanks for inspection of the chief of staff and Frederico himself. Currently, Federico and other members of his cabinet were standing underneath a pavilion-like building. Waiting for the tank to arrive at the testing range, as the designers and creators wanted the design to be a surprise for the king. Minutes passed before the growl and hum of a tank motor got closer and closer, causing those present to turn their eyes to the dirt and gravel road leading towards and past the building. A very impressed smile crossed the king's face when the tank finally came into view, the chassis of the tank itself was not massive by comparison to the American tanks, but it appeared well armored and well built. Much like the rest of the chassis, the turret was not too big either and was more of a flat rounded shape as the main cannon jutted out from the front. Staring at the tank, he admired that it had a rugged and more streamlined approach while still being able to maintain a very mean look to it. The tank rumbled past them as it turned towards the resting range, allowing the king to look down at the information pamphlet the designers had given him. Staring back up at the tank, he and those with him would watch as it went about its initial tests. Maneuverability and speed being the first tests, which given its size was nothing too insane. Luckily the king was realistic, and he new that they wouldn’t have a tank that could go eighty or more kilometers per hour. Despite that, the maneuverability of the tank was impressive and even off of a main road it kept relatively good speed. The more he saw, the more Frederico was beginning to love the idea of the Urso as the new main battle tank of the Royal Portuguese Army.

Ultimately, the decision would fall to him if the tank would be approved for adoption into the Royal Portuguese Army, or if it would fall to the wayside. Looking up from the pamphlet, the king would watch with wrapped attention as the tank went into its various gunnery testing stages. A smile seemingly etched itself into Frederico’s face as the main cannon roared when fired, sending a 125mm round down range and impacting into the armor of the M48 Patton that was being used for target practice. The round had punched through the side plate of the tank, as a small fire erupted from left over fuel within the decommissioned vehicle. A laugh escaped Frederico, clapped his hands at such a magnificent showing of the tank and its capabilities. While he could not foretell the future, he believed that this tank could be the next standard for European tanks to build off of. At the very least, it could be a tank that European nations build their own designs off of. Following the roar of the cannon was the heavy chatter of the 12.7x108mm gun on top of the turret for the commander to use, all of which in case of an emergency or in the support of infantry troops. Looking away from the testing, Frederico would sign his signature on the paper for the approval of the tank itself. Even the designers themselves were not paying attention when he signed the paper, as all of them were enraptured as they watched the tank do its gunnery testing. Needless to say, Frederico did not interrupt any of them as he himself returned to watching the tank as well. A satisfied smile on his face and pride in his eyes, as he saw the future of Portugal in this tank and its production. Amongst many other things to come, as the sky was truly the limit for all of them. A new bear had arrived on the European continent, The ‘Urso’. |

[spoiler=Urso-1A specifics as given by the Arsenal do Portão do Leão]

Mass-39 Tonnes (43 short tonnes, 37 long tonnes)

Length- 10.225m

Width- 3.415m

Height- 2.172m

Crew- 4 (driver, gunner, commander, designated radio operator/mechanic)

Armor- 320-350mm, 400mm (Composite)

Main Armament- 125mm Smoothbore gun

Secondary- 7.62mm coaxial machine gun, 12.7mm turret mounted above commanders hatch

Engine- 6-Cylinder Diesel 14.7litre 700hp

Suspension- Torsion Bar

Operational Range- 500km-700km (External fuel tanks added for long distance operations)

Maximum Speed- 45–60 km/h (28–37 mph)[/spoiler]

[spoiler=[sub]Written for the RMB Screen of the[/sub]

COMMONWEALTH OF LIBERTY

—]

Adriatican Islands

Amsterwald

Anglo Channel

Arcanda

Bhaarat Lok

Cascadla

Cheezaslovakia

Connomia

East Germany Ddr

Great Britain Gb

Greater Kurdistane

Hatzburg

Israelli

Kewtpuff

Klingenthalerburg

Kotakuan Ii

Ma-Li

Maziya

Metropolitan Francais

Mutawakkiliti

Nevbrejnovitz

Newauroria

New Provenance

Nileia

Nippon-Nihon

Osivoii

Paramountica

Paseo

Peking Zhongguo

Pontianus

Provenancia

Ranponian

Rio De La Plata Argentina

Rutannia

Saudi Arabiyah

Socialist Democratic Republic Romania

Spainard

Spain-

The Confederate Prussian Empire

Vancouver Straits

Victoria Harbor

Vietnam Sv

Virnall

[/spoiler]

Independence of South Yemen

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[list][sup]Aden, People's Republic of South Yemen[/list][/sup]

[sup]December 1968

After a long period of struggle against colonialism, Britain announced its withdrawal from Aden and South Yemen after signing the Treaty of Independence with the leaders of the South Yemen Liberation Army in Aden. Indeed, hostilities stopped until the British forces and British citizens withdrew from Aden, and within a week the last British ship carrying soldiers and citizens departed to be ending an occupation that lasted 130 years.[/sup]

[sup]February 1969

As soon as the British forces withdrew and the South Yemen Liberation Army took control of Aden amid popular celebrations in the streets for independence, the Command Council of South Yemen Liberation Army began planning to launch a campaign to overthrow all the sultans, sheikhs, and emirates that constituted the Aden Protectorate. Over the course of a month, South Yemen Liberation Army fighters set out from city to city to annex it, and often The princes and sultans of these cities did flee for fear of the fighters of the Liberation Army. None of these cities had an army and were subject to British colonialism. A number of unlucky princes, sultans and ministers were arrested. These were brought to what was known as the Revolutionary Trial and they and a group of fugitives were accused of betraying the peoples of Yemen and cooperation with British colonialism and were sentenced to death by firing squad.[/sup]

[sup]May 1969

The random withdrawal of the British from power in Aden created disputes over power between comrades-in-arms, as fighting occurred between the factions of the South Yemen Liberation Army, and with the intervention of the Yemen Arab Republic through the mediation of the Yemeni Minister of Security, Brigadier Ali al-Mahdi, and the Yemeni Minister of Foreign Affairs Shukri al-Anani, both Qahtan al-Qarani, the leader of the Popular Front for the Liberation of South Yemen, and Hamdan al-Garbi, the leader of the Arab Nationalist Organization in South Yemen, An agreement was reached that stipulated stopping the fighting and launching quick presidential elections to decide the fate of southern Yemen and choose its ruler.[/sup]

[sup]July 1969

Indeed, the elections were held, which included several names from the leaders of the South Yemen Liberation Army factions, most notably Hamdan al-Garbi and Qahtan al-Qarani, who won the elections with 63% of the votes to become the first president of the People’s Democratic Republic of Yemen, and al-Qarani announced: “Start a new phase of the struggle for Building a future for our people”.[/sup]

[spoiler=[sub]If you tremble with indignation at every injustice, then you are a comrade of mine

Che Guevara[/sub]

—]

Adriatican Islands

Amsterwald

Arcanda

Brazil Toucan

Cascadla

Cheezaslovakia

Connomia

East Germany Ddr

Great Britain Gb

Greater Kurdistane

Israelli

Kewtpuff

Kotakuan Ii

Ma-Li

Maziya

Metropolitan Francais

Mutawakkiliti

Neepal

Nevbrejnovitz

Newauroria

New Provenance

Nileia

Nippon-Nihon

Osivoii

Paramountica

Paseo

Peking Zhongguo

Pontianus

Provenancia

Ranponian

Rio De La Plata Argentina

Rutannia

Saudi Arabiyah

Socialist Democratic Republic Romania

Spainard

Sudesam

Turkiye 1St

Vancouver Straits

Victoria Harbor

Virnall

[/spoiler]

Paramountica, Amsterwald, Cascadla, Nippon-Nihon, Batallon De Dignidad, Metropolitan Francais, New Provenance, Maziya, Spain-, Independent Singapore

[list][list]SHŌWA 44 | JULY 1969[/list]

[list][list]非凡な加藤幸子さん

[pre]THE EXTRAORDINARY MS. SACHIKO KATO[/pre][/list][/list]

[pre] S A C H I K O K A T O ¹ [/pre]

[list][list][sub][pre] オー・スネイル 富士山に登ろう でも、ゆっくり、ゆっくり

O Snail; Climb Mount Fuji But slowly, slowly![/pre][/sub][/list][/list]

SHINJUKU — NIGHT

[sub]TOKYO, Nippon-Nihon[/sub]

| When leaving college, every night, SACHIKO KATO developed the habit of stopping her red bicycle in front of an ice cream shop a few miles from her dorm that she shared with her friends, where they sold the best ice cream in the city. For her, eating ice cream helped her get through the difficult times she went through in college. After enjoying delicious strawberry ice cream, she bought a tub of ice cream. When KATO arrived at the dorm, her best friend, NORIKO TANAKA was waiting for her, today was ice cream day TANAKA was all excited. |

[list]| SACHIKO KATO, [sub]Medicine Student[/sub] | “Just don’t eat too much, okay?”[/list]

[list][list]ただ食べ過ぎないようにね?[/list][/list]

| TANAKA promised she wouldn’t eat much, grabbed the tub of ice cream, and ran upstairs. Upon entering the dorm, KATO saw his other friend looking out the window. |

[list]| SACHIKO KATO, [sub]Medicine Student[/sub] | “What happened?”[/list]

[list][list]どうしたの?[/list][/list]

[list]| AKEMI ARAI, [sub]Medicine Student[/sub] | “I spoke to the teacher this morning, my grades dropped and it was no small feat.”[/list]

[list][list]今朝先生と話したら成績が下がってしまい、それは並大抵のことではありませんでした。[/list][/list]

[list]| SACHIKO KATO, [sub]Medicine Student[/sub] | “This is horrible, Akemi! . . . don’t worry, we’ll help you.”[/list]

[list][list]ひどいですよ、アケミ!...心配しないでください、私たちが助けます。[/list][/list]

[list]| AKEMI ARAI, [sub]Medicine Student[/sub] | But I still have to stop going out on Saturday nights.”[/list]

[list][list]しかし、土曜日の夜の外出はまだやめなければなりません。[/list][/list]

[list]| SACHIKO KATO, [sub]Medicine Student[/sub] | “We won’t go out on Saturday nights without you, we will help you improve your grades.”[/list]

[list][list]私たちは土曜日の夜にあなたなしでは外出しません。あなたの成績を上げるお手伝いをします。[/list][/list]

[list]| AKEMI ARAI, [sub]Medicine Student[/sub] | “I need ice cream before I start studying!”[/list]

[list][list]勉強を始める前にアイスクリームが必要です![/list][/list]

| After stressful days, KATO and her friends decided to go out to have fun and promised that tonight would be the best night they had ever had. In the best bar in town, they drank foreign and Japanese drinks and danced to fun American songs. But it’s not just KATO and his friends who feel tired of studying, other young people in the city are also overwhelmed with college and decided to have fun at night in Tokyo’s bars. The following week, the parents of these young people would demand better grades. |

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[sub]¹ A Series: SACHIKO KATO, The Japanese college lady Sachiko Kato and her friends try hard day after day to keep their grades up, but on Saturday night, to take a break from studying, they have fun going to the trendy bars in the area.[/sub]

Paramountica, Amsterwald, Cascadla, Batallon De Dignidad, Metropolitan Francais, New Provenance, Maziya, Spain-, Independent Singapore

[pre]K I N G D O M O F S A U D I A R A B I A ● المملكة العربية السعودية[/pre]

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝐎𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐍 𝐂𝐑𝐔𝐒𝐀𝐃𝐄

𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐎𝐧𝐞;

"𝐀 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐓𝐚𝐦𝐞"

[list][sub]| The Conquests of the Holy Land. Some of the most victorious acts against the christian religion in the history of the holy land itself. What some call today a modern marvel for the great record of acts which in tern strengthen the presence of a Muslim people. These people, for a long time, held to the holy lands presence. In fact, there was once a time when the name of Allah was written throughout the walls of Jesus Tomb. This was hundreds of years ago, the last being the sixth crusade. As the scattered kingdoms of Saudi Arabia formed similar interests after the Ottoman conquering in the 17th Century, in which the rest is already written in stone. This unification also gave way to a still salty belief of the city of Jerusalem is a Muslim holy site. Believing to have found that Islam reigns supreme over these non-believers of Muhammad, shows their corruption and infamous belief of the 'messiah' which cannot be fulfilled in any way as it conflicts with the prophesier of old. We cannot take off what is written on the hallowed halls of heaven, for God has spoken against the Christian Faith and her predecessors, so as to go along with the rise of Muhammad, proclaimer of the true word.[/sub]

[sub]| The City of Jerusalem currently belongs to the State of Israel; a unrecognized state of the Emirate, and is not currently legitimately seen as a political entity by the courts of Saudi Arabia. The kings high courts, (after prayer and dedication to God) have seen that, in the case of Israel, they are not deserving of the Holy Lands, and god himself proclaimed; "For These Lands, belong to your children and their children" a sign. This sign gave the clear for preparation of a polite taking of the holy land, by diplomatic ties with other states, they wished to establish a deal with occupying forces, to simply give up Jerusalem to the Muslims, hand the Palestinian territories to the emirate and all will go smoothly. A rejection, however, would result in the loss of Arab trade to Israel. Though Arabians were currently dealing with the Yemeni Issues, the people of Saudi Arabia are currently funding the purchase or the supplies and miscellaneous things needed for the retake of the Holy Land. This mission was not for the faint of heart, only one for the spiritually tame, not one for the inexperienced or unholy, for the things in gods eyes must be clean in order for it to be seen as holy.[/sub]

[table=noheader][tr][td] [/td][/tr][/table]

[spoiler=Ambience ❂ الجو المحيط]https://rainymood.com

[pre]DO NOT PLAY WHILE READING UNLESS INSTRUCTED[/pre][/spoiler]

[list]𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐑𝐔𝐒𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐖𝐈𝐋𝐋

𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐓𝐰𝐨; 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞[/list]

[sub]The Soldiers were getting closer to Mecca, every single one of them was beginning to wonder what would await their failure in their homelands, disappointment? Resentment? Who knew at this point. The people of the Arabian peninsula would be generally unhappy; this fact they knew. Yet, on their way, they had some sort of enlightened peace. Mecca materialized in the distance as the light hit their dust covered armor, as they marched home. The flag they waved over their heads was torn, but in their eyes it was unified. As they marched through the gates of mecca, rain fell, [sup](start ambiance here)[/sup] and they were met with the heartfelt cries of many, saying that they weren't failures; they simply rose a flag against the nonbelievers, and did not have a sharp blade to strike them down. The Crusaders were not disheartened; for they knew they tried, this is what their god wanted, however, god was disheartened at their loss, so he would bless them for their efforts; he would be proud of their efforts, Muhammad would be looking on with god, saying; "You have swayed my heart" for our ways are forever abound with the ways of holiness. [/sub]

Paramountica, Cascadla, Nippon-Nihon, Batallon De Dignidad, New Provenance, Tallahan, Maziya, Spain-, Mutawakkiliti

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announcement:

Our government has decided to provide support to all countries in the region who are in need. Sir Frederic von Hochbach is on the line of emergency, and his office answers all calls for help. In the current situation we can provide food supplies, medical equipment and building materials to those countries with lacking own production. Monetary aid is also always a possibility.

The official text:

Parliamentary committee of foreign aid and foreign policy:

By the government idea, we have decided to implement the 4 first articles of the government proposal of the Law on Foreign Aid and Regional participation.

§1: The purpose and goals of the document

The purpose of this law is to regulate how our souvereign country distributes the foreign aid across the region and outside of the region. This law is created to simplify the international aid process for short time arrangements, and to make arrangements without the need of bilateral public international law. The simplified procedure is used only in emergency cases, for other situations a bilateral treaty still must be signed. Attempts of misuse this law and its content are punishable. This law should be treated as it is written and own interpretations of this text are prohibited. All foreign aid decisions shall go trough the parliamentary meeting before the help is sent, and parliament has the right to veto the proposal if the country the proposal suggests is totally against our ideals or is a threat to our national security.

§2. The principles of distribution

Foreign aid to the region and member countries is the highest priority. We shall provide help to our allies and other states that are in need. The most aid shall go to countries which are most in need and other countries have lower priority. The decision on which countries are most in need is based on following criteria:

- The state has suffered a natural disaster, or the state is currently at war

- The state has food supply shortages, or lack of strategic materials that prevents the economic growth

- The state has no possibility to help itself in distant time perspective

Parliamentary committee on Foreign Aid shall use the criteria to rule out how many points on the scale a state is in need. If there are states with same amount of points on the higher end of the scale the tiebreaker rules are used:

- The state has not recieved a significant amount of aid from our adversaries

- The state isn't allies with our adversaries, or their ideology is not against our moral

§3. Recepient obligations

The state which recieves our help shall on monthly basis report to our Antimonopoly and Anticorruption agency (AAA) how the money or resources are used, to prevent misuse of help provided. Our country is against corruption in all it's form and if misuse of help provided is detected we have the right to immediately stop the help arrangement without further explanation. The receiver state has the right to appeal our decision in international or constitutional courts of both parts states, or write a explanation letter to AAA if our decision to stop aid arrangement is wrong. If AAA decides that no misuse has happened the aid arrangement continues immediately.

§4. Duration of an aid arrangement and continuation criteria

The duration of an aid arrangement can vary between 1 - 2 years, based on what happened and estimated time when the help is not needed anymore. The Committee sends an letter to recepient state's government 2 months before the aid contract expiration. If the recipient state needs more help they has always the possibility to send a letter to the Committee with explanations why the contract should be prolonged. The maximum additional time is 2 years. After the additional time is exhausted, the aid is no longer governed by this law, and an bilateral international arrangement on international aid must be signed and ratified by the two parts.

Contacts:

Committee chairman:

Pekka Salokoski

Foreign affairs minister:

Jesper Simonsson

President:

Frederic von Hochbach

Paramountica, Cascadla, Nippon-Nihon, Tallahan, Maziya, United Jericho

22 , JULY , 1969

The Necessities Of Man Act

| In the book [URL=https://www.nationstates.net/page=rmb/postid=54613088]Principles Of Mazism[/URL] it had written down the [I]"necessities of man"[/I] of at least what the ideology believes are the necessities of man. |

| [I]Goh Hock Guan[/I] the current prime minister and a Mazist. Had decided to finally bring concepts from Mazism into Malaysia proper. Starting first with the necessities of man that had been defined in Mazist literature. [I]Goh Hock Guan[/I] would assemble a few members of his cabinet to outline the new act. The members of cabinet that Goh Hock Guan assembled are:

[List][I]Deputy Prime Minister/Minister of National & Rural Development

S. P. Seenivasagam

Minister of Labour, Local Government & Housing

Ahmad Boestamam

Minister of Education

Yap Pian Hon

Minister of Health, Welfare Services & Defence

Lee Lam Thye[/I] |[/list]

| After multiple sleepless nights and weeks of writing up proposals for the act. They finally reached the final iteration for the act that would be titled as the "Necessities of Man Act". This act entails that:

[List][I]– There are objectives in this act that need to be met. They are work, income, a place to live, food and water

– This first part only meets the objectives of place to live, food and water. All buildings that are no longer in usage or owned by a landlord who neglected the property will be an asset that is seized by the government. From that point on if the building is a shophouse it'll be converted into a communal home.

– Once the shophouse had become a communal home. It'll be refurbished and if necessary renovated. The shop half of the shophouse would be turned into a cafeteria. These cafeterias would provide food for free for this who live in the communal homes but charge if that person isn't a resident of the communal home. The food that is served in these cafeterias will be a bowl of rice, a few pieces of chicken or fish, a few pieces of sweet potatoes and a bowl of spinach soup. Along with a glass of water. However while food is cooked and served by a staff member. The cleaning of plates, cups, bowls and utensils after use are done by the residents themselves.

– The residential half of the shophouse would still retain its function as a place for residence. Each room that was part of the residential half of the shophouse would be furnished with a mattress, a desk, a shelf, a wardrobe and a mat for sitting on. However the toilets/bathroom will be communal rather then a privilege for each resident personal living quarters.

– Residents of these communal houses don't have to rent their quarters. They just have to apply for a residency at the communal home and are given a room. The only expense the resident has from that point on is paying their taxes and provide money to a community jar that'll go towards paying the maintenance bills of the communal home. As long as they do that, their free to stay in the communal home until they want to move out.

– The second part covers the objectives of work and income. To achieve those objectives, every citizen has to perform a "career examination". This test would only apply to those finishing high school or university or college. The "career examination" is to see what kind of career path fits best for the individual based on what they answer each question with. Afterwards that individual would be offered a certificate which they could bring to their job interviews. These certificates would show which school/university/college they studied in, their name, an official seal from the ministry of education and what career is deemed appropriate for them based on their career examination results. This is to assist the youth in finding and acquiring a job that they could be passionate about.

– With the career examination, the youth should have an easier time acquiring a job and as such they'd be able to earn their own income. Hence acquiring the objective of work and income.[/I] |[/list]

| [I]Goh Hock Guan[/I] would publicly proclaim on radio and television that the [I]"Necessities of Man act"[/I] is just one of many bills that'll be passed by his administration in the pursuit of:

[List][I]" A future where Malaysia is a regional economical power. A future where Malaysia has a Malaysian society rather then a Malay society or a Chinese society or an Indian society or a society dominated by religious conservatism. But also a future in which Malaysia is a bastion of meritocracy, fairness, harmony, vibrant communities and republicanism, not democracy! "[/I] |[/list]

| However after [I]Goh Hock Guan[/I] made his public proclamation. Once it hit the newsstands. [I]Datuk Abdul Razak[/I] the current leader of [I]UMNO[/I]. The party that was supposed to be the opposition to [I]Goh Hock Guan's[/I] coalition and his party, the [I]DAP[/I]. Would make a comment on the public proclamation, by rallying a crowd of people to listen to his speech. [I]Datuk Abdul Razak[/I] would claim that:

[List][I]" Our current prime minister pursuit for "meritocracy", "fairness", "harmony", "vibrant communities" and "republicanism over democracy" sounds nothing more then communist ideals. Who's to say that Goh Hock Guan's administration isn't secretly funding the communist insurgents to maintain the emergency powers his government had been given so he could enact his communist ideas. We need to be wary of any further bills passed by Goh Hock Guan's government. As there will be a collapse in our way of life and how the brains of the youth will develop. Could you imagine your kids becoming advent communist? That's a possibility with Goh Hock Guan in charge of government! We cannot ignore the chance of the destruction of democratic institutions with Goh Hock Guan in charge, for all we know he claims to say republicanism when in reality he intends for a dictatorship! "[/I] |[/list]

______________________________________________

[spoiler=[sub]Written for the RMB Screen of the[/sub]

COMMONWEALTH OF LIBERTY

—]

Adriatican Islands

Amsterwald

Anglo Channel

Arcanda

Cascadla

Cheezaslovakia

Connomia

East Germany Ddr

Greater Adriatican State

Great Britain Gb

Greater Kurdistane

Israelli

Kewtpuff

Kotakuan Ii

Ma-Li

Maziya

Metropolitan Francais

Mutawakkiliti

Neepal

Nevbrejnovitz

Newauroria

New Provenance

Nileia

Nippon-Nihon

Osivoii

Paramountica

Paseo

Peking Zhongguo

Pontianus

Provenancia

Ranponian

Rio De La Plata Argentina

Rutannia

Saudi Arabiyah

Socialist Democratic Republic Romania

Spainard

Spain-

Sudesam

The Confederate Prussian Empire

Vancouver Straits

Victoria Harbor

Virnall

[/spoiler]

Paramountica, Cascadla, Nippon-Nihon, Batallon De Dignidad, Metropolitan Francais, New Provenance, Tallahan, Spain-

Post by Democratic Republic Of Pan suppressed by Paramountica.

Democratic Republic Of Pan

Hi

Cascadla

Post by Democratic Republic Of Pan suppressed by Paramountica.

Democratic Republic Of Pan

Can I be chzeckoslovakia?

Post by Great Birmania suppressed by Paramountica.

Great Birmania

Can I be Birmania ?

[list][list]SHŌWA 44 | AUGUST 1969[/list]

[list][list]繁栄の難問

[pre]PROSPERITY CONUNDRUM[/pre][/list][/list]

[pre] N I H O N N O S A N G Y Ō [/pre]

[list][list][sub][pre] オー・スネイル 富士山に登ろう でも、ゆっくり、ゆっくり

O Snail; Climb Mount Fuji But slowly, slowly![/pre][/sub][/list][/list]

TOKYO, TOKYO BAY — EVENING

[sub]THE LAND OF THE RISING SUN, Nippon-Nihon[/sub]

| Boasting rapid growth and now second in the non-communist world, the impact of Japan’s industrial machine is felt across the planet. European businesspeople are worried about competition from Japanese products and rely on Japanese-built supertankers to transport oil from the Middle East to them, despite the 26-month closure of the Suez Canal. In western Canada, in small mountain towns, long-unemployed miners are returning to work to extract the coal needed to satisfy a new $600 million order from Japanese steelmakers. Ideologically impartial, Japanese manufacturers trade with Beijing and Free China and produce 70% of baseball gloves sold in America. In India and Ceylon, the Japanese are training rice farmers and fishermen; in Singapore, they are building dry docks and generally doing more than American officials for foreign aid to develop the economies of many Asian nations. |

| However, this explosive growth and new power has placed Japan’s economy in a difficult decision-making phase. Domestically, Japanese consumers complain of being left behind in the race for export markets and clamor for more rewards from industrial expansion. Abroad, Japan’s top trading partners are increasingly impatient with the way its entrepreneurs flood the world with exports while keeping their economy isolated from foreign capital and goods. The Japanese are confused by these new problems. |

[list]| KIICHI MIYAZAWA, [sub]Japanese Economist[/sub] | “For a long time, our people knew how to deal with poverty. We still don’t know how to deal with abundance.”[/list]

[list][list]長い間、我が国の人々は貧困に対処する方法を知っていました。 私たちはまだ豊かさにどう対処すればよいのか分かりません。[/list][/list]

| Japanese leaders will head towards a confrontation over one of their main problems — trade relations with Washington. Japanese and American officials will meet in Tokyo for one of their periodic meetings. The American officials present are WILLIAM ROGERS, from the State Department, MAURICE STANS, from Commerce, CLIFFORD HARDIN, from Agriculture, and PAUL MCCRACKEN, RICHARD NIXON’s main economic advisor. They will urge the Japanese to begin removing import quotas on 120 products and to move more quickly in approving applications from American companies that want to create joint ventures in Japan to build electronic components, automobiles, and other high-tech products. Japanese-American relations are becoming increasingly close — and proximity creates friction. If Japan’s economy is not liberalized, America and other nations could very well intensify an already strong backlash against Japanese exports. The Americans restrict imports of Japanese steel and threaten to establish quotas on textiles. The Thais have halted imports of Japanese used cars and tires until Japan agrees to buy more of Thailand’s rubber and corn. |

| The workings of the consensus system perpetuate some surprising inefficiencies that tend to keep consumers from fully participating in Japan’s industrial growth. Foreigners complain about the low prices of Japanese exports, but prices inside Japan have risen at almost the fastest rate in the industrialized world — 5.3% in ‘68. Japan’s 102 million people now own more household appliances per capita than anyone except Americans, but they have virtually no space for them. Living space in metropolitan areas averages 40 ft. per person, no more than before World War II. For millions of people crammed into big cities, Japan’s industrial power brought not affluence but effluence. Photos from Apollo 9 showed thicker smog in the Tokyo Bay area than in Los Angeles, and beaches are heavily polluted. To alleviate some of these ills, the government is taking steps but has had little success in dealing with high prices, which are caused in part by the consensus system. In Japan, manufacturers do not sell their products directly to retailers. Tradition decrees that each product passes through a long line of wholesalers, most of them very small, each of whom receives a share that increases the price. |

| Japanese leaders agree that change and more competition are needed. Bank of Japan research director TOSHIHIKO YOSHINO admits that opening Japan to foreigners would help ease inflation considerably. But he and other leaders call for more time to strengthen companies against aggressive foreign rivals — and time to extract necessary decisions from the consensus system. Japan’s trading partners are no longer willing to grant that time. For example, Japanese businesspeople do not invest much in research but depend largely on the acquisition of foreign technology. American companies no longer just want to sell technology. They want to be part of the Japanese market — now. The rest of the world has a keen interest in Japan’s fight for change. A free-trade Japan, expanding its programs to develop other Asian countries, could do much to reduce the gap that exists between rich and poor countries. If there are ways for the Japanese to open their economy to foreign influence and domestic reform, while preserving their system’s virtues of harmony and discipline, then the 21st century — and perhaps even the final years of the 20th century — may indeed be Japan’s. |

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Democracy Manifest

The First of Many

______________

[sub]July 1968[/sub]

It was time for the first democratic elections since 1960 and a watershed moment for Nigerian Democracy. Recent months have seen the interim government led by President Balewa push through various reforms concerning public institutions, education, transport, healthcare and trade unions. These reforms, while some of them merely trying to lay down the practicality of the situation, such as the creation of a Federal Police or establishment of a new tax charter to modernise Nigeria's tax system, increase revenue which could then open up the government to make the much-needed reform on all sectors of a broken and slumped economy. A tough road, whoever won the election, was ahead. Not just an economy which had been strangled by a brutal 7-year civil war, but a nation still divided by ideology, still hundreds of thousands of Igbo Nationalists who in a matter of months had gone from an independent republic to merely an autonomous region with an Nigerian Republic, and even some small pockets of ultra-nationalists remaining active in a desperate act of deviance of the Treaty of Lagos, much of the North feeling ignored by the Federal Government and seeing their attempted concessions for the treaty as being too little. Young people faced little prospects. with a lack of employment and an almost non-existent higher education system. The election was a matter of consolidation for Balewa and the Nigerian Democratic Party, and for others, an opportunity for real change and to put their stamp on Nigerian Politics.

Two elections were set to occur; Presidential Elections and Parliamentary Elections. For the Presidential, it was fairly simple, get 50%+ in the first round and it’s a win, and a second round vote to occur if no one gains the majority of votes. President Balewa was favourite to win it, based on his successful leadership of the NDF for the last 7 years but also due to the other parties having only come to fruition in the last few months and had not yet established themselves in Nigerian national politics and the new optimistic era of the Second Republic. While the presidential election offered parties the leading role in government, the parliamentary elections created a more winnable dynamic for new parties, hoping to import themselves into the Nigerian National Parliament. Once more, Balewa’s Nigerian Democratic Party was set to win a majority and set the stage for a new age in Nigeria.

Both elections were set to be historic in two ways. Firstly, it was a true multi-party democracy. Unlike the first fruition of the Republic, in which its politics were based more on ethnicity and regionalism, it was now based upon policies and ideology, beyond the primitive era of democracy which had occurred beforehand. While regional parties had remained, the NDF had made sure they were to be kept at a local level and the ideological and policy-driven parties on both the Left and Right were to be on a national level. Secondly, it was the first election in 9 years and an election which was set to determine the future of Nigeria. Even if Balewa and his Nigerian Democratic Party were to win big in both elections, it could set the stage for a working democracy and a much more effective one at that.

Two parties were attempting to challenge Balewa and his seemingly dominative NDP, that being the veteran Obafemi Awolowo, the acting President’s former rival during the late 50s and at the 1960 Parliamentary Elections, who had drifted slowly more towards Nigerian Christianity and now the figurehead for their very own political force, and Shehu Shagari, a younger and more liberal alternative to the NDP who aimed to become a long-lasting force in Nigerian Politics and the mainstream alternative to Balewa. While the NDP was always going to have the upper hand in the opening election, the two other parties are still set to make some ground nationally, either via disagreement over the party's more socially liberal policies or perhaps sighting the need for a proper change instead of a more stable continuity of the 1960 Government.

The parliamentary election was something different. The 500-seat universal assembly was to be given significant political power over laws and regulations and while the President received the final say in-laws, it had enough say and political might to even oust a President if they wanted. While not something which had been agreed upon universally by the NDF, it seemed the best way forward to prevent the ascendance of an over-powerful President. This gift of political power created the incentive to make roads and gaining a large chunk of seats could give opposition parties much more leverage, power and popularity in core areas than simply making a valiant display in the Presidential. As before, the NDP were favoured to win an outright majority, but the alternative options, the key ones being the Alliance Party and Christian Party, aimed to focus the vast majority of their political capital on the parliamentary elections.

Results:

[spoiler=1969 Nigerian Presidential Election]

Abubakar Tafawa Balewa (Nigerian Democratic Party) - 57.6%

Shehu Shagari (Nigerian Alliance Party) - 26%

Obafemi Awolowo (Nigerian Christian Party) - 16.4%

[/spoiler]

[spoiler=1969 Nigerian Parliamentary Election]

Nigerian Democratic Party - 281 Seats

Nigerian Christian Party - 98 Seats

Nigerian Alliance Party - 95 Seats

Biafra Nationalist Party - 23 Seats

Islamic Party for Nigerians - 3 Seats

[/spoiler]

It was to be expected by most people of the political class in Nigeria. In a clear showcase and vote for a stable, safe pair of hands to lead Nigeria onto its opening years of democracy, Balewa comfortably wins the Presidential Election with 57.6% of the vote, beating out his nearest competitor of Shagari of the NAP at 26%, with a strong showing from the Nigerian Christian Part at 16.4%.

In the parliamentary elections, and while it was an expected majority for the NDP, clear initial support for the Nigerian Christian Party and Nigerian Alliance Party showcase and placed them as suitors for an alternative, with the newly-set up Biafra Nationalist Party, made up of the pro-treaty and former government ministers of the short-lived Biafra People's Republic, winning the mandate of the still-conflict ridden region of Biafra, although the banning of the Igbo National Front, led by loyalists to the Emeke Regime, remains a key problem electrically. The Islamic Party, a representative party, managed to win 3 seats in core areas deemed to have a very strong Islamic influence.

Nigeria takes its opening steps into a new era of democracy. Where this new era will take the new Republic is unknown, but a brighter future for the Lion of Africa seemed to be growing in possibility.

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[pre]M I N I S T R Y O F F O R E I G N A F F A I R S O F S A U D I A R A B I A ❂ وزارة الخارجية السعودية[/pre]

[list][pre]يا الله أنت وحدك القدير!

"O God, you alone are almighty!"[/pre][/list]

| [sub][sup]Diplomacy[/sup][/sub] | [pre]Asia, O Asia, The Beautiful Land![/pre]

[sup][sub][pre]١3 , جمادى الأولى ،١٣٨٩

1969 年 7 月 29 日[/pre][/sub][/sup]

Visit of the Japanese Ambassadors [sup]1[/sup]

[pre]S c h e d u l e , E v e n t s , a n d G o v e r n m e n t M e e t i n g s[/pre]

[list][sup][sub]Statement from the King before his flight to Japan[/sub][/sup]

"My People. Today, we see a growing friendship between us two futile states; to better promote peace and welfare; to keep the scriptures of old sacred; and to keep the word of Muhammad in our halls; allies are needed. For not only can our own word spread; but we can reach the silent majority. We cannot hope to spread the holy word without the help of others. This is a first step to a greater leap, for Allah."[/list]

[table=noheader][tr][td] [list][pre]Schedule for July 29th, Morning[/pre][/list][/td][td][list][pre]Schedule for July 29th, Night[/pre][/list][/td][/tr][tr][td][pre]7:30 GMT - Diplomatic and Press Conferences

8:30 GMT - Visit to Tokyo Mosque[/pre][/td][td][pre]14:35 GMT - Nightly Press Conference

15:30 GMT - Private Discussions[/pre][/td][/tr][tr][td][pre]9:30 GMT - Wildlife Prefecture

10:30 GMT - Recreation Hour[/pre][/td][td]16:45 GMT - Snacks and Conversation, Live TV[/td][/tr][/table]

[sub][sup]1[/sub] Part of a Series, this is part one, visit[/sup]

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[pre]|1969|[/pre]

[list][list][list][pre]PRC ★ PEOPLES’ REPUBLIC OF CHINA

中华人民共和国 |[/pre][/list][/list][/list]

THE NINTH POLITBURO OF THE CHINESE COMMUNIST PARTY:

OFFICIALS ELECTED INTO THE NINTH POLITBURO!

中国共产党第九届政治局:

第九届中央政治局委员当选!

| MEMBERS AND THEIR OFFICES - 会员及其办公室 |

[pre]Chen Boda - 陈伯达 | Party Office: Chairman of the Central Cultural Revolution Group[/pre]

[pre]Chen Xilian - 陈锡联 | Military Office: Commander of the Shenyang Military Region of the People’s Liberation Army[/pre]

[pre]Dong Biwu - 董必武 | Offices: (Acting) Chairman of the People’s Republic of China & Vice Chairman of the People’s Republic of China[/pre]

[pre]Huang Yongsheng - 黄永胜 | Offices: Commander of Beijing Military Region of the People’s Liberation Army & Vice Premier of the People’s Republic of China[/pre]

[pre]Jiang Qing - 江青 | Office: Member of the Cultural Revolution Group of the Central Committee[/pre]

[pre]Kang Sheng - 康生 | Offices: Central Committee Vice Chairman & Leader of Central Organization and Propaganda Leading Group & Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress[/pre]

[pre]Li Xiannian - 李先念 | Office: First Deputy Chairman of the Shanghai Municipal Revolutionary Committee[/pre]

[pre]Li Zuopeng - 李作鹏 | Office: Political Commissar of the People’s Liberation Army Navy[/pre]

[pre]Lin Biao - 林彪 | Offices: First Vice Chairman of the Central Committee & First-Ranked Vice Premier of the State Council & Minister of National Defense & Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission of the Central Committee & Vice Chairman of the National Defense Council[/pre]

[pre]Liu Bocheng - 刘伯承 | Office: Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress[/pre]

[pre]Mao Zedong - 毛泽东 | Offices: Chairman of the Central Committee & Chairman of the Central Military Commission of the Central Committee[/pre]

[pre]Qiu Huizuo - 邱会作 | Offices: Head of the General Logistics Department of the Central Military Commission [/pre]

[pre]Wu Faxian - 吴法宪 | Office: Commander of the People’s Liberation Army Air Force[/pre]

[pre]Xie Fuzhi - 谢富治 | Offices: Secretary of the Beijing Municipal Party Committee & Minister of Public Security & Chairman of the Beijing Municipal Revolutionary Committee[/pre]

[pre]member | offices[/pre]

[pre]Xu Shiyou - 许世友 | Office: Commander of Nanjing Military Region of the People’s Liberation Army[/pre]

[pre]Yao Wenyuan - 姚文元 | Office: First Deputy Chairman of Shanghai Municipal Revolutionary Committee[/pre]

[pre]Ye Jianying - 叶剑英 | Offices: Secretary General of the Central Military Commission & Political Commissar for the Academy of Military Sciences of the People’s Liberation Army[/pre]

[pre]Ye Qun - 叶群 | Office: Deputy Head of the Cultural Revolution Group of the People’s Liberation Army[/pre]

[pre]Zhang Chunqiao - 张春桥 | Offices: Secretary of the Shanghai Municipal Committee & Chairman of Shanghai Municipal Revolutionary Committee[/pre]

[pre]Zhou Enlai - 周恩来 | Offices: First Vice Chairman of the Central Committee & Premier of State Council & Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference[/pre]

[pre]Zhu De - 朱德 | Office: Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress[/pre]

[list][list][pre]SERVE THE PEOPLE![/pre][/list][/list]

[list][list][pre]为人民服务![/pre][/list][/list]

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[list][list][pre]ا یرا ن

I R A N[/pre][sub]August 1969[/sub][/list]

ULEMA CLERICS — IMPERIAL STATE OF IRAN;

[sub]Late Middle Aged Exile[/sub]

[pre] [/pre]

[list][list][sub][I]”I can summon a million martyrs to any cause.”

— Ruhollah Khomeini (Ayatollah)[/sub]

[pre] [/pre]

[sub][pre]

I've reached the end of this great history

And all the land will talk of me:

I shall not die, these seeds I've sown will save

My name and reputation from the grave,

And men of sense and wisdom will proclaim;

Much I have suffered in these thirty years,

I have revived the Ajam with my verse.

I will not die then alive in the world,

For I have spread the seed of the word.

Whoever has sense, path and faith,[/pre]

— The Persian Book of Kings[/sub][/list][/list][/list]

[pre] [/pre]

[list]AYATOLLAH IN EXILE

[sub]NAJAF, Lieobria — DAY[/sub]

[sub]The old man was up before dawn in his place of exile, a world away from the Ruritanian sights of splendor playing out in the capital of the Shah. He followed a schedule so precise throughout the day that people in Najaf loved to joke that they could time their watches by his daily walk to the sacred temple. Grand Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini rose at five in the morning to pray, ate breakfast of cheese, bread, and almonds two hours later, and then spent the morning reading books, composing lectures, meeting with aides and fans, and keeping up with the latest news. Lunch, a long nap, and more reading, writing, and meetings ensued after the midday prayer. He went for a half-hour walk with family after work, which concluded at five. Ten o'clock found the lights lowered after a simple dinner and evening prayers, followed by more reading and writing. The Grand Ayatollah had striking similarities to the man he aimed to overthrow in terms of his strict focus, work ethic, and frugal diet. Like the Shah, he also went to considerable measures to hide his true identity from the Iranian people, whom he felt naturally favored strongman rule. He was jovial and quite joyful in private talks. On the other hand, he was harsh and expressionless during public meetings. Khomeini pondered his destiny and brooded.[/sub]

[pre] [/pre]

RUHOLLAH KHOMEINI, A Grand Ayatollah | “I'm not sure what transgression I did to deserve to spend the last few days of my life in Najaf.”

[sub]During his first harsh years in the dusty town, he grumbled. Exiled from his supporters and cut off from his entire existence in Qom, the Grand Ayatollah saw himself as an elderly man living out his final days in a distant land inhabited by Sunni Arabs. The Pahlavi crown believed that Khomeini would be more likely to disappear from memory the longer he was kept out of the public eye. Parviz Sabeti, a spy for Savak, sent informants into his home. The Shah was told by General Nasiri that the elderly shark had had his fangs extracted. The Grand Ayatollah, now in his midsixties, was confronted with the very real possibility that he might not survive to witness the end of the Pahlavi Dynasty, much less set foot in Iran again. Khomeini was seen as an unwanted disturbance and an intruder by the clerical leadership in Najaf. The most important marja in Shiism, Grand Ayatollah Mohsen Hakim, publicly rejected the newcomer when he first arrived in Iraq, expressing his displeasure. Like Qom and Mashad, Najaf was at best a hub of intrigue and gossip. The religious and political rivalry among the Shia clergy is as fierce as that of any political party, sometimes to the point of childishness, with grand ayatollahs refusing to communicate with one another. The big Shia religious institutions have long resembled a confederacy of fiefdoms, their lives of loyalty shaped more by tribe chieftains than by spiritual leaders.[/sub]

[sub]Grand Ayatollahs Hakim and Khomeini discussed the merits of starting a second uprising against the Pahlavis and their White Revolution at one of their infrequent meetings. Within the Shia faith, the martyrdom of Imam Husayn and his family at the hands of the evil Caliph Yazid at Karbala in AD 680 stands as the ultimate religious narrative and morality play. Hakim refuted Khomeini's assertion that the ulama had a duty to spearhead a second uprising against the Iranian monarchy and that the Shah had turned into the new Yazid.[/sub]

[pre] [/pre]

MUHAMMAD SAEED HAKIM, A Grand Ayatollah | “People would curse us and there would be mayhem if we staged an uprising and caused suffering to others.

[sub]Even after becoming notorious for spearheading the opposition against the Shah, Khomeini's fellow marjas continued to enjoy stronger popular support.[/sub]

[pre] [/pre]

RUHOLLAH KHOMEINI, A Grand Ayatollah | “I was exiled because I began an uprising, my esteem only grew!”

MUHAMMAD SAEED HAKIM, A Grand Ayatollah | “What ought to be carried out? We have to weigh our choices against the outcome. Sending people to their deaths makes no sense.

[sub]According to Khomeini, the revolutionary movement needed fatalities specifically. Instead of being dreaded or discouraged, martyrdom was to be rejoiced in and accepted.[/sub]

[pre] [/pre]

RUHOLLAH KHOMEINI, A Grand Ayatollah | “History will judge us, and history will say millions of Shia ulama rose to defend it.”

[spoiler=[sub]Written for the RMB Screen of the[/sub]

COMMONWEALTH OF LIBERTY

—]

Adriatican Islands

Amsterwald

Anglo Channel

Arcanda

Bhaarat Lok

Cascadla

Cheezaslovakia

Connomia

East Germany Ddr

Great Britain Gb

Greater Kurdistane

Hatzburg

Israelli

Kewtpuff

Klingenthalerburg

Kotakuan Ii

Ma-Li

Maziya

Metropolitan Francais

Mutawakkiliti

Nevbrejnovitz

Newauroria

New Provenance

Nileia

Nippon-Nihon

Osivoii

Paramountica

Paseo

Peking Zhongguo

Pontianus

Provenancia

Ranponian

Rio De La Plata Argentina

Rutannia

Saudi Arabiyah

Socialist Democratic Republic Romania

Spainard

Spain-

The Confederate Prussian Empire

Vancouver Straits

Victoria Harbor

Vietnam Sv

Virnall

[/spoiler]

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[list][list]SHŌWA 44 | AUGUST 1969[/list]

[list][list]危機に瀕する業界

[pre]INDUSTRY IN CRISIS[/pre][/list][/list]

[pre] Y Ō S H O K U S H I N J U [/pre]

[list][list][sub][pre] オー・スネイル 富士山に登ろう でも、ゆっくり、ゆっくり

O Snail; Climb Mount Fuji But slowly, slowly![/pre][/sub][/list][/list]

SHIMA, MIE PREFECTURE — NOON

[sub]THE LAND OF THE RISING SUN, Nippon-Nihon[/sub]

| The founder of Japan’s cultured-pearl industry, KOKICHI MIKIMOTO, once promised that his gems would become popular around the world. For decades, his pride seemed to be coming to fruition. Cultured pearls — a shiny type that grows after a tiny grain of mollusk shell is inserted into the mantle of an oyster — have turned into a $90 million-a-year business. Thousands of families, including half of the 18,000 inhabitants of the city of Shima in western Japan, farmed oysters in baskets suspended from countless rafts in quiet coves of the coastal seas. A series of events plunged the Japanese pearl production industry into a streak of bad luck. Western ladies swapped cultured pearls for cheaper adornments such as plastic beads, colored stones, and metal chains. Exports fell from a peak of $65 million in ‘66 to $46 million in ‘68. In New York, pearl sales at Tiffany’s fell by 50% in ‘68. Only part of the decline can be attributed to fickle fashion. |

| In Japan, the number of pearl producers increased from about 100 at the end of World War II to 4,600 — including many single-family operations. They filled their oyster rafts to half the space needed for proper pearl growth, harvested and sold huge quantities of low-quality pearls at reduced prices. Instead of waiting three years, producers sometimes sent their harvest to market after just six months. The pearl’s nacre at this age — the shiny layers formed by the oyster — is so thin that the pearl loses its color within a few months. Japanese traders call pearls kuzu (trash) and complain that this type of low-quality merchandise damages the entire industry’s reputation. |

| With the drop in exports, the number of exporting companies fell drastically. Several hundred operators have started cultivating seaweed, which is eaten by the Japanese for breakfast and afternoon tea. Many pearl rafts were abandoned entirely or covered with tents to serve as strange sea camps. However, the Diet made modest beginnings in regulating the industry, establishing a minimum sea space per raft to ensure sufficient food for pearl-producing oysters. To prevent falling pearl prices, the Japanese Federation of Pearl Cultivators stockpiled some 42 million pearls. Ladies’ fashion began to rediscover cultured pearls. American designers have once again turned to Japanese jewelry as a way to express elegance, opulence, and sophistication. The new trend has caught American pearl traders with depleted stocks, and as a result, retail pearl prices have now risen 25% above their 1968 level. The Cultured Pearl Association of America forecasts prices will increase another 10%. |

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Creole Language in Haiti: Frespañol

1821-Onwards

| As Haiti united the island of Hispaniola under its rule in 1821, many Spanish speakers worried about Haitian oppression of the Spanish language and culture. These fears would largely be unfounded as the Haitian government would agree to institute protections and dual status for Spanish in the Haitian nation.

For the next 150 years, the lower classes of Haiti would mingle and mix their languages. The French-speaking West would mix with the Spanish-speaking East, creating Haitian Creole also referred to as Frespañol. This hybridization of Spanish and French is unique as it is not intelligible with either French or Spanish, adopting its own grammar, and ruleset.

Despite it being the primary language of 95% of the population, Haitian Creole (Frespañol) is often looked down upon as slang. Schools continue to teach in either Spanish or French depending on the area, as well as, within higher business fields. Elites in general both mixed-race/white and Afro-Haitian largely look down upon the usage of the language, usually instead speaking proper French and Spanish.

President Daniel Fingolé broke down a massive social barrier when he gave speeches entirely in Haitian Creole and spoke in public in the language. This went a long way in endearing the native populace to Fignolé and the Modern Revolutionary Party and tearing down some social stigma towards using Creole in formal settings.

Despite this move towards acceptance and recognition of Haitian Creole, some areas would remain exclusionary. Education for instance would remain taught formerly in Spanish or French, sometimes both. Even with reforms, Haitian education remained largely rigid and formal towards its students, and the Creole language was often punished if used colloquially during class time, or even in writing and on tests. Within businesses, especially International business, formal Spanish/French was used. This was due in large part to the unintelligible nature of Creole with either of the mother tongues it developed from.

As the Fignole presidency continued, and social lines were broken down, at least in politics, Haitian Creole became a more recognized, and common language.

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[list]August 1969

[sub]The 1969 Election[/sub][/list]

[pre]D I E B U N D E S R E P U B L I K[/pre]

WE WILL STEADY THIS SHIP

[sub]BONN, THE FEDERAL CAPITAL, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY, New Provenance - MORNING[/sub]

| "What happened last night?" was the question on the minds of many Germans as they awoke on the morning after the 1969 federal elections. The vote counting had gone through the evening, and new vote tabulation systems rolled out by the Federal Returning Officer a year before meant election results could be visualized faster than ever. At approximately 5:24 am the morning after the election, the Federal Returning Officer's Clerk held a press conference where the results of the elections were confirmed - unleashing the most chaotic next few weeks in German politics that the country had ever seen. 32 million Germans had cast their vote in the historic election, set against the backdrop of the Summer of Change and significant shifts on the German political scenes. The months heading into the election were already foreshadowing the chaos that was to follow, with the Free Democratic Party leader, liberal Erich Mende, resigning and allowing his Vice Chair, liberal and Ostpolitik advocate Wolfgang Mischnick, to ascend to the party leadership in May of 1969. The German Democratic Party (DPD) under Reinhold Meier announced their intention to join the lists of the newly formed Germany for the People (DFV) party, led by Sophie Scholl and rapidly rising in the polls as the emergent alternative to the status quo CDU and SPD. |

| The campaign period was fierce, and the issues that defined it included the economy, Vietnam, and Social Democratic Chancellor Willy Brandt's Ostpolitik diplomatic policies. Polls throughout the summer consistently showed the Christian Democrats leading with anywhere between 37% and 42% of the popular vote, putting them as the strongest option to lead a new government. The Social Democrats trailed terribly, polling between 29% and 32%. The Free Democrats prior to Erich Mende's departure polled at around 3% to 4%, but rose to 7% when Mischnick was adopted as party leader. The greatest disrupting factor of the election, however, was Germany for the People (DFV), the new liberal party led by former SPD parliamentarian and war resistance leader Sophie Scholl, which represented the growing numbers of younger voters opposed to the War in Vietnam, supportive of Ostpolitik, and dissatisfied with the SPD's performance after 8 years in power. The new party polled consistently between 19% and 25% and pulled dissatisfied moderate suburbanites from the CDU and liberal and socialist voters from the SPD. The party's greatest concern was the issue of its ties to socialist and left-wing student groups, who generally were still frowned upon by the wider electorate, but Scholl crushed the concerns when she adopted a blatantly moderate social democratic policy platform. |

| All five "major" parties - the CDU, SPD, FDP, DFV and DPD - participated in summer debates in June until, in July, the German Democrats abruptly announced their intention to join the lists of the DFV, absolving their participation in the election and landing Reinhold Meier a position on the DFV's Executive Committee. The party had reached a new high of 1.9 million votes and 23 seats in the previous election, but polling showed the Democrats securing no seats in the Bundestag, with most of their voters flocking to the reorganized centrist FDP and the CDU. Chancellor Brandt pushed to pass a wave of legislative programs in the summer of 1969, but did not secure sufficient votes as many centrist and conservative FDP deputies broke from party lines and instead backed the proposals of opposition leader Ludwig Erhard. |

| On election eve, exit polls showed the Christian Democrats breaking 40%, making them the most likely leader of any new coalition government, whoever it may be. Voting was carried out the next day, and the Returning Officer's Clerk returned the following results. |

[list][pre]THE 1969 GERMAN FEDERAL ELECTION

Christian Democratic Union - Ludwig Erhard - 12,658,953 votes - 38.4% - 155 seats (-20)

Social Democratic Party - Willy Brandt - 10,318,365 votes - 31.3% - 126 seats (-36)

Germany for the People - Sophie Scholl - 8,043,709 votes - 24.4% - 98 seats (+98)

Free Democratic Party - Wolfgang Mischnick - 1,944,955 votes - 5.9% - 23 seats (-19)[/pre][/list]

| To the surprise of many, sunken turnout in the Frankfurt am Main region and stronger than expected support among rural voters for the DfV party kept the Christian Democrats well below 40% of the popular vote, and pushed the SPD to 31%. The DFV performed expectedly well for a new party, receiving 8 million votes and 98 seats in the new Bundestag - granting them kingmaker status, bar the impossibility of a CDU-SPD grand coalition. Erhard rallied his lukewarm supporters, pointing to the massive 7 point margin - a difference of over 2.3 million votes - against the SPD as "clear proof" of the "demand for political change". Chancellor Brandt, who suffered the most losses of the night with 36 seats lost, held a brief press conference where he committed to forming a new government "by any means necessary". The Free Democrats under Mischnick celebrated the "decent" performance, but Scholl and her supporters were jubilant and ecstatic. They had manifested the strength of the global antiwar movements in the U.S. and beyond in Germany into a political movement that secured 8 million votes and put the voter bloc - and their demands - at the forefront of the weeks of coalition negotiations that followed. |

| It was already expected that the coalition negotiations that would follow the election would be messy, confusing, and convoluted. The SPD's party membership still held some disdain for Scholl's populist liberal party for splitting the progressive vote, while the CDU was too ideologically opposite to form any coalition with the DFV. Talks were held in preliminary phases for a CDU-SPD-FDP government with Mischnick as Chancellor, but as expected, those talks collapsed almost immediately. The door then was left to the incumbent Chancellor after Erhard resigned in defeat once more and retreated back to his office as Leader of the Opposition. The DFV, carrying the most leverage, pushed hard for their terms to be accepted. Willy Brandt could not continue as Chancellor. Germany would not offer any support to the war in Vietnam. Germany would continue with Ostpolitik and would bring forward the possibility of some movement between East and West Germany. Germany would re-commit to the European Economic Community after years of allowing France to take the forefront. |

| Germany now stands at a crossroads. Will it emerge from this political quagmire with the first ever grand coalition in its history, with the CDU and SPD choosing national unity over allowing the "ragtag liberal coalition" to gain power in government, or will the country emerge with its first female chancellor, amid a rapidly evolving world and changing perspectives about what it means to be German in this new day and age? |

https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1736849

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COMMONWEALTH OF LIBERTY

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Adriatican Islands

Amsterwald

Anglo Channel

Arcanda

Bhaarat Lok

Cascadla

Cheezaslovakia

Connomia

East Germany Ddr

Great Britain Gb

Greater Kurdistane

Hatzburg

Israelli

Kewtpuff

Klingenthalerburg

Kotakuan Ii

Ma-Li

Maziya

Metropolitan Francais

Mutawakkiliti

Nevbrejnovitz

Newauroria

New Provenance

Nileia

Nippon-Nihon

Osivoii

Paramountica

Paseo

Peking Zhongguo

Pontianus

Provenancia

Ranponian

Rio De La Plata Argentina

Rutannia

Saudi Arabiyah

Socialist Democratic Republic Romania

Spainard

Spain-

The Confederate Prussian Empire

Vancouver Straits

Victoria Harbor

Vietnam Sv

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[list][list][sub]S O C I A L I S T‎ ‎ ‎ R E P U B L IC‎ ‎ ‎ O F‎ ‎ ‎ R O M A N I A‎ ‎ ‎ •‎ ‎ ‎ ‎R E P U B L I C A‎ ‎ ‎ S O C I A L I S T Ă‎ ‎ ‎ R O M  N I A [/sub][/list][/list]

[list][list]Romanian Agriculture - The Conducător's visits[/list][/list]

[list][list][sub]Iulie-August 1969, Comitetul Central al Partidului Comunist Român, București, Republica Socialistă România[/sub][/list][/list]

[list][list][sub]July-August 1969, Central Committee of The Communist Party of Romania, Bucharest, Socialist Republic of Romania[/sub][/list][/list]

| His Excellency Comrade Constantin Rotaru, General Secretary of The Communist Party of Romania, President of The Presidium of The Great National Assembly, President of the State Council, President of the Socialist Republic of Romania, Supreme Commander of The People's Army, beloved and esteemed son of all Romanian people, the Genius of the Carpathians, the revered Conducător of the nation and visionary of the Romanian agricultural sector, embarked on a comprehensive tour spanning Ilfov, Argeș, Dolj, Arad, Hunedoara, Bihor, and Cluj Counties. The purpose of the visits was to assess the state of agricultural cooperatives, particularly focusing on the implementation of new Romanian farm equipment and evaluating grain and crop output/production numbers amidst the backdrop of national agricultural initiatives.

| [sub]Ilfov County - July 1969[/sub]

The tour commenced in Ilfov County, where His Excellency visited several agricultural cooperatives renowned for their innovative practices. His Excellency, the Genius of the Carpathians witnessed firsthand the utilization of the new Romanian farm equipment, including tractors, plows, and harvesters. Noteworthy discussions revolved around mechanization's role in improving efficiency and reducing labor demands. Grain output numbers for wheat and barley indicated a promising upward trend, with a 15% increase compared to the previous year.

| [sub]Argeș County - July 1969[/sub]

The delegation proceeded to Argeș County, where attention was drawn to the challenges posed by the more rugged terrain. Despite these obstacles, agricultural cooperatives showcased remarkable resilience. His Excellency closely examined the adaptation of Romanian farm equipment to local conditions, emphasizing the importance of tailored solutions. Grain output numbers reflected a modest growth of 8%, attributed to strategic irrigation initiatives and improved crop management practices.

| [sub]Dolj County - August 1969[/sub]

In Dolj County, His Excellency engaged in dialogue with cooperative leaders regarding the integration of modern technology into traditional farming practices. Emphasis was placed on the adoption of precision agriculture techniques to optimize resource utilization. His Excellency, Comrade Constantin Rotaru criticized and lectured the County Council Leader Petre Daea for his failure to successfully implement the mandatory Party resolutions regarding Agriculture. His County has seen a decline in grain output compared to the previous year by -4.6%.

| [sub]Arad, Hunedoara, Bihor, and Cluj Counties - August 1969[/sub]

The tour extended to Arad, Hunedoara, Bihor, and Cluj Counties, encompassing diverse agricultural landscapes. His Excellency visited cooperative farms nestled amidst lush valleys and rolling hills, witnessing firsthand the symbiotic relationship between technology and tradition. Grain output numbers varied across counties, with wheat, corn, and sunflower production exhibiting notable gains ranging from 10% to 20% in Arad, Bihor and Hunedoara, with Cluj seeing a small increase in the production and output of 1.62%.

[list][list][sub]| The tour of Agricultural Cooperatives (C.A.P) provided invaluable insights into the transformative potential of Romanian agriculture. His Excellency, Comrade Constantin Rotaru's visionary leadership and commitment to modernization have laid the foundation for a thriving agricultural sector poised for sustainable growth. The integration of new Romanian farm equipment, coupled with strategic interventions, holds the promise of elevating rural livelihoods and ensuring food security for generations to come. |[/sub][list][list]

[sub]E scris pe Tricolor unire! Pe roșu steag liberator! Prin lupte sub a lor umbrire, spre Comunism urcăm în zbor![/sub]

[sub]Trăiască Partidul Comunist Român în frunte cu al său secretar general, tovarășul Constantin Rotaru![/sub]

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COMMONWEALTH OF LIBERTY

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Adriatican Islands

Amsterwald

Anglo Channel

Arcanda

Cascadla

Cheezaslovakia

Connomia

East Germany Ddr

Great Britain Gb

Greater Kurdistane

Hatzburg

Israelli

Kewtpuff

Klingenthalerburg

Kotakuan Ii

Ma-Li

Maziya

Metropolitan Francais

Mutawakkiliti

Nevbrejnovitz

Newauroria

New Provenance

Nileia

Nippon-Nihon

Osivoii

Paramountica

Paseo

Peking Zhongguo

Pontianus

Provenancia

Ranponian

Rio De La Plata Argentina

Rutannia

Saudi Arabiyah

Socialist Democratic Republic Romania

Spainard

Spain-

The Confederate Prussian Empire

Vancouver Straits

Victoria Harbor

Vietnam Sv

Virnall

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Post by Shadowjunction suppressed by Paramountica.

Shadowjunction

GAWDDAMN

You people take this roleplay thing Seriously?

Post self-deleted by United Jericho.

Establishing the first university in Yemen

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[list][sup]Sanaa, Yemen Arab Republic

August 1969[/list][/sup]

[sup]During the celebrations of the 5th anniversary of Revolution, the President Hassan al-Zaidi announced during a popular conference the beginning of the construction of the first university in Yemen, which will be in Sana’a, and will include Faculties of law, medicine, pharmacy, engineering, Sharia, arts, commerce, and veterinary medicine, and the Faculty of Agriculture in Sanaa is included in the university. He also stressed that the development of education is an investment in the Yemeni citizen, as an educated citizen is a cornerstone in a developed homeland and a new step. Towards the future of Yemen.[/sup]

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COMMONWEALTH OF LIBERTY

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Adriatican Islands

Amsterwald

Arcanda

Brazil Toucan

Cascadla

Cheezaslovakia

Connomia

East Germany Ddr

Great Britain Gb

Greater Kurdistane

Israelli

Kewtpuff

Kotakuan Ii

Ma-Li

Maziya

Metropolitan Francais

Mutawakkiliti

Neepal

Nevbrejnovitz

Newauroria

New Provenance

Nileia

Nippon-Nihon

Osivoii

Paramountica

Paseo

Peking Zhongguo

Pontianus

Provenancia

Ranponian

Rio De La Plata Argentina

Rutannia

Saudi Arabiyah

Socialist Democratic Republic Romania

Spainard

Sudesam

Turkiye 1St

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Victoria Harbor

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[pre]T H E K I N G D O M O F S A U D I A R A B I A ❂ المملكة العربية السعودية[/pre]

[table=noheader][tr][td][list][list][list][list][list][list][list][list][list][pre]National Wildlife Protection Center[/pre][/list]"Protecting the Great Biomes of the Modern Eden"[/list][/list][/list][/list][/list][/list][/list][/list][/td][/tr][/table]

[pre]New Preservation Area Established; Wildlife Thrives!

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As the NWPC begins the long and tedious preservation process for a new chunk of land, known as the Al-Kada Strip, has led to more income from visitor visits and foreign tourism. The NWPC has dedicated around 456,000 ﷼‎ (121,586 USD $) to the preservation process to Al-Kada. Despite the area being a Yemeni Border City, it has found great tourism around its land areas. As the area grows with popularity, the nation looks eager to see the next NWPC project for construction, and as this new process continues, the people are funding the NWPC more, according to NWPC Accountants, ~30,000 ﷼‎ (~7,999 $) has been funded Riyals to the organization, now the government also wishes to present funds. We thank everyone who funds the continuation of these projects and we can hope to see more in the future.‎

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What Does It Mean To Be Haitian? Part 1: Race and Ethnicity

| As Haiti struggles to find its identity after centuries of oppression, and racial animus, a look at the races, and demographic makeup of Haiti, can help develop a better picture of the complex relations of Haiti’s people.

Black/Afro-Haitians: 46.5% of the Population

| Making up the largest percentage of Haiti’s many ethnic groups, Afro-Haitians were originally the backbone, and slave caste of the French colony. Having freed themselves from French enslavement, most Afro-Haitians hoped freedom would bring a share of the immense wealth they had spent generation bleeding, and dying to produce. Unfortunately, despite the attempts of Afro-Haitian king Henry I, and his son Henry II, Afro-Haitians struggled to achieve social, and economic parity with mixed-race Haitians, and white Haitians. While a somewhat notable class of wealthy Afro-Haitians would manage to develop, they squandered most of their success, not in improving or uplifting their fellow Afro-Haitians but instead playing them off on other races as a political tool.

To compound these failures, the mixed-race oligarchy that would dominate the Haitian government from the 1900s until the revolution of 1962 would ensure no advancements would come for this large underclass. Within this stagnant social mobility, Noirisme would develop as an answer to “whitening” movements among mixed race classes. Noirisme would call for pride and celebration of African culture, and identity. While initially relatively benevolent the ideology would turn sour with the pollution of Duvalierism into the ideology, creating a racialist, nationalist, and supremacist ideology from what was originally supposed to be a celebration of culture and heritage.

With the breakdown of the mixed-race oligarchy, the past 8 years have seen some movement for Afro-Haitians. Economic reforms, moderate land reform, and the slashing of restrictions on small businesses have created the beginnings of a second Afro-Haitian middle class. Nonetheless, the flames of racism and racial division have not died completely and many Afro-Haitians feel a degree of anger and resentment towards mixed-race and white Haitians.

Afro-Haitians are deeply religious, being considered 100% Christian, and 100% voodoo, seeing no contradictions in mixing the two. Also celebrating their African heritage even centuries removed, Afro-Haitians are highly spiritual, traditional, and communitarian.

Mixed-Race Haitians: 42% of the Population

| When it comes to the struggle to find identity, there is no group that more effectively represents this than mixed-race Haitians. From the myriad of people that have intermingled on the island, mixed-race Haitians are divided between white and black, white and native, and black and native. Even though they are often portrayed as the middle, and upper class of Haiti, it is fair to say this is not even widely common for most mixed Haitians. Most live in the same levels of poverty as other Haitians; the only real difference stems from the fact most Mixed-Haitians have largely migrated to cities as opposed to the more rural black Haitians, or even some white Haitians. This urban poor has a larger access to city life, and for many, this is seen as inherently wealthier, not taking into account the glittering lights of the cities, many are locked out from access to that wealth.

Nonetheless, it is notable that mixed Haitians have long been preferred to Afro-Haitians, even by the American occupiers. From the time of the 1st American occupation, until the Haitian Civil War, most Mixed-Haitians have easier times accessing the right to vote or hold jobs within the civil administration. Elites in Haitian society are often of the white or mixed Haitian groups, and during the 1900-1962 period, many Mixed-Haitians attempted to “whiten” the mixed-race by encouraging European settlement and clamping down on African cultural elements within their own culture. This fringe racialism empowered the likes of Rafael Trujillo, and his Dominican Movement, which wanted to dispense with Afro-Haitians entirely through brutal annihilation.

The Haitian Civil War and the brutal atrocities of the conflict by Trujillo have gone far to discredit “whitening” as a policy, even within elite societies. It cannot be ignored; however, the feelings of supremacism still linger within the upper classes.

Trending towards more centrist policies, the Mixed-Haitian culture while emphasizing respect for authority, and family, is more open towards reformism, and change than is often seen in Afro-Haitian communities. Catholicism tends to be more traditionally popular, eschewing the traditional African elements seen within other groups.

White Haitians: 11% of the Population

| Coming from those Haitians who remained after the fall of the French Colonial Empire, White Haitians have had a tumultuous history in Haiti. Often scapegoated as the fifth columnists waiting to give over the colony back to the Europeans, or collaborators with the Americans during their occupation, White Haitians have faced a fair share of social exclusion by radicals who often feel they aren’t true Haitians.

Of course, there are some truths to the idea of collaboration. Owing to the fact most White Haitians were favored by foreign occupiers, this group within Haiti experienced a degree of social mobility completely foreign to Afro-Haitians, and even some Mixed-Haitians. This was especially true during the second, and third migrations stemming from enterprising entrepreneurs during the American occupation (second migration), and those fleeing the fallout of the First, and Second World Wars (third migration). Largely apolitical during the civil war, most White Haitians defended their property or attempted to avoid the radical Trujillo and Duvalier factions. Nonetheless, many have enthusiastically supported the Fignole regime, hoping that it may lead finally, to their societal integration within Haiti, not as fifth columnists, but as actual citizens.

Tending to be far more liberal, educated, and middle-class, White Haitians celebrate and often stay close to their European heritage. Often this was due to societal exclusion by lower classes, creating a pseudo-segregated culture.

Others (Arabs, Chinese, Jews) - .5%

| Not unlike White Haitians, Chinese, Jewish, and Arab Haitians have largely slid between acceptance, and suspicion during the nation's history.

Most having come to the nation during the Second World War, these new immigrants have had little time to truly develop cultural or social ties, in the 30 years since the war. Both the Duvalierist and Whitening movements viewed these new immigrants with suspicion. This has managed to pervade into even everyday society, with these groups often being seen as foreigners, despite having sometimes been born second or third-generation in Haiti.

In escaping often the terror or oppression of their homelands, many jumped into the same societal racism, and distrust not uncommon within the United States.

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★ UNITED ARAB REPUBLIC ★

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"Fear is, I believe, a most effective tool in destroying the soul of an individual - and the soul of a people."

ANWAR EL-SADAT

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_________________

[list][sub]𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇[/sub]

[sub]C H A P T E R 4:

O N T O W A R D S

T H E

F U T U R E ![/sub]

[sub][sup]SEPTEMBER 1969 - UNITED ARAB REPUBLIC[/sub][/sup]

[list][sub]The State Planning Commission's main room looked something out of a sci-fi movie, a distinctly foreign place, high-end computers of various colors clashed with the sterile clean white floors and walls. This sight might be common to the foreign men who occupy this room, men of various nationalities hired to run the IBMs bought from various less than legal channels. A modernist-western pocket in a society that was anything but. However this was no mistake, the SPC was supposed to inaugurate a leap towards the future, the beginning of the United Arab Republic's technological age and an eye towards the future.[/sub]

[sub]The United Arab Republic is on paper, a planned economy where the state takes by the Soviet model and leads the development of industry and the economy. However on the ground, the reality is much different. The state's attempts to support private business has clashed with its decidedly statist approach, attempts at planning are stifled by a bureaucratic apparatus that is disjointed and lacks coordination, dozens of specialized committees serve no purpose and impede the works of larger planning councils.[/sub]

[sub]All in all, this heavily impacted the ability of the central government in Cairo to develop the economy, something that top economists recognized. With the inauguration of the March 30 reforms, and the slow emergence of technocracy as the main direction of the state over populism, many have called for the streamlining of the planning apparatus and the introduction of a new system to ensure consistency and reliability. The result was the creation of two entities, the State Planning Commission, based on the Soviet Gosplan, which was to unite all planning bodies under one body as to ensure proper coordination and the Supreme Economic Council, a board made up of the top economists within the ASU and chaired by the Egyptian father of industry Aziz Sedky, which was to help formulate economic policy and coordinate with industrial bodies.[/sub]

[sub]The first task towards modernity was to embrace technology, and therefore the automation of certain elements of planning. Taking by the example of East Asian states such as Singapore and Thailand, the government set out to introduce computers to the planning process. The acquisitions of the computers was the first part which proved to be difficult. The result of the American support to Israel during the war had soured relations between the two states so much so that many within the United Arab Republic refused on principle to deal with American itself. To deal with this, and avoid having to buy slower Soviet computers, officials within the government turned instead to the black market. The IBM 1401 serves the distinction of having been one of the first computers introduced to foreign nations to assist with state planning. As more powerful computers were introduced, some of these computers through one way or another, fell into the hands of Benny Levi - not to be confused with the French Maoist philospher Benny Levy - a Jewish New Yorker who had found his niche in the tech market in the emerging East Asia. Levi was more than happy to sell to government officials under the table as the officials were more than happy to pay a premium (up to five times on occasion) to avoid having to deal with IBM. [/sub]

[sub]Across a number of weeks, unnecessary planning bodies were merged to streamline the process, and the Supreme Economic Council were commissioned with creating an economic report to help strengthen the March 30 initiative and begin developing the capabilities of the United Arab Republic to develop economically. Much like every part of the ASU however, divisions quickly emerged within the newly created bodies.[/sub]

[sub]For now these divisions are divided between two groups. The 'Scientific' group, composed of an alliance of leftist and Marxist economics who propose wide range public sector reform, implementing Kosygin type reforms, and essentially transitioning into a more market focused, but still Socialist, economic direction. And a Rightist current, which disregards public sector reform for privatization, free-market policies, and a focus on leveraging the position of the United Arab Republic to draw foreign investment. At the time being however, this divisions have not manifested in anything beyond simple disagreements.[/sub]

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The Three Princes

| Scene 1, Act 1 |

| First Role of the Dice |

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[sub]July - August, 1969[/sub]

Victory for Balewa and his Nigerian Democratic Party was something to the public eye, a safe pair of hands to take Nigeria into a new prosperous age of democracy and recovery following a 7-year brutal civil war, but to his rivals in government, a moment of opportunity and the first role of the dice for those willing to challenge the veteran at his second go as President of Nigeria. His second in command throughout the whole 7 years and a mastermind of political manipulation, Nnamdi Azikiwe. Older than his counterpart, he wanted to make it out he would be the more radical, the more reformist than Balewa and his growing band of supporters in government wanted to make sure they got a large slice of the pie for the opening 4 years. While Azikiwe clearly had ambitions of his own and even President Balewa knew of this, making your shot weeks into the new government was not something he was willing to take. He aimed to consolidate his power-base by gaining his loyalists in key government ministries, especially in the Big 5; Defence, Commerce, Economic Planning, Finances and Internal Security. These 5 had the most administrative power and influence and could turn the tide for the country and for the ambitions of rivals.

Balewa had a tough decision to make concerning who would be appointed as ministers and senior cabinet ministers. The Big 5 would be considered senior ministers and other ministries are simply ‘Ministers’. He had 3 choices to make. Firstly, he could pack key ministries with his own loyalists, in which would prevent any attempt for an internal power-base from any rivals, but may upset the leading figures within the party, that being Azikiwe. Secondly, he give into the demands of the possible challengers and gift a couple of the key ministries over, which would likely appease his now-seemingly disloyal second in command for a few years, or thirdly, balance out the ministries for merit instead of loyalty, an idea which had grown in popularity with his own base. All options had their pros and cons, but on a personal level of Balewa, he needed to offer a balanced deal with his rivals to prevent a usurpation so early into his reign. He aimed to give away Commerce and Finances to Azikiwe and his faithful band of supporters and appease their interests for influence and power in government. Following this, he would place Azikiwe as Senior Minister for Commerce as-well as Deputy Minister for Finances. Appeasement was seemingly the most safe option if he was to keep power for the opening few years of his regime.

But in terms of the military, they had gradually come under the charismatic spell of Yakubu Gowon and it seemed he was slowly building up his own powerbase outside of the traditional side of government. While in the short-term, his second in command was the more dangerous to his political security, Gowon could prove more menacing in the long-term. A power-base in the military automatically created the threat of a coup, and of such, would attempt to limit the power and influence he was to have by creating a new Ministry of Military Affairs and placing a key supporter and long-term advisor, Musa Yar'Adua, as the head of the cabinet post. While he had limited power directly on the military, it offered both a symbolic and bureaucratic check on Gowon and his own personal influence. In terms of real power, Musa would be able to intervene and challenge Gowon on most of his positions, and while the President was given to be the commander in chief, Yakubu still had the real power and authority of General of the Federal Nigerian Army. However, if it kept him quiet for the next couple of years, it hoped to be enough to avert any possibilities of a coup against his government. It seemed consolidation was the best option at the moment.

Furthermore, following the choice of ministries and the actual setting up of government, it became time to prepare the cardinal budget. The aim of a sense of genuine reform and recovery was to establish a modern tax system, de-regulate various industries to invite foreign investment, short-term increase in borrowing to recover rural production and offer further investment packages to tribal communities. The aim altogether was to see a short-term increase in borrowing and national debt in the aim for long-term sustainable growth and to get key industries growing again. The hope of de-regulating some of the industries was to invite foreign investment which would in turn allow further growth and therefore more revenue for the government. The more long-standing goals of a social safety net and a progressive taxation system based on social democratic values was not longer in the picture of the incoming 1969 Budget and it was simply to lay the foundations down that was the only goal in mind.

However, on a political and factional side of the matter, Azikiwe knew that a good budget would elevate the personal popularity of Balewa, but would also prevent any threats of being removed from his highly influential post. A bad budget could in fact decrease popularity of the government, and of Balewa himself, but put in at risk of losing it all in a matter of just a month. Was he ready to take his shot early and take down the new President in his opening few months, or hold his cards and wait it out until the perfect opportunity would come.

For Gowon, it was a lot more simple. Wait until it seemed the chance was right. He had little care for Azikiwe, only would he care until it seemed he was to become the new President, and gradually building up a powerbase both outside and inside the government would be the next line in the sand for him. It seems the 2 Princes were lurking on the sidelines, looking to get their shot at the title, but the third looking to consolidate his own power in government and hold off any attacks on rivals. The game of backstabbing, manipulation and betrayal had finally taken off and the foundations of a bloody game were finally forming.

Paramountica, Rutannia, Amsterwald, Cascadla, Nippon-Nihon, Batallon De Dignidad, Metropolitan Francais, Maziya, Spain-, Zingium

AUGUST , 1969

The Rights Of Man & Right To Carry Sidearms Acts

| Following the [URL=https://www.nationstates.net/page=rmb/postid=55033582]Necessities of Man Act[/URL]. Prime minister [I]Goh Hock Guan[/I] would get the Minister of Home Affairs & Justice [I]Yeap Ghim Guan[/I] to help him write two new act to enact into Malaysian law. |

| The first act is the Rights Of Man Act. The act outlines a list of rights that a Malaysian citizen will have under Malaysian law:

[List][I]– The right to education

[B]– The right to self destruct

[B]– The right to self defence

[B]– The right to choose their faith

[B]– The right to vote as a Malaysian citizen

[B]– The right to recall an election results as a Malaysian citizen

[B]– The right to consent to a binding contract[/I] |[/list]

| The second act is the Right To Carry Sidearms Act. This act states that:

[List][I][B]– There would be an establishment of a new government bureau known as the Bureau of Firearms Ownership. The job of this bureau is to review cases of abuse of firearm ownership and to strip those who abuse their firearms privilege, of their firearms and certificates for them to own and carry sidearms.

[B]– All Malaysians regardless of occupation and gender can acquire a sidearm.

[B]– Malaysians under the age of 21 are not allowed to purchase a sidearm.

[B]– Prior to acquiring a sidearm the individual has to complete two examinations. The first examination is an oral examination to see if their mentally stable enough to use the sidearm responsibly, to see if they will be responsible with their sidearm and to know the reason their trying to attain a sidearm.

The second examination will be done directly after the first examination. This second examination would be conducted by police force members, who'll be teaching how to maintain, use and activate the safety of their sidearm. As well as proper firearm adequate and trigger control.

[B]– Those who could take the examination have to be at the age of 17 and up.

[B]– If the individual is deemed as passed the examination they would receive a certificate with a stamp of the Bureau of Firearms Ownership on it.

[B]– Under this act anyone who's done through all the legal steps to attain their sidearm can carry their sidearms publicly but only use them as an act of self defence.[/I] |[/list]

| While these acts were made under the ideas of Mazism. The Right To Carry Sidearms Act was made to allow for members of the [URL=https://www.nationstates.net/page=rmb/postid=55011298]Kuasa Tertinggi Field Unit[/URL] to carry their sidearms, with their field duty uniforms without being suspicious as to their status as a regular civilian or a member of the [I]Kuasa Tertinggi[/I]. However sidearms that could go into circulation aren't sidearms capable of being silent as a tool for assassinations. As the sidearms that enters circulation are whatever pistols or revolvers not in use by the Malaysian armed forces or police forces and whatever sidearms that were being produced in Brunei that are shipped into the rest of Malaysia. So the Kuasa Tertinggi Pistol Project would be created to create a pistol that the [I]Kuasa Tertinggi Field Unit[/I] could utilise to perform hits on targets. |

| However with these acts coming into effect. Multiple politicians began criticising the current administration. Arguing that if Malaysians could own sidearms, than the cases of gun violence will only increase. As well as confrontation that could be resolved peacefully would turn deadly and contribute to a culture of fear and vigilance rather than promoting safety. |

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[spoiler=[sub]Written for the RMB Screen of the[/sub]

COMMONWEALTH OF LIBERTY

—]

Adriatican Islands

Amsterwald

Anglo Channel

Arcanda

Cascadla

Cheezaslovakia

Connomia

East Germany Ddr

Greater Adriatican State

Great Britain Gb

Greater Kurdistane

Israelli

Kewtpuff

Kotakuan Ii

Ma-Li

Maziya

Metropolitan Francais

Mutawakkiliti

Neepal

Nevbrejnovitz

Newauroria

New Provenance

Nileia

Nippon-Nihon

Osivoii

Paramountica

Paseo

Peking Zhongguo

Pontianus

Provenancia

Ranponian

Rio De La Plata Argentina

Rutannia

Saudi Arabiyah

Socialist Democratic Republic Romania

Spainard

Spain-

Sudesam

The Confederate Prussian Empire

Vancouver Straits

Victoria Harbor

Virnall

[/spoiler]

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Palestinian Midest

Hi guys!11

Cascadla, Israeli Midest

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Hauxese Sance

Hello everyone, how are you, I'm new by the way

Cascadla

Post by Roosevelts America suppressed by Paramountica.

Roosevelts America

Hello

Cascadla

All new players welcome, this dispatch was sent to you the moment you arrived, so please read it

https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=497355

Basically the message board here is only for IC, any questions please DM me.

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Post by Neo American States suppressed by Metropolitan Francais.

Neo American States

Now I know that Paramountica will suppress this post but I took the decision to retire my nation form nation states. I failed my people to create a free strong and prosperous country, I even made a ton of mistakes and I feel horrible about it so for the last day goodbye everyone 👍

[list][list][list][pre]RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE

FRENCH BUREAUCRACY

PALAIS DE L’ELYSÉE[/pre][/list]

______

THE ÉLYSÉE PALACE: POMPIDOU GIVES WAY TO THE MEDIA — UNLIKE HIS PREDECESSORS

[sub]VTH REPUBLIC | PARIS, AUGUST 1969[/sub][/list]

[pre] ERA OF POMPIDOU II [/pre]

[sub]| HELM OF DÈMOCRATIE, PALAIS DE L’ELYSÉE - | Charles de Gaulle hosted a grand total of eighteen news conferences throughout his eleven-year tenure as President of France; the press's invitation to these mystical conferences was largely coincidental. Encircled by his entire Cabinet and seated on a gold-upholstered tapestry chair at the Elysée Palace, De Gaulle made prophetic statements rather than responding to the questions of the press, that were frequently prearranged. The outcome of Georges Pompidou's first interview with the media last Wednesday, following his election as the General's successor, was as far from De Gaulle's speeches as an audience is from any sort of televized interview.[/sub]

[sub]France's new President came calmly into the room, addressing the 160 reporters gathered there in an informal fashion, stating that he was concerned about the old way of hosting press conferences and felt that it was time to redefine the press conferences' goal of distributing information. President Pompidou said: "I should be informing you and learning something myself," and that he wanted free and flexible relations with the media. The press conference was able to do both and covered a wide range of detailed issues. Journalist and newscasters inquired about almost every significant subject presented during the De Gaulle administration during the nearly two hours of direct questions and replies, ranging from Britain's admission into the Common Market to housing developments. President Pompidou showed an amazing level of acquaintance with both the practical levels of governance and policymaking. His frequent use of quotations to respond, such as Marcus Aurelius' observation on the fleeting nature of youth ("The inevitability of age is suspended above it"), demonstrated his mastery as a scholar. Throughout his responses, he injected humor and when asked how he would ensure the defense of the Mediterranean, Pompidou said, "Ideally, by being everywhere". He made an effort to talk courteously about other countries. Just one inquiry—about potential arrangements to meet with De Gaulle—caused the heavy whipped president's eyebrows to collide. "These meetings should be at his initiative, and there is no need for them to be known to the public," curtly stated Pompidou.[/sub]

[sub]De Gaulle has little reason to reach out to his successor thus far, as Pompidou has unveiled few significant deviations from Gaullist doctrine. The only indication of change he offered was the complete arms embargo against Israel that De Gaulle imposed early in the year, which polls showed to be extremely unpopular with French citizens. According to Pompidou, France might allow the shipping of spare parts for Israel's French-built aircraft and weaponry with "a feeble offensive capacity," contingent on the "situation on the spot and the attitude of interested parties." In actuality, France already approves the shipment of some spare parts through other nations. However, Pompidou showed no indication that he would free the fifty Mirage aircraft that De Gaulle had ordered seized two years prior. Pompidou gave his audience the reassurance that France did not view the Common Market as a "convent" that necessitated "a series of vows to be pronounced" in regards to Britain's admission into the European Economic Community. However, Pompidou noted that the "European notion" needs a solid foundation and that expanding the EEC presents actual challenges, some of which "have been hidden behind what has been called the French veto." As things stand currently, the EEC is merely "a customs union on the one hand and, on the other, an agricultural community quite difficult to operate." [/sub]

[sub]Pompidou stated that the demands for a more integrated farm trade, as well as advancements in science, industrial energy, transportation, and corporate law harmonization, should take precedence over the territorial enlargement of the European Community. The President did however indicated that he is ready to discuss possible entry into the EEC with the British when they met this autumn for a summit on the Common Market. According to Pompidou, the visit by President Nixon to De Gaulle last winter marked a "turning point" in the relationship between the United States and France. The United States' current strategy in Vietnam "is viewed here with the greatest sympathy." Regarding France's growing economy, but not without its own struggles, Pompidou stated that "boosting overseas commerce will be necessary to solve their issues and remain at the top of their game." De Gaulle's habit of virtually always delivering a front-page surprise was in sharp contrast to the fact that there was very little shocking news relayed throughout the entire conference. However, Pompidou was able to persuade the media and his countrywide TV viewers that his administration was capable and accommodating to calls for gradual reform, which was essentially what he had promised. |[/sub]

[list]______[/list]

[list][list][pre]VIVE LA RÉPUBLIQUE!

VIVE LA FRANCE!

VIVE L’EMPIRE![/pre][/list][/list]

[list][spoiler=[sub]𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐄 𝐅𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄

𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐖𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇 𝐎𝐅 𝐋𝐈𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐘[/sub]]

Abessinienreich

Adriatican Islands

Al-Jammahirya Al-Arabiyya

Amsterwald

Andorra-

Anglo Channel

Arcanda

Astarina

Batallon De Dignidad

Brazil Toucan

Canovia

Cascadla

Connomia

Earstenia

Falastinyya

Great Britain Gb

Greater Kurdistane

Hatzburg

Hollunde

Holy Vatican City States

Hong Kong Delta

Israelli

Kewtpuff

Kotakuan Ii

Le Equatoria

Lieobria

Lucki

Maziya

Medarc

Meerkien

Metropolitan Francais

Monaco-

Mutawakkiliti

Nasrid Algeria

Nevbrejnovitz

Newauroria

New Provenance

New Zealand Nz

Ngiera

Nileia

Nippon-Nihon

Osivoii

Osivoiii

Paramountica

Paseo

Poland1St

Pontianus

Provenancia

Ranponian

Republica De Cuba-

Rio De La Plata Basin

Rutannia

Salisbury-Southern Rhodesia

Saudi Arabiyah

Slipway

Socialist Democratic Republic Romania

Spain-

Tallahan

The Confederate Prussian Empire

The Kemalist Republic Of Turkiye

The United States Of Africa

United Jericho

Vancouver Straits

Veliki-Kolombia

Victoria Harbor

Victoria Harbor Ii

Vietnam Sv

Virnall

Zeitenwende

Zingium

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Post by Israeli Midest suppressed by Paramountica.

Israeli Midest

Hi

Cascadla

[pre]T H E K I N G D O M O F S A U D I A R A B I A ❂ المملكة العربية السعودية[/pre]

[list][sup][sub]1[/sub][/sup] 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 !

[pre]P A R T 1 - T H E R E P U B L I C[/pre][/list]

[list]|"The People of Arabia, in order to establish a more perfect union, announce the formation of the Peoples Republic of the Arabian Peninsula!" a manifesto written for the Peoples Republic of Arabia, a planned coup of the executive powers and government of The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This attempted coup was first staged around the 5th of September of 1967, when a group of anti-monarchists formed a 'republic' hellbent on 'eliminating' the monarchy. On multiple attempts on the monarchy's legitimacy, the crown was tried with their lives and the monarchy considered them a public enemy to the general public of Saudi Arabia. Although the crown has been tried in the past, this has been one of the most conscientious of the groups. The crown was horrified after these multiple attempts at their lives. The crown has been faced with such groups before, but this one was different. This crown had this as one of their priorities for a while, but the 54 members of this party threatened, collectively, hated the crown. In a conference, Crowned Prince Faisal of Saudi Arabia, son of Sultan Saud, stated;

[list]"Yet our own people are tried? Let these people know, by Allah's will, their lives will not be in vain,

for our country will protect our people to the very end, to the very end of this system, for

when we all ascend, this country will not fall against the forces of worldly powers!"[/list][/list]

| The Party eventually grew larger with time, and as we are in 1969, the party has, an estimate of ~30,000 supporters in the state. This massive amount of anti-royalists may cause a new issue in our unitary state, for this threat stands with the bronze sword, while standing against what they believe is 'wrong'. This republican uprising will not stand! This country needs help more than ever! So, people of Saudi Arabia, rise up! Rise up to protect your country! Rise up to defend against the Shaytaan, the evil of our world! They try to fool us with their words, they try to be an omniscient force; we have heavens armies! We have the protection of all of the angels of Muhammad and Allah! Let them know that, they will not stand! This new instinctive should reach all of our hearts, people, for we can fight against the demons of this world, they continue to stand, thinking they can overthrow Allah, however, Allah created all, and can destroy all. So people, protect Allah's Chosen State; For we can follow the words of the Shahada! The words of holy spirits!

[table=noheader][tr][td][/td][/tr][/table]

[sup][sub]1 - Part of A Series[/sub][/sup]

Paramountica, Rutannia, Amsterwald, Cascadla, Nippon-Nihon, Nasrid Algeria, Metropolitan Francais, Abessinienreich, New Provenance, Tallahan, Maziya, Spain-, Zeitenwende, Mutawakkiliti, Zingium

[list][pre]AUGUST of 1969[/pre][/list]

[pre]THE UNION OF SOVIET SOCIALIST REPUBLICS

Союз Советских Социалистических Республик[/pre]

[pre]SOVIET UNION FACES A DIVIDED SOCIALIST WORLD AS TENSIONS BETWEEN MOSCOW AND BEIJING REMAIN TURBULENT OVER BORDER DISPUTES[/pre]

[pre]СОВЕТСКИЙ СОЮЗ ПЕРЕД ПЕРЕД РАЗДЕЛЕННЫМ СОЦИАЛИСТИЧЕСКИМ МИРОМ, ПОСКОЛЬКУ НАПРЯЖЕННОСТЬ МЕЖДУ МОСКВОЙ И ПЕКИНОМ ОСТАЕТСЯ ТУРБУЛЕНТНЫМ ИЗ-ЗА ПОГРАНИЧНЫХ СПОРОВ[/pre]

| [sub]The two biggest Communist regimes in the world fought each other across their shared border for the seventh time in six months. With the help of grenades and submachine guns, Chinese militia and Soviet border guards broke the early morning silence in the sparsely populated, untamed area that separated Soviet Kazakhstan from China's Sinkiang region. The battle appeared to be won by the Soviets, but it didn't seem like a big deal who prevailed. The question was far more serious: Before the two titans blunder into full-scale combat, how many more of these close calls can there be? Two brief but bitter encounters occurred in June near the ancient traders' pass known as the Dzungarïan Gates; two other skirmishes took place in March and July further to the east, along the Amur and Ussuri rivers that divide eastern Siberia and Manchuria. This most recent fight took place in the vicinity of these gates. Beijing's foreign ministry reported to Moscow in protest that Chinese soldiers doing routine patrol duty were fired upon by Soviet border guards who had pushed a quarter of a mile into Yumin County in Sinkiang. They said later that the Chinese pulled back to avoid things getting worse. In the middle of the Chinese withdrawal, the Soviets captured two officers, the first casualties of the border skirmishes.[/sub] |

| [sub]Moscow had a totally different account of the fight. Despite Chinese objections, the Soviets claimed that Chinese troops had been planning provocative incursions into the region on a regular basis since May. At last, a force of 150 began to attack. Soviet pundits said that Soviet border guards stormed Chinese fortifications with hand grenades and submachine guns while utilizing armored personnel vehicles. In an hour-long battle. The Soviet story contained a persistent inconsistency, stating that the encounter happened six kilometers east of a village known as Zhalanashkol. That would place the combat site in Chinese territory, according to maps from both the Soviet and Chinese governments. This sparked rumors that the Soviets, who have been at odds with the Chinese for centuries over territorial disputes, had been covertly relocating into Chinese territory. Only five days had passed since the representatives of the two countries had gathered to sign a river navigation agreement in the Soviet border city of Khabarovsk. Analysts had speculated that the conversations about navigation may herald fruitful border talks. The shooting spree appeared to suggest that tensions between the parties are too great for the border turmoil to subside.[/sub] |

| [sub]Of course, it was possible for the conflict to start accidentally. However, Western analysts have stated that the Soviets, contradictory to state media, would appear to be the more likely offenders if the fight had been intentionally started. Moscow may be hoping, they said, that by maintaining tensions along the Kazakhstan-Sinkiang frontier, the Chinese won't be able to instigate unrest near Russia's more susceptible and remote far eastern border. There are multiple cities that are easily accessible to Chinese weaponry. More importantly, they are located in an area that was formerly under Chinese control—a fact that Beijing regularly reinforces via radio broadcasts in Soviet that are directed towards Siberia. The broadcasts conclude with the following text:[/sub] |

[list][pre]"Good night to those of you who are temporarily residing on Chinese land as well as the inhabitants of Vladivostok [or Khabarovsk, or Nakhodka]."[/pre][/list]

| [sub]Conversely, the Soviets have the upper hand along the Sinkiang frontier. Their train system stops at a town ironically called Druzhba, which means friendship, at the border. The capital of Sinkiang, Urumchi, is the furthest point on the Chinese rail network—it is located 250 miles from the border Eve-of-War Attitude. Following the battle, Beijing would claim that Russia had driven away civilians from their side of the border to create a 12-mile-deep no man's land in an effort to raise the possibility of war with China. With the crisis in Hungary still hanging over the heads of the administration of General Secretary Alexei Kosygin, earnest efforts have been made by the administration to secure overtures with Beijing, to barely any avail. The Soviet military command in the region continues to assert the importance of Soviet dominance in the region over China, citing the very crisis in Hungary as proof of the USSR's need to be "more firm" with adversaries.[/sub] |

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[spoiler=[sub]Written for the RMB Screen of the[/sub]

COMMONWEALTH OF LIBERTY

—]

Adriatican Islands

Amsterwald

Anglo Channel

Arcanda

Bhaarat Lok

Cascadla

Cheezaslovakia

Connomia

East Germany Ddr

Great Britain Gb

Greater Kurdistane

Hatzburg

Israelli

Kewtpuff

Klingenthalerburg

Kotakuan Ii

Ma-Li

Maziya

Metropolitan Francais

Mutawakkiliti

Nevbrejnovitz

Newauroria

New Provenance

Nileia

Nippon-Nihon

Osivoii

Paramountica

Paseo

Peking Zhongguo

Pontianus

Provenancia

Ranponian

Rio De La Plata Argentina

Rutannia

Saudi Arabiyah

Socialist Democratic Republic Romania

Spainard

Spain-

The Confederate Prussian Empire

Vancouver Straits

Victoria Harbor

Vietnam Sv

Virnall

[/spoiler]

Paramountica, Rutannia, Amsterwald, Cascadla, Nippon-Nihon, Nasrid Algeria, Batallon De Dignidad, Metropolitan Francais, New Provenance, Tallahan, Maziya, Spain-, Zingium

[list][list][pre]| V E R E N I G DㅤㅤK O N I N R I J KㅤㅤB E N E L U X

| "ㅤE E N D R A C H TㅤㅤM A A K TㅤㅤM A C H Tㅤ"[/pre]

[list][list][pre]De democratie mag dan gebrekkig zijn,

maar zij is wel de minst gebrekkige van allemaal...[/pre][/list]

[pre]// 18 MEI 1969, WOENSDAG

DEN HAAG, NEDERLAND //[/pre][/list]

N O V AㅤㅤE R A ,ㅤㅤE A D E MㅤㅤQ U Æ S T I O :ㅤㅤC H A N G EㅤㅤW I L LㅤㅤC O M E

[list]ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ[sub]As the Netherlands braced itself for the looming elections, an eerie shadow descended upon the usually vibrant skies of the lowlands. Sinister clouds amassed over Den Haag, their sombre presence casting a foreboding pall over the cityscape. Amidst the misty air, election posters of various parties, from the fervently nationalist NSB to the staunchly social democrat SP, adorned the cold concrete walls of the banlieues, each vying for the allegiance of the nation's populace. Once bustling with fervent rallies, the main thoroughfares now lay desolate and forlorn, echoing the silence of a populace gripped by uncertainty. And yet, amidst the bleakness, the morning sun struggled to break through the oppressive gloom, its feeble rays offering a fleeting glimpse of hope amidst the turmoil that enveloped the Dutch capital.[/sub]

[sub]As the hours waned, the pulse of the entire nation, from the serene fields of the rural south to the bustling streets of the urban north, from the iconic canals of Amsterdam to the diplomatic corridors of Brussels, quickened with the anticipation of change. Citizens flocked to the polling stations, their footsteps echoing a collective determination to make their voices heard, to shape the destiny of their beloved country. The once formidable Van Veerenjans Administration, plagued by a series of tumultuous events – from the simmering Walloon Crisis to the ignominious Poincaré Affair, and the harrowing Dutch banking crisis – found itself teetering on the brink of irrelevance, its once lofty approval ratings plummeting into the abyss. The once stalwart CDV-CDA parliamentary coalition, a bastion of stability, now lay shattered amidst the debris of political turmoil and inner schisms.[/sub]

[sub]In stark contrast, amidst the clamour for change and the resurgent tide of nationalism, the mantle of leadership was eagerly seized by the fervent right, embodied by the charismatic figure of Adrian Wolsheijner and his Dutch Social Movement. Wolsheijner, a figure of considerable renown and charm, had previously commanded the halls of power as the esteemed Head Councillor in the Privy Council, now ready to challenge the status quo of the nation as a populist and nationalist homme d’état. With the winds of change blowing fiercely, and the incumbent senator for Rotterdam’s third district, Lodewijk Aarnesalt, haplessly thrust into the fray amidst the chaos engulfing the CDV-CDA, the outcome of the election seemed all but preordained, the scales of destiny tipping inexorably towards a new era of governance with the nationalists against them.[/sub]

[sub]Amidst the political fray, the Socialist Party stood as a curious anomaly. In a nation steeped in anti-communist sentiment and fervent Russophobia, the emergence of the social democrats of the SP as the third largest party in the nascent Netherlands was nothing short of remarkable. Offering a nuanced alternative amidst the polarised landscape, they provided a middle ground between the civic nationalism of the Christian Democrats and the national conservatism of the Social Movementarians. Yet, despite their ascent, their flag-bearer, Heinrijk van de Kamp, remained a figure shrouded in obscurity, his potential drowned out by the thunderous rhetoric of his more prominent adversaries. The liberal fanatics of the VVD, though venerable in their longevity, found themselves eclipsed by the burgeoning forces of change, their candidate, Ulric de Varens, a respected figure as the longstanding mayor of Rotterdam, relegated to the sidelines of electoral relevance.[/sub]

[sub]And then there was Vox, the most enigmatic entrant into Dutch politics, espousing Left-Libertarian ideals hitherto unheard of in the political discourse of the Netherlands. Led by the fiery Robber Vandoorwijk, a defector from the SP ranks, Vox promised radical reforms and a seismic shift in the status quo, captivating the imaginations of a populace weary of the familiar cadence of establishment politics. In this tumultuous arena of ideas and ambitions, the fate of the Netherlands hung precariously in the balance, poised on the precipice of profound change.[/sub]

[sub]As the Dutch populace braced themselves for the pivotal election day, the burden of decision weighed heavy upon their shoulders. In a nation yearning for transformative change, the stakes were high, and the urgency palpable. In an era where political landscapes shifted like sand dunes in a desert storm, granting no quarter to even the most seasoned of politicians, the turbulent milieu of Dutch politics stood as a testament to the capricious nature of power. With each ballot cast, the destiny of the Netherlands hung in the balance, poised on the knife's edge between continuity and upheaval. The winds of change swept mercilessly through the corridors of power, leaving in their wake a trail of uncertainty and apprehension. In this crucible of political turmoil, where the only constant was change itself, the Dutch people stood at a crossroads, poised to shape the future of their nation. And as the sun set on election day, casting long shadows over the land, the collective heartbeat of the Netherlands echoed with the fervent hope for a brighter tomorrow, tempered by the sobering realisation that the path to progress was fraught with peril and uncertainty.[/sub][/list]

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[/list][spoiler=[sub]Dit is een fictief stukje creatief werk voor[/sub]

de GEMENEBEST VAN FRIJHEID [ CoL ]

—]

Adriatican Islands

Amsterwald

Anglo Channel

Arcanda

Cascadla

Cheezaslovakia

Connomia

East Germany Ddr

Great Britain Gb

Greater Kurdistane

Hatzburg

Israelli

Kewtpuff

Klingenthalerburg

Kotakuan Ii

Ma-Li

Maziya

Metropolitan Francais

Mutawakkiliti

Nevbrejnovitz

Newauroria

New Provenance

Nileia

Nippon-Nihon

Osivoii

Paramountica

Paseo

Peking Zhongguo

Pontianus

Provenancia

Ranponian

Rio De La Plata Argentina

Rutannia

Saudi Arabiyah

Socialist Democratic Republic Romania

Spainard

Spain-

The Confederate Prussian Empire

Vancouver Straits

Victoria Harbor

Vietnam Sv

Virnall

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Post self-deleted by Caf-.

[pre]Confédération Africaine de Football[/pre]

[list]SECOND ROUND OF AFRICAN CUP OF NATIONS QUALIFIERS OVER; 8 TEAMS DECIDED FOR THE 1970 EDITION[/list]

[list][list][sub]In keeping with the previous tournament, the African Cup of Nations have officially began its bi-annual format with the next edition being held only two years after the one in 1968. However the other change to the tournament, its expansion into 16 teams, was abandoned in favor of a return to the 8 team format. The reasons for it were many, but the main reasons happened with the ascention of Abdel Halim Mohammed, a Sudanese politician and activist, to the spot of CAF President. It was argued that the expansion happened too early, and there were complaints by several of the bigger African nations (particularly the United Arab Republic) that the AFCON qualifiers had forced a congested schedule in the local leagues. Meanwhile for many of the smaller African nations, it had simply become financially unsustainable to play 3 group matches instead of the traditional knockout format, forcing many to withdraw. Many further argued that the expansion into 16 lessened the prestiege of the tournament and allowed lesser quality teams into what should be the festival of African football. [/sub]

[sub]The star man of this round has been undoubtedly the Mercurial Ivorian striker Laurent Pokou who smashed a hattrick in the first 30 minutes against a Kenyan side that looked defeated from the start. Pokou has been grabbing head ever since emerging on the scene in the 1968 AFCON, plying his trade in ASEC Abidjan, there's no doubt that bigger European clubs have been vulturing around him, waiting for him to make the move to the big leagues, although Pokou's loyality to his team and country is unquestionable. Only time will tell the future of this exciting striker.[/sub]

[sub]Another major story of this was one of the first instances of a 'West African' derby between Nigeria and Cameroon. Nigeria, coming out of it's civil war, seemed to make for a particularly inspiring story as they overcame a 2-1 deficit to score twice and clinch the qualification from a stunned Cameroonian side who had expected to qualify as clear winners. Nigeria had a magnificent display by captain Victor Oduah to thank for the fairy tale rebound, who no doubt will be welcomed as a hero back in his home country. In other news Bugunda won against Ethiopia in an upset, Algeria defeated Mali to qualify for their first AFCON, and the United Arab Republic secured a comfortable qualification.[/sub][/list][/list]

[table][tr][td]Qualifying Team[/td][td]Score[/td][td]Eliminated Team[/td][/tr]

[tr][td]United Arab Republic[/td][td]3 - 1[/td][td]Sierra Leone[/td][/tr]

[tr][td]Algeria[/td][td]2 - 0[/td][td]Mali[/td][/tr]

[tr][td]Ghana[/td][td]5 - 2[/td][td]Zambia[/td][/tr]

[tr][td]Ivory Coast[/td][td]4 - 0[/td][td]Kenya[/td][/tr]

[tr][td]Bugunda[/td][td]1 - 0[/td][td]Ethiopia[/td][/tr]

[tr][td]Nigeria[/td][td]3 - 2[/td][td]Cameroon[/td][/tr]

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[sub] SEP 1969[/sub]

[list][list][list][sub][sup]REPUBLIC OF CHINA | 中華民國[/sub][/sup]

[pre]THE GENERAL OF THE PALACE[/pre]

[/list]

A[sub]s the new decade begins its approach, mere months away, any first-time visitor to the island of Taiwan could find that the city of Taipei was slowly becoming an increasingly excellent place to thrive. Per capita income in the city was increasing at a rate no less than 7% per year, while at the same time remaining equitable in its distribution thanks to the Koumintang's policies emphasizing welfare and equal development. Restaurants crowded with customers and farmer markets filled with meat, fruit, and vegetables complimentd the neon-lit streets filled with small shops selling everything from radios to noodles to electric fans and any other sort of consumer goods increasingly accessible to Taiwanese citizens. Within Taiwanese houses, the television was rapidly replacing the radio as the premier medium for entertainment and news, with many becoming affordable to households of average income.[/sub]

[sub]In the official Presidential residence, the Cheih Shou Hall (lit. translated to Long Live Chiang Kai-shek), an elderly and long past his prime Generalissimo Chiang still sees to his duties as head of state. However this was not the grand Chinese leader of old, for this Chiang was a man entering his twilight years. His micromanagement and hands on approach gave way for delegation to the more technocratic elements of government and his son Ching-kuo, his famous temper rarely showed itself anymore, far more calmer and content with the current situation - or perhaps simply just tired of it all - his outbursts were saved for occasions were it was more appropriate.[/sub]

[sub]Most days, Chiang has been far more content going on walks with his German Shephard Pu-lang, and his Chief Aide and Head of Guard of the Presidential Palace, Gen. Hau Pei-Tsun. General Hau in particular has become something of a close confidant of Chiang, partially as a result of Chiang's lessening workload. Hau is generally regarded as a disciplined and highly competent man, having worked his way through the military since joining in 1938 and becoming a highly respected military officer. He's also been as of late, slowly seeping into Chiang's inner circle.[/sub]

[sub]When asked about General Hau, his former teacher and so-called 'Rommel of the East' General Sun Li-jen said: "[Hau] is very cheerful, upright, smart and capable, and has a strong national concept. During the training in Fengshan, he achieved very good results in academic subjects and He was very good in technical subjects. I gave him A+ in most of them.". Indeed, many of these qualities seems to have manifested in the many conversations Hau has been having with Chiang. Offering advice on topics ranging on the economy and national defense.[/sub]

[sub]For many, Chiang Ching-kuo, Chiang Kai-Shek's only biological son, is the touted successor of his father. That is not to say that he is without opposition however, Ching-kuo is a moderate and reformist. For many within the KMT's old-guard, he is too radical of a departure than his father. These cadres have been slowly organizing themselves into an actual faction, though for now it remains in its infancy. General Hau is one of those old-guard mainlanders who are slowly rising in opposition to Ching-kuo, and has made his feelings clear outside the presence of Chiang. Nonetheless, this dynamic doesn't seem like its anything drastic, and until the elder Chiang's is truly incapable of ruling, all petty disputes are going to be brushed aside for national unity.[/sub]

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[pre]"If when I die, I am still a dictator, I will certainly go down into the oblivion of all dictators. If, on the other hand, I succeed in establishing a truly stable foundation for a democratic government, I will live forever in every home in China" ~ Chiang Kai-shek[/pre]

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The Great Game Part 4: A Feast for President Suharto

A dining table sat neatly beneath the comforting shade of a pavilion-like structure built in stone with a roof lined in wood. Support columns held up the pavilion, exquisitely decorated with golden ornamentations at the top depicting floral and other natural patterns. All of it was handmade, carved into the stone supports. The floors were made in tiles, themselves decorated with patterns depicting vines and flowers, carefully drawn by an artist by hand. The table itself however, was Western in nature, imported from Europe. It contrasted almost aggressively with the otherwise natural style of the pavilion, constructed specifically to emulate the Balinese style, itself inspired by Hindu architecture.

Outside, the pavilion was surrounded by carefully tended gardens, fountains constructed in stone and ornamented with guardian statues. Across from the fountain laid a gate carved in stone, the same patterns lining every inch of its construction. Two statues flanked the gates, guardians kneeling and poised to strike with their blades. These statues, made to emulate the ancient dvarapala faithfully guarded the gardens of the presidential palace in Tampaksiring on the island of Bali, just east of the island of Java.

Just across the gate sat a much more imposing building, itself constructed like the palaces of the old Hindu kingdoms of Java. On the outside, its construction was made to resemble a grand palace fit for a monarch of Indonesia’s ancient past, but the interior was a completely different story. On the inside, the palace mixed Western influences, with marbled floors, European furniture from France and Italy, along with modern appliances such as electric lights, chandeliers and other devices. It practically screamed luxury and opulence. The palace had been finished in 1963, but fully renovated by the time Suharto had come to power. The structure itself had come under his personal control and in turn, transformed to his personal tastes.

Somewhere within the halls of the grand palace sat Suharto himself, a lit cigarette on his hand and a document on the other. Just across the circular, wooden table and holding a cigarette himself was Ali Murtopo, the President’s right-hand man and most trusted confidant. Just outside the room, two armed guards, wielding Kalashnikov rifles stood, watching the halls up and down even as known servants with plates of food occasionally marched down it.

“Nasution is getting on my nerves.” Suharto remarked as he brought the cigarette to his lips, his eyes scanning an intelligence report on Malaysia, its adoption of so-called ‘Mazism’ and how that could affect Indonesia in the future. The BIN report was vague to say the least, and its analysis even more so. He frowned as he read it for a second time, realizing that the intelligence agency he himself supposedly controlled was handing him half-baked reports, likely on purpose. It made no sense that agents trained by the CIA themselves would have so little on a country that was practically breathing on the back of their necks. Something was amiss. “And so is Wibowo and his ilk of thugs. They take me for a fool!” Suharto tossed the report on the table, drawing Murtopo’s attention.

“You’ll find this report a bit more interesting, sir.” Murtopo, a yes man by trade, yet deceptively bright for a man who played the role of loyal hound to Suharto handed the President a different document. It was stamped with the presidential seal on the top and signed off by someone Suharto knew from the BIN. Though, the document itself was far from an official one. Or at least, none related to the presidency itself. “The seeds you planted have sprouted at the agency. They’ve helped fill in the blanks.”

Suharto grabbed the report without a word, and his eyes widened a little as he read through it. His right-hand man had once again impressed him, and in turn, Murtopo was happy. This time, Suharto had put his cigarette down, wanting nothing else to interrupt him. The report outlined the dangers Malaysia and even Singapore posed to Indonesia. Malaysia’s ready embrace of socialistic rhetoric and Singapore’s increasingly close relationships with the USSR and communist China could put the country’s influence, power and even its integrity at risk. Sukarno’s war with Malaysia had left deep wounds, the report told Suharto and they predicted that Kuala Lumpur would likely attempt to counter or even spread their own influence through the region at the expense of Indonesia’s. Meanwhile, Singapore’s closeness to Communist countries presented a security threat, one the report stated, would provide Indonesia a tool to procure additional resources and support from the United States. A bargaining chip.

The document held value on its own, but the mere act of procuring all of this information from behind the BIN leadership told Suharto one thing, that the Operational Command for the Restoration of Security and Order or Kopkamtib within his presidential office was effective on its own. He didn’t need Nasution and he didn’t need Wibowo. All Suharto needed was to entrench himself and use Kopkamtib to lead the country and slowly crush those who stood in his way. For now, Suharto was content with what he had, but as the door to the room opened and one of the servants announced that dinner had been served, he thought he could do much more than that.

Much like the feast that awaited him in the garden pavilion, Indonesia was a banquet for the taking. A banquet that was slowly being consumed whole by guests who had long overstayed their welcome. Suharto ate the lavish dinner that awaited him there, with Murtopo joining him. On the table was enough food to feed more than two people, but for Suharto every dish filled with chicken, eggs, rice, and fish was his and his alone. And he intended to eat from each one until not one plate was left untouched, until he could claim every single one. Just as he would claim Nusantara for himself.

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[list][list]SHŌWA 44 | SEPTEMBER 1969[/list]

[list][list]ジャパンタウンの美しい朝に...

[pre]ON A BEAUTIFUL MORNING IN JAPANTOWN…[/pre][/list][/list]

[pre] T H E G O L D E N C I T Y ¹ [/pre]

[list][list][sub][pre] オー・スネイル 富士山に登ろう でも、ゆっくり、ゆっくり

O Snail; Climb Mount Fuji But slowly, slowly![/pre][/sub][/list][/list]

JAPANTOWN — MORNINGTIME

[sub]SAN FRANCISCO, Paramountica[/sub]

| In San Francisco’s Japantown neighborhood, a 30-something elementary school teacher, Ms. HELEN YAMADA, teaches Japanese to American and Japanese students and, on Saturdays, gives private lessons to adults. One quiet morning, when she was walking to her parents’ house, she noticed that there was a Japanese store and decided to stop and go inside. Her father, an extremely traditional man, only wore a kimono at home and her mother only prepared traditional Japanese dishes. HELLEN bought a Japanese tea set imported from Japan. After leaving the store, she went on her way. His parents live in a house with a Japanese roof and a beautiful cherry tree in front. |

[list]| HELEN YAMADA, [sub]Teacher[/sub] | “I remember when you planted this cherry tree.”[/list]

[list][list]あなたがこの桜の木を植えたときのことを覚えています。[/list][/list]

| Her father, 63-year-old Mr. HISASHI YAMADA, looked at the cherry tree he planted 23 years ago and memories of that time resurfaced. He smiled slightly at the tree and then looked at his daughter. |

[list]| HISASHI YAMADA, [sub]Father[/sub] | “You used to play under that tree when you were 7 years old.”[/list]

[list][list]あなたは7歳のとき、よくあの木の下で遊んでいました。[/list][/list]

[list]| HELEN YAMADA, [sub]Teacher[/sub] | Beautiful memories.”[/list]

[list][list]美しい思い出。[/list][/list]

[list]| KIMIKO YAMADA, [sub]Mother[/sub] | “Breakfast is ready.”[/list]

[list][list]朝食は用意できている。[/list][/list]

| Before entering the house, HELLEN gave his mother the Japanese tea set he had bought. |

[list]| KIMIKO YAMADA, [sub]Mother[/sub] | I needed a new Japanese tea set, thanks, Helen.”[/list]

[list][list]新しい日本茶セットが必要だったんです、ありがとう、ヘレン。[/list][/list]

| Her parents, both born in Japan, moved to America in 1935, four years later they had a daughter, they chose to baptize her with an English name, but she would receive her father’s surname, YAMADA. HELEN chose to train as a teacher to teach Japanese and American children the Japanese way of life, as she has a deep respect for the land of her parents. HELEN dreams of traveling to Tokyo, so she is saving up to travel to Japan and intends to take her parents with her. |

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[sub]¹ A Series: THE GOLDEN CITY, Japanese-American elementary school teacher Helen Yamada teaches Japanese to Japanese and American students to keep the language of her parents and grandparents alive.[/sub]

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SEPTEMBER , 1969

Malaysia's New Development Plan

| Seeking to find a way to improve the Malaysian nation and provide the people with a reason to not side with the communist insurgents. [I]Goh Hock Guan[/I] would call upon the entirety of his cabinet once again. To collaborate on the creation of "Malaysia's New Development Plan" |

| The first process towards any iteration of this new plan would be to figure out what their main objectives are. Eventually it was settled on:

[List][I]– Reduction of overall poverty.

– Nullification of absolute poverty in Malaysian society.

– Improve the capabilities for a Malaysian to find work opportunities.

– Increase Malaysian citizens securing participation in economic activities.

– Improvement in the quality of life of a Malaysian.

– The formation of a strong Malaysian national identity.

– The removal of race based identity as the norm in Malaysian society.

– Preservation of culture in a modern Malaysian society.

– Remodeling of the Malaysian government system.

– Forceful alteration of the Malaysian political landscape.[/I] |[/list]

| The first thing made for the [I]New Development Plan[/I] would be titled the [I]New Economic Policy (NEP)[/I] which would be tackling any objectives that are related to economics and business. The aim of the [I]NEP[/I] is to "restructure the society of Malaysia, increasing the equality of wealth among Malaysians and reducing foreign dominance in Malaysia's economy. The main problem that is being tackled in the [I]NEP[/I] is that the Malays have nearly always comprised a majority of the Malaysian population, however their economic power has rarely been commensurate. It is current estimated that the Malays control only 1.6% of the Malaysian economy, while the non-Malays [I](mostly Chinese)[/I] hold 37.7%, with the rest in foreign hands. Due to this wide disparity, Article 153 of the Constitution requires the government to set quotas for the dispensation of:

[List][I]– Scholarships.

– Employment in the civil service.

– Anything else that is targeted at improving the economic status of the Malays.[/I][/list]

The [I]NEP[/I] stepped up government involvement in the economy, with the main goal of increasing Malay economic interests, especially in the areas of manufacturing and mining. To avoid directly hurting Chinese economic interests, the plan focused on huge economic growth, with the goal of expanding both the Malay and non-Malay shares of the economy in [I]absolute terms[/I], while increasing the Malay share in [I]relative terms[/I] as well. A sum of RM7.25 billion in total was allocated for the [I]NEP[/I]. Which sounds like a lot but is actually less then the Malaysia 5 Year Plan allocation of RM10.5 billion under the [I]Tunku Abdul Rahman administration[/I]

Several government agencies that had been established prior to the [I]NEP[/I] would have the chance to be more active in the economy due to the goal set forward by the [I]NEP[/I]. These agencies includes the [I]Malaysian Industrial Development Authority[/I] and [I]Majlis Amanah Rakyat[/I] which would play a very crucial role in the [I]NEP[/I] as the [I]Majlis Amanah Rakyat[/I] helps the Malays acquire more business and work opportunities. Several more agencies would be established under the [I]NEP[/I], which are the [I]National Trading Corporation (NTC)[/I], [I]State Economic Development Corporation (SEDC)[/I], the [I]Cultural Preservation Authority (CPA)[/I] and the [I]Urban Development Authority (UDA)[/I]. The [I]NTC[/I] was established to purchase businesses and participate in joint ventures with private companies, as well as to develop nascent industries to be held in trust until a Malaysian held sufficient capital to take them over. The [I]SEDC[/I] serves to oversee how each states economies develops and report back the information. The [I]CPA[/I] serves to orchestrate programs to provide incentives for the younger generation to learn about the traditions of their culture as if to not loose their culture as Malaysia modernises. The [I]UDA[/I] serves to launch and oversee urban development projects related to business, industry, and housing. It is also tasked with developing urban infrastructure.

In the world of agriculture, it would be decided that the [I]NEP[/I] will continue initiatives that previous five year plans, such as the [I]First Malayan Five Year Plan[/I], had taken. Although expenditure on other development increased substantially, by about RM1 million. The funding for rural development was also increased. However the [I]NEP[/I] would create a focus on diversifying crops grown in Malaysia.

There would also be initiatives in raising nutritional levels through a series of programs. These planned programs are to generate incentives to grow nutritious food, provide instruction in nutrition and menu planning, and provision of food for groups with the highest rates of malnutrition. Although family planning would be dropped as a goal to be achieved in Malaysia.

There would also be a plan to modernise Malaysian railroads, which the government regarded as crucial to development and industry. As well as a plan for all trains to be converted to use the more efficient diesel fuel, and the government to increase allocations for maintenance and modernisation of the rail infrastructure. In particular, emphasis was placed on upgrading existing rolling stock, roadbeds, and repair facilities. |

| The second thing made for the [I]New Development Plan[/I] is the [I]Nation Reform Policy (NRP)[/I]. The [I]NRP[/I] would state that threats to Malaysian stability are three things economic oppression by the large foreign control over the economy, internal political aggression as Malaysian politics is torn between those who support the present administration and those who support the old status quo that [I]Datuk Abdul Razak[/I] promises and slow population growth caused by the last administration plan to introduce nation wide family planning into Malaysia.

Malaysian politicians in the past took on the Western view of democracy, which prioritizes individual freedoms over the power of the group. This resulted in politics that are too individualistic and that individual liberty must be broken down so that the people could pressed together to form a united Malaysian identity. This meant that under the [I]NRP[/I] there'll be a plan to "heavily oppress" national politics in the pursuit of the goal of a Malaysian identity.

The [I]NRP[/I] criticizes the traditional three-branch democratic government for vesting too much power in the legislative branch. Instead opting to implement a system called the Five Power Assembly. The state is divided into five branches: the [I]Legislative Branch[/I], the [I]Executive Branch[/I], the [I]Judicial Branch[/I], the [I]Auditory Branch[/I] and the [I]Examination Branch[/I]. |

| When the [I]New Development Plan[/I] was revealed to the public. Prime minister [I]Goh Hock Guan[/I] made a speech on radio:

[List][I]"National Unity is unattainable without greater equity and balance among Malaysia's social and ethnic groups in their participation in the development of the country and in the sharing of the benefits from modernization and economic growth. National Unity cannot be fostered if vast sections of the population remain poor and if sufficient productive employment opportunities are not created for the expanding labour force."[/I]

[B]— Goh Hock Guan, September/1969 |[/list]

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[spoiler=[sub]Written for the RMB Screen of the[/sub]

COMMONWEALTH OF LIBERTY

—]

Adriatican Islands

Amsterwald

Anglo Channel

Arcanda

Cascadla

Cheezaslovakia

Connomia

East Germany Ddr

Greater Adriatican State

Great Britain Gb

Greater Kurdistane

Israelli

Kewtpuff

Kotakuan Ii

Ma-Li

Maziya

Metropolitan Francais

Mutawakkiliti

Neepal

Nevbrejnovitz

Newauroria

New Provenance

Nileia

Nippon-Nihon

Osivoii

Paramountica

Paseo

Peking Zhongguo

Pontianus

Provenancia

Ranponian

Rio De La Plata Argentina

Rutannia

Saudi Arabiyah

Socialist Democratic Republic Romania

Spainard

Spain-

Sudesam

The Confederate Prussian Empire

Vancouver Straits

Victoria Harbor

Virnall

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[list][list][sub]𝙶𝙾𝙱𝙸𝙴𝚁𝙽𝙾 𝙳𝙴 𝙻𝙰 𝚁𝙴𝙿𝚄𝙱𝙻𝙸𝙲𝙰‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ •‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎𝙴𝚂𝚃𝙰𝙳𝙾𝚂 𝚄𝙽𝙸𝙳𝙾𝚂 𝙼𝙴𝚇𝙸𝙲𝙰𝙽𝙾𝚂[/sub][/list][/list]

[list][list][list][pre]~ 𝐍𝐀𝐃𝐀 𝐂𝐀𝐌𝐁𝐈𝐀 𝐇𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐀 𝐐𝐔𝐄 𝐋𝐎 𝐇𝐀𝐂𝐄 ~[/pre][sup][pre] 𝙻𝙰𝚃𝙴 𝟷𝟾𝟶𝟶𝚂 𝚃𝙾 𝟷𝟿𝟸𝟹 | 𝙴𝚂𝚃𝙰𝙳𝙾𝚂 𝚄𝙽𝙸𝙳𝙾𝚂 𝙼𝙴𝚇𝙸𝙲𝙰𝙽𝙾𝚂[/pre][/sup][/list][/list][/list]

[sup]It is said by many historians that Mexico is defined by its tragedies. Since the establishment of the Mexican nation, it has faced periods of constant political instability and warfare. The first of these modern tragedies was when Mexico was forced to cede its northern territories to the Americans in the aftermath of the 1846 War. The second tragedy was the reform war, in which Mexican liberals and conservatives with regional variations fought over the promulgation of the Constitution of 1857. The third tragedy was the French Invasion of 1861, in which an Austrian noble was installed on the throne of a Second Mexican Empire. Despite overcoming the invasion in 1867, Mexico would still not see a proper peace until Porfirio Diaz achieved his accession to the presidency after elections in 1877. Diaz immediately went to work to crush any opposition he couldn't win over, and a harsh military regime was established. While there is no doubt about the regime's heavyhandedness, Diaz did manage to rebuild Mexico's economy and infrastructure, leading to a period of relative stability and economic growth known as the Porfiriato. None the less, this newfound Mexican wealth was mainly concentrated within the estates of the social elites, while many of the lower classes suffered under harsh working conditions or severe poverty. A reality the regime could ignore up until 1908, when cracks would begin to show in the facade of prosperity Diaz had built, leading to increased unrest and a steady rise of opposition groups to the regime. The eve of the fourth Mexican tragedy would appear on February 17th, 1908, when Diaz was interviewed by US journalist James Creelman of Pearsons Magazine. In the interview, Diaz stated that Mexico was ready for democracy and elections and that he would retire and allow other candidates to compete for the presidency.[/sup]

[sup]The reaction from the public was immediate, with the interview unleashing a flood of political activity and excitement as opposition groups saw an opportunity for change. The most important of these anti-Diaz figures was Francisco I. Madero, with the publication of his manifesto "The Presidential Succession in 1910," which criticized Díaz's dictatorship and called for democratic elections. However, Diaz ultimately reneged on his promise to step down and reelected himself once more in the election of 1910. Diaz, feeling secure in his mandate to rule, failed to see the writing on the wall, and the fires of revolution erupted on the 20th of November, 1910. Madero, along with his allies, initiated a rebellion in the north that triumphantly marched southwards towards the capital. At first, Diaz was confident that his army would crush Madero, but his attitude changed soon when the south rose up in arms against him. Old, sick, and without confidence, Diaz would present his withdrawal from the presidency on the 25th of May, 1911, and leave the country for Spain six days later, on May 31st, 1911. The tyrant had at long last left, and many Mexicans felt that the country was on the cusp of a great era of democracy. Little did they realize that Mexico's fourth tragedy had arrived and, with it, a pale horse. Madero would ascend to the presidency in November of 1911, after an election. However, the great reformer, Madero, would prove himself incapable of navigating the treacherous political terrain of Mexican politics. Madero's weakness would cause a split between him and Zapata, and several rebellions broke out against him. His lack of experience and inability to maintain control over the military would ultimately lead to his murder in a coup d'état in February 1913. The coup was led by General Victoriano Huerta, who was backed by old members of the Porfirio regime and the American Embassy.[/sup]

[sup]With the death of Madero, the dreams of a democratic Mexico went with him to the grave. Victoriano Huerta immediately established himself as president on February 19th, 1913, quickly moving to consolidate power within Mexico with a liking for that of the late President Diaz. However, opposition to Huerta's regime quickly coalesced under Venustiano Carranza, Álvaro Obregón, and Pancho Villa, who all together formed the Constitutional Army with the intent to overthrow Huerta's regime. After many defeats, the federal army collapsed after the disastrous battle of Zacatecas, and Huerta soon dissolved his cabinet and resigned from the presidency in 1914, entering into self imposed exile in Europe before finally resting in America, where he died due to his chronic alcholism. With Huerta's regime gone, Carranza assumed the presidency and established a new constitution. However, his relationship with Villa and Zapata soon erupted after both denounced him for not following through on promised land reforms. A three-way war commenced, and the country would endure the final phase of the revolution as the revolutionary heroes fought one another for control. The conflict between Carranza, Villa, and Zapata ultimately led to the assassination of Zapata in 1919 and the defeat of Villa in 1920. Carranza remained in power until he was also assassinated in 1920 by his own generals in a plot to seize power by Álvaro Obregón. Obregón's reasoning was due to the fact that Carranza chose a civilian candidate instead of himself for the presidency. Once in power and seeking to tie up loose ends, Obregón's would have had Villa assassinated in 1923, alongside other potential rivals to his presidency. Without rivals left, Obregón would inherit a Mexico ravaged by a decade of war. Now was the time to put behind the bloodshed and bring forth the promises of the revolution; however, in Mexico, there is always unfinished business, and Obregón would soon fall victim to the same tactics he employed to reach power.[/sup]

[list][list][list][spoiler=[sub]Written for the RMB Screen of the[/sub]

COMMONWEALTH OF LIBERTY

—]

Adriatican Islands

Amsterwald

Anglo Channel

Arcanda

Bhaarat Lok

Cascadla

Cheezaslovakia

Connomia

East Germany Ddr

Great Britain Gb

Greater Kurdistane

Hatzburg

Israelli

Kewtpuff

Klingenthalerburg

Kotakuan Ii

Ma-Li

Maziya

Metropolitan Francais

Mutawakkiliti

Nevbrejnovitz

Newauroria

New Provenance

Nileia

Nippon-Nihon

Osivoii

Paramountica

Paseo

Peking Zhongguo

Pontianus

Provenancia

Ranponian

Rio De La Plata Argentina

Rutannia

Saudi Arabiyah

Socialist Democratic Republic Romania

Spainard

Spain-

The Confederate Prussian Empire

Vancouver Straits

Victoria Harbor

Vietnam Sv

Virnall

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[list]September 1969

[sub]The Traffic Light Coalition[/sub][/list]

[pre]D I E B U N D E S R E P U B L I K[/pre]

AN UNPRECEDENTED GOVERNMENT

[sub]BONN, THE FEDERAL CAPITAL, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY, New Provenance - MORNING[/sub]

| The country waited with bated breath as voters and citizens alike awaited the results of reportedly tense negotiations between the Social Democrats, the Free Democrats and the DfV (popularly now known as the People's Party) on whether or not the elusive, extremely chaotic "Traffic Light Coalition" could be formed. Joshcka Fischer, a student activist and co-chair of the DfV party, ruled out in September any possibility of the DfV forming a coalition with the right-wing opposition Christian Democratic Union party led by Ludwig Erhard. Coalition talks between the SPD, FDP and DfV reached an "advanced stage" on 19 September 1969, more than a month after the election by this time, with sources close to the talks reporting that the key points of contention was support for business tax cuts by the SPD and FDP, and opposition by the DfV, as well as who shall take on the role of Chancellor. Suddeutsche Zeitung (SZ) reported on 22 September that Wolfgang Mischnick was in the running to lead the Ministry of Defense, ruling out the possibility of the FDP taking on the chancellery as a compromise between the DfV and SPD. |

| On 24 September 1969, Die Zeit was the first news outlet to report exclusive information that Willy Brandt would not be continuing as Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany under a Traffic Light Coalition. The shockwaves reverberated throughout the nation as the media mobbed the headquarters of the DfV in Frankfurt, trying to get a glimpse of what many were now expecting would become the next Chancellor. On 25 September, at roughly 8:30 in the morning Frankfurt time, the three parties confirmed a major press conference for later that evening, and the SPD's parliamentary leader, and President of the Bundestag, Carlo Schmid, organized a vote of confidence in a new government for 29 September. At the press conference that evening, with both international and local media present, the Social Democratic Party, Germany for the People, and the Free Democratic Party announced a coalition government with an unprecedented 247 seats in the Bundestag. Furthermore, they announced Mischnick as Minister of Defense, and Willy Brandt as Vice-Chancellor. At the end of the press conference, Brandt solemnly introduced Sophie Scholl as the first female Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany. Outside, supporters cheered jubilantly. At the FDP headquarters, the party celebrated several key Cabinet positions. At the SPD offices, there was a solemn mood. |

| It was reported that the FDP under Erich Mende had, under pressure from the liberal wing of his party, backed Scholl for Chancellor over Brandt in a bid to "show real change". The new coalition government announced their slate of government ministers, the most liberal Cabinet in the nation's history. Ludwig Erhard pledged to "noblely fight on" from the opposition and gave no indication of his intention to retire. On 29 September, by a 247-155 vote, the Bundestag confirmed Sophie Scholl as Germany's first female Chancellor. Die Zeit's headline the next morning read as follows: |

[list][pre]SCHOLL IST KANZLER; VOM WIDERSTAND ZUR FORTSCHRITTSIKONE[/pre]

[pre]SCHOLL IS CHANCELLOR; FROM THE RESISTANCE TO PROGRESSIVE ICON[/pre][/list]

[spoiler=[sub]Written for the RMB Screen of the[/sub]

COMMONWEALTH OF LIBERTY

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Adriatican Islands

Amsterwald

Anglo Channel

Arcanda

Bhaarat Lok

Cascadla

Cheezaslovakia

Connomia

East Germany Ddr

Great Britain Gb

Greater Kurdistane

Hatzburg

Israelli

Kewtpuff

Klingenthalerburg

Kotakuan Ii

Ma-Li

Maziya

Metropolitan Francais

Mutawakkiliti

Nevbrejnovitz

Newauroria

New Provenance

Nileia

Nippon-Nihon

Osivoii

Paramountica

Paseo

Peking Zhongguo

Pontianus

Provenancia

Ranponian

Rio De La Plata Argentina

Rutannia

Saudi Arabiyah

Socialist Democratic Republic Romania

Spainard

Spain-

The Confederate Prussian Empire

Vancouver Straits

Victoria Harbor

Vietnam Sv

Virnall

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Post by Etwepe suppressed by Metropolitan Francais.

Etwepe

Hello

Cascadla

[list][list]March 1969

[sub]Concorde Takes to the Air![/sub][/list]

[sub]The Guardian International Report - David Fairhall

When Concorde at last reared up for take-off like some monstrous swan, the seething jealousy and public argument in which this project has lived for six years were temporarily forgotten in concern for the aircraft herself[/sub]

TOULOUSE, Metropolitan Francais

| When Concorde at last reared up for take-off like some monstrous swan, the seething jealousy and public argument in which this project has lived for six years were temporarily forgotten in concern for the aircraft herself. For watchers on the ground this first smooth climb released a lot of emotion — not least the tensions of a day's pessimistic waiting. Would the morning mist lift? Might not the notorious Garonne Valley wind spring up too soon? Surely that low cloud could not disperse in time? Our anxiety dissolved in a roar of afterburners that silenced the airfield, and scattered the starlings, but left me less worried about Concorde's take-off noise than theoretical predictions had made me. To the test pilot, M. André Turcat, the important thing — or so he claims — was that the real aircraft handled as the flight simulator promised. |

| The supersonic airliner had been in the air for 28 minutes at a modest 200 to 250 knots. A few gentle manoeuvres and careful speed changes. Then, with a gusty wind threatening from the south-east, M. Turcat put her firmly down on his first approach. There were no preliminaries but his practice descent at a safe 10,000 foot altitude on the way round. There is some speculation here tonight that even Turcat's fastidious calm was not immune from the pressures of a big public occasion. The tailwind blowing down the runway must have been right on the limit of what was acceptable as safe for a first flight. Nor is it clear how far the implications of the warning light which caused him temporarily to close down No. 3 engine were explored before take-off. For Turcat even to acknowledge public impatience and a heavyweight official presence as factors in his decision would be out of character.|

| But when he admitted on landing that he might have done a second circuit had the wind not been rising and that the weather was "not perfect", people could be heard asking whether he would have flown this frighteningly expensive prototype at all if left to his engineering judgment. Although expected, I think everyone was struck by the extraordinary way Concorde sat back on landing, nose high like a giant waterbird, to plant her long undercarriage on the concrete. "You can see the aircraft flies," her test pilot said afterwards, "and that it flies pretty well." In his view, this maiden flight has justified the methods applied in its long preparation — no doubt a reference to the fact that had Concorde been a purely British project, the prototype would probably have been flown earlier, but in a less complete state.|

[spoiler=[sub]Written for the RMB Screen of the[/sub]

COMMONWEALTH OF LIBERTY

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Adriatican Islands

Amsterwald

Anglo Channel

Arcanda

Bhaarat Lok

Cascadla

Cheezaslovakia

Connomia

East Germany Ddr

Great Britain Gb

Greater Kurdistane

Hatzburg

Israelli

Kewtpuff

Klingenthalerburg

Kotakuan Ii

Ma-Li

Maziya

Metropolitan Francais

Mutawakkiliti

Nevbrejnovitz

Newauroria

New Provenance

Nileia

Nippon-Nihon

Osivoii

Paramountica

Paseo

Peking Zhongguo

Pontianus

Provenancia

Ranponian

Rio De La Plata Argentina

Rutannia

Saudi Arabiyah

Socialist Democratic Republic Romania

Spainard

Spain-

The Confederate Prussian Empire

Vancouver Straits

Victoria Harbor

Vietnam Sv

Virnall

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[ Operation 'Blood Hound': Part 1 ]

[ Brazil: 15 September, 1969 ]

| Following the establishment of the military based federal system in Brazil, subsequent political parties have come under the heavy scrutiny of the state. Two of which being the People’s Workers Party of Brazil and the aptly named Brazilian Communist Party, both of which had been pushing for power before the military take over of the country. Both parties had been working towards a coalition government, which would have given them the ability to have complete control of the government and country when voting time arrived in October of 1964. The overthrow of the sitting government completely destroyed such possibilities, with many of the leading members of both parties being arrested but then later released that year. Because of the military control, many left-wing and left leaning parties were outright banned from the legislative building in São Paulo or have had their members discriminated against by the rightist party members, police and military personnel. All of said rightist parties, baring one, have been under the full support and protection by the military government. The city of Brasília was seen as the main point of contention within the country, as the city council and leaders of these two parties were very much in support of one another. Making the city a hotbed for politically motivated crimes, attacks and outright murder in some cases. A majority of the police within the city of course were involved with the various parties themselves, and speculation arose of police officers being the main culprits behind such attacks. Some of the officers themselves getting attacked, even killed, as the city council had their records and it was noted that random officers were attacked at random based upon if their allegiance was to any of the rightist parties. Because of such news reaching back to President Braganza in São Paulo, units of the Federal Police were dispatched to the city to reinforce the law and to even arrest any council members that leaked information of city police officers and other law enforcement officials. All intention was to re-establish federal law and order within the city, as both parties were using it as their own fiefdom to gather supporters. Under the hope of avoiding mass bloodshed, the Federal Police had been sent rather than military units. President Braganza himself even knew that sending military troops would be the wrong response, as it would amount to civil war-like actions if any soldiers fired their weapons on angry civilians or police officers that stood in their way. |

[ Brasília, Brazil: 15 September, 1969 ]

| Radio chatter filtered between the various Federal Police squad cars as they drove down the main highway leading into Brasília, as there were close to one hundred of them that were being sent into the city. The reason for such a small force was once again to avoid mass panic, and even mass resistance. Most of the officers had been briefed about the situation, leading to most of them wearing flak jackets as they drove from their barracks in Uberlândia to Brasília. Most of the vehicles they drove in were not armored personnel carriers or military trucks, rather just their usual patrol vehicles. Ranging from a list of vehicles such as Chevy Chevelle’s and older model Corvair’s, all of the officers understood that their primary job was to arrest members of the city council and leading members of both political parties. The charges were not as extreme as treason, but were nearly as severe. All the charges had something to do with conspiracy against the government, political attacks of law enforcement and disclosure of classified law enforcement materials to criminal elements. Individual addresses had been given to the officers, with each address being the home or office of the council members and the political members. Street lights became more and more apparent the closer they got to the city, along with traffic leading too and from the city. None of them had any doubt that their arrival to the city was already known, which meant they likely would have a fight on their hands or would have to chase down anyone who tries to flee.

Arriving to Brasília, the police officers would break away into smaller individual groups. Each one having a set list of homes and offices they had to find, the main group kept driving down the main road leading into the city. While their vehicles were unmarked, anyone who recognized police procedure could tell who they were. Group A traveled another 4 minutes deeper into the city before arriving at the apartment building of Felipe Rocha, a member of the People’s Workers Party who was reported in the killing of a Brasília Police Department detective. Felipe was not one of the major leaders within the party, rather he was a foreman for the labor union that the party itself ran for steel workers. Regardless of that, the man had been directly linked to the killing when a piece of clothing belonging to him had been found at the scene. A group of four officers moved through the apartment building, reaching the 2nd floor where his apartment was located and moving quickly towards it. Arriving at the door, one of the officers politely knocked at it as they waited to avoid unneeded bloodshed at all cost. |

[ Federal Police Officer: ] “Mr.Rocha, this is Officer Aldo of the Federal Police and we have a warrant for your arrest. I suggest you come peacefully and nothing will happen to you.” The officer states, hands at his side and listening for movement within the apartment. A few moments pass before the door opens and a woman stands there, looking at them. Without saying a word she moves to the side, allowing Officer Aldo and the others to enter. The other officers start to search the apartment, while Officer Aldo looks to the woman. “Our apologies for the intrusion ma’am, but your husband is under arrest for suspicion of the murder of a police officer. We will try to be quick so no further stress befalls you and your children.” The officer states the last part after having heard the cries of a baby, likely from one of the other officers going through the room.

[ Federal Police Officer: ] “Drop the knife! Put the child down and drop the knife!” Came shouts from a separate room, prompting Officer Aldo to hold the woman back as he unholstered his service pistol and put himself between her and the possible threat. Holding the hi-power pistol in both hands, he moved towards the room the shout came from as other officers moved from the other rooms they were searching. “Drop the kn-!” Pistol fire erupted in the one room, followed by the thud of a body and the ear piercing cries of a child.

[ Officer Aldo: ] “Central, this is Officer Aldo of the Federal Police. I need an ambulance at my location.” He would relay the address over his radio the best he could, as one other officer held the crying and screaming woman while the others moved into the room. Felipe Rocha was dead with two 9mm bullets through his head, the man had been hiding in his infant daughters bedroom and had grabbed her as a human shield when the officer discovered him. The man had been holding a butcher knife and advanced on the officer, resulting in his death. Unfortunately his fall had also injured the daughter, resulting in the officer who shot Rocha rushing out of the room with the wounded infant in his arms.

“Get her down to the ambulance, they should be here any minute.” Aldo said to the officer, who rushed by him and out the door to the apartment with the mother following quickly behind. Running a hand over his face, Aldo turned and walked out of the apartment as the others dragged Rocha’s corpse out of the room.

| Officer Aldo himself could do nothing but stare at the corpse, thinking that this was foreshadowing for how the rest of the night was going to go. Men so driven by political zealotry and fear they would put their own families at risk, this thought pervaded his mind as he watched the corpse of Felipe Rocha get dragged out of the room. Blood staining the floor, with chunks of flesh dragging on the carpet as the two 9mm hollow points effectively ripped the man’s head open. Hearing radio chatter, it sounded more and more like the other officers were having such occurrences on their ends as well. The only thing that could be hoped for, was that these incidents wouldn’t turn into a city wide riot or even worse, a city wide civil war. |

[spoiler=[sub]Written for the RMB Screen of the[/sub]

COMMONWEALTH OF LIBERTY

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Adriatican Islands

Amsterwald

Anglo Channel

Arcanda

Bhaarat Lok

Cascadla

Cheezaslovakia

Connomia

East Germany Ddr

Great Britain Gb

Greater Kurdistane

Hatzburg

Israelli

Kewtpuff

Klingenthalerburg

Kotakuan Ii

Ma-Li

Maziya

Metropolitan Francais

Mutawakkiliti

Nevbrejnovitz

Newauroria

New Provenance

Nileia

Nippon-Nihon

Osivoii

Paramountica

Paseo

Peking Zhongguo

Pontianus

Provenancia

Ranponian

Rio De La Plata Argentina

Rutannia

Saudi Arabiyah

Socialist Democratic Republic Romania

Spainard

Spain-

The Confederate Prussian Empire

Vancouver Straits

Victoria Harbor

Vietnam Sv

Virnall

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Paramountica, Rutannia, Amsterwald, Cascadla, Nippon-Nihon, Metropolitan Francais, New Provenance, Tallahan, Maziya, Spain-, Slipway

September 9th, 1969

[sub]Newauroria — EVENING[/sub]

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September 9th, 1969 Vancouver Bay

On September 9th, 1969, in a grand ceremony at Vancouver Bay, the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) proudly commissioned its newest flagship, the Dorvania Class Guided Missile Cruiser. This monumental occasion marks the culmination of years of meticulous development and construction, signifying a significant addition to the RCN's naval capabilities. The inception of the Dorvania Class dates back to 1963, with the hull laid down in 1967. After rigorous testing and refinement, the cruiser was launched on April 16th, 1969, heralding a new era for the Canadian Navy. With a length of 179.20 meters, a beam of 18.23 meters, and a displacement of 8,169.017 tons when fully loaded, the Dorvania Class epitomizes maritime engineering excellence.

As the lead ship of its class, the Dorvania Class assumes a pivotal role within the RCN's Pacific Fleet. It serves as a cornerstone of naval power projection, complementing the Acclamator class vessels as the vanguard of fleet operations. Equipped with state-of-the-art sensors and armaments, including the Oceanus System Suite Mk1B and a formidable array of weaponry, the cruiser stands ready to safeguard Canadian interests and uphold maritime security. With a complement of 20 officers and 330 enlisted personnel, the Dorvania Class is manned by a skilled and dedicated crew. Under the command of seasoned officers, the cruiser embarks on its maiden voyage, poised to undertake a wide range of missions, including anti-air, anti-surface, and anti-submarine warfare. Powered by four main and one auxiliary gas turbine, the cruiser boasts impressive speeds of up to 35 knots, ensuring rapid response capabilities.

The commissioning of the Dorvania Class marks a significant milestone in the evolution of the RCN. With its cutting-edge capabilities and formidable presence, the cruiser embodies Canada's commitment to maritime security and global stability. As it embarks on its maiden voyage, the Dorvania Class sets sail towards a future defined by excellence, service, and unwavering dedication to duty. In conclusion, the commissioning of the Dorvania Class Guided Missile Cruiser represents a historic moment for the Royal Canadian Navy. With its advanced capabilities and strategic significance, the cruiser stands as a testament to Canada's maritime prowess and commitment to protecting its interests at sea.

Dorviania Class Specs

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[spoiler=[sub]Written for the RMB Screen of the[/sub]

COMMONWEALTH OF LIBERTY

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Ababemba

Abessinienreich

Adriatican Islands

Alzarikstan

Amsterwald

Anglo Channel

Arcanda

Bayern Kahla

Bescania

Brazil Toucan

Canovia

Cascadla

Central Arstotzka

Connomia

East Germany Ddr

Great Britain Gb

Greater Kurdistane

Hashemite Kingdoms

Hatzburg

Honghai

Israelli

Kewtpuff

Kotakuan Ii

La Granadinas

Ma-Li

Maziya

Metropolitan Francais

Moroavia

Nevbrejnovitz

New Provenance

Nileia

Nippon-Nihon

Nonador

Nosautempopulus

Osivoii

Paramountica

Paseo

Peking Zhongguo

Pontianus

Provenancia

Ranponian

Reyzen

Rutannia

Socialist Democratic Republic Romania

Spainard

Sri-Lanka

Sudesam

Teymour

The Black Star-

The Sun States

Turkiye 1St

Ubertica

Vancouver Straits

Victoria Harbor

Vietnam Sv

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[list] | [sub]𝖱𝖾𝗉𝗎𝖻𝗅𝗂𝗄 𝖲𝗂𝗇𝗀𝖺𝗉𝗎𝗋𝖺[/sub][/list][/list]

[list] | [sub]𝖮𝗄𝗍𝗈𝖻𝖾𝗋 1969[/sub][/list][/list]

[list]──[/list]

[list][list]𝖳𝗁𝖾 𝖲𝗂𝗇𝗀𝖺𝗉𝗎𝗋𝖺 𝖨𝗇𝗍𝖾𝗋𝗇𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇𝖺𝗅 𝖦𝖺𝗆𝖾[/list][/list]

[list][list] | [sub]𝖳𝗁𝖾 𝗀𝗈𝗏𝖾𝗋𝗇𝗆𝖾𝗇𝗍 𝗈𝖿 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖱𝖾𝗉𝗎𝖻𝗅𝗂𝗄 𝖲𝗂𝗇𝗀𝖺𝗉𝗎𝗋𝖺 𝗁𝖺𝖽 𝗂𝗆𝗉𝗅𝖾𝗆𝖾𝗇𝗍𝖾𝖽 𝖺 𝖿𝗈𝗋𝖾𝗂𝗀𝗇 𝗉𝗈𝗅𝗂𝖼𝗒 𝗍𝗈 𝗉𝗎𝗋𝗌𝗎𝖾 𝖾𝖼𝗈𝗇𝗈𝗆𝗂𝖼 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗉𝗈𝗅𝗂𝗍𝗂𝖼𝖺𝗅 𝗋𝖾𝗅𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇𝗌 𝗐𝗂𝗍𝗁 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖶𝖾𝗌𝗍𝖾𝗋𝗇 𝖡𝗅𝗈𝖼 𝗐𝗁𝗂𝗅𝖾 𝗃𝗎𝗌𝗍 𝖾𝖼𝗈𝗇𝗈𝗆𝗂𝖼 𝗋𝖾𝗅𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇𝗌 𝗐𝗂𝗍𝗁 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖤𝖺𝗌𝗍𝖾𝗋𝗇 𝖡𝗅𝗈𝖼. 𝖳𝗁𝗂𝗌 𝗐𝖺𝗌 𝗉𝖺𝗋𝗍𝗂𝖼𝗎𝗅𝖺𝗋𝗅𝗒 𝖺 𝗋𝗂𝗌𝗄𝗒 𝗂𝗇𝗍𝖾𝗋𝗇𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇𝖺𝗅 𝗈𝗉𝖾𝗋𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇 𝖺𝗌 𝖺 𝗋𝖾𝗌𝗎𝗅𝗍 𝗈𝖿 𝖺 𝗉𝖺𝗋𝗍𝗂𝗌𝖺𝗇 𝗉𝗈𝗅𝗂𝗍𝗂𝖼𝗌 𝖻𝖾𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝗐𝗂𝖽𝖾𝗌𝗉𝗋𝖾𝖺𝖽 𝗂𝗇 𝗀𝖾𝗈𝗉𝗈𝗅𝗂𝗍𝗂𝖼𝗌, 𝖺𝗌 𝖺 𝗋𝖾𝗌𝗎𝗅𝗍 𝗈𝖿 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖢𝗈𝗅𝖽 𝖶𝖺𝗋. 𝖠𝗀𝗋𝖾𝖾𝗆𝖾𝗇𝗍𝗌 𝗌𝗂𝗀𝗇𝖾𝖽 𝗐𝗂𝗍𝗁 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖶𝖾𝗌𝗍 𝗈𝗋 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖤𝖺𝗌𝗍 𝗐𝗈𝗎𝗅𝖽 𝗎𝗇𝖽𝗈𝗎𝖻𝗍𝖾𝖽𝗅𝗒 𝗎𝗉𝗌𝖾𝗍 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗈𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗋.[/sub][/list][/list]

[list][list][list][list][sub]𝖳𝗁𝖾 𝖬𝗂𝗇𝗂𝗌𝗍𝗋𝗒 𝗈𝖿 𝖥𝗈𝗋𝖾𝗂𝗀𝗇 𝖠𝖿𝖿𝖺𝗂𝗋𝗌 𝖺𝖼𝗍𝗂𝗏𝖾𝗅𝗒 𝗌𝗈𝗎𝗀𝗁𝗍 𝖾𝗌𝗍𝖺𝖻𝗅𝗂𝗌𝗁𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝖽𝖾𝗏𝖾𝗅𝗈𝗉𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝖾𝖼𝗈𝗇𝗈𝗆𝗂𝖼 𝗋𝖾𝗅𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇𝗌 𝗐𝗂𝗍𝗁 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖯𝖾𝗈𝗉𝗅𝖾'𝗌 𝖱𝖾𝗉𝗎𝖻𝗅𝗂𝖼 𝗈𝖿 𝖢𝗁𝗂𝗇𝖺 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖴𝗇𝗂𝗈𝗇 𝗈𝖿 𝖲𝗈𝗏𝗂𝖾𝗍 𝖲𝗈𝖼𝗂𝖺𝗅𝗂𝗌𝗍 𝖱𝖾𝗉𝗎𝖻𝗅𝗂𝖼𝗌. 𝖳𝗁𝗂𝗌 𝗐𝗈𝗎𝗅𝖽 𝖾𝗇𝖺𝖻𝗅𝖾 𝖲𝗂𝗇𝗀𝖺𝗉𝗎𝗋𝖺 𝖾𝖼𝗈𝗇𝗈𝗆𝗂𝖼 𝗂𝗇𝗍𝖾𝗋𝖾𝗌𝗍𝗌 𝗍𝗈 𝖾𝗑𝗉𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗂𝗇𝗍𝗈 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖤𝖺𝗌𝗍𝖾𝗋𝗇 𝖧𝖾𝗆𝗂𝗌𝗉𝗁𝖾𝗋𝖾.[/sub][/list][/list][/list][/list]

[list][list] | [sub]𝖳𝗁𝖾 𝖬𝗂𝗇𝗂𝗌𝗍𝗋𝗒 𝗈𝖿 𝖥𝗈𝗋𝖾𝗂𝗀𝗇 𝖠𝖿𝖿𝖺𝗂𝗋𝗌 𝗉𝗎𝗋𝗌𝗎𝖾𝖽 𝖺 𝗏𝖾𝗋𝗒 𝗅𝗂𝗆𝗂𝗍𝖾𝖽 𝖼𝗈𝗆𝗆𝗂𝗍𝗆𝖾𝗇𝗍 𝗍𝗈 𝖽𝖾𝗏𝖾𝗅𝗈𝗉𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝗋𝖾𝗅𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇𝗌 𝗐𝗂𝗍𝗁 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖲𝗈𝗏𝗂𝖾𝗍 𝖴𝗇𝗂𝗈𝗇, 𝖺𝗉𝖺𝗋𝗍 𝖿𝗋𝗈𝗆 𝖾𝖼𝗈𝗇𝗈𝗆𝗂𝖼 𝖺𝗀𝗋𝖾𝖾𝗆𝖾𝗇𝗍𝗌 𝗍𝗁𝖺𝗍 𝗌𝖾𝖼𝗎𝗋𝖾𝖽 𝖲𝗈𝗏𝗂𝖾𝗍 𝗂𝗇𝗏𝖾𝗌𝗍𝗆𝖾𝗇𝗍𝗌 𝗂𝗇 𝖲𝗂𝗇𝗀𝖺𝗉𝗎𝗋𝖺 𝖾𝖼𝗈𝗇𝗈𝗆𝗂𝖼 𝖽𝖾𝗏𝖾𝗅𝗈𝗉𝗆𝖾𝗇𝗍 𝗉𝗋𝗈𝗃𝖾𝖼𝗍𝗌 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗐𝗁𝗂𝖼𝗁 𝗈𝗉𝖾𝗇𝖾𝖽 𝗎𝗉 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖲𝗈𝗏𝗂𝖾𝗍𝗌 𝗆𝖺𝗋𝗄𝖾𝗍𝗌 𝗍𝗈 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖲𝗂𝗇𝗀𝖺𝗉𝗎𝗋𝖺 𝖻𝗎𝗌𝗂𝗇𝖾𝗌𝗌 𝖼𝗈𝗆𝗆𝗎𝗇𝗂𝗍𝗒. 𝖳𝗁𝗂𝗌 𝖼𝗈𝗎𝗅𝖽 𝖻𝖾 𝖾𝗑𝗉𝗅𝖺𝗂𝗇𝖾𝖽 𝖻𝗒 𝗆𝗎𝗅𝗍𝗂𝗉𝗅𝖾 𝖿𝖺𝖼𝗍𝗈𝗋𝗌. 𝖳𝗈 𝗇𝖺𝗆𝖾 𝖺 𝖿𝖾𝗐, 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖱𝖾𝗉𝗎𝖻𝗅𝗂𝗄 𝖲𝗂𝗇𝗀𝖺𝗉𝗎𝗋𝖺 𝗀𝗈𝗏𝖾𝗋𝗇𝗆𝖾𝗇𝗍 𝗐𝖾𝗋𝖾 𝗌𝗍𝗋𝗈𝗇𝗀𝗅𝗒 𝖺𝗇𝗍𝗂-𝖼𝗈𝗆𝗆𝗎𝗇𝗂𝗌𝗍, 𝗉𝗋𝗈-𝗐𝖾𝗌𝗍 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝖲𝗈𝗏𝗂𝖾𝗍 𝖺𝗍𝗍𝖾𝗆𝗉𝗍𝗌 𝗍𝗈 𝗂𝗇𝖿𝗅𝗎𝖾𝗇𝖼𝖾 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖲𝗈𝗎𝗍𝗁𝖾𝖺𝗌𝗍 𝖠𝗌𝗂𝖺𝗇 𝗋𝖾𝗀𝗂𝗈𝗇 𝗌𝖾𝖾𝗇 𝖺𝗌 𝗁𝗈𝗌𝗍𝗂𝗅𝖾. [/sub][/list][/list]

[list][list][list][list][sub]𝖨𝗇 𝖼𝗈𝗇𝗍𝗋𝖺𝗌𝗍, 𝖫𝖾𝖾 𝖪𝗎𝖺𝗇 𝖸𝖾𝗐'𝗌 𝗀𝗈𝗏𝖾𝗋𝗇𝗆𝗆𝖾𝗇𝗍 𝗐𝖾𝗋𝖾 𝗁𝗂𝗀𝗁𝗅𝗒 𝖺𝖼𝗍𝗂𝗏𝖾 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝖼𝗈𝗆𝗆𝗂𝗍𝗍𝖾𝖽 𝗂𝗇 𝖽𝖾𝗏𝖾𝗅𝗈𝗉𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗌𝗍𝗋𝖾𝗇𝗀𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗇𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝖼𝗎𝗅𝗍𝗎𝗋𝖺𝗅 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝖾𝖼𝗈𝗇𝗈𝗆𝗂𝖼 𝗍𝗂𝖾𝗌 𝗐𝗂𝗍𝗁 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖯𝖱𝖢. 𝖳𝗁𝖾 𝖯𝖱𝖢 𝗋𝖾𝗉𝗋𝖾𝗌𝖾𝗇𝗍𝖾𝖽 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗆𝖺𝗃𝗈𝗋𝗂𝗍𝗒 𝗈𝖿 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖢𝗁𝗂𝗇𝖾𝗌𝖾 𝗉𝗈𝗉𝗎𝗅𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇, 𝗐𝗁𝗂𝖼𝗁 𝖺𝗋𝖾 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗅𝖺𝗋𝗀𝖾𝗌𝗍 𝖾𝗍𝗁𝗇𝗂𝖼 𝗀𝗋𝗈𝗎𝗉 𝗂𝗇 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖱𝖾𝗉𝗎𝖻𝗅𝗂𝗄 𝖲𝗂𝗇𝗀𝖺𝗉𝗎𝗋𝖺. 𝖳𝗁𝖾 𝖲𝗂𝗇𝗀𝖺𝗉𝗎𝗋𝖺 𝗀𝗈𝗏𝖾𝗋𝗇𝗆𝖾𝗇𝗍 𝖺𝗅𝗌𝗈 𝗂𝗇𝗂𝗍𝗂𝖺𝗍𝖾𝖽 𝖼𝗎𝗅𝗍𝗎𝗋𝖺𝗅 𝖺𝗋𝗋𝖺𝗇𝗀𝖾𝗆𝖾𝗇𝗍𝗌 𝗐𝗂𝗍𝗁 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖯𝖱𝖢 𝗍𝗈 𝖿𝖺𝖼𝗂𝗅𝗂𝗍𝖺𝗍𝖾 𝗎𝗇𝖽𝖾𝗋𝗌𝗍𝖺𝗇𝖽𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝖻𝖾𝗍𝗐𝖾𝖾𝗇 𝖻𝗈𝗍𝗁 𝗇𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇𝗌. 𝖶𝗁𝗂𝗅𝖾 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖯𝖱𝖢 𝗐𝖾𝗋𝖾 𝖺 𝖼𝗈𝗆𝗆𝗎𝗇𝗂𝗌𝗍 𝗌𝗍𝖺𝗍𝖾 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖱𝖾𝗉𝗎𝖻𝗅𝗂𝗄 𝖲𝗂𝗇𝗀𝖺𝗉𝗎𝗋𝖺 𝗀𝗈𝗏𝖾𝗋𝗇𝗆𝖾𝗇𝗍 𝗌𝗍𝗂𝗅𝗅 𝗌𝖺𝗐 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗂𝗆𝗉𝗈𝗋𝗍𝖺𝗇𝖼𝖾 𝗈𝖿 𝖽𝖾𝗏𝖾𝗅𝗈𝗉𝗂𝗇𝗀, 𝗌𝗍𝗋𝖾𝗇𝗀𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗇𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗆𝖺𝗂𝗇𝗍𝖺𝗂𝗇𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝗂𝗍𝗌 𝗋𝖾𝗅𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇𝗌 𝗐𝗂𝗍𝗁 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖯𝖱𝖢 𝗍𝗈 𝗉𝗋𝗈𝗆𝗈𝗍𝖾 𝖼𝗈𝗈𝗉𝖾𝗋𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇 𝗐𝗁𝗂𝖼𝗁 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖬𝗂𝗇𝗂𝗌𝗍𝗋𝗒 𝖺𝗋𝗀𝗎𝖾𝖽 𝗐𝗈𝗎𝗅𝖽 𝗂𝗇𝖼𝗋𝖾𝖺𝗌𝖾 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗇𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇'𝗌 𝖾𝖼𝗈𝗇𝗈𝗆𝗂𝖼 𝖽𝖾𝗏𝖾𝗅𝗈𝗉𝗆𝖾𝗇𝗍 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗌𝖾𝖼𝗎𝗋𝗂𝗍𝗒. [/sub][/list][/list][/list][/list]

[list][list] | [sub]𝖳𝗁𝖾 𝖱𝖾𝗉𝗎𝖻𝗅𝗂𝗄 𝖲𝗂𝗇𝗀𝖺𝗉𝗎𝗋𝖺 𝗀𝗈𝗏𝖾𝗋𝗇𝗆𝖾𝗇𝗍, 𝖾𝖺𝗋𝗅𝗂𝖾𝗋 𝗍𝗁𝗂𝗌 𝗒𝖾𝖺𝗋, 𝖺𝗇𝗇𝗈𝗎𝗇𝖼𝖾𝖽 𝗍𝗁𝖺𝗍 𝗂𝗍 𝗐𝗈𝗎𝗅𝖽 𝖻𝖾𝗀𝗂𝗇 𝖺 𝗅𝗈𝗇𝗀 𝗉𝗋𝗈𝖼𝖾𝗌𝗌 𝗈𝖿 𝗋𝖾𝗏𝗂𝖾𝗐𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝗂𝗍𝗌 𝗋𝖾𝗅𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇𝗌 𝗐𝗂𝗍𝗁 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖯𝖱𝖢 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖱𝖮𝖢. 𝖠 𝗉𝗋𝗂𝗏𝖺𝗍𝖾 𝗋𝖾𝗉𝗈𝗋𝗍, 𝗋𝖾𝗅𝖾𝖺𝗌𝖾𝖽 𝖻𝗒 𝖺 𝗌𝖾𝗇𝗂𝗈𝗋 𝗂𝗇𝗏𝖾𝗌𝗍𝗂𝗀𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇 𝗍𝖾𝖺𝗆, 𝗍𝗈 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗀𝗈𝗏𝖾𝗋𝗇𝗆𝖾𝗇𝗍, 𝗐𝖺𝗋𝗇𝖾𝖽 𝗍𝗁𝖺𝗍 𝖺𝗇𝗒 𝗉𝗈𝗅𝗂𝗍𝗂𝖼𝖺𝗅 𝗋𝖾𝖼𝗈𝗀𝗇𝗂𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇 𝗈𝖿 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖯𝖱𝖢 𝗐𝗈𝗎𝗅𝖽 𝗅𝗂𝗄𝖾𝗅𝗒 𝗌𝖾𝖾 𝗉𝗈𝗅𝗂𝗍𝗂𝖼𝖺𝗅 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗉𝗈𝗌𝗌𝗂𝖻𝗅𝖾 𝖾𝖼𝗈𝗇𝗈𝗆𝗂𝖼 𝗋𝖾𝗉𝖾𝗋𝖼𝗎𝗌𝗌𝗂𝗈𝗇𝗌 𝖿𝗋𝗈𝗆 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖶𝖾𝗌𝗍. 𝖧𝗈𝗐𝖾𝗏𝖾𝗋, 𝗍𝗁𝖾 [𝗉𝗋𝗂𝗏𝖺𝗍𝖾] 𝗋𝖾𝗉𝗈𝗋𝗍 𝖾𝗇𝖼𝗈𝗎𝗋𝖺𝗀𝖾𝖽 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗀𝗈𝗏𝖾𝗋𝗇𝗆𝖾𝗇𝗍 𝗍𝗈 𝖼𝗈𝗇𝗍𝗂𝗇𝗎𝖾 𝖽𝖾𝗏𝖾𝗅𝗈𝗉𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝖼𝗎𝗅𝗍𝗎𝗋𝖺𝗅 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝖾𝖼𝗈𝗇𝗈𝗆𝗂𝖼 𝗋𝖾𝗅𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇𝗌 𝗐𝗂𝗍𝗁 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖯𝖱𝖢 𝖻𝗎𝗍 𝗇𝗈𝗍 𝖺𝗍 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖾𝗑𝗉𝖾𝗇𝗌𝖾 𝗈𝖿 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖼𝗈𝗎𝗇𝗍𝗋𝗒 𝗍𝗂𝖾𝗌 𝗐𝗂𝗍𝗁 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖱𝖮𝖢. 𝖨𝗇 𝖺𝖽𝖽𝗂𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇, 𝗍𝗁𝖾 [𝗉𝗋𝗂𝗏𝖺𝗍𝖾] 𝗋𝖾𝗉𝗈𝗋𝗍 𝖺𝗅𝗌𝗈 𝖺𝖽𝖽𝖾𝖽 𝗍𝗁𝖺𝗍 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖱𝖾𝗉𝗎𝖻𝗅𝗂𝗄 𝖲𝗂𝗇𝗀𝖺𝗉𝗎𝗋𝖺 𝗌𝗁𝗈𝗎𝗅𝖽 𝖺𝖿𝖿𝗂𝗋𝗆 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝖾𝗇𝗁𝖺𝗇𝖼𝖾 𝗂𝗍𝗌 𝗋𝖾𝗅𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇𝗌 𝗐𝗂𝗍𝗁 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖴𝗇𝗂𝗍𝖾𝖽 𝖲𝗍𝖺𝗍𝖾𝗌 𝗈𝖿 𝖠𝗆𝖾𝗋𝗂𝖼𝖺, 𝖺 𝗆𝖺𝗃𝗈𝗋 𝖺𝗅𝗅𝗒 𝗍𝗈 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖼𝗈𝗎𝗇𝗍𝗋𝗒. 𝖥𝗈𝗋 𝖾𝗑𝖺𝗆𝗉𝗅𝖾, 𝖲𝗂𝗇𝗀𝖺𝗉𝗎𝗋𝖺 𝖼𝗈𝗇𝗍𝗂𝗇𝗎𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇 𝗈𝖿 𝗁𝖺𝗋𝖻𝗈𝗎𝗋𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝖠𝗆𝖾𝗋𝗂𝖼𝖺𝗇 𝖾𝖼𝗈𝗇𝗈𝗆𝗂𝖼 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗉𝗈𝗅𝗂𝗍𝗂𝖼𝖺𝗅 𝗂𝗇𝗍𝖾𝗋𝖾𝗌𝗍𝗌 𝗂𝗇 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗋𝖾𝗀𝗂𝗈𝗇 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗂𝗇𝖼𝗋𝖾𝖺𝗌𝖾 𝗌𝗎𝗉𝗉𝗈𝗋𝗍 𝗍𝗈 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖶𝖾𝗌𝗍 𝗐𝖺𝗋 𝖺𝗀𝖺𝗂𝗇𝗌𝗍 𝖭𝗈𝗋𝗍𝗁 𝖵𝗂𝖾𝗍𝗇𝖺𝗆, 𝗐𝗁𝗂𝖼𝗁 𝗂𝗍 𝗇𝗈𝗍𝖾𝖽 𝖺𝗌 𝖺 "𝗍𝗁𝗋𝖾𝖺𝗍 𝗍𝗈 𝖲𝗂𝗇𝗀𝖺𝗉𝗎𝗋𝖺 𝗂𝗇𝗍𝖾𝗋𝖾𝗌𝗍𝗌 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗌𝖾𝖼𝗎𝗋𝗂𝗍𝗒". 𝖠𝗅𝗅 𝖺𝗍 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗌𝖺𝗆𝖾 𝗍𝗂𝗆𝖾 𝗐𝗁𝗂𝗅𝖾 𝖻𝖾𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝖺 𝗇𝖾𝗎𝗍𝗋𝖺𝗅 𝗇𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇.[/sub][/list][/list]

[list][list][list][list][sub]𝖨𝗇 𝖺𝗇 𝖺𝗍𝗍𝖾𝗆𝗉𝗍 𝖻𝗒 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖥𝗈𝗋𝖾𝗂𝗀𝗇 𝖬𝗂𝗇𝗂𝗌𝗍𝗋𝗒 𝗍𝗈 𝗂𝗇𝖼𝗋𝖾𝖺𝗌𝖾 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗌𝗍𝗋𝖾𝗇𝗀𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗇 𝖾𝖼𝗈𝗇𝗈𝗆𝗂𝖼 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗉𝗈𝗅𝗂𝗍𝗂𝖼𝖺𝗅 𝗍𝗂𝖾𝗌 𝗐𝗂𝗍𝗁 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖶𝖾𝗌𝗍, 𝗉𝗎𝖻𝗅𝗂𝖼 𝖺𝗇𝗇𝗈𝗎𝗇𝖼𝖾𝗆𝖾𝗇𝗍𝗌 𝗐𝖾𝗋𝖾 𝗆𝖺𝖽𝖾 𝗈𝗇 𝗌𝗎𝖼𝖼𝖾𝗌𝗌𝖿𝗎𝗅 𝖺𝗀𝗋𝖾𝖾𝗆𝖾𝗇𝗍𝗌 𝗐𝗂𝗍𝗁 𝖧𝖺𝗂𝗍𝗂, 𝗐𝗁𝗂𝖼𝗁 𝗌𝖺𝗐 𝖻𝗈𝗍𝗁 𝗇𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇𝗌 𝗋𝖾𝖼𝗈𝗀𝗇𝗂𝗌𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝖾𝖺𝖼𝗁 𝗈𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗋 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖾𝗌𝗍𝖺𝖻𝗅𝗂𝗌𝗁𝗆𝖾𝗇𝗍 𝗈𝖿 𝖾𝗆𝖻𝖺𝗌𝗌𝗂𝖾𝗌. 𝖠𝗇 𝖺𝗀𝗋𝖾𝖾𝗆𝖾𝗇𝗍 𝗐𝖺𝗌 𝖺𝗅𝗌𝗈 𝗋𝖾𝖺𝖼𝗁𝖾𝖽 𝗐𝗂𝗍𝗁 𝖭𝗈𝗋𝖽𝖾𝗇 𝗍𝗁𝖺𝗍 𝗐𝗈𝗎𝗅𝖽 𝗂𝗇𝖼𝗋𝖾𝖺𝗌𝖾 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗏𝗈𝗅𝗎𝗆𝖾 𝗈𝖿 𝗍𝗋𝖺𝖽𝖾 [𝖻𝖾𝗍𝗐𝖾𝖾𝗇 𝖻𝗈𝗍𝗁 𝗇𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇𝗌], 𝖺𝖿𝖿𝗂𝗋𝗆𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝖿𝗋𝗂𝖾𝗇𝖽𝗅𝗒 𝖻𝗎𝗌𝗂𝗇𝖾𝗌𝗌 𝗍𝗂𝖾𝗌 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗌𝗍𝗋𝖾𝗇𝗀𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗇𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝗈𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗋 𝖺𝗌𝗉𝖾𝖼𝗍𝗌 𝗈𝖿 𝖾𝖼𝗈𝗇𝗈𝗆𝗂𝖼 𝖼𝗈𝗈𝗉𝖾𝗋𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇. 𝖬𝗈𝗋𝖾𝗈𝗏𝖾𝗋, 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖬𝗂𝗇𝗂𝗌𝗍𝗋𝗒 𝗈𝖿 𝖥𝗈𝗋𝖾𝗂𝗀𝗇 𝖠𝖿𝖿𝖺𝗂𝗋𝗌 𝗋𝖾𝗅𝖾𝖺𝗌𝖾𝖽 𝖺 𝗌𝗍𝖺𝗍𝖾𝗆𝖾𝗇𝗍 𝗍𝗈 𝖱𝖺𝖽𝗂𝗈 𝖳𝖾𝗅𝖾𝗏𝗂𝗌𝗒𝖾𝗇 𝖲𝗂𝗇𝗀𝖺𝗉𝗎𝗋𝖺 𝗌𝖺𝗒𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝗍𝗁𝖺𝗍 𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗒 𝗂𝗇𝗍𝖾𝗇𝖽 𝗍𝗈 𝗐𝗈𝗋𝗄 𝗐𝗂𝗍𝗁 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖤𝗎𝗋𝗈𝗉𝖾𝖺𝗇 𝖤𝖼𝗈𝗇𝗈𝗆𝗂𝖼 𝖢𝗈𝗆𝗆𝗎𝗇𝗂𝗍𝗒 𝗍𝗈 𝗉𝗋𝗈𝗆𝗈𝗍𝖾 𝖻𝗂𝗅𝖺𝗍𝖾𝗋𝖺𝗅 𝗋𝖾𝗅𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇𝗌. [/sub][/list][/list][/list][/list]

[list][list] | [sub]𝖳𝗁𝖾 𝖬𝗂𝗇𝗂𝗌𝗍𝗋𝗒 𝗈𝖿 𝖥𝗈𝗋𝖾𝗂𝗀𝗇 𝖠𝖿𝖿𝖺𝗂𝗋𝗌 𝗋𝖾𝖺𝗅𝗂𝗌𝖾𝖽 𝗍𝗁𝖺𝗍 𝗂𝗍 𝗁𝖺𝗌 𝗍𝗈 𝗉𝗅𝖺𝗒 𝖺 𝗌𝗅𝗈𝗐 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗌𝗍𝖾𝖺𝖽𝗒 𝗀𝖺𝗆𝖾 𝗍𝗈 𝗆𝖺𝗂𝗇𝗍𝖺𝗂𝗇 𝗋𝖾𝗅𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇𝗌 𝗐𝗂𝗍𝗁 𝖻𝗈𝗍𝗁 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖶𝖾𝗌𝗍 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝖤𝖺𝗌𝗍 𝗂𝗇 𝖺 𝗉𝗈𝗅𝖺𝗋𝗂𝗌𝖾𝖽 𝗐𝗈𝗋𝗅𝖽.[/sub][/list][/list]

Paramountica, Rutannia, The Confederate Prussian Empire, Amsterwald, Cascadla, Nippon-Nihon, Metropolitan Francais, New Provenance, Tallahan, Maziya, Spain-, Slipway

[list][list][pre]| V E R E N I G DㅤㅤK O N I N R I J KㅤㅤB E N E L U X

| "ㅤE E N D R A C H TㅤㅤM A A K TㅤㅤM A C H Tㅤ"[/pre]

[list][list][pre]Ten goede of ten kwade,

alles verandert en komt tot een einde...[/pre][/list]

[pre]// 14 APRIL 1969, DONDERDAG

DEN HAAG, NEDERLAND //[/pre][/list]

Ā L E AㅤㅤI E C T AㅤㅤE S Tㅤㅤ:ㅤㅤC H A N G EㅤㅤI SㅤㅤN O W

[list]ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ[sub]Adrian Wolsheijner, a figure both revered and reviled in equal measure, embodied the epitome of enigma in the realm of Dutch politics. Youthful yet steeped in a wealth of experience, he was hailed as a prodigious intellect by some, while others whispered of his shrewdness and cunning. His origins, veiled in the shadows of adversity, painted a portrait of resilience and fortitude. Born an orphan to the widowed Mette Wolsheijner, young Adrian weathered the storms of life within the austere confines of the De Bruijne Orphanage in the quaint town of Dordrecht, nestled in the heart of South Holland. Despite the hardships that defined his early years, there burned within him a fierce determination to carve out his destiny. From the tender age of youth, Adrian displayed an insatiable thirst for knowledge, immersing himself in the study of languages and the intricacies of diplomacy. His formative years were a testament to his indomitable spirit, as he diligently honed his intellect and refined his understanding of the arts, politics, and strategy. With piercing blue eyes that mirrored the depths of his ambition and a mane of dark brown hair that belied his steely resolve, Adrian embarked on his political odyssey at a mere 18 years of age, as a junior member of the now-defunct Reform Nationalist Party. Despite his youth, he swiftly ascended the ranks, his unwavering dedication and sharp intellect earning him recognition within the party's inner circle. As he navigated the hallowed halls of Leiden University, Adrian's passion for politics only intensified, his fervour for change matched only by his commitment to mastering the intricate dance of diplomacy. With each debate and interview, he honed his oratory skills and fortified his political acumen, laying the groundwork for a future marked by ambition and audacity.[/sub]

[sub]Wolsheijner possessed a silver tongue and a mind as sharp as a dagger, wielded his talents in the art of manipulation with finesse and precision. In the cutthroat world of politics, where power was the ultimate currency, Adrian's mastery of debate and persuasion became his most potent weapons, enabling him to bend the will of judicial processes, outmanoeuvre political adversaries, and sway the hearts and minds of the populace to his cause. His ascent to the echelons of power was nothing short of meteoric. At the tender age of 21, he was handpicked by the then-premier Jan de Quay to serve as a councillor for the Privy Council in 1962, a position of immense influence and authority. Over the years, Adrian's counsel proved invaluable to successive administrations, from De Quay to Marijnen and De Jong, as he deftly navigated the murky waters of political intrigue, shaping policies and decisions with a deft hand. In 1966, his meteoric rise reached its zenith when he was appointed as the Head Councillor by Prime Minister Mathijs van Veerenjans, cementing his position as one of the most formidable figures in Dutch politics. During his tenure in the Privy Council, Adrian's influence knew no bounds, as he orchestrated the cancellation of the Surinamese sovereignty referendum in 1964 and quashed the Walloon independence proposal in 1968, among countless other triumphs in the realms of economics, law, and governance. Yet, it was perhaps his shrewd manoeuvring in the realm of immigration policy that truly cemented his legacy. Recognizing the need for skilled labour to fuel the nation's burgeoning economy, Adrian lobbied tirelessly to manipulate immigration preferences, strategically courting guest workers from Italy, Portugal, Spain, Greece, and Ireland while strategically avoiding those from oriental countries, citing concerns over assimilation into Dutch culture.[/sub]

[sub]Adrian Wolsheijner's shadow loomed large over the corridors of power in The Hague, his influence extending like dark tendrils through the heart of Van Veerenjans' ministry. Behind the veil of respectability, he wielded his considerable power with a calculated ruthlessness, manipulating the strings of governance with a masterful blend of blackmail, coercion, and cunning. With a network of connections that spanned the breadth of Dutch society, Adrian held the incumbent prime minister in his thrall, concealing the damning secrets of Van Veerenjans' money laundering scandals and leveraging them to bend the will of the government to his own ends. Like a puppeteer pulling the strings of a marionette, he orchestrated every move from the shadows, transforming Van Veerenjans into a mere pawn in his grand design. As the eminence grise behind the throne, Adrian's influence knew no bounds. Every decision, every decree that emanated from the Dutch government bore the indelible mark of his hand, as he wielded his power with an iron grip that brooked no dissent. Within the hallowed halls of The Hague, Adrian Wolsheijner's reputation preceded him. Already regarded as a respected figure, he had now ascended to a position of unparalleled authority, his formidable influence casting a long shadow over the political landscape. Fear and awe mingled in equal measure in the hearts of his peers, as they whispered tales of his despotic rule over the government and the Privy Council, where every decree passed through his scrutiny before ascending to the august chambers of the Estates General.[/sub]

[sub]As the day of reckoning drew near, the anticipation in the air was palpable. Weeks had passed since millions of Dutch citizens had cast their votes, and now the entire nation, along with Adrian Wolsheijner, stood on the precipice of history, awaiting the outcome of the ballot counts with bated breath. Eyes attached to television screens and ears tuned to radios, the people of the Netherlands hung on every word, every announcement, as the moment of truth finally arrived. And then, like a thunderclap heralding a tempestuous storm, the news broke. Two weeks and three days after the election day that was thought to be a mere skirmish between the established powers of CDA-CDV and the upstart NBS, the verdict was delivered. With a resounding 65.7% of the total valid ballots cast both at home and abroad, the nationalist right populist party, NBS, emerged victorious, securing an outright majority and obviating the need for coalition governance. In the wake of the tumultuous Walloon Crisis, the winds of national conservatism had swept across the Dutch landscape like a wildfire, propelling NBS to a landslide victory and consigning its erstwhile rival, the Christian Democrat Appeal, to the dustbin of history. Amidst the jubilant celebrations of many Dutch citizens, there lingered a sense of trepidation, a gnawing unease at the prospect of Adrian Wolsheijner's ascent to power. His staunch anti-Walloon sentiments and fervent anti-communism-socialism had raised eyebrows and stirred murmurs of concern among the left-wing establishments of Dutch politics. Yet, for others, Wolsheijner's ascension symbolised the dawn of a new era, a rebirth of the glorious Dutch nation under the patriotic banner of the Dutch Social Movement. With promises to safeguard the nation's values and culture from foreign influence and threat, NBS stood poised to chart a bold new course for the Netherlands, guided by the steady hand of Adrian Wolsheijner and his vision of a resurgent Dutch identity.[/sub]

[sub]On the radiant day of triumph, Adrian Wolsheijner ascended the balcony of his resplendent residence in Amsterdam, the beating heart of the nation pulsating beneath his feet. A sea of millions stretched as far as the eye could see, their fervent patriotism palpable in the air as they brandished the glorious orange-white-blue tricolour with unabashed pride. With a smile of victory adorning his face, the young statesman greeted the throngs of adoring citizens with a wave, his presence electrifying the atmosphere with a palpable sense of excitement and anticipation. As he stood tall, bathed in the warm glow of the sun, he raised his voice in a fervent address, his words resonating with grand enthusiasm and unwavering conviction. As he spoke, his words stirred the hearts of all who listened, igniting a flame of hope and renewal within each soul present. With eloquence and passion, he spoke of a future brimming with promise, of a Netherlands reborn under the banner of unity and strength.[/sub]

[sub]“My dear compatriots, my beloved Netherlands. Today, we stand witness to the dawn of a new era, a momentous chapter in our nation's storied history. No longer shall we be shackled by the chains of complacency, nor bow before the false prophets who masquerade as guardians of our heritage. For too long, our beloved fatherland has been held captive by those who lurk among us in sheep's clothing, yet are wolves in disguise. They have preyed upon the goodwill of our people, exploiting our loyalty for their own selfish gain. While they lined their pockets with gold, our fellow countrymen struggled to put bread on the table. But no more, my dear countrymen, for today marks the dawn of a new era of prosperity and progress. Together, we shall reclaim the Netherlands from the clutches of corruption and greed, forging a path towards unparalleled development and prosperity. Our nation shall no longer serve as a playground for the elite, but as a bastion of hope and opportunity for all who call it home. I pledge to you, my fellow Dutchmen and women, to usher in a new era of integrity and accountability, free from the shackles of deceit and deception. Together, we shall build a Netherlands that is united in purpose and unwavering in its commitment to our shared values and aspirations. As we chart a course towards a more united and prosperous Europe, let us never forget that our first duty is to our own nation. We shall work tirelessly, hand in hand, to ensure that the Netherlands flourishes each day through the sweat of our brow and the strength of our resolve. Let it be known that the Dutch lion has awoken from its slumber, ready to assert its dominance and protect our nation from foreign influence and invasion. The people have spoken, and their voice shall be heard loud and clear: Long live the Netherlands! Long live the Dutch spirit!”[/sub]

[sub]With the fervent words of their charismatic leader echoing in their hearts, the jubilant crowds erupted in cheers that pierced the night sky. Flags waved high, and patriotic songs filled the air as the promise of a new dawn for the Netherlands beckoned on the horizon. As darkness descended, it was not merely the end of a day, but the beginning of a transformative journey for the nation. The winds of change whispered tales of daring reforms, poised to reshape the Dutch landscape in ways both profound and unprecedented. The future beckoned, a realm of endless possibilities, where the course of history would be rewritten, and the destiny of a nation would be forged anew. For better or for worse, the Netherlands stood poised on the precipice of change, its fate hanging in the balance as the world watched with bated breath. The news of Wolsheijner's victory reverberated across the European continent in the days that followed, igniting a spark of curiosity and intrigue among neighbouring nations. In boardrooms and diplomatic corridors, whispers of the new Dutch state reclaiming its position as a major power despite its diminutive size spread like wildfire. The world watched with a mixture of awe and apprehension as the Netherlands prepared to carve out its place on the global stage once more, a beacon of hope and inspiration to nations far and wide.[/sub][/list]

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[B]STATE OF THE REPUBLIC

[sub]| 20 July–22 August 1969 | Quito, Quito Canton, Pichincha, Ecuador |[/sub]

In the week following the 13 July 1969 snap election, President-Elect Josué Yerucham Navon Moreno coordinated a series of goodwill visits to restore Ecuador's position on the world stage, as well as reinforce it's overall political allegiance. The first among these visits being Washington D.C., Navon aimed to reconcile the major rifts created between the United States and Ecuador devised by such presidential figures as Carlos Julio Arosemena, and further widened by José María Velasco. As a testament, Navon officially severed all diplomatic relations with Czechoslovakia, Cuba and Poland on 20 July 1969. Thus, the Republic of Ecuador would no longer hang in the balance of where it stands in the Cold War, side-by-side with Washington and it's multi-national allies.

While in D.C., President Navon Moreno bore a swift end to disputes regarding Tuna Wars, an annual event where competitive anglers sail to the coast of Ecuador and spend the season fishing Yellowfin Tuna for stakes upwards of $250,000 USD. The stipulations presented and agreed upon per negotiation simply levies a 15% tax only on catches considered to be "prize-winning", as well as the reparation of several American civil vessels seized by the Ecuadorian Navy during incidents that took place under previous leaderships. On 28 July, U.S. martial aid to the Republic of Ecuador was formally reinstated. Himself a veteran of the War of 1941 against Peru, Navon was popular amongst the military and worked in it's best interest. His belief became to assure that with the promised assistances and proper advisory, the Ecuadorian Armed Forces could be more than capable of turning the tide provided a future regional conflict were to ensue. After Washington D.C., President Navon, the son of Sephardic Jewish parents who emigrated to Ecuador from northwestern Spain in 1932, also planned to visit the State of Israel, in addition to Slovenia, Italy, Britain, France, Spain, the Netherlands, Greece, West Germany, South Africa, Japan and Korea, each in their due time. Most primary efforts, however, centered around regarnering lost investment from the United States.

With an official compromise to aggressions surrounding Ecuador's maritime territorial zone reached, the American corporate sector began floating it's attentions back toward the country's promising economy, almost especially the oil-rich Amazon regions which encompass the "Gran Oriente". With an oil well having already existed in the region since 1964, and finally having struck oil three years later in 1967, other petroleum giants had been eager to tap the extrapolated potential, but had been off-put by increasingly soured relations with a number of incidents marring the presidencies both directly preceding and following the transitory administration of Otto Arosemena, responsible for the initial deal with TexPet. By 22 August, the Ecuadorian government, through it's national petroleum company, Corporación Estatal Petrolera Ecuatoriana (CEPE) began tendering negotiations with Gulf Petroleum to construct more well sites to be managed and utilized in consortium with CEPE. If accepted, the deal would make Gulf Petroleum, officially, one of two American petroleum corporations with land grants, operational rights and investment stock in Ecuador, tapping the country's fledgling yet economically promising crude oil industry.

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Paramountica, Amsterwald, Cascadla, Nippon-Nihon, Metropolitan Francais, New Provenance, Tallahan, Maziya, Spain-, Independent Singapore

[sub] OCT 1969[/sub]

[list][list][list][sub][sup]REPUBLIC OF CHINA | 中華民國[/sub][/sup]

[pre]ILLUSIONS AND MOVING IMAGES[/pre]

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T[sub]he cinema of Taiwan has had a history that it can be proud of, tracing its origins from Japanese occupation in the early 1900s. It wasn't until the Nationalists fled into the island in 1945 that Taiwanese cinema experienced its true starting point however, filmmakers sympathetic to Chiang Kai-shek made their way to the island, refusing to make films under the red banner. These nationalist filmmakers however didn't find the freedom they yearned for, as the KMT prioritized a strict iron first over creative expression, and the film industry suffered as a result. [/sub]

[sub]It wasn't until the arrival of the 60s that cinema became an important cornerstone for the KMT. Recognizing the potential in the industry, and now with the economy having been stable and in fact prospering beyond the wildest dreams of many, time had finally come from a vibrant industry. The first change came with the appointment of Gong Hong as general-manager of the Central Motion Picture Corporation, the state-run film studio and main engine of growth for the film industry. Hong's main contribution came in the form of 'Healthy Realism' (健康寫實電影), an adaptation of the Italian Neorealism genre of filmmaking with a focus on realistic characters, examination of Taiwanese society, and a realist approach to filmmaking. However while Italian neorealismo focused on more darker thematic elements such as poverty, Healthy Realism would emphasize prosperity and harmony.[/sub]

[sub]Healthy Realism of course besides mainly inspiring a higher quality of filmmaking, aimed at serving as propaganda for the KMT. These movies would combine realist and propagandistic elements, thus putting them above an average propaganda film and into something which maintains its own artistic merit despite its thematic elements. Not long after it was officially implemented, the genre took off massively, with a rapid increase in Taiwanese film consumption, leading to an overall higher level of movie consumption in general. Cinemas soon sprung up all over the island, becoming another facet of a growing economy.[/sub]

[sub]The industry of film is one that has proved important to the KMT. So when Chiang received a proposal by his advisors to privatize the 'Central Motion Picture Corporation' (CMPC), to say he was puzzled would be an understatement. However Chiang's ministers had good reason. Firstly, the KMT would stand to gain a lot more from letting the industry - which had become self-sufficient - finance its own productions, both allowing for it to not be restricted by government budgets and also not divert important financial resources away from government. The CMPC would be sold off to Koo Chen-fu, a highly respected businessman and most importantly, a member of the KMT Central Committee. Finally, giving the 'illusion' of freedom would take away from criticisms that the government is restricting filmmakers.[/sub]

[sub]As mentioned these were all illusions of course, the CMPC would only be privatized insofar as merely finding a different financer than government while still maintaining party hold on the company, the movies would still follow strict government guidelines. However not everything was a facade. The privatization plan actually held a far more important distinction than just that, it instead told of a growing bloc within the KMT, that of the businessmen....[/sub]

[sub]In the last 10 years, Taiwan has experienced rapid economic growth. With this rapid growth came the emergence of Taiwanese businessmen, many of whom were hungry for change. Business was the only world where the native Taiwanese could prosper, while government and generally high positions were reserved for mainlanders who emigrated in 1949. This is a fact that many within the KMT have taken note of, and understood to be a threat. The structure of the Taiwanese economy meant that these businessmen would have a voice and be influential, something that would threaten the mainlander hold on power. The solution? Ensuring mainland dominance both economically and politically. Thus, large enterprises, owned by mainlanders, emerged in the last few years, this has also coincided with some Taiwanese businesses being coopted, such as the Koos group owned by no other than Koo Chen-fu. These businesses were already dominant economically, but it was time to ensure their political domination. Slowly but surely, expanding their political web of patronage, with this just the latest such attempt at strengthening the companies, by of course giving them one of the propaganda arms of the state.[/sub]

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[pre]"If when I die, I am still a dictator, I will certainly go down into the oblivion of all dictators. If, on the other hand, I succeed in establishing a truly stable foundation for a democratic government, I will live forever in every home in China" ~ Chiang Kai-shek[/pre]

Paramountica, Amsterwald, Cascadla, Nippon-Nihon, Batallon De Dignidad, Metropolitan Francais, New Provenance, Tallahan, Maziya, Spain-, Independent Singapore

[sub] NOV 1969[/sub]

[list][list][list][sub][sup]REPUBLIC OF CHINA | 中華民國[/sub][/sup]

[pre]ACTIVE CONFRONTATION[/pre]

[/list]

G[sub]eneral Hau Pei-Tsun had been serving President Chiang as his aide and head of security for over 4 years by December of this year. A loyal servant and competent military officer he was, and for this he had earned the respect of his boss. However he had not yet been fully trusted into the inner circle of the Generalissimo despite some attempts to brute his way into it. He hadn't proved himself worthy yet. This would soon change however, as Chiang had for the aspiring General a task for which he seemed suited for. [/sub]

[sub]Over the course of 1969, it had become increasingly clear to the Koumintang's central leadership three main points. First, was that the illegitimate occupiers of China had lost their stability and had left open the chance for the KMT to begin actively confronting the red regime. Second, was that Communist movements in Asia had become resurgent - especially in Malaysia - and that support from the occupied mainland had not been scarce. Third, was that Taiwan needed to demonstrate its military capabilities at some point soon, for Taiwan's standing in the world had been at risk as more and more states have begun to view Taiwan as a 'lost cause'. With these three points in mind, Chiang tentatively approved a new military policy, 'Active Confrontation'. In his own words he described it as: "A pledge to our will to confront the plague of Communism wherever it might be, no more land shall fall victim to the spectre of this degenerate ideology."[/sub]

[sub]To oversee this policy, Chiang needed someone whom he could trust and who could deliver result, and who would be better than the man that had been the closest to the President since 1965? The policy of 'Active Confrontation' thus befell on the shoulders of General Hau, and he certainly wasted no time getting it up and running. As the country focused on economic matters and the succession to Chiang, General Hau kept his head down and slowly built up a small taskforce of highly trained military cadres, trained on asymmetrical warfare, counter-terrorism, mobility, and the lessons learned in 1949. In short, this taskforce would beat the communists at their own game, even if with pure brutality.[/sub]

[sub]It didn't take long for corpses to begin turning up all around the countryside of Malaysia, as Hau managed to find a testing ground quite early. Giving his taskforce, numbered at around a couple hundred men, a blank cheque to do whatever they wished with whatever methods they found useful. The results were brutal, the Taiwanese were not subtle or quiet, the wounds of the Civil War still burned strong, and Malaysia's communist terrorists were at the receiving end of their retribution.[/sub]

[sub]General Hau was bringing results, even if at the expense of more precise methods. Certainly, the Communists used the brutality to attempt to recruit more and more soldiers, but the token of fear was far stronger than anything insurgents could offer. Some would argue that these methods make the ROC's military no better than Communists, however to make an omelette, a few eggs have to be broken, and to defeat Communists, costs must be paid. [/sub]

[sub]Certainly, for the top military cadres in the country, this principle has long guided them, it is the basis of the so-called 'White Terror' (a term detested by most KMT leaders) after all. For now, Malaysia will serve as the foundation, but their ambitions will not be quelled, already having signed a deal with Singapore to send military advisors and pursue military education programs to strengthen both's collective position. Wherever they may be needed, Taiwan's most elite cadres will bring their fury to those that corrupt and destroy for their ideology.[/sub]

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[pre]"If when I die, I am still a dictator, I will certainly go down into the oblivion of all dictators. If, on the other hand, I succeed in establishing a truly stable foundation for a democratic government, I will live forever in every home in China" ~ Chiang Kai-shek[/pre]

Paramountica, Amsterwald, Cascadla, Nippon-Nihon, Batallon De Dignidad, Metropolitan Francais, New Provenance, Tallahan, Maziya, Spain-, Independent Singapore

[list]1969년 10월 12일

[sub]This Is A Call[/sub][/list]

[list][sub]The Countdown of Mortality[/sub][/list]

[sub]Gyeongbok Palace, Jongno, Seoul[/sub]

| The nights had begun to cool off as winter approached, the sounds of the city had faded as most had gone to sleep, a man stood alone as he looked up at the night sky, the occasional blip of aircraft lights interrupting the cascade of stars. Sighing he’d cast his eyes downwards looking to the gardens, although not lit up in their vibrant colours of the summer, the moonlight danced along the waterways and ponds along one to make out shapes and what may lay beneath the darkness. Further back inside the Palace a man walked alone, his footsteps echoing through the empty corridors, following a cold draft the man would make his way to a familiar room sliding open the door. Giving a polite bow to the figure he’d make his way further into the room, only dimly lit by candlelight. |[list]

[sub]Suzaku Tanaki: “Your majesty, you asked to see me?”[/sub]

[sub]King Haneul: “Ah, Suzaku, yes I did, please come. Do you need a drink at all?”[/sub]

[sub]Suzaku Tanaki: “I’m alright thank you though, your majesty”[/sub][/list]

| The King would give a small snort as he poured himself another brandy, gesturing Suzaku to come join him on the balcony, an air of calmness around him. |[list]

[sub]King Haneul: “Please, call me U, I think we’ve known each other for long enough now.”[/sub]

[sub]Suzaku Tanaki: “O-oh, okay, thank you U. What was it you needed of me?”[/sub]

[sub]King Haneul: “I have a favour to ask of you. As you know I've been to the doctors several times about my cough, Chan-ju has been nagging at me to get it looked at. I'm glad she did. Turns out its cancer, lung cancer to be specific, the outlook is not good. I have a couple of years at best, maybe five if I'm lucky.”[/sub][/list]

| The casualness with which the King spoke caught Suzaku completely off-guard, almost believing it to be in jest, his eyes darted wildly over the King. Looking for any sign of emotion, merely being met with the King's blank expression. He'd heard the words correctly, right? |

[list][sub]Suzaku Tanaki: “I- I can't believe, I mean, are they sure?”[/sub]

[sub]King Haneul: “Yes. It came as quite the shock to me too, I suppose those years of smoking have finally caught up to me, once again Chan-ju was right, I should have quit. I suppose this is the reality of being mortal.”[/sub]

[sub]Suzaku Tanaki: “You seem quite accepting of this reality?”[/sub][/list]

| The King would give a small smile, wrapping his arm around Suzaku’s shoulder, a small smile on his face. Taking a sip of his drink he’d look at Suzaku, no sign of fear in his eyes. |

[list][sub]King Haneul: “Well I have had most of the afternoon to process this fact, but I have lived a full life have I not? I fought for Korea's independence; I restored my family to the throne; I have four, well three loving children. I can die with pride.”[/sub]

[sub]Suzaku Tanaki: “I’m glad you’re taking it well, I just worry how everyone else is coping.”[/sub]

[sub]King Haneul: “You are the first to know. That’s why I needed you. You are Hee-seung’s rock, I need you to be there for him when I have departed this mortal realm.”[/sub]

[sub]Suzaku Tanaki: “Me?”[/sub]

[sub]King Haneul: “Of course. Have you not seen the way he looks at you? He loves you Suzaku. Surely you can’t be that oblivious? I don’t entirely understand it myself, but his mother approves, and that is all that matters to me. While you surely understand the public cannot know of his, preferences, but you are his rock and he needs you. That is why I need you. Tomorrow I will tell them all of the prognosis; I need you to be there for him, I need you to always be there for him. I fear my departure from this mortal realm will bring about some problems.”[/sub][/list]

| Suzaku would stare out at the gardens clearly overwhelmed by all the information that was now bouncing around his head, his breathing was shaky as he looked up to the King. |

[list][sub]Suzaku Tanaki: “I assume you are referring to Prince Cheong.. “[/sub]

[sub]King Haneul: “Indeed, I’m not sure what is going on in his head, but I wouldn’t past him to try something when I depart from this world.”[/sub]

[sub]Suzaku Tanaki: “I- I think I need that drink now.”[/sub]

[sub]King Haneul: “I had a feeling you’d say that, bourbon okay with you?”[/sub][/list]

| The King poured Suzaku a drink, as the pair spent the next hour or so chatting as they looked out to the night sky. It had been one of the most unexpected and overwhelming conversations, but it had given Suzaku a chance to prepare for what lay ahead tomorrow. Tomorrow the King would tell the family the news, before informing the close household staff. Suzaku quickly realised he would have to probably clear Hee-seung’s schedule, he wouldn’t make him carry out face-to-face duties given how emotional he would be at the news. His thoughts began to wander, the King had told him that his son was in love with him, his best friend was in love with him, while the King did not understand it, he was happy as long as Hee-seung was happy. Suzaku was going to need several drinks. He felt a sense of dread wash over him as his thoughts turned to the King’s warning, if the King did not trust his own son, how could anyone else trust him? Prince Cheong didn’t seem the type to be petty and vengeful given his public persona as a family man, but a switch almost seemed to flip when he was in the confines of the Palace walls. He was praying that when the King did leave this world that Cheong would just accept the fact that his younger brother was King instead of him. |

[spoiler=[sub]Written for the RMB Screen of the[/sub]

COMMONWEALTH OF LIBERTY

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Adriatican Islands

Amsterwald

Anglo Channel

Arcanda

Bhaarat Lok

Cascadla

Cheezaslovakia

Connomia

East Germany Ddr

Great Britain Gb

Greater Kurdistane

Hatzburg

Israelli

Kewtpuff

Klingenthalerburg

Kotakuan Ii

Ma-Li

Maziya

Metropolitan Francais

Mutawakkiliti

Nevbrejnovitz

Newauroria

New Provenance

Nileia

Nippon-Nihon

Osivoii

Paramountica

Paseo

Peking Zhongguo

Pontianus

Provenancia

Ranponian

Rio De La Plata Argentina

Rutannia

Saudi Arabiyah

Socialist Democratic Republic Romania

Spainard

Spain-

The Confederate Prussian Empire

Vancouver Straits

Victoria Harbor

Vietnam Sv

Virnall

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Paramountica, Amsterwald, Cascadla, Nippon-Nihon, Batallon De Dignidad, Metropolitan Francais, New Provenance, Tallahan, Maziya, Spain-, Salisbury-Southern Rhodesia, Independent Singapore

Assembled with Dot's Region Saver.
Written by Refuge Isle.