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by **Anikatia** » Tue Jul 21, 2015 8:20 am

Anikatia a founding member of the new Association for Regional Cooperation & Security
The new regional alliance is set to rebalance the far east geopolitical landscape in the wake of the OSEN fracture
Seok Yeong-nam (@Seok_Yeong-nam)
^{July 21, 2015 7:30 AM | Antiytia, Anikatia}

President Sui Anyi signs the Treaty of Azkaban forming the Association for Regional Cooperation & Security, July 20, 2015
Source: Cheon Ip-sae / VOSTOK PRESS

ANTIYTIA, Anikatia — In joint press conferences the nations of Anikatia, Minnysota, Tuzbekistan and Valinor announced the creation of the Association for Regional Cooperation & Security. (ARCS) This new alliance is seen by many as the spiritual successor to the Council for Mutual Security and Association (CMSA) which after a brief existence merged with the Skanderan Union to form the Organisation of South-Eastern Nations. (OSEN)

However a lack of unity among members led to a divided and highly ineffective organisation, that last week broke apart due to internal problems. Accusations that the OSEN was a paper tiger have followed the organisation since it failed to intervene in any of the major conflicts arising from its sphere of influence. This lack of action led many to claim that OSEN was more talk than action, and the divided yet Skanderan focused leadership led to problems that ultimately led to the nations of Anikatia and Valinor which were both founding members of the CMSA, to withdraw from OSEN and form a new alliance.

ARCS is seen as new way to avoid the pitfalls of OSEN and provide clearer and more focused aims. Such as the protection of Eastern Pardes from harmful influence. Like the unwarranted and illegal invasion of Albiya by Tarsas and the Ulthrannic Empire which have damaged the stability and peace in the region. Anikatia has been an outspoken critic of the aggression in Albiya, as member of ARCS sees the organisation as a way to help solve and prevent future problems that could harm the regional power balance.

The new alliance as already pushing for action to be taken to limit the devastation caused the by the Albiya conflict, which has already created a humanitarian crisis with many sources reporting over a million people displaced and thousands of refugees taking to illegal smuggling, seeking a better life in nations across the Central ocean, particularly Anikatia.

This has placed considerable strain on Anikatian borders and immigration forces. President Sui as also announced in conjunction with the alliance that there would be a major boost in spending towards the armed forces particularly the navy to cope with this flood of asylum seekers. Saying “ARCS is a cornerstone for peace and stability to our region and will help end this humanitarian crisis and stop the boats.”

The new alliance is also set to boost economic development and trade between members along with the proposed free trade zone within member states. It aims to boost economic development and promote cooperation and mutual assistance between members on matters of common interest. Along with joint funds for collaborative training and research facilities and better utilisation of agriculture and industry to raise living standards, social progress and cultural development.

While the organisation seeks to prevent overt influence from outside powers, it does seek to maintain and expand ties with existing international organisations with similar aims and purposes. Unlike other major alliances such as the Central Defence Initiative (CDI) or Romulă Cooperation Organisation (RCO) which are global in scope. ARCS seeks to defend a well defined area of the far east which according to the treaty covers Ashizwe, Azumakya, Kasaishima and Borea along with the major surrounding oceans within those areas. It seeks not only to defend and provide economic development and trade within these zones but to also preserve and promote the unique Eastern Pardesi cultures across the globe.

The current positions within the alliance will be filled provisionally during and until the setup of the organisation is complete, then a new round of votes will determine the composition. Vidar Thorsen of Valinor was elected by the delegation as the first Chairperson. Cho Jeong-se of Anikatia will take the provisional Secretary-Generalship winning the election in 2 ballots while the other member of the Valinese delegation, Eilert Ragnvald, has been elected as the provisional Deputy Secretary-General.

Despite the temporary status of the positions both the Chairperson Thorsen and Secretary-General Cho released a joint statement detailing the exact caretaker nature of the positions to alleviate any fears over Anikatian and Valinese control of the organisation's leadership positions.

While Pardes newest alliance only has four members at the signing of the Treaty of Azkaban. Reports have already begun to spread that ARCS is set to grow to five with the ascension of Kongnungjang rumoured to be in the works in closed door talks. However members of the ARCS and representatives from the nations present at the treaty signing, declined to comment.

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by **Arthurista** » Fri Jul 24, 2015 2:41 pm

WEEKEND FOREIGN AFFAIRS ROUNDUP

Political time bomb in Bogoria, tension rising in Ashizwe

Weekend foreign affairs roundup
24/07/2015
Peter Waugh, Political Correspondent

Welcome to another Weekend Foreign Affairs Roundup, bringing you the latest in chaos and mayhem from around the world. A war is abating in Bogoria, though with a dramatic new twist. Another war is heating up in Niyeria, as tribal militias continue to wage an effective guerrilla war against attempts by the junta’s troops to snuff them out. Finally, things are warming up in Goredemabwa as the government comes under armed attack and fearless dissidents speak out against government corruption and human rights violations.

War, peace and leakage

So, after a rocket attack, a massed rebel counteroffensive, coalition bombings and government forces stabilising the front after an epic withdrawal (it seems a bit rude to call it a ‘rout’, though that’s probably the more accurate adjective), we once again return to a state of ceasefire, on roughly the same geographical lines as the last one, despite the thousands killed and maimed on both sides in the intervening months. Also of note is the fact that, once again, the ceasefire was negotiated in advance under the table by the Rodarian and Arthuristan foreign ministries, with their respective proxies being told to sign on the dotted line as a fait accompli afterwards. So far, so normal at this point.

Here is where it gets rather interesting. A few days after the ceasefire came into effect, an anonymous source from the Bogorian government tipped off the Utena Express that Kirkalis is drawing up plans to relinquish emergency power and call fresh elections for the parliament; a laudable act, in the usual run of things. What got many Bogorians very riled up, however, is the fact that only the northern electoral districts, i.e. those areas still under government control, would take part in the proposed election. For bowing to the reality that the government is unlikely to recapture the south in the near future, if ever, and that they might as well sit back, return to business as usual and take the next steps with a proper parliament in place, the Bogorian right exploded.

“President Kirkilas is to be commended for his commitment to our democratic constitution – many in his position would be tempted to prolong the state of emergency powers which enables him to effectively rule by decree for the duration,” said Miloš Špidla, MP for the centre-right United Bogoria and former prime minister. “However, the plan is profoundly alarming for its failure to make any provisions for the southern provinces. True, they are in a state of rebellion against the legitimate government. This does not prevent them from being part of the sovereign territories of Bogoria, as recognised by the international community. By failing to include the south in the election plan, or to return MPs representing the southern electoral districts in the new parliament, the president is, in effect, permanently conceding the separation of the south. This is not a state of affairs which can be considered tolerable by any reasonable citizen of Bogoria.”

The response from the Right Vector, the friendly neighbourhood fascists, thugs and hooligans from the peasant fringe of the Bogorian right, was measurably less polite. “This is nothing short of treason,” said the party’s erudite spokesman during a press conference, where he read out his fiery critique of the power that be whilst dressed in the stereotypical jackboots and sleeveless leather coat, “our gallant warriors have been stabbed in the back yet again by the spineless leftists who run the country. Mark my words, this will not go unavenged.” Considering the number of LDV units sponsored by the Right Vector, this may not be an entirely idle threat.

Goredemabwan dissidents fight the power

Most Goredemabwans, like their counterparts everywhere else ruled by authoritarian governments, tend not to express their true sentiments about the regime too loudly or openly. Recently, however, Goredemabwan journalists, academics, bloggers, lawyers and other public figures have come out to denounce the endemic corruption, human rights violations and illegal acts of the government. Beginning with the headline editorial from the Kotogore Times last month – “Enough is enough, True Democracy Now” by their chief editor Catherine Muwezi, large sections of the Goredemabwan press and blogosphere have followed suit and published their own denunciations of the regime. This tidal wave of high profile condemnations by high profile people have begun to have an effect. In Tarangyika, protestors besieged the local office of the Ulthrannic company United Ashizwean Partnership for nearly six hours for continuing to invest and do business in Goredemabwa. Pressure is building in the capitals of Free Pardes to sanction the regime in Kotogore. No campaign of repression has been mounted by the Goredemabwan government against these dissidents, yet. Their high profile positions may make the regime slightly more circumspect as to how they’d treat these people, though judging by their track record, especially after the recent mortaring of the presidential palace, something tyrannical is likely to be in the works.

More war in Niyeria

In another corner of Ashizwe, the argument between the ruler and the ruled is taking the form of bullets and bombs rather than fiery rhetorics. Despite the junta’s undoubted superiority in conventional armaments, the tribal militias remained defiant, keeping together a credible insurgency movement against the regular army and the Ulthrannic paramilitaries the regime is hastily cobbling together to tackle the rebels.

In Constatinople, Dr Francis Oyelowo, leader of the government in exile, is still calling on the international community to halt the junta’s “genocidal campaign of terror” against non-Ulthrannic tribal groups. As the death toll continues to rise and the refugee crisis mounts, pressure is ramping up for the world to “do something”. The junta has refused to accept any OPA peacekeeping contingent in the warzone, however, declaring that any such moves would be an “unacceptable violation of Niyerian sovereignty.” It is clear that any attempt by Free Pardes to resolve this problem will place it squarely in a collision course with the regime.

by **Kongnungjang** » Sat Jul 25, 2015 7:51 pm

K O N G N Ŭ N G J A N G • C E N T R A L • N E W S • A D M I N I S T R A T I O N
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King Pak Yong-chee announces intentions to join Association for Regional Cooperation & Security
The Pak Regency formally plans to join the ARCS after pressure from social unrest.
Kang Ryu-chol (@KCNA_Kang)
^{July 25, 2015 4:34 PM | Chyongchung, Kongnŭngjang}

King Pak Yong-chee, in one of his first public addresses this year, announces Kongnŭngjang's intentions to
join the ARCS in front of the Royalist Assembly on Saturday.

CHYONGCHUNG, Kongnŭngjang — King Pak Yong-chee made his first public appearance of this year today in a landmark speech given in front of the Royalist Assembly in the capital of Chyongchung, stating intentions to for the Second Kingdom to join the nations of Anikatia, Minnysota, Tuzbekistan and Valinor in the newly forged Association for Regional Cooperation & Security (ARCS).

This announcement marks the first time that the Second Kingdom will enter into a diplomatic and military alliance since the Pak Regency declared a State of Non-Fraternization in 1989, when King Pak Yong-chee declared Western influence to be killing the Kingdom's society and culture shortly after his father's death that year. While it formally renounced ties diplomatically with every Pardesian nation aside from Anikatia, tourism and trade continued to grow steadily in the following years.

King Pak Yong-chee cited the reasons for Kongnŭngjang to join the ARCS being the current internal security situation within the Kingdom. In just the last month, there were over one-hundred riots in the country, mostly because of a lack of food and healthcare. In theory, the Kingdom provides free food and healthcare for every citizen, but in practice, because of poor harvests and a bloated government, the lack of these amenities have led to social unrest. Grocery stores and hospitals are now guarded by troops from the Royal Army while rice paddies are patrolled by militias and death squads, according to sources within the Kongnŭngjang Labor Administration.

The King also stated that the Pak Regency realizes that Kongnŭngjang while is a popular destination and has a extremely-large manufacturing sector, concerns over the environment and human rights have led to inquiry from other nations as to whether action should be taken against the Pak Regency. King Pak Yong-chee stated with the entry into the ARCS will come social and economic reform.

"I realize that the People are in a struggle, Kongnŭngjang is in a struggle. It is my role as your ruler, your provider, to ensure the success of every citizen. As Kongnŭngjang enter the Association for Regional Cooperation and Security, I will ensure reform of the highest degree to help the People of the Second Kingdom and to improve relations between the Kingdom and other states," said King Pak Yong-chee in front of the legislature.

As the Kongnŭngjang Foreign Affairs Office sent in a formal application for entry into the ARCS hours after King Pak Yong-chee's speech, Chairman Song Lee-jang of the Royalist Presidium ordered the Kongnŭngjang Telecommunications Authority to allow access to social media websites for all citizens with Internet, a move praised by critics of the Pak Regency, marking the beginning of the reforms that the King promised.

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by **Tiami** » Thu Jul 30, 2015 1:47 pm

BREAKING: 8.5 Magnitude Earthquakes Strikes, Tsunami Hits Northern Coast
By Hilary Welker (@H_WelkerANI)
July 30, 2015

Erikson D.E, Kalenia-

Kalenia is in a state of perpetual morning this evening as a series of earthquakes, the strongest being 8.5 magnitude on the Richter scale, devastated much of the northeastern Kalenian coast. In its aftermath, dozens of towns have been leveled, leaving no doubt that there are hundreds, if not thousands dead following the deadly earthquakes. Acre, Kalenia's seventh largest city and home to nearly two million citizens, was paralyzed as its road network was seemingly annihilated, its power grid faded into nothing but darkness, and buildings were toppled. Despite the damaging earthquake itself, Acre was also met with a massive tsunami formed after the shockwaves generated from the series of earthquakes. The tsunami itself made landfall at 5:57 AM, striking the Jordan, a small city of 12,449 people. It's levee and seawall systems catastrophically failed (possibly due to it being outdated), leading to millions of gallons of water leaking into the community. Emergency rescuers have since been deployed to the area.

Acre was hit by the tsunami a few minutes after Jordan was. While its levee and seawall systems remained largely intact, some areas did fail, leading water to pour into the Peach Grove suburbs, a suburban neighborhood sitting on the coast. Other areas affected were covered in up to ten feet high water. While a state of emergency was declared and evacuations were ordered immediately, many people were caught by the surging waves, killing many civilians.

Damage in Jordan following Tuesday's Earthquake and subsequent
tsunami that has already claimed the lives of over 2,000 citizens.

Kalenia's largest city, Au de Kalokos, was far enough away to avoid substantial earthquake damage, but did suffer serious water damage as a result of the tsunami. For the most part, the sea walls held with only 10% failing. The affected areas were already caked in upwards of four to five feet of water, which helped to seep into mostly unaffected areas. Au de Kaloko's downtown area received minimal damage with damage coming from shattered glass windows from its several skyscrapers and cracks in stone and brick buildings. As debris is cleared in the coming days, workers will be able to conduct an extensive inspections of Au de Kalokos' skyscrapers and their structural integrity.

The earthquake's epicenter was forty-three miles north of Jordan. The tectonic shifts helped to trigger a large tsunami with waves swelling to a height of 84 ft, significantly higher than the most recent tsunami in 2004, which exceeded in heights of 65 ft. The earthquake was the largest quake in Kalenian recorded history, shattering the previous 7.8 Saral Earthquake in 1992. Furthermore, this natural disaster, with its creation of the tsunami, may very well end up being the deadliest and largest natural disaster Kalenia has ever faced.

According to one survivor, Emma who was caked in dust and mud, the experience has left her shocked. "It was so sudden- my family was outside barbecuing, having fun, playing games, and then it happened. The ground started to shake, the pool caved in, and immediately my mom and dad grabbed me and my sister and tried to shield us. The screams, all the screams... so much screaming..." The incident has left millions visibly shocked.

The sheer size of the disaster has an estimated cost of tens of billions of dollars in clean up and rebuilding. Hundreds of thousands of civilians have already been displaced within twenty-four hours, leading to several disaster relief centers being set up. Hundreds of large buildings have been toppled, with the largest, Acre's Mall of Kalenia having completely caved in. Along with the estimated high financial repercussions, the loss of life has already been confirmed to be over 2,000 lives, making the disaster one of the deadliest natural events in Kalenia's history. Many thousands are still reported to be dead or trapped under the piles of debris that have covered Kalenia's northern city.

President Peris has yet to address the public following the incident. She was last seen evacuating the Senate building in Erikson as the tsunami began to pour in. More word on her whereabouts will be given later.

Hilary Welker reported from Virian, Kalenia.

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by **Rodarion** » Tue Aug 04, 2015 1:20 pm

Location of the discovered oil and gas fields in the Sea of Orlessia.

The Ministry of Finance has released a report written by the the Rodarian State Petroleum Corporation (RSPC) and the Rodarian State Offshore Resources Corporation (RSORC) that has effectively confirmed that an area of the Sea of Orlessia does possess vast amounts of oil and natural gas, which is estimated to contain 453 billion barrels of oil and up to 4.5 trillion cubic metres of natural gas, a combined monetary value of over $2.8 trillion in current prices. In a joint statement, both the Minister of Finance and the Ministry of Industry and Labour vowed to begin to immediate exploitation of these resources, Consul Ceausescu has proclaimed the official findings a "truly miraculous find that benefit the nation for decades".

In 2012, the Ceausescu government commissioned the Rodarian State Petroleum Corporation and the Rodarian State Offshore Resources Corporation to survey the so called "Iovian Rise" in the Sea of Orlessia, since the early 2000s rumours and speculations that the area of sea contains vast amounts of hydrocarbons has fuelled the curiosities of both Rodarion and neighbouring Orlessia, three years later with the survey complete alongside prospecting trips, the rumours have been proven true.

Last week, Chairwoman of the RSPC, Roxana Ceausescu surmised in an interview on the Finance Observations talk show of PRRB, that the findings from the survey "were beyond anything we had hoped to find in the first place, this is truly an amazing discovery and the benefits to Rodarian energy security is equally profound." She also confirmed that the RSPC's commissioning of Pegasus Prospecting, an Emmerian oil company to survey a small area west of the Iovian Rise, known as the Minerva Shoal, she confirmed on the interview that Pegasus Prospecting had also discovered a gas deposit.

Speaking to reporters at the Senate News Centre, Minister of Finance, Marian Dumitrescu explained the findings, "what has been discovered in both the Iovian and Minerva areas of the Sea of Orlessia is extremely exciting and represents a massively beneficial energy source for the Papal Republic. The findings by no means will present to us a means for self-sufficiency due to our energy needs outstripping the volume discovered, it does however offer us a greater level of energy security, we will for the first time since 1980, be able to reduce imports.

"The report published today will offer all an insight into the key details that define future exploitation, I can confirm that the areas are at a suitable depth for easy access, the fields are secure enough for maximum exploitation by rigs and the cost of exploitation are much lower than previous estimates over older discoveries. All deposits have been found to be lacking any major fissures that will jeopardise access to the reserves. These details is what has cemented our will to act immediately to exploit these deposits, any further wait would be a waste of both potential and financial gain.

"As a result of the unanimous decision by both the RSPC, the government and the Vatican Bank, exploitation will begin within immediate speed. Both the government and the Vatican Bank will offer the RSPC and the RSORC the necessary financial support to begin operations. We expect the first oil platform and support assets to be in place within two weeks, exploitation of the deposits will begin within a month's time minimum, this is truly an outstanding result" he said.

However this morning, several key judicial officials raised concerns over the Papal Republic's right to access the resources, due to the fields overlapping both Neidmarian and Orlessian waters, especially their Exclusive Economic Zones. Speaking on Vatican TV this morning, a Supreme Papal Tribunal judge, Fr. Radu Preda said, "though I do not question the validity of the findings nor the benefits of them, I question the legal justification and basis on which the Papal Republic has the right to exploit the resources in waters that do not belong to the Papal Republic."

However the legal concerns have been dismissed by both government ministers and officials at the RSPC, with Chairwoman Roxana Ceausescu stating that the maps the RSPC use clearly show the waters around the findings to be within the Papal Republic's jurisdiction. "I respect the concerns raised by judicial minds, but the maps we use, which are published by the Papal Office of Cartography, these are official and all show the Minerva Shoal and the Iovian Rise as being within Rodarion's waters, the line of demarcation extends from the Mantuva Minor Islands, so I cannot question the validity of these borders" she said.

The Iovian Rise and the Minerva Shoal are dominated by tiny rocks, coral reefs and numerous islands, some capable of housing human life and offering economic productivity, however none are claimed by Neidmar or Orlessia, despite being within the Papal Republic's territorial waters, they are uninhabited, the RSPC and the Papal Navy have agreed that development of the geographic features might be necessary in light of the government's permission to the RSORC to begin exploitation of the fields.

Hours after the announcement was made, shares in both the Rodarian State Petroleum Corporation and the Rodarian State Offshore Resources Corporation rose by 12%, Minister of Industry and Labour, Costica Sala during the press conference said, "The development of the Iovian Rise and the Minerva Shoal will be a major source for employment, investment by ordinary citizens, to fully develop and exploit the fields in question, will require up to 15,000 workers involved at various stages of the hydrocarbon exploitation process, this will require further shipbuilding, engineering related jobs, electricians and so on, this is truly an incredible discovery that will only enhance the speed of national rejuvenation and economic resilience."

Written by Emilian Hila.

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by **Neidmar** » Thu Aug 06, 2015 11:56 am

Romula Seeks to claim whole Oil find

Image taken from National Exprima

Andreas Kless | 6th August 2015

Yesterday Romula made noises over a massive oil find in the Orlessia sea. Rodarion Law makers yesterday stated that they intended to to exploit a gas and oil find that could change the dynamic of oil production in the Orlessia sea. Recently a major oil and gas reserves were found in the Orlessia sea a field spanning several hundred kilometres portions of which are located within Neidmarrian maritime waters. Several hours after the announcement from Romulus, Altstein responded saying that the claims were illegal as the majority of the southern portion of the oil field fall within the claimed maritime boarders of the Republic thus already claimed. Minister of Economic development confirmed that his department has already put in a request for ratification on the claims to the OPA.

More on this story as it develops!

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by **Arthurista** » Fri Aug 07, 2015 4:27 pm

PUBLIC POLICY UNIT PUBLISHES NEW POLITICAL CHART

Study aims to produce a more nuanced analysis of the 'ethos of Pardesi nations'

Weekend foreign affairs roundup
08/08/2015
Peter Waugh, Political Correspondent

The University College Loweport’s Public Policy Unit has housed the analysts of choice of the Arthuristan government and civil service for decades. Their critical insight on the running of domestic and foreign policies has time and again proven crucial in providing practical advice to Arthuristan policy-makers for decades. Hence, when the PPU announced that it has created a new political-positions concept chart to help the Foreign Office analyse and predict the behaviours of foreign governments, the commentariat and chatterati of the nation paid very careful attention indeed.

The chart in question

”A new way of looking at things”

“The main objective we sought to accomplish is to enable the Foreign Office to identify the governing ethos of a nation or a society at a glance,” said Professor Charles Blackman, Director of the PPU. “Obviously, such a graph is only a model, an abstract representation of reality, and a map is not a territory. Huge generalisations are inevitable. Bearing its limitations firmly in mind, however, we still believe what we created is a very useful tool for policy-makers.”

“Y is the more important of the two axes. It determines the ‘ends’ of a society or nation – what it seeks to accomplish.”

“The ‘rationalism’ end of the axis represents societies which are more prone to making decisions grounded in ‘logic’ or ‘knowledge’. They seek pragmatic solutions to problems of today, rather than look towards an idealised future or past. They also tend to be ‘humanist’ in that they consider a state to be primarily a vehicle to maximise the material welfare and safeguard the rights and liberties of its individual citizens. They are, in short, societies rooted in the enlightenment and modernism, as opposed to ‘reactionary’ or ‘postmodernist’ ideologies.”

“The ‘romanticism’ end of the axis represents societies which are, for want of a better word, ‘transcendentalist’, ‘sentimentalists’ or ‘emotional’ – those who believe that the nation state exists as an idealised platonic form above and beyond that of its constituent individual citizens. Another key tendency is anti-positivism – the belief that human logic and reasoning are finite or imperfect, and that the ends of a society must come from somewhere or something ‘beyond’. An important allied concept is that of essentialism, the idea that the state and a cultural norm, religion or societal form are intractably tied and that the former’s most important task is to use the machinery of the state at its disposal to preserve and enforce these abstract norms. Furthermore, these societies are ‘mythological’ or ‘visionary’ in nature, in that they subscribe to the notion of an idealised ‘grand narratives’ or ‘golden age’ in the past or future, and that the goal of the state is to help the nation to return to, or attain, this state of being.”

“Obviously, the Y-axis only describes a society’s goals, not its methods. A government may fully internalise its own propaganda and gravitate towards the most luridly emotional bottom end of the Y-axis, but at the same time is fully prepared to use the most pragmatic of means to bring about its goals. This is completely irrelevant to the Y-axis – only the final desired objective counts.”

“If the Y-axis depicts the ‘ends’, the X-axis does so with the ‘means’, but only in terms of domestic policy. What governments are willing to do with those who are not its citizens is a matter not touched upon in our analysis. To accomplish its goals, whether rationalist or romanticist, governments are often forced to restrict the liberties of its citizens, its businesses and other non-governmental bodies. This is a major determining factor of the character of a society or state, nearly as important as the rationalist-romanticist dichotomy, hence its inclusion in this chart.”

Economic freedoms

“Needless to say, our decision to throw both personal and economic freedoms in the same axis will be controversial. On the whole, however, we think we are justified in doing so. Firstly, the ideological debate that once held sway during the Cold War is more or less extinct – every major power that matters has adopted some form of market economy. Secondly, while embraced by excitable massed-market pundits and their simpleton consumers, labelling something as ‘left-wing’ or ‘right-wing’ doesn’t exactly offer much to the policy-maker, whereas our chart offers much more nuance. A neo-liberal and a communist, for instance, are both near the top on the Y-axis. Their goals are similar – the creation of an economy which is most efficient in distributing resources for the benefit of the citizenry. As such, both are supremely rationalist philosophies. Where they differ is their means of achieving said goals, reflected in their positioning on the opposite ends of the X-axis. A typical fascist regime may appear to be a paradox in this analysis – it is repressive in most things, but would usually offer a reasonable degree of freedom to big businesses. This is explained by the fact that such a regime would ultimately still be driven by an anti-rationalist goal, towards the attainment of some national- or cultural-essentialist vision of the future, while the large conglomerates and monopolies which thrived under historical examples of fascist regimes are allowed to be free because they were tools towards building the necessary economic strength for military expansionism. In short, they are but rationalist means towards romanticist ends, and it is the ends which count for the purposes of the Y-axis.

Real world case studies

The chart with real world examples

The various Pardesi states look roughly where they ought to be on the PPU chart. However, a couple of examples appear to have strayed from the popular perception of where they ought to be located.

“The URE is indeed quite a bit more romanticist than it appears at first glance. This is due to their politicians’ penchant for ideological grandstanding on ‘grand narratives’ and bothering with private societal issues,” explained professor Blackman. “Rodarion isn’t quite as far down the control side as a classic theocratic dictatorship – its state repression is somewhat ameliorated by the existence of a form of genuine multiparty politics. We also put Belhavia firmly on the far end of Romanticism, due to its fixation with ideological purity and cultural essentialism. However, its repressive social policies are balanced by its vibrant multiparty politics and economic freedoms, so we placed it at precisely 0 on the X-axis.”

Overall, it seems to be a measurably more usable system than its predecessors. However, the professor admitted that the PPU considers it as still very much a work in progress. “Societies change, and we must constantly analyse and re-analyse their behaviours in order to provide accurate and update advice to policy makers. It’s a challenging enterprise, yes, but immensely intellectually satisfying as well.”

by **Hornatyia** » Sun Aug 09, 2015 3:28 pm

Hornatyia to leave the RCO, Parliament to vote on non-aligned status

Hornatyian Prime Minister Štefan Jahnátek.

Cizekporok, HORNATYIA (August 9, 2015) -- The results of the referendum were announced at 7:30 P.M today, with 98% of all districts reporting in. 61.7% of Hornatyians voted for leaving the Romulă Cooperation Organisation, with 21.2% voting for staying within the RCO and 17.1% voting for progressing membership into a full member of the RCO. The results were applauded by Hornatyian PM Štefan Jahnátek, stating "We are choosing our future. The people have spoken". Jahnátek's decision to hold a referendum were met with anger by the opposition, with several Renewal MPs threatening to boycott the vote on leaving the RCO and inserting the non-aligned status into the Constitution.

King Milanko issued a statement, calling the referendum "the right decision" and saying "the revolution in 1987 was so our people can have a choice. A choice to decide the future of the country". Former PM Janos Ratkovic issued a statement, calling the referendum "a step back in our nation's history". He warned that the RCO will most likely not take this lightly. He warned people to vote for staying in the RCO or Hornatyia's recession could worsen as a result of the loss of free trade with RCO nations.

Joining the RCO was a controversial decision undertaken by Ratkovic. It was a policy he set forth in the 2013 election, which itself is under review. Hornatyia joined the RCO as an optionary member, only joining the trade bloc, as leaked documents stated that by joining the security alliance, the government feared that a "1987" would occur. "1987" refers to the year the Workers' Party of Hornatyia was overthrown during a popular revolution.

The 2013 election is being disputed by several political parties, including the ruling Economic Liberation party. The review is being undertaken by a independent commission under Parliamentary authority. The results are disputed after leaked voting records showed that 3,900 deceased Hornatyians had voted for Janos Ratkovic's Renewal Party.

The Narodna Rada is set to vote on leaving the RCO tomorrow and debate adding the non-aligned status to the Constitution. Constitutional changes are required by law to be voted on by the Parliament. Leaving an international organization or voiding signatures on international agreements are also required to be voted by Parliament according to the Constitution.

by **Neidmar** » Tue Aug 11, 2015 7:39 am

PardesLeaks Releases new Batch of Documents

Andreas Kless | 11th August 2015

PardesLeaks a prevalent and notorious website has today leaked several thousand new documents into the public domain yesterday in their so called attempt to make the world a more transparent place. Several of these documents have come to the for front of the media's attention due to the current situation that is looming over the Orlessia Sea between Neidmar and Rodarion. Recently Rodarion announced its plan to exploit the recently discovered oil and gas deposits found under the ocean surface in the Orlessia sea off the coast of Neidmar and Orlessia.

Naturally parliament was outraged and has already made moves to block Rodarions attempt to monopolise the new found gas and oil supplies aswell as increase their maritime borders which could have a profound effect on Neidmars ability to trade with its foreign partners in Skandera. It is common knowledge that Rodarion and Neidmar have never seen completely eye to eye through out history even with repeated attempts by Prime minister Hess's government to ease and even warm relations between the two countries through potentially lucrative trade deals. Little head way has been made however and this latest stunt by the powers that be in Romulus could well set diplomatic relations back tracking.

It seems however that Altstein has been busy in the midst and indeed before Romulous made their audacious claims. Recent documents released to the public domain on PardesLeaks show communications between Neidmar and Anthor ranging in date from several weeks ago to several days ago detailing a less and official cooperation between Anthor and with the backing of several key CDI members to guarantee the stability of the Lusankya region. The documents go on to outline agreements between Neidmar and CDI member nations for mutual cooperation in keeping the region stable and attempting to block and discourage changing of borders through forceful means in the Lusankya region of Pardes.

Whilst these documents may not have anything to do with the current situation looming in the Orlessia sea, they do set a precedent in the region confirming Neidmar and many of CDI's members commitment to keeping the Region of Lusankya stable. When we approached the office of the Prime Minister refused to give a statement on the Latest Leaks or the current situation brewing in the Orlessia Sea.

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by **Rodarion** » Tue Aug 11, 2015 9:59 am

Reconstruction has begun in rebel held areas, with the city of Konin being the focus after months of government bombardments

Following the second ceasefire agreement over the Bogorian Civil War several weeks ago, the rebel south has used the peace and quiet to begin in the words of self-proclaimed President, Wislaw Sokal, "building a viable alternative state to the one in Utena, we are building a state for the territory we currently possess in the hope that this state will govern all of Bogoria in the future, whenever that might be". President Sokal and the rebel's governing Liberation Council who are currently residing in Rodarion due to threat of assassination by drones, have reportedly met with lawyers and academics in Rodarion to begin drafting a constitution. The Liberation Council speaking on a video uploaded online declared the moves as "first step towards a new and united Bogoria for all Bogorians".

The decision to begin state-building by the rebels was reportedly taken the day the second ceasefire agreement was signed, efforts have been taken since the first ceasefire agreement was made in Oured, with the formation of a new police force, new wartime policies have been enacted and an official structure has been implemented for the task of recruiting young men and women for service with the rebel fighting force known as the United Bogorian Liberation Forces (UBLF). Yet the declaration by the Liberation Council in Romula this morning indicates that the rebel leadership intends to construct a fully functioning state, with efficient "ministries, departments and state agencies", the Ministry of Finance in Romula has confirmed that the Rodarian state will fund the rebel's efforts.

Speaking to reporters this afternoon, Finance Minister Marian Dumitrescu confirmed that at least $250 million will be given to the rebel leadership for the construction of their state. "The Papal Republic believes that with a fully functioning state in South Bogoria, the right to self-determination and freedom from ethnic-hatred and violence will be more secure than ever, a state in opposition to the illegitimate and corrupt construct in Utena will also provide the innocent people of the North, an insight into what can be achieved when fear of the oligarchs in Utena is ignored." Senior Rodarian civil servants are also expected to visit the de-facto rebel capital of Sobotka in coming days to aid in the process.

Since the ceasefire was agreed, the ferocity of violence along the frontline has all but vanished, with isolated and light skirmishes still be reported in the eastern half of the warzone, the peace has allowed vast amounts of humanitarian aid to reach areas previous off-limits to aid workers, with the Association of the Immaculate Heart confirming that it has dispatched up to 500 volunteers to the Rakovnik area to offer medical assistance to rebel fighters and civilians alike. In the major cities under rebel held control, locals and Rodarian volunteers have begun to open new medical centres for civilians and a new medical facility has been constructed outside Sobotka dedicated to helping injured rebel fighters as well as offering psychological assistance. The Charitable Foundation of Saint Francis has also been sent into the most devastated areas to feed civilians who were trapped by the near constant fighting in the Rakovnik area.

The Liberation Council also stated that it intends to hold the first elections in the rebel held south since the war began last November, the creation of unicameral legislature is expected to be complete by the end of August, with the first elections being for the local level, they will be held in two weeks time. The rebel south has no democratic political structure, with virtually no political parties registered under rebel authorities, however the Catholic Central Party, which represented the south in Utena before the war is expected to register itself under the authorities later this week. The rebel authorities have already stated that there will be ban on political parties that base their policies and platforms on ethnicity, with the Liberation Council re-affirming this in their online video.

However expectations of the ceasefire lasting have proven less optimistic than the general view of the rebel south's fortunes, the National Express' chief correspondent in Bogoria, Emilian Lupescu teamed up with PRRB's Viktoria Popescu to gauge public opinion in and around Sobotka.

Magda Kalenski, a 77 year old widow who lives in the city says despite the losses the rebels have suffered, victory is still a possibility. "I doubt this new agreement will last, the government cannot be trusted, but every time they tried to attack us, we beat them. As President Sokal says, patience and resilience is what wins the day".

58 year old steel worker, Donald Kronowski was more negative towards the ceasefire agreement, "I've already lost one son to this war and another fights it, these ceasefire is a foolish gambit, we had them on the run, now we have to waste more time when we could have finished them off, I'd rather have this war end properly that have electricity and gas for a few months before it starts up again".

32 year old mother of three, Ewa Landowska praised the ceasefire agreement, "I am very pleased this has happened, maybe at last we can eat proper meals, have regular electricity and live like human beings again. But most importantly to me, I get my husband back", asked if she disagreed with the war, she replied, "no of course not, but no one expected it to be as bad as this and we need to rest, even if its for a few months". The general view in Sobotka is that the ceasefire is needed, people need to feel peace, at least for a while. Virtually no one who was asked dismissed the war or asked for it to end indefinitely, in fact many were concerned that this ceasefire would result in a perpetual stalemate and Bogoria would effectively split in two, something no one in the south wants, especially the rebel leadership.

In a separate video, self-proclaimed president, Wislaw Sokal declared the period onwards will be one of "excitement and joy as we watch the values and principles we fight for, become a reality, we are seeing the nation we wish to live for and die for, form before our very eyes. We intend to re-open schools to ensure our children and grandchildren continue to learn the basics for life, we shall re-supply every medical centre and hospital in our territory and begin building Ministries for Education and Health, two separate entities dedicated to the same people regardless of faith or ethnicity, we are building the state that should have been built when the communists were torn down and by the Grace of God, this state will serve all of Bogoria in time" he said.

Written by Emilian Hila.

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by **Rodarion** » Wed Aug 12, 2015 8:05 am

Foreign Minister Basescu issued the warning to Neidmar this morning in light of very open statements indicating that Neidmar intends to infringe upon the Papal Republic's sovereign rights.

Foreign Minister Mircea Basescu has issued a warning to Neidmar, stating "any provocative action taken by the Neidmarian state against Rodarian sovereign territory or property will be dealt with swiftly and according to international law, no state has the right to deny the Papal Republic the right to economic development, especially exploiting resources within its territorial limits". His warning comes after numerous statements by Neidmarian officials make clear the country's interest in denying the Papal Republic access to its own waters on the basis of "resisting monopolisation" of the oil and gas field under the Iovian Rise area of the Orlessian Sea. To make matters more exacerbated, PardesLeaks has recently revealed Anthorian complicity in Neidmarian aggression, something the government views as "extraordinarily manipulative and dangerous".

Following news of both Neidmar's malicious intentions and Anthorian complicity in the plans, statements have been made by a wide-range of Rodarian officials and government ministers. Speaking on the Insight programme on the military's radio station, commander of the Papal Navy, Admiral Vladu Corlățean said, "it is the Papal Navy's duty to ensure freedom of navigation within our own waters and these intentions that have become clear in Neidmar, these intentions are a threat to Rodarian waters, fisheries and of course freedom of navigation in general, so we'll be keeping a very close eye on the matter indeed". When asked why Neidmar was acting in this manner, Admiral Corlățean stated that its reasons didn't matter, "the basic truth is simple, Rodarion is a big country and Neidmar is a small country, our needs far-outstrip theirs, this will become clear if they act foolishly".

This morning, the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries announced that fishing permits are being expanded to cover the Iovian Rise, with the ministry's spokesman claiming that this is "a time of bountiful catches and increasing wage slips for the nation's fishermen, the stocks around the area far exceed those on our coast and to ensure that citizens can make a living in all corners of the nation's territorial waters is key".
Speaking to reporters this evening, foreign minister Basescu said further, "we will do all we can to resist any foe, who invades our territory and offends our national interests, it would mean that the enemy has already fired the first shot strategically and crossed the border of our strategic defence." The foreign minister's words come as a stark warning to Neidmar, who is in danger of crossing the frontiers of Rodarian territorial waters in the Orlessian Sea, something that many fear is a possibility.

Chairwoman of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee, Senator Diana Cioraru (NCP) warned the Senate this morning, "there is a distinct possibility that Neidmarian irrationality, aggression, expansionism and imperialism will see vessels of military origins cross the boundaries of the Papal Republic's territorial waters in the Sea of Orlessia, this will must be accepted by this house as a serious security threat not just in the short term, but the long term. The discovery of oil and gas in our territorial waters has clearly provoked innate mentalities that are not appropriate in the twenty first century."

Foreign Minister Basescu continued in his press conference to state that the "Papal Republic is truly dedicated to a peaceful rise but equally, national rejuvenation, we have no intention to be aggressive towards any neighbour, but when our natural interests are threatened or when our territorial boundaries are encroached upon by a foreign force, we will respond aggressively, line any law abiding state."

In a situation such as this, Rodarian restraint and careful steps has been met with blatant Neidmarian aggression and unprovoked threats of action against legitimate Rodarian actions and rights to resources within its very own territory. The problem Neidmar faces is not necessarily placing itself upon this path, it is the consequences of its actions that its problems will emerge, with the position of the Rodarian state clearly made, any action taken by Neidmar to interfere in the rights of a sovereign nation will be responded to by the full power of the Papal Republic. Already the issue has reached ordinary citizens' attention, with many taking to social media and blogging sites to display their anger and concerns that Neidmar will infringe upon the country's rights to develop its territory be it land or sea.

The Rodarian Coast Guard has confirmed that it will begin patrolling the Iovian Rise region in line with its duties of protecting Rodarion's maritime territories and ensuring safe travel for all vessels traversing Rodarian waters.

There now appears to be a very clear concern among defence officials in Romula that Neidmar's open intentions will infringe upon the freedom of navigation in the Orlessian Sea and may provoke instability in Lusankya at large.

"At time when Bogoria is shattered by civil war and tensions between nations are clear to identify, the last thing this vital continent needs is further instability created by a government that is acting irresponsibly and irrationally, to argue that the Papal Republic has no right to monopolise its own resources within its own territorial boundaries is preposterous and dangerous, it is unfortunate that this discovery of resources that will aid the country's development is now overshadowed by aggression and imperialism of a government that also eyes the shores of Orlessia's Sanatasia island, the Papal Republic urges Neidmar to cease any moves it intends to take to interfere with the Papal Republic's domestic operations to exploit resources in its own waters, not only for the sake of good neighbourliness, but also for the sake of peace and stability in the Orlessian Sea region" Foreign Minister Basescu concluded.

As the Rodarian State Offshore Resources Corporation begins preparations for the first oil rig to be transported into position within the Iovian Rise, concern over Neidmarian designs will continue unabated unless the Neidmarians made clear that they have no intention to breaches the frontier of the country's strategic defence and assaults its core interests, stability and peace in the region now rests upon the shoulders of Neidmar's leaders.

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by **Neidmar** » Sat Aug 15, 2015 2:35 am

Foreign Minister States in Parliament that Neidmar is not Greedy
Or Expansionist it Simply wants its fair share

Andreas Kless | 15th August 2015

Foreign Minister Garvin Hekker today hit back at the Rodarion Minister for Foreign affairs, today during his speech to the convened house of parliament at Altestein. He spoke about how Neidmar is not a greedy or expansionist nation it simply wants its fair share so that it two can grow economically, but it will also not tolerate what he dubbed "Economic Barbarism" when he was refering to Rodarion allowing Fishing vessels to fish in the Ivonian Rise an area of ocean less than 100 miles from the Neidmarrian Coast.

Minister for East Baltis and Foreign affairs Minister Garvin Hekker started his speech in the House of Commons this morning by addressing the issues arising in the Orlessia Sea. The emergency meeting was called yesterday after the Rodarion Foreign Affairs Mircea Basescu hit out with an aggressive torrent of threats against Neidmar stating that if it tried to interfere with its almost militaristic economic expansionism it would face a military response from the its Papal neighbours. If Rodarions plans to claim a portion of the Orlessia sea that has an area of of over 200 miles it could see long lasting economic problems for Neidmar, not to mention the far reach ecological and climate damage that would result in the pollution and massively unsustainable fishing of the ocean.

Garvin Hekker spoke out against Rodarions plans to fish the Ivonian rise stating. "Rodarion has a massive population that it can no longer sustain its shores are barren of all manner of edible ocean life and now its looking hungrily further afield for other means to sate its unstoppable hunger. This does not mean however that it can start fishing and reaping the oceans around Neidmar, the implications of such actions are far reach not only for Neidmar but for Orlessia as well. It cannot be allowed to happen!". Neidmar is one of the worlds forerunners in sustainable technologies especially in green energy however the government has put a lot of money into research of sustainable fishing techniques that is meant to ensure that Neidmar has an ample supply of fish now and in the future. This however hinges on the climate around Neidmarrian waters that could be fished barren by Rodarion fishermen who are just looking to make more and more money. The Ivonian Rise is home to some extremely rare Species of fish that can only be found in this part of the world.

He continued his speech about the growing crisis stating that Rodarions Economic Barbarism would not be tolerated and that any vessels found fishing the Ivonian Rise would be boarded and its catches returned back to the sea. "Neidmar cannot be allowed to suffer because Rodarion cannot effectively plan its economy in a sustainable manner that could see the whole of Pardes benefit from it. Any vessels seen actively fishing the Ivonian Rise region of the Orlessia Ocean will be boarded and any fish found in their holds will be returned back to the sea".
Rodarions plans to exploit the worlds oceans are not limited to just the Ivonian Rise but an area of ocean that could effectively cut off Neidmar from its allies and economic partners in the east, seeing its own maritime waters encircled by Rodarions ludicrous claims to owning ocean that is hundreds of miles from its heartlands.

Within that region of ocean is vast deposits of natural oil and gas that, that Rodarion also plans to exploit and deny any other nation access to. Hekker went on to address this issue stating that Neidmar wasn't Irrational, Imperialistic or Expansionist it simply wants its fair share of our planets riches. "Pardes is home to all of us, We are not expressionistic, whilst Rodarion owns islands and land all across the world Neidmar has always concentrated on itself on improving on what it has. This oil is in our back garden so to speak, but we are not greedy we simply want our fair share we don't want it all we simply wish to see Rodarion Orlessia and of Course Neidmar benefit from this landmark find.".

Hekker went on to outline Neidmars plans for the ivonian rise and in the southern Lanker shelf both areas closest to Neidmar. No mention was made of the rest of the oil and gas find in the orlessia sea, sticking to husnearlier comments that Neidmar has no wish to monopolise the orlessian sea.

Plans for the ivonian rise included a new man made reef 2miles in length which is said will increase life in that area of the ocean and areas around it by anywhere between 5-9%. Other plans did include setting up oil and gas drilling platforms under a sustainable plan that could see Neidmarrian fuel prices drop by as much as a quarter and reduce the countries reliance imported oil and fuel from around the world. As well as fishing rights for neidmarrian vessels in the areas outlined in Hekker's speach.

Whilst no move has been made by the Neidmarrian navy as of yet to enforce Hekker's new policy over the waters off the coast of Neidmar it is reported that the navy frigate Bjorn is in port in Hanzglef taking on fresh supplies for a supposed special patrol of the waters north of Neidmar. Hekker went on to speak how Neidmar had tried to foster a feeling of cooperation with Rodarion. "Under this administration we have worked hard to improve relations with Rodarion in have travelled to Romulus numerous times to broker deals for trade the most notable of which being the dealmfor Neidmar to supply green energy infrastructure for Rodarions rural population to help create a more sustainable energy market in rodarion.".

Whilst he did not outwardly say it Foreign Minister Hekker hinted that if Rodarion keeps encroaching on Neidmar borders this deal and all the other deals could be cancelled. With this recent retorte from Altestein the government seems adiment that Neidmar will not loose out in the Orlessia sea but it is more than willing to extend annolive branch of sharing and cooperation, it now remains to be seen if Romulus will accept the gesture or continue on its path of economic barbarism.

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by **Tippercommon** » Sat Aug 15, 2015 6:04 pm

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by **Hornatyia** » Sat Aug 15, 2015 6:30 pm

PM Jahnátek arrives in Provisa during global tour

Štefan Jahnátek, Hornatyian Prime Minister.

Provisa, BELHAVIA (August 15, 2015) -- Prime Minister Štefan Jahnátek departed Cizekporok early this morning, arriving in Provisa, Belhavia this afternoon. Jahnátek's arrival in Provisa sets off the beginning of his week long tour of Pardes. The decision to visit Provisa first was a signal of the new foreign policy set by the Jahnátek government, seeking closer ties with "Free" Pardesi nations, rather than Hornatyia's older allies, such as Estovakiva and Rodarion. Jahnátek will be avoiding all RCO member nations during his tour, solely visiting CDI, OSEN and ARCS member nations. The other nations PM Jahnátek is set to visit are Estovnia, Tippercommon, Temuair, Tuzbekistan, Neidmar and the Basilene Empire.

Jahnátek was greeted by Belhavian Foreign Minister Daniel Nobelstein. Also in attendance were several Senators from Belhavia's Imperial Senate, including Senate Majority Leader Ian Settas and Senator Adrian Kalian, Chairman of the Senate's Foreign Relations Committee. These two Conservative Senators were highly supportive of Hornatyia leaving the Romula Cooperation Organization. Sen. Karen Merkel, a Liberal Democrat who is highly critical of the RCO, was also in attendance. The Hornatyian Ambassador to Belhavia, Jan Kraus, was also in attendance.

Jahnátek and Nobelstein left together in a limousine, heading for the Presidential Palace. Upon his arrival at the palace, Jahnátek met with Belhavian President Eli Goldman. According to a press release from the Prime Minister's office, the two discussed a number of issues, including tensions with Estovakiva, anti-corruption efforts in Hornatyia, steps to help improve trade between Hornatyia and Belhavia and closer cooperation between Provisa and Cizekporok on a variety of security issues.

Following his meeting with the President, Jahnátek stayed for dinner, with His Majesty Emperor Aaron III and President Goldman in attendance. The next day Jahnátek went for a tour of Belhavia, visiting the local private Yeshiva High School, before heading off to visit the Palace of Justice officials. The Hornatyian PM held talks with Anti-Corruption officials at the Justice Ministry. Jahnátek then visited the Roth Industries headquarters and met with officials there.

Jahnátek signed a number of deals with the Belhavian government, including shipping agreements and a free-trade agreement. Jahnátek also signed an extradition treaty with the Belhavian government. The extradition treaty is a key part of his tour, with Jahnátek hoping to close off all avenues of escape for corrupt officials. Jahnátek viewed a military parade before eventually departing for Tippercommon.

by **Tarsas** » Sun Aug 16, 2015 9:19 am

Nimirae Wishes Hornatyia Well; Cancels Extradition Treaties

By: Nerva Haleius

Fabilia Island Processing Facility where many scheduled for extradition were released pending reassessment

Tarsan Foreign Minister Alrec Severoth Nimirae, previously known for his vicious tongue, has wished Hornatyia well in its future endeavours in a speech today in Civitas Tarsae. Hornatyia recently voted in a nation wide referendum to leave the RCO. "Hornatyia has chosen to leave the RCO. We respect and understand that. The RCO has long advocated national sovereignty and free determination. We regret that they have chosen to leave but respect the decision all the same.".Nimirae has said that Tarsas will continue amiable relations with Hornatyia after the various RCO treaties are rolled back and cancelled.

The economy of Hornatyia is expected to take a significant hit in the short term following its departure. RCO corporations have been quick to withdraw investment, the reinstatement of tariffs causing the formerly excellent business environment in the nation to be less than ideal. The Ministeria of Goods and Trade has been quick to reestablish tariffs on Hornatyian goods and ships from that nation currently docked have been ordered to pay a docking fee, which formerly wasn't required, or they will be removed from dock.

The Marvius Stock Exchange took a 3 point drop upon the announcement but it is expected to recover quickly. When accused of conducting low scale economic warfare against Hornatyia, the foreign minister was quick to respond. "We are not purposely attacking Hornatyia for leaving, we are simply enforcing our laws over a state that has decided it will no longer be our ally. Now, they must pay the same fines and adhere to the same terms as everyone else." The blow is expected to quickly be felt in the already struggling and debt ridden Hornatyian economy.

The Tarsan government has also said it can no longer honor any extradition treaties that were formerly negotiated under the RCO. Nimirae commented on this as well during the speech. "Extradition treaties are handled much differently under the Tarsan legal system with allied nations. For one, we know they adhere to our values of national sovereignty and we trust their legal systems to deal fairly with the accused. Nations that aren't aligned with us, barring specifically negotiated treaties such as our treaty with Belhavia, have a much more difficult time acquiring extradition rights." All current pending extraditions to Hornatyia have officially been suspended pending legal reassessment and must be reapplied for. While some claim this will provide escape routes for corrupt political officials, the foreign minister said he was confident that Hornatyia could prove their guilt if they were truly corrupt.

The announcement followed the release of several due for extradition and a release on any frozen assets. The men were asked to stay in the country so that a legal panel could rule on the legality of extradition and the validity of Hornatyia's claims. All subsequent investigations and searches for those claimed to have broken the law have been put on hold until new extradition terms can be assessed.

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