World Wide Journal (The New Earth Only)

[Gibet]

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Kaiserin, National Government Reaffirm Commitments Amid Rising Regional Tensions

Berlin

5 May 2018

In the aftermath of the Stockholm Conference, the governments and citizenry of the major powers saw cause to rejoice. Africa, that dark continent, traditionally the foreboding and unchanged frontier, was split peacefully among the empires of the world. It was an opportunity to engorge oneself for some, to legitimize expansion, and for others it was the means to redress old wounds.

For the Federation, the conference meant a triumphant return to the continent, with the imperial banner once more flying over a Gibetan Kamerun. While this development was met with widespread support from across the spectrum of federal citizenry, the ripples caused by the Stockholm accords have brought fresh reminders of old promises.

The subject of Aelanias, and specifically the commitments made to that Arab state, were renewed recently in a press conference held by the Federal Foreign Office, and bolstered by the vocal support of the Kaiserin. Aelanias, a longtime sponsored state of the Federation, has always been seen as a buffer state between the Empire of Edafos and the traditionally weak underbelly of Europa. Subject to the agreements in Stockholm, Edafos was once again given control over the Sinai and the Suez Canal zone. Naturally, this has been cause for widespread concern--with Aelanias going so far as to declare a united African front-- as well as a desire by the federal government to properly define the relationship of the Federation and their Egpytian allies.

"The times in which we live are dangerous, with regional tensions in Africa, Europa and abroad at all-time highs. With our reemergence as a European power overseas, we must conduct ourselves accordingly. We cannot stand to set idly by while the positions of our allies, and indeed our own, are undermined by expansionist powers that care not for our commitments in the area. While we can accustom ourselves to some of the more agreeable terms of the accords in Stockholm, we cannot allow ourselves to renege on the commitments of our national government--indeed, our national pride--for the sake of a shyness of spilled blood.

The willingness of the likes of Aeuria and the Americans to sacrifice the Sinai--and nearly all of Egypt, were it not for our vehement refusal--spits in the face of the many thousands of brave men and women who gave their lives in the pursuit of an Egypt free from the corrupt oppression of the Edafosians."

Those were the words of our Foreign Minister, Wolfram van der Heit, speaking before the provincial press, as well as representatives of regional powers. His words were echoed and reinforced by the Kaiserin, who delivered her own address on the matter shortly after.

"The Federation will never abandon the Aelanians to a fate worse than mere occupation. Our current military assets in the territory have been placed on high alert in anticipation of negative backlash by the Edafosians, in regards to the recent declaration of a north African front. Naturally, they have our full support in this legitimate endeavor. I shall pledge the full might of the Reichsheer and Kaiserliche Marine to ensure the security of our Egyptian allies.

[Fryskarsjypel]

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Fryskarsjypel Successfully Launches First Geostationary Satellite

7 May 2018

Today the Fryskarsjypel Romteprogramma, or FRYR, successfully launched its first geostationary satellite. This is its third orbital launch, and its second successful one, the first two being simple Low Earth Orbit satellites as a proof of concept for their Romtefarder W-1 launch platform. The new, slightly larger FRYR Romtefarder W-2, with increased capacity for the heavier payload and attached geostationary insertion stage, brought Fryskarsjypel’s Geostasjonêr Meardere Doeltaal 1 (Geostationary Multiple Purpose Satellite) or GeMeDo-1 into orbit, directly on the same latitude of the archipelago.

The GeMeDo-1 satellite, or simply Gemedo as its commonly called, is, as is evident by the name, a multi-purpose satellite. Primarily, it is used as a communication and transmission satellite. However, it also is equipped with more basic ground and climate observation and imaging. There are also some that claim it may be used for military communication and surveillance, though the evidence to support such claims is tenuous at best.

Another of Gemedo’s many uses is also for trade and shipping co-ordination, including ship tracking and detection. Integrated into this is also weather monitoring functionality which should increase the accuracy of local weather predictions.

The craft is equipped with a small onboard engine with ample fuel to keep itself within the proper orbit and prevent decay. With an ample amount of remaining fuel, it should be able to stay functional in geostationary orbit safely for nearly half of a century, and perhaps even longer if managed correctly.

[Nowistrana]

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Nowistrana rises pressure on Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Kyrgyzstan, demands unification


General Secretary of the Nowistranian Fascist Party Viktorya Serebryakova

May 8, 2018

After Nowistranas successful integration of Kazakhstan, Belarus and Ukraine last year, the Nowistranian leadership increased pressure on their neighbors in Central Asia on Monday by threatening to cut investments, raise trade taxes and prohibit many imports after deeming the three countries and their independence as illegitimate. Nowistranian General-Secretary Viktorya Serebryakova, for the first time since her rise to power in January, appeared in public commenting about her recent decision regarding those countries. "The countries of Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Kyrgyzstan have been part of the 2nd Nowistranan Empire until 1917 during the Grand Fascist Revolution when they seceded illegally from our nation. But what they forgot is the large Nowistranian minority which overnight found itself in another country. Our most important task is to protect and if possible bring every Nowistranian back into our Motherland. We will continue our path at all costs."

"The governments of Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Kyrgyzstan now have to decide whether they are with us or are against us. Ultimately we demand the full return of those countries to the Nowistranian Union." she said. However, she promised that if this process will end peacefully, those states will receive the status as "autonomous states within the Nowistranian Union".

Until then, top Nowistranian officials have made it clear that doing so would cost their fragile economy dearly. The three countries conduct a large part of their trade with Nowistrana, and the consequences of a Nowistranian obstruction would be more than painful.

Meanwhile, several Nowistranian military convoys, consisting Main Battle Tanks, IFVs and Artillery, have been spotted on their way to Nowistranas southern border where they potentially could face Turkmenistan, Uzbek and Kyrgyzstan defenders. However, reports indicate that the with the outdated and limited equipment the three countries can field, no one could effectively defend a Nowistranian attack on their territory.

[The United Continent of North America]

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Election of the New Monarch

May 9, 2018

CAPITAL DISTRICT, TORONTO - Following the fifty two days of mourning for the His Highness William III nobility from around the country have gathered in the Old Hall of the Capital University to decide whom amongst the Dukes and Duchesses of the Dominions shall be elevated to the position of monarch. The vote that was carried out this morning by the electors, which as of this election are the Dominions of Ontario, New Britannia, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Florida, Texas, and California, proved to be a nearly unanimous one with Charles II the Duke of Vermont and son of the previous king being selected, maintaining the status of the House of Manchester as the royal family of the UCNA.

The election itself is a gathering of the chosen representatives of the numerous noble houses, the Dukes and Duchesses of the Dominions, and electors whom in keeping with tradition amassed within the Capital University's Old Hall to discuss and present their opinions on who should become the next monarch. To keep potentially controversial opinions and statements by the nobility during this occasion private in a similar fashion of that of a Supreme Court case the actual proceedings of the election are kept away from the public eye with media and the average civilian being strictly forbidden from entering. That, however, has not stopped the numerous number of domestic and foreign news agencies and outlets from patiently waiting outside the Old Hall all of which were eagerly awaiting the formal announcement to be made by the electors. The conclusion of the election was reached at roughly 12:35 this afternoon as the eight electors were the first of the nobles to leave the Old Hall in order to make the official announcement regarding the selection of Charles II as the new king of the UCNA.

Following the announcement the to-be king was escorted amidst massive crowds eagerly waiting for a chance to see their future monarch from the university grounds to the royal palace where preparations for the coronation this Sunday. Celebrations have been seen across the country as Americans begin to celebrate the election of the new monarch, though the largest are expected to take place the day of the coronation. The cities of Toronto and the Capital District are likely due to be inundated with an influx of tourists wanting to witness the ceremony and following military parade, reported to be the second largest displays done by the American armed forces, only smaller than the funerary procession of John IV in 1965.

The election of Charles II was not entirely unexpected according to many political experts and politicians. The House of Manchester has been recognized with ensuring America's progress over the past half century and the overseeing or guidance of some of the most important administrations in recent history. The House of Manchester is also considered a "middle ground" between the British, French, and German populations of the nation due to its mixed heritage. Despite the positive changes overseen by the House, William III's reign was not without its share of controversy however, with his promotion and maintenance of America's long standing isolationism being seen as a massive determent, especially by the current Tremblay administration. Charles' diplomatic experience and recent statements concerning the recent loss of Finland, Estonia, and the failure of supporting democracies abroad seems to indicate an opposite stance to his father's, though it is too early to determine whether or not he will openly promote the adjustments in American foreign policy on this matter, thus aligning himself with the majority in Congress.

[The Noiharan Union]

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Noihara amasses heavy firepower around Korea

May 9, 2018

Noihara's army is massing troops and hundreds of pieces of weaponry including mobile rocket launchers, tanks and artillery along the Tumen River at a makeshift base near the border with Korea, a WWJ reporter reported this week. Kuromorinime has also deployed troops to Jeju, a Korean island in the south Noihara has occupied in December last year, essentially putting Noiharan forces on three sides of Korea. Noihara characterizes this troop buildup as intensive training exercises. According to several reports, a large number of Noiharan aircraft such as the newest Mitsubishi Type 2 "Shinshin" jet fighter, were redeployed somewhere around the Korean peninsula.

This week a Korean military official described the rapid development of a Noiharan anti-aircraft “bubble” in Korea. The anti-aircraft zone seemed designed both to hinder access of other aircraft into Korean airspace and to provide anti-aircraft cover for Noiharan forces.

Evidence of the Noiharan buildup is not restricted to air and ground forces: the Noiharan Navy showed itself very active during the past weeks all around the Korean Peninsula.

Since the occupation of Jeju, the Noiharan armed forces have been conducting maneuvers and setting up the logistics network that would be needed for an incursion into Korea. Things have ramped up in recent days, with Noihara conducting large-scale exercises with some of its most advanced helicopters and fighters. Political analysts and intelligence agencies claim that the Noiharan force consisted of up to 51,000 troops, 750 tanks, and 950 armored vehicles on the common border with Korea and a yet unknown number of Noiharan troops in Jeju and Tsushima to the south.

Korea’s government has put its limited forces on alert for an invasion from Noihara all along their eastern and southern coast, following Noihara’s takeover of Jeju, which leaves the whole frontline relatively weak. Korean estimates of Noiharan forces near the border and beyond are far higher than Western figures, with Korean security chief Song Young-moo citing nearly 100,000 troops being combat ready all around Korea. The Noiharan government did not comment on the recent build-up yet.

[Bluquse]

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Bluquse Celebrates Independence Day

May 9th 2018

Today marks the 207th anniversary of the nation's independence, one of the most important and sacred events in the island's history. Schools and universities have currently been shut down just for this special occasion as major cities and towns across the island would be holding community gatherings as food, music and historical reenactments are shared and shown to everyone gathered.

Starting in the early morning, ever since 1821. The Overseer and several leading government officials would gather inside the State Assembly Building in Jevena for an hours-long discussion till noon. The subject included the nation's past, present, and future alongside with some friendly talk and talk of current academic studies and discoveries. After the meeting was over, they lead themselves outside the parliamentary building while dozens of State Guards walked alongside them. They enter the podium stage in front of thousands of people who gathered outside in the nation's famous capitol plaza. It was here where the 'official anniversary speech' from the Overseer and several other government officials was held at.

It's a tradition every year to discuss the importance of the holiday and how it was important to allow free thought and education to flourish within the people. The nation's current agenda was also discussed during the speech. It included the modernization of the current armed forces which had become more important than ever due to recent occupations of nations in Europe and former colonies being reclaimed in Africa. The long-awaited space program was also discussed during the speech. The Overseer says it would be created sometime this month as the State Assembly had already been in discussion on its creation and whom to be its first director since early January this year.

After the speech is finished around 1 PM, a military parade would then start. Going through the city's major avenue in a celebration of the nation's ingenious tactics, bravery, and determination for a truly independent island from foreign control and oversight. These military parades are usually mostly a shown demonstration of outdated weapons including 14th-century crossbows, 19th-century rifles, Great War era tanks, and Cold-War Era mobile missile launchers to name a few. The parade serves as mostly a historical timeline of the national military, showing how the Blusen Defense Forces have adapted and redesign new weapons and tactics over the past years. However, unlike previous years before it and claimed by government officials, the parade was around 40 percent larger than before, including a whole battalion of T-62 tanks driving through the avenue.

While the WWJ and several other journalists were interviewing government official, Senator Albert Martínez after the parade was over. He discussed how the day and parade are used as a promise that Blusens will always be willing to protect their sovereignty at any cost and that everyone in the nation is important to society and each other.

"This holiday is going to be somewhat of a mental stress reliever if you look at it through our eyes. Sure... it might sound pretty strange to you, but judging from seeing and hearing stories about smaller nations being overtaken by larger foreign powers overseas like Aeuria and Nowistrana, but we have nothing against them, really! The threat of invasion, however, seems more and more real as it were 62 years ago, during that great crisis we had with other foreign powers over property rights. Seeing your fellow neighbor willing to protect your back and you willing to protect theirs always gives you a sense of community that we're all family and we're willing to work together during hard times whenever it's needed. It's because of that basic value... that basic principle that we've been able to win our freedom from our colonial masters and reclaimed our sovereignty once more."

[Nowistrana]

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Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan accept Nowistranian offer, Uzbekistan yet defiant

Nowistranian troops in Turkmenistan

May 10, 2018

This afternoon the Kyrgyz and Turkmen governments accepted the Nowistranian offer for unification under the premise that they will receive a status of autonomous states within the Union of Nowistrana in a joint statement. Shortly after, Nowistranian forces have entered the two countries and are occupying major cities in a swift move. The Nowistranian air force reportedly destroyed two Turkmen helicopters at an air base and Turkeministan later confirmed that a local military base had been destroyed. The towns that have already seized by Nowistranian troops, had to give up the control of police buildings. Berezina-Novgorod has stressed it does not seek to violently occupy any territory but to secure it and prepare it for a smooth unification.

Turkmen and Kyrgyz politicians argue that they want to prevent unnecessary casualties and destruction which is why they accepted the Nowistranian offer peacefully. The two nations armed forces consisted of a combined 40.000 outgunned and outnumbered soldiers which makes any kind of resistance futile.

Uzbekistan, however, shows itself defiant. Uzbek president Shavkat Mirziyoyev said that "Uzbek independence was accepted or at least tolerated by the Nowistranian nation so long but it seems that the mentality has stayed firmly in the minds of the Nowistranian people even now. The Uzbekh people will defend their sovereignty".

[United Cathay]

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Cathayans Anxious Over Looming War on Korean Peninsula

12 May 2018

Nanjing — With increasing tension between Korea and Noihara, President Anbai Ya issued a statement regarding the possibility of war in the neighboring Korean Peninsula, and called upon the government of Noihara to reach a peaceful settlement with Korea. President Anbai's statement, as well as his elaboration on a potential Cathayan 'state of government emergency' should a war come, has caused sensations of fear to run through Cathayan news media and internet sources.

The popular message board website Duahi was filled with speculation on the possibility of war, with many divided opinions on the Noiharan regime and their increasing confrontation with Korea. Many wondered about President Anbai's address, fearing that a war between Korea and Noihara could see the escalation of Cathay into the conflict, as well as potentially spreading into an international wildfire.

One user stated that the Noiharan regime was "fascist and internationally anti-democratic" and would seek to end the free democracy of Korea by military force. This opinion has been shared by many Cathayans; a Jicheng University poll conducted in the city found that 73% of respondents considered Noihara a threat to democracy, while only 46% thought Noihara was a direct threat to Cathay. The idea of a Noiharan-controlled Korean Peninsula has been derided by many both online and part of the local Cathayan news media, with the general consensus being that Noihara poses a threat to Cathay by occupying Korea, and that some desire to protect the Korean Republic from harm.

This national feeling was echoed by President Anbai in his statement, where he went into lengthy words regarding the dangerous likelihood of war breaking out between Korea and Noihara, and elaborated on the Cathayan position.

"It is the necessity of a free people to always consider their own personal liberties and safety first and foremost," President Anbai said during the staged press release. His sentiments reflected on the disaster that war in Korea could bring to Cathay and the world, with the possibility of American intervention and the United Front of Independent Nations (UFIN) expanding the conflict into an international stage.

"Korea is threatened by the actions of Noihara and their anti-democratic regime, and so we as a free people must be prepared to defend ourselves and to consider the possibility of future hostilities affecting our country as well as Korea."

However others are confident that Noihara will reach a peaceful solution with Korea, with the international conference in Stockholm hoped to be the birthplace of a new era of international cooperation between world powers. The Cathayan media has largely treated this as an unpopular and dissenting opinion, and figures representing the possibility of a "joint Korean-Noiharan peace" consistently ridiculed online for the unlikely reality of Asian peace, or at worst considered fascist and turncoats by more radical members of the public.

President Anbai ended his address on a hopeful note, stating his desire to see the Noiharan nation enter into negotiations with Korea instead of "jumping for the gun", and the future possibility of dialogue between Nanjing and Kuromorinime.

"Asian peace has been the objective of my administration from the beginning, as it has been the objective of all administrations in Cathay, and I shall not turn away any possibility for peace in our time. That is an international promise that we stand by, and have always stood by."

[Nowistrana]

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Nowistranian Army Enters Uzbekistan


Nowistranian soldiers occupying the borrder city Tashkent

May 12, 2018

Nowistranian ground forces pushed into Uzbekistan’s northern provinces, the government confirmed, after Nowistrana launched artillery and airstrikes on Uzbek military bases and airfields. Uzbekistan who had refused Nowistrana's ultimatum said that its armed forces had been overrun by Nowistranian forces after fierce clashes at the border. It marked the start of the second strike against the three Central Asian nations Berezina-Novgorod wants to annex. Under what the Nowistranian government has called “Operation Jupiter,” Nowistranian air strikes pounded Uzbek positions along the Uzbek border, especially near Tashkent.

“Initial Nowistranian military’s ground attacks against our border have been repelled, however, they managed to pierce our defense early this morning due to heavy air strikes and artillery bombing,” Komil Suratov, an Uzbek army official, said. The Nowistranian military said it had hit 173 targets so far, including shelters and hideouts used by the Uzbek defenders. Uzbek authorities confirmed Nowistrana’s strikes killed six civilians and ten soldiers and wounded 13 civilians. Uzbekistan has also accused Nowistrana of striking civilian districts. Intense Turkish artillery fire and strikes continued to hit some villages and military positions which forced Uzbek soldiers to fall back.

Nowistranian Mechanized Divisions have already reached the Uzbek capital Tashkent and demanded unconditional surrender which the Uzbek army accepted. The Uzbek president has been evacuated from the city just before Nowistranian soldiers started flooding the city. Now the Nowistranian Army is moving southwards to occupy the rest of the country which still refuses to surrender.

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Nowistranian Army Reinforces its Border with United Cathay, Sends Warplanes to Noihara

May 12, 2018

Following the Noiharan build-up in Korea and the rise of tension between Noihara and United Cathay, the Nowistranian government sends reinforcements to the common border in the east and bolstering its lines of defense. "Nowistranian military capabilities in this region have greatly suffered in the last years," said Lieutenant General Aleksandr Lapin, commander of the Central Military District. "We had no problems so far. However recent developments show that we have to change our limited possibilities."

Nowistrana and its allies have carried out exercises on UFIN's eastern flank in past years, but the new deployment, which includes some 18,500 troops from the Western and Northern Districts, marks the largest continuous deployment to the region for decades.

Nowistrana has also confirmed the deployment of the 24th Air Defence Division and a part of its Pacific Fleet to Nowistrana's ally Noihara. "We want to contribute our part to the safety of our allies the same way they did when we needed them," said the Nowistranian Minister of Defense Sergei Petrenko.

[The Noiharan Union]

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Noihara Crosses Korean Border, Heavy Air Strikes On Multiple Targets

May 13, 2018

The Korean government reported a "full-scale invasion" of their country by Noihara after the Noiharan air force entered the Korean airspace and attacked multiple targets all across the country followed by ground troops crossing the Tumen River, Korea's northern border. Korean officials said the Noiharan first strike consisted of heavy bombing of Korean military airfields and other air defense structures in order to achieve early air superiority over the Korean peninsula. The air strikes reportedly inflicted heavy damage, not enough to cripple the Korean air force completely, however.

Noiharan ground forces backed by heavy artillery and air support crossed the Tumen River after Korean defense lines have been destroyed by heavy bombardment from both artillery and bomber aircraft. The Korean National Defense and Security Council said that Noiharan forces were in full control of Sonbong as of last night. Noiharan's military fired rockets into the town and its suburbs before sending in two convoys of tanks and armored personnel carriers from their armored spearhead. The KNDSC said in a statement "Korean troops were ordered to pull out to save their lives. By late afternoon both Noiharan convoys had entered the town. We are now fortifying nearby Ch'ongjin to the west."

A number of villages in the Hamgyong-pukto and Rason province were also seized, it said. More than 1,500 people, mainly Korean defenders, have died since Noiharan forces entered Korean territory. More than 700 on the Noiharan-Korean Border. Meanwhile fighting is continuing in key settlements all around northeastern Korea while Noiharan aircraft are still attacking various targets ever since the beginning of the invasion.

The Noiharan Supreme Leader already spoke on national television saying that "Noiharas time to fulfill its destiny has finally come. We have been suffering under the torture of a problem which Korean nationalism created, a problem which has deteriorated until it became intolerable for us. Korea was always and will always be part of Noihara. The people were and are of Noiharan race. Everywhere around the world, our friends and allies got what they deserved and what rightfully belonged to them. Now it is our turn, now we have the chance to create a Greater Noiharan Empire which will bring us and the rest of the world nothing but benefit. This day for the first time Korean soldiers fired on our soldiers. Since then we have been returning the fire, and from now on bombs will be met by bombs. I will continue this struggle, no matter against whom, until the safety of the Noiharan Empire and its rights are secured. We urgently appeal to the Korean people to not make this conflict the Korean government anticipated worse than it is. You have my sincerest promise, no civilians will be deliberately harmed by us, neither now nor later when the war is over. We are all sons and daughters of the Empire. Towards those who defy us and try to harm us, however, will be shown no mercy!"

[The United Continent of North America]

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13 May, 2018

CAPITAL DISTRICT, TORONTO - Met by thunderous cheers the now crowned monarch of the United Continent of North America Charles II made his way aloft in his golden coach from the Royal Palace across the National Mall and towards the Capital National Cathedral for his coronation ceremony. Greeted by the largest number of spectators of any coronation, completely filling the capital grounds, and with many millions more across the world watching the event via television and internet broadcast, the event was the largest of its kind in American history. Described by many as an almost medieval scene come to life the capital city was adorned with brilliant shades of red, white, and blue that formed an unforgettable stage as the procession heralded the crowning of the new monarch.

The procession itself was the last to pass amidst the large military parade that lead the king throughout his tour of the city he now symbolically rules. Carried from the Royal Palace that was once his father's across the district to the the national cathedral where he and almost all of his predecessors were crowned. The ceremony including the crowning itself was broadcasted live to allow as many people as possible ease of viewing.

It was a rare sight to see the capital district filled with so many people even on the national holiday of July 1st. The city of Toronto and the Capital District already boast of a large combined population with its usual traffic to boot, however the scene was described as "nightmarish" for drivers and public transport alike. Despite the massive influx of people from across the nation swarming the national capital for the occasion public transport was adequately able to ensure relatively easy movement throughout the city and service for local and tourist alike. The day's weather permitted comfortable viewing with temperatures remaining at a seasonal 14 degrees (Celsius) with cloudy skies blanketing the city.

With the His Highness officially crowned what is to come in the near future now comes into question. Due to address both houses of Congress tomorrow morning the actions Charles II will soon take will influence American foreign policy and politics for years to come. Rumours an "international tour" planned to visit and address friendly or key nations has been circulating since his election. For the time being however Americans are celebrating this exciting event and basking in the moment.

[Gibet]

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Kaiserin Decries Aggression Abroad, Partial Mobilizations

Berlin

14 May 2018

In a stirring speech before the bundestag, Kaiserin Elsa I spoke greatly about the concerning developments in the far east; particularly the aggressive actions of Noihara into both Uzbekistan and the Korean peninsula. With the notable exception of all thirty seven members of the Sozialdemokratische Partei Gibetia, all other parties were present alongside their respective leadership.

--"What can be said about the events of the last three days? If only that these sudden and dastardly attacks went unnoticed by much of the international community. Rather, the nations that could have done anything about it. The Federation will not cower in the corner while the fascist hiding behind the façade of the so-called 'UFIN' enact their will upon a world unwilling to fight back. We must not allow the fear of war to cloud our minds and make us doubt our own strength."

The Empress went on to explain that the Gibetan peoples had much to be proud of, not the least of which was their appreciation of self-determination--a position clarified during the Cheerful Spring of 1967, when Holland and Belgium gained semi-autonomous status within the Federation. She also went so far as to declare that the peoples of this great European union had never shied away from a "struggle of arms".

--"I will not lie to you, my fellow Gibetans. We are fast approaching a true struggle of arms, unlike any we have ever seen before, or are likely to see again. What the Fascists did not learn in their Baltic endeavors, we shall be forced to affirm them of with these latest acts of aggression upon the peace and goodwill of unaligned states. It will never be said that Europa went willingly into the dark night of Fascist dictation of international policy.

I have approved a partial mobilization in the face of this very real threat, and have issued an ultimatum to the combined powers of the UFIN, and specifically to the Danes. I have asked that they reign in the Nowistranian bear, lest we be forced to do so."

The Kaiserin's address was met with a standing ovation, and the hall of the federal congress reverberated with the chorus of the federal anthem. While no spokesperson could be reached to clarify the full extent of the partial mobilizations, an anonymous source within the Ministry of War has cautioned that, when partnered with the recent deployment of additional troops to Cairo, and the expansion into Africa, it is hard to say just how many divisions will ultimately be called up. What is known is that the only shared borders with UFIN states are along the demarcation lines in Schleswig and the Lithuanian borders, as well as the limited connection with Nowistrania in Slovakia, are already among the most fortified borders in existence--having been built up and reinforced since the Fascist revolutionary period.

There have also been unconfirmed reports of a buildup in aerial reconnaissance flights along said borders, not to mention the widely publicized departure of the Fifth Fleet for Mediterranean waters last week.

[Andenkommunen]

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Andenkommunen Government Makes Series of Condemnations

15 May 2018

In a very expected move today the government of Andenkommunen has made several condemnations for the many international actions that have made the past few weeks incredibly turbulent and eventful. The first, and possibly largest, was against the territorial acquisition by western powers lined out during the Stockholm Conference. An abridged version of the official statement is as follows,

“It is simply ludicrous that a collection of people sitting around a long table could possibly have any right to simply decide to force themselves onto most of the land on the world’s second most populous continent without anyone to oppose or stop them other than those other powers sitting around the table who want the land for themselves.”

They also said a small clarification at the end regarding the UCNA’s involvement, stating that, “while the Liberian people should have gotten a direct vote, the high levels of autonomy and easier options of future independence makes the North American actions in this situation more tolerable.”

They would then move on to another pair of condemnations that same time, the next being Nowistrinia.

“Moving along to Nowistrinia, instead of deciding among others in a conference, they have skipped that step and simply decided that three large nations are to join their union or perish. Only one of three had refused this offer and is now facing violent attack for not choosing to roll over and give themselves up to a dictatorial empire. Conveniently, they have also sent military assistance to the nation of our final topic today, the Noihran Union. Of all the actions we have brought up, the Noihran invasion of the Korean Peninsula has the highest chance of turning into what could be one of the longest and bloodiest wars we have seen recently, particularly as it risks United Cathay getting involved in this war of aggression. If this were to occur it’s very unlikely that it would end with United Cathay and a massive, possibly even world war with millions of people killed could be the eventual outcome of this invasion. The Noihran Union attacking Korea without any war risk would still be condemnable, but to do so in flagrant disregard of the lives of others and even of your own is deplorable.”

Now, the question that follows is if there is to be more involvement from Andenkommunen, or if what they are willing to do ends at words of condemnation. It is, however, seemingly unlikely, as evidenced by their primarily defensive armed forces and dislike of war in general. Beyond that, it’s distance from any of the offending actions means they have little reason themselves to get further involved, so unless it goes far beyond a distant peninsula staying out is practically a guarantee. But in either case, it’s now blatantly clear the stance Andenkommunen officially takes towards rising and escalating conflict and tension around the globe.

[The Noiharan Union]

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Noiharan Troops Capture Busan, Korea Thrown Into Chaos Because of Heavy Airstrikes

May 15, 2018

While eager fighting takes place on Korea's northern front, Noiharan special forces landed and captured the South Korean city of Busan after they seized two naval bases, including a headquarters in the port of Busan where they raised their flag. Meanwhile, Noiharan ships have been pouring into the ports bringing in massive amounts of supplies and transporting Noiharan troops into the city. The Noiharan 2nd Imperial Fleet, including the Aircraft Carrier "Haruna", forced the Korean garrison to surrender after threatening to bomb the city by air and from the sea. During this operation 1 Korean Sejong the Great class Destroyer and 1 Incheon class Frigate have been confiscated by Noiharan soldiers after the city was given to the Noiharans.

After the city was declared as officially occupied by the Noiharan forces, almost 8000 fascist supporters of the Korean far-right Saenuri-Party began celebrating the arrival of Noiharan troops in their city. Following the Noiharan invasion of Jeju in December last year, the far-right Saenuri-Party saw a rising number of members while, paradoxically, also being the target of almost all other Korean political parties before and after their ban in January this year. Since the Noiharan administration put the Saenuri-Party in power in Jeju, supporters began leaving the mainland for Jeju. According to several reports, a Korean fascist militia, the Korean Fatherland Front, which has been formed a few months before the invasion of Korea by the Noiharan administration in Jeju, has been seen patrolling along Noiharan soldiers in Busan.

In the North, the Korean Army has been thrown into chaos after Noiharan air strikes continue to attack and destroy defensive positions, supply centers, and airfields. During the first days, the Korean air force fought back even though suffering heavy casualties after the first strike at the beginning of the invasion. Now, most of the Korean warplanes have been destroyed before even taking off and Noiharan air superiority seems to be unbreakable now.

Exhausted, filthy and dismayed, some Korean soldiers retreated out of the North into the safer territory to the south. Some even appeared unwilling to fight. Some other troops were in full retreat: Several busloads of them careened past on the highway headed west and south of Ch'ongjin, which was captured by the Noiharans 24 hours ago. Nobody expected the first strike to be as devastating as it was. Reportedly the Korean Army is rebuilding itself between Kimch'aek and Hyesan while fighting is still being continued by several Korean units in the areas captured by the Noiharans.

The counteroffensive that Korean officers announced was repelled by the Noiharans with high casualties. Yesterday, the Northeastern area has turned into a no-man’s land of empty villages, roads crisscrossed by armored vehicle treads, felled trees and grass fires burning out of control, and panoramas of sunflowers and corn rotting.

[Aeuria]

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Aeurian Emperor Warns Against "Inflammatory Rhetoric",
Orders Home Fleet Exercise

May 15, 2018

In a statement released by the Imperial Palace, Aeurian Emperor Aleksander XVII has responded to continued international calls of condemnation with biting criticism. Denouncing the statements made by the Gibetan Kaiserin and the Andenkommunen government as "dangerous, ideological dogma", the Emperor stated his nation would not "sit idly" as the world "careens towards armed conflict".

Speaking of the recent Stockholm Conference and the resulting partition of Africa, Emperor Aleksander warned its success and the continental stability of Africa was reliant upon "cooperation which has all but disappeared since [the conference]." With the Aeurian annexation of Ethiopia following an agreement with Emperor Zera I, many in Aeuria believe their empire's rapid expansion has come to an end. With Aeurian East Africa now restored, it seems the attention of the government has been called to the rising global tensions.

In reference to the Noiharan invasion of Korea, the Emperor reminded the world of the Union's former control of the peninsula. "While markedly different from our own campaigns to restore Africa, the annexation of the Korean Peninsula is, by all accounts, perfectly legal. To reimpose sovereignty over an historical territory is no crime, no matter how much the West may disagree." Dismissing Korean nationalism as an international construct, Emperor Aleksander compared it to the former failed governments of Aeurian Southeast Asia and East Africa. "History has proven time and again that leaving these people to their own affairs breeds stagnation and risks unnecessary conflict. Governance by a highly motivated and developed power like the Noiharan Union will only improve the Korean Peninsula."

In response to increased global tension, the Emperor has ordered a massive exercise of the Imperial Home Fleet in the South Cathay Sea to "remind the peoples of Southeast Asia the Commonwealth stands ready to defend her interests and territories abroad." Sending notice to the governments of United Cathay and the Noiharan Union of the upcoming exercises, the Emperor warned interference would constitute an act of aggression.

Holding no memberships in international alliances or power-blocs, the Aeurian Commonwealth remains officially neutral in world politics. Despite this, analysts have noted a continued thawing of relations between Aeuria and Noihara since the former's annexation of the Philippines and subsequent de-militarization of the island of Luzon last year. Many have speculated the Emperor has been flirting with the idea of affiliating his empire with UFIN, though the Palace routinely denies such rumors as "unfounded gossip". This line may have run its course however, with the Emperor publicly supporting Noiharan efforts in Korea.

Many Aeurians fear what an alliance with UFIN would entail, both politically and militarily. Historically cosmopolitan, many in the Commonwealth take serious issue with the racial policies of UFIN members. Despite this, the Emperor has previously stated the "ideological differences between the Commonwealth and the West remain unbridgeable." Perhaps the most outspoken critic of democratic thought in power, the Emperor has previously labeled the ideology as a "pandering and effete philosophy of placation and concession to an unqualified public."

[Nowistrana]

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Uzbekistan Surrenders, Militias Continue Resistance


Nowistranian soldiers in Samarkand

May 16, 2018

Four days after Nowistranian troops began pushing into Uzbekistan, the Uzbek government officially capitulated. The Nowistranian invading armies broke through the Uzbek lines just a few hours after the beginning of the invasion and captured the Uzbek capital Tashkent within the first day. The Uzbek government was evacuated from the capital but declared that it will continue its resistance against the Nowistranian fascists. Now, however, the Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev officially declared that the Uzbek government will seek peace talks with the Nowistranians for the sake of the Uzbek civilians.

The Uzbek army, however, continues its resistance as former soldiers are joining the ranks of paramilitary militias trying to fight back the Nowistranian forces. "Fighting has not died down in the southeastern parts of Uzbekistan," Nowistranian military spokesman Oleksander Motuzyanyk said, referring to militia-controlled villages in and around the area of Denov. "The enemy is actively using heavy weapons while trying to expanding the area of fighting. They will not succeed, however," he added.

More than 5,400 people have died since the conflict began, and there has been a rise in civilian casualties in recent days, with 263 civilians killed in populated areas. Denov may be the tidiest city-at-war in the world. In the center of town, the streets are swept, the benches are clean, the bins are empty. From the city center you can hear the regular, deep boom of artillery fire in the distance. "We want to live alone," insists one woman. "Most people here don't want to be ruled by Nowistrana," she concludes.

Nowistranian troops continue their advance and are pushing towards Denov despite heavy resistance by the militias. Nowistranian General-Secretary Viktorya Serebryakova has called those militias "barbarians without common sense" also saying that "Nowistrana will not accept legal vacuums within Nowistrana or one of its territories. Those people will have to understand that any kind of resistance is futile. It will be the best thing if they simply accept their fate and adjust to the changes."

[The Scandinavians]

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North Sea Terrorist Attacks

2 Skerpla, 2018

At approximately 5:00 this morning a series of terrorist attacks took place against several Scandinavian oil drilling platforms in the North Sea, killing and injuring an unknown number of civilian workers. Camera footage of the attacks released by the Ministry of Defense that was taken from nearby rigs that were not struck revealed that the attacks were done via small air and sea craft likely filled with explosives. The Krigsvagnen has conducted a "swift and urgent response" to rescue any survivors from the platforms as well as extinguish the fires and smoke that can be seen from kilometers away. The Krigsvagnen has also begun to contain the oil slicks that have spilled, though much more is likely to spread across the sea until the wells are sealed and cause some damage to the local environment.

As the situation continues to be brought back under control an investigation has taken place to determine the perpetrators. Following the recovery of wreckage the search concluded that the assailants to be part of an anti-government anarchist terrorist organization originating in the islands of northern Scotland. Statements by the Minister of Defense Jacobsson have commented on the possible reason behind the attacks, citing semi-frequent clashes in the North Sea and surrounding islands and the apprehension of numerous fishing vessels. While some amount of effort has been taken by the Party to limit the influence and capabilities of the anarchists, these attacks have revealed that they have become far better equipped and armed than previously thought. Though the source of these arms is unknown and can not be determined, the Party has vowed to thoroughly uproot and eradicate this group by any means.

Det Lederen Svansson has declared that naval and aerial patrols in the North Sea and the surrounding island will be conducted immediately with any terrorist action spotted to be immediately crushed. The increase of Nordic forces in the North Sea will likely spark some manner of concern however Det Lederen has stated that; "As long as the international community stays out of our affairs this situation shall be addressed with the utmost swiftness.". Whether or not his words are heeded by foreign leaders has yet to be seen and will likely be determined by the nature of Scandinavia's response. The FOFP has stressed the possibility of an invasion of the islands of Northern Scotland when relaying Svansson's statement.

Providing that no international interference takes place an invasion would be a quiet and small affair with Nordic military experts dismissing the concept of any organized resistance as seen by the Finnish and Estonians. The invasion would likely only take a matter of days to complete, though pacifying and handling the locals would take far longer and be much more traumatic.

The island's inhabitants are a mix of Nordic and Scottish peoples similar to the Norn in Shetland, historically tying them to Scandinavia. This establishes themselves comfortably as Northern European Germanics which, save for their ideological and religious beliefs, would spare them from any major efforts to eradicate or deport the population. Military forces would be hesitant to inflict large scale destruction for this reason with an occupation predicted to take lighter and gentler approaches.

[Aelanias]

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New UAF Members

17 May 2018

As of this morning, Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco have joined the United African Front, and just as we saw previously. Aelanias has already begun improving and reworking their new allies' defenses and infrastructures, except this time with far more authority over the nations. Aelanias has also moved several fleets to further secure the Strait of Gibraltar. UAF's continued increases to their military budgets have only sparked more paranoia in the region.

It was largely assumed that Aelanias had already stretched it's military to their limit. This somehow started the rumor that Aelanias has more control over the other UAF militaries than they claim, which is quickly becoming accepted as fact.

[Edafos]

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Dawn of the Fourth Arabian Crusade

17-5-775-3

Reports of thousands, tanks, aircraft, and eve more soldiers could be seen crossing the southern perimeter could be seen at dawn this morning following the declaration of a fourth crusade into the Arabian peninsula. Citing the peninsula's fossil fuel resources and strategic importance, the Empire has begun its fourth attempt to destroy the Arabian nations and secure the region in the name of the Emperor. The majority of towns and cities nearest to the border zone have been utterly obliterated by airstrike and artillery fire, with ground forces moving swiftly behind to engage and push back the Arabian military. The fighting this first day has been intense with both sides fighting each other with almost equal fanatical and suicidal fury.

Arabia has always been a sought after target for Edafos which has historically yearned to ply control of the region for various reasons. The Emperor had called for the First Arabian Crusade following his success in subjugating Nubia. Though it lacked the territorial gains that had defined the crusades of his mortal life the war did provide favorable treaties especially considering the spice trade from India. These agreements would not last long past His ascension however with the Arabian tribes severing ties with the Empire in favor to recent political and religious developments further south. The rapid rise of the religion of Islam in Arabia and the possibility of an invasion prompted Edafos to initiate a preemptive strike to annihilate this newfound Arabian unity. This crusade would fail miserably and resulted in the occupation of many imperial lands in Asia and Africa, allowing the new Arabian empire to expand its influence and faith to central Asia, India, and Africa. Vengeful and emboldened by speeches of the legendary general Saint Burdeos the Empire called for a third crusade in a moment of weakness among the new empire and soundly defeated the Arabians at the Battle of Petra which shattered the Arabian army and allowed his forces to siege and capture Medina and besiege Mecca. The resulting peace restored imperial lands north of what would become the vague border between the two states.

The discovery of oil has made Arabia a target of Edafosan ambitions once again with the promise of vast quantities of fuel to support the Stratos for decades to come.

The crusade is expected to move at a blistering pace at first but eventually slow down, potentially to a halt.

[Gibet]

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Kaiserin Calls for Closer Ties, "Greater Mediterranean Coherence Sphere"

Unser Kaiserin! Elsa I

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Berlin

Alles für freiheit und leben!

20 May 2018

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During a joint meeting of the Federal Foreign Policy Ministry, the Imperial Cabinet, and select members of foreign ambassadorial staffs to Berlin, the Kaiserin spoke passionately about the need for greater cooperation between the Federation and Aelanias. Citing the growing concerns abroad for the stability of Africa following the Stockholm conference, as well as the recent publication of a planned Edafosian "crusade" into the Arabian peninsula, the Empress stressed the importance of a united and concerted front.

"I am as committed as anyone to securing peace in our time, but recent events have taught us that our fellow nations cannot always be trusted to contain their more geopolitical desires. It is paramount to the security of North Africa that some sort of combined force of will be made ready to guard what has always been the traditionally weak underbelly of Europa."

These words have been backed up in recent weeks with a tour de force of the Fifth Fleet of the Kaiserliche Marine, which began a major exercise in the waters off Kiel, and have planned on ending them in new, permanent moorings near Venice, later this month. As well, the partial mobilization of the Home Army, the national reserves, has continued as a 'deterrent' against foreign aggression abroad, resulting in some sixty thousand combat personnel being called up; not including a further twenty thousand that were dispatched to act as security forces in the Kamerun provinces while the Federal government regains its footing there. While internationally accepted as a legitimate reclamation of former territory, the Federal security forces already stationed there have been encountering some minor difficulty in establishing local governments.

That being the final goal of the entire reclamation, to establish a functioning, self-sufficient federal province, in line with the current understandings in Amsterdam and Brussels.

Kaiserin Elsa went on to lend great praise to Aelanias for their efforts in promoting regional cooperation and security in North Africa, going so far as to consider it 'the greatest effort for African national identity in the last century'. She stressed the continuation and affirmation of Gibetan-Aelanian cooperation. As a show of good will, the Empress bestowed upon the diplomatic representatives of Aelanias the Civil Order of Merit, an honorific medal for civil service in the support of the national effort.

[Edafos]

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The Fall of Dubai

21-5-775-3

Reports by the Stratos and international sources have confirmed that the Forty Second Army has successfully captured the city of Dubai, establishing an important beachhead to allow further Imperial advancement into the peninsula.

Extensive off shore shelling and aerial bombardment over the past week has caused severe damage to the city's infrastructure and buildings, killing tens of thousands of civilians and crippling the defending force's ability to respond. Following three large amphibious landings, two landing outside the city to surround it and the third assaulting the city directly, the Stratos engaged in brutal fighting through the ruined city streets, fighting against a mixture of military and civilian resistance for almost two days before finally breaking and granting the Empire control of the city center. This resistance even with suspected international support was reported by the 42nd's Lord General to be "largely disorganized and undisciplined but fanatical in the extreme. Quite admirable I must say, though entirely futile. The city was doomed before the first shot was fired".

The fall of the city has allowed the Imperial Navy to entirely seal off the Straits of Hormuz which has had dire consequences to the surrounding region. Dubai was considered to be one of the most important economic centers on the Indian Ocean as well as the global market geographically situated near the valuable Straits of Hormuz and as a half way point between Aeuria and East Asia and Europe. While this fact is largely unimportant to Edafos with it's economy being entirely self-contained and sufficient, its feudal like command structure organized under the Imperial Tithe establishing a rigid system of quotas in both resources and manpower, the international economy has taken a significant dive over the past several days which has sparked wide scale outrage at the Empire. The capture has sealed off the Persian Gulf from the rest of world causing a sudden and immediate halt in the trade of oil, now being directed towards Mesopotamia to power the Edafosan state and war machine.

This turn of events has also triggered a refugee crisis several times larger than the one witnessed in Finland last year with millions of Arabians finding any means to escape the incoming tide of Imperial forces and the unmatched oppression or persecution they would face. A migration from the south and eastern portions of the peninsula to India, the reconquered Aeurian East Africa, or to Aelanias has been described as one American commentator as "...nothing short of a disaster. Not that Edafos is going to care". The Imperial Council in the Thronecity of Ipoli has largely permitted the evacuation of refugees even in the newly occupied territories. If this is due to a lack of oversight, care, or is very purposefully intentional is unknown.

[Andenkommunen]

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Andenkommunen and Great Warrior Rivers Form "The Internationale"

May 23, 2018

Today the formation of The Internationale was announced by its two founding members, Andenkommunen and the Great Warrior Rivers. Beyond a simple political international, despite the similar namesake, this organization "seeks to unify and promote socialist and communist nations and movements, promote prosperity, resolve conflicts, and prevent collapse or degeneration of member nations." It marks landmark co-operation between two nations existing in a largely hostile geopolitical scene.

The Internationale includes multiple different significant elements. Possibly the most important one of these is a full defensive alliance. This means that, if any were to be attacked or invaded by a foreign nation, all member nations (currently only two) would be automatically pulled into the war. As its current members occupy a very large amount of South America, encompassing the entire western coast, and otherwise occupy a position of relatively significant power individually, it will heavily alter the geopolitical climate of the area, and possibly even on a further scale.

Additionally, it will include a legislative body called the Proletarian Congress. The Proletarian Congress will perform mostly internal matters, acting as an overarching democratic body between the members. This will, itself, have many functions. Firstly, it will be used to safeguard the democratic systems of member nations and prevent falls into dictatorship or oligarchic systems, or direct seizure of power from domestic or international sources. Further it guarantees several basic human and civil rights, and degradation or reform to capitalist systems without overtly declaring as such, leaving, and successfully passing a fair referendum. Finally it also has some more general purposes and abilities for further decisions, and can be used for larger scale planning if deemed necessary. They have, however, emphasized that, "The Internationale will not, and can not, act to try and take local power. It acts with a significant amount of devolution, and in fact promotes increased devolution within its members."

No official capital or headquarters for this new organization has been declared or established. However, its first congregation, several meetings discussing its formation, and today's press release, have taken place in the capital city of Andenkommunen, Ewigeschneestadt, which may take on that role, though this could be changed. Having multiple places of meeting and operation is also a possibility.

[The Great Warrior Rivers]

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Boyei Demands Constitutional Revision as Possibility of Coalition Rises

Communist Propaganda Distributed to Members of the Progressive and Socialist Party Conventions last April

May 23, 2018

Thousands of small business owners and other owners of capital were shocked this morning when they learned that Alexander Boyei had announced his plans for a constitutional referendum to limit political influences from Capitalist parties. Under the new proposed Amendment, Article II would be amended so that only registered members of the Communist and Socialist parties would be allowed to vote in all Nationale, Regionale, and Municipate elections, effectively limiting the political sphere to the left-wing parties that dominate the Upper and Lower Houses. There are almost enough Socialist and Communist members of the House and Senate to push the Amendment through, and it would take minimal support from the Progressive Party in order for the Amendment to clear both Houses and be put to a national referendum. There is no opposition in the Supreme Court, and full implementation of the Amendment is expected by June. Boyei is quoted as to saying this about the changes to the Riverian Constitution:

In order to promote the general welfare of the working class and peoples all over The Great Warrior Rivers and beyond ... it is Necessary that we establish the means for the Proletariat to seize their workplaces and establish workplace democracy. This can only be accomplished when all internal political pressure against such movements are suppressed ... , And the government with was established almost 100 years ago is built to serve the people, not Capitalism, the single bloodiest economic system to exist.

Boyei says that this move is not meant to directly stifle opposition to the current government, and is instead to devolve the power of the government over to the workers, a campaign promise which propelled Boyei into the Presidency in 1992. This Amendment does not change the regularity of Legislative Elections or the term limits that currently fetter lame duck Socialist and Communist representatives. Now aging, Boyei is beginning to feel pressure to fulfill many of his campaign promises before time runs out. This move also pushes the Socialist party further to the left, and entices the more hardliner Communist Party to coalition with the Socialists in the newly formed government. With a Communist-Socialist coalition government looming and entrance into the Internationale, analysts now consider it possible that the current Boyei government to run so far left as to begin the process of full collectivization of the means of production and begin an age of democratic centralism in The Great Warrior Rivers.

[Andenkommunen]

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Andenkommunen Expresses Concern In First Internationale Meeting

May 24, 2018

In a short but somewhat surprising story today, on only the first day of its inception during its first official meeting, the first minor conflict as arisen in The Internationale. Multiple representatives of Andenkommunen expressed their concern towards Boyei’s constitutional reforms, stating that, “Beyond simply restricting the democratic organ of proletarian expression and power, this move could jeopardize even those who support the Socialist or Communist parties if internal policies were to change and they no longer were able to represent even that section of the Proletariat. Now, of course, as it is being voted in by referendum, if it is truly what the people do desire, we will not stand in their way, but simply ask them to consider that voting in favour may be a poor decision.” Whether this will have any effect on the Constitutional Revision is unclear, however, overall relations between the two nations still remain high, and The Internationale is very likely here to stay.

[The United Continent of North America]

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Royal Visit to Gibet

24 May, 2018

BERLIN - With the growing aggression of oppressive regimes throughout the globe it has become abundantly apparent that America must take the next step in ending its half-century long isolation and reach out to like minded nations. Recent actions by UFIN and Edafos has highlighted the need cooperate and assist several potential allies in their fights against their growing expansion.

Deemed as one of the most important and greatest potential allies Charles II, accompanied by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and numerous other accompanying aides, has the first international visit of his reignto expand diplomatic and military ties with the Imperial Federation of Gibet who was recently begun their own efforts to combat this growing crisis. Arriving in Berlin in the early hours of yesterday morning His Highness was received warmly by the Gibetan government and military, as well as the capital as a whole entering the city with the reception given to a fellow monarch. Though this was not Charles's first meeting with the Kaiserin with the latter having attended William III's funerary service several months previous.

The general attitude of the city can be described as positive as seen by the crowds of people spectating the arrival of His Highness into the heart of the capital to where discussions would take place. Following the formal greeting with the Kaiserin His Highness was granted the pleasure of spectating several impressive instrumental performances by the Kaiseringarde's musical corps. of the national anthems of the two nations and several of the more famous American military marches.

The highly anticipated diplomatic talks between the His Highness and the Gibetan government took place this morning where His Highness made several pledges to support Gibet in the midst of the growing international crisis found in the onslaught of UFIN and Edafos's recent military actions throughout Eurasia. Of these nations Charles apparently expressed the most concern when addressing the Empire of Edafos reportedly describing the three and a half millennia old nation as a "the most blatant threat to the status quo". His Majesty's opinion remains in line with the general consensus of much of Parliament and public opinion as the Speaker of the House Scott Hemingway explained in an interview last month:

"Not to underplay the threat of Scandinavia and UFIN and the newfound importance of opposing them now whenever possible, however the isolated threat the Empire of Edafos presents to the international community is the perhaps the most dangerous. They do not require excuses or seek justification among the worlds other nations, not even UFIN, their ideology proclaims the need for a state of eternal expansion and slaughter of every man, woman, and child who does not adhere rigidly to their religion or their oppressive ways.

We should strive to actively contain and halt their efforts in as meaningful and productive way as possible. Funding, arming, and protecting North Africa, therefore, is essential. - SOH S. Hemingway

Edafos's actions in Arabia has also created a rising oil crisis for much of the Mediterranean and European region as a whole as well, setting the grounds for the harvesting and exportation of American oil for the first time in decades to alleviate this situation and provide an alternate source of fuel to Gibet. The UCNA today holds some of the largest reserves of oil and fossil fuels in the world but have since almost entirely moved on to renewables and green energy following environmentalist movements in the 1970's and 80's.

His Majesty his scheduled to make a visit to the North African nation of Aelanias to open a military base west of the city of Alexandria to extend America's range to operate in the Mediterranean significantly and provide a deterrent to Edafosan expansion further later this week.