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by Snefaldia » Wed Jul 11, 2018 11:22 am
by Zamimbia » Thu Jul 12, 2018 10:24 am
Snefaldia wrote:Barsalnuna shrugged. "The time for diplomatic doublespeak has passed, I fear. It became pointless to dissemble when bullets riddled the bodies of Tuilika Nkosi, her husband, and her innocent children. Besides, you are a military man, and a smart man, and I would not want to insult your intelligence by beating around the bush."
"As for junior partners? There is only one partnership, and it has no seniority." he said, putting down his tea and clasping his hands over his knee. "This is not gunboat diplomacy. Zamimbia has ports, markets, and resources. Snefaldia had the means to develop them all. It is an exchange. The left and right hands both need to work together to grasp the rake and till the garden. The Buta-Neer Dal train line could be announced this very day by Minister Ašsšuašwa in New Excalbia, should your government be willing to provide a lease for Snefaldian Navy anchorage facilities in Zamimbia. And if those Buta men don't fancy working on the railroad all the live-long day, they might prefer working in a Weldazmiton factory assembling motherboards. It would be air conditioned, at least."
He paused, eyeing Gowan. "We are also expanding our military exchange programs. Spots for promising Zamimbian officers at our military academies could come at a preference. I'm not so sure the Anahuacans would be as generous... or as effective teachers. They are communists, after all. How could they understand the traditions and hierarchy of the armed forces?"
by Snefaldia » Thu Jul 12, 2018 3:28 pm
by Uncle Noel » Fri Jul 13, 2018 12:46 pm
said Avraham forebodingly.We were so glutted with victory that in our folly we threw it away.”
by Zamimbia » Fri Jul 13, 2018 8:26 pm
by Uncle Noel » Mon Jul 16, 2018 1:15 pm
To His Eminence, The Lord High Chancellor.
Sir,
We have never met, indeed I do not recall that we have ever been in the same country at the same time, but my name is Tulga Gainas and I am, at present, the foreign minister of Anahuac.
You may think, sir, that it is very bold of me to write to you this day but I offer today no diatribe against Snefaldia or its system. Indeed, I write to you today under a mission of peace, not just between our two countries but also in a third-party and in the wider region.
It will not escaped His Eminence’s attention that the situation in your neighbour, Zamimbia, continues to deteriorate. Much of the current conflagration has been caused by issues particular to that nation; the inadequacies of the post-colonial settlement, the failure of governments since independence to adequately provide for their country’s future, continuing intercommunal rivalries; but we ought not to ignore the role that our two governments have played in this. You may, with some justification, argue that my country has done more until this point to pour petrol onto the fire; and perhaps you are correct. But Snefaldia’s position to quickly deploy forces into the Nalu provinces means that you hold in your hand the fate of many thousands, if not the fate of Zamimbia itself.
It is for this reason that I write to you. We are both aware of the current Excalbian peace conference being held in the originally-named New Excalbia. There are hopes that this may, perhaps, seek to reverse the current trajectory into war, either civil or interregional. It will not, however, address that which lies at the core of the problem; that Zamimbia is unable now to maintain her territorial sovereignty, nor does it look likely that it will be able to do so in future. The present peace conference is, therefore, a salve to current woes but being unable to address the primary issues at stake then I fear it will not be long before the powers of the region are called to a future conference, or required to deploy such forces as are necessary to prevent wide scale bloodshed.
Sir; you have no reason to trust me, and every reason to believe this to be a trap or machination on our part. But, as one patroit to another, as one father to another, let me urge you to look with pity upon the sons of Zamimbia and, in that spirit, meet with me at a mutually convenient time within the United Kingdom of Providencia and Saint Andrew. You may ask why this approach is not being made at the peace conference or adjacent to it, to which my reply is that the issues of Zamimbia must be addressed and a permanent resolution even if, regrettably, that does not involve the present Zamimbian government.
I cannot promise anything more than my good intentions for such a meeting. I am not Richard Nixon; Snefaldia is not China. The long standing disputes between us cannot be easily solved by a short meeting with translators at a luxury hotel. I am aware that some in Snefaldia may think that war between our two countries is inevitable; that is certainly not an unknown sentiment in my government. But whatever animosities we may hold ought not to be inflicted upon Zamimbia, like the unfortunate child between two warring parents. Such a meeting would take place with maximum discretion.
I hope that a common ground, however tentative and particular to the circumstances, can be found. I hope that my good faith has, however failingly, been apparent in this letter. I will obviously take it’s publication on your government’s part to be the answer, though I trust that will not occur.
I remain Your Eminence’s obedient servant,
Tulga Gainas
To: Lady Freedman
Madam,
I write further previous correspondence. Your Ladyship will no doubt have noted our last letter in which, at protest over the invitation of the Dutch Democratic Republic, the Socialist People’s Fiefdom of Anahuac (hereinafter referred to as “the Fiefdom”) declined to attend the recently inaugurated Peace Conference.
Noting that the invitation of the Dutch Democratic Republic (whose noted “anti-communist” policies serve to degrade the situation of the proletariat not only within the Western Atlantic but across the globe) continues to wound the Fiefdom, the recent upsurge in violence in the Republic of Zamimbia (hereinafter referred to as “Zamimbia”) as led the Central Committee of the Consitutional Socialist Party to reconsider its earlier refusal to attend.
It seems more pressing at a time like this that, whatever the ideological difference between the family of nations, a united front be shown in the cause of peace, both within Zamimbia but also in the wider region.
It would be churlish, therefore, to insist upon a role of co-host considering our earlier intransigence. However we would be grateful if you communicate, by return, your acquiescence to our attending the conference as delegates and as a concerned party.
I beg to remain, Madam, your most humble and obedient servant,
Tulga Gainas
To His Imperial Majesty, The Emperor of Excalbia.
Your Imperial Majesty,
I hope that this letter is not seen as impertinent. I write only on the basis of what was communicated to my colleague the General Secretary on his recent visit to you and your court; mainly that the constitutional office of the Emperor of Excalbia allowed, upon occasion, the administration of a more executive function.
Sir, the recent crisis in Zamimbia is reaching a crisis point. His Imperial Majesty’s Government is currently undertaking a peace conference in one of His Majesty’s overseas dominions with a view to resolving the current crisis. It behoves me, sir, not only to engage with the conference but also to look, with dispassionate judgement, upon Zamimbia as a whole and attempt to devise a more permanent solution to this and future crises.
To that end I have extended an invitation to the Snefaldian government to meet with me in a neutral country to discuss those elements which, however unpalatable, may be necessary in the cause of a more lasting peace. It is only correct that, however secret, such an arrangement ought also to have the consent of the Holy Empire.
You may therefore ask, sir, why such a proposal has not been made to your government? The answer is impending elections in Excalbia mean it may be necessary that discussions are held between our three countries with more permanent members of the Excalbia government. I would be grateful if, in the cause of peace, Your Majesty may be able to suggest such a person to attend such a meeting if the government of the States-Federation is in agreement to such discussions taking place.
Any assistance lent would be of great help, not only to your allies but to the blameless people of Zamimbia
I have the honour to remain, with consideration, your Imperial Majesty’s obedient servant,
Tulga Gainas
by Excalbia » Wed Jul 18, 2018 2:57 pm
Your Excellency,
Thank you for your letter. I am pleased that the Socialist People’s Fiefdom is seeking a lasting and peaceful resolution to the problems of Zamimbia. We fully support your initiative to speak directly with the government of the States-Federation of Snefaldia, and to seek a resolution that all the powers in the region can accept.
To this end, I accept your gracious invitation to send a representative to join your discussions with the Snefaldian government. I appoint and recommend to you the Reverend Jacob Donnelly as my representative. Rev. Donnelly has served with distinction as our Ambassador to the court of Christ Pantocrator in New Rome, as Director of Imperial Intelligence, and, currently, as my personal advisor on foreign relations. I can assure you that he will speak for me and that I will abide by any commitments he may make.
Please communicate the date and place of these meetings directly to Rev. Donnelly.
I hope that your initiative meets with success.
Sincerest regards,
David IV
By the Grace of God, Emperor
Tulga Gainas
People’s Commissar for Foreign Affairs
Your Excellency,
I was pleased to receive your most recent correspondence. I agree that the interests of peace in Zamimbia, and indeed in the region as a whole would be best served by wide attendance at the conference about to convene in New Excalbia. Therefore, we are pleased by your decision to participate in the conference. We anxiously await the arrival of your delegation.
Sincerely,
Lady Christina Freedman
Minister of State
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by Uncle Noel » Fri Aug 17, 2018 2:13 pm
To His Eminence, The Lord High Chancellor.
Sir,
It was, perhaps, too much wishful thinking on my part to have hoped that a proffered hand would not have been met with a collection tin but there we are; such is the world in which we live.
You will have noted, no doubt, from the conspicuous silence on our part that the transplanting of your soldiery from our graves to yours has not been met with public fanfare. If there had then no doubt Your Eminence’s own security services would have shown you images of my own corpse suspended from a telegraph pole. As I noted in my earlier correspondence, discretion is the deposit for this proposed meeting; though you may claim the bodies of your fallen from the location detailed below I would be grateful if, for a minimum of eight months, you keep such a transfer secret. Mr Rata'a has already, in his public utterances, made mention of 1995. That was a long time ago, and the promise that the Reijihan Herad administration promised have not matieralised. It serves us no political advantage to be seen to capitulate to your government’s demands.
The prize which you seek is in a refrigerated container in Victoria harbour marked with a fictional shipping company registered to Pewfist. A map is enclosed herewith, the passcode is 102517.
With regards to Mr Rata'a’s other request, to enter the demilitarized zone in order to poke about for the bones of the dead, the answer is no, not at all. Any intrusion into the demilitarized will be considered a hostile act, let me make that very clear to your eminence. We, in future, consider such an act possible if accompanied by a neutral third party [in the margin of the letter Gainas had written ‘Excalbia?’ in red ink in a scratchy hand] and only after the conclusion of the current Zamimbia crisis.
I look forward to your eminence’s comments which I hope, this time, will not come via international news media.
Yours sincerely,
Tulga Gainas
by Snefaldia » Sat Aug 18, 2018 7:47 pm
Sir,
My government has received your recent note and shall, with all haste, take charge of the precious cargo prepared by your side. His Excellency the Lord Chancellor views this as a gesture of goodwill on the part of your government, to which we shall reciprocate. However, we cannot acquiesce to the terms of your original letter. It will no doubt be clear that it would be fully inappropriate for the Lord Chancellor to meet a lower-ranking representative of a foreign power such as yours in a third-party state.
Should you be amenable, I shall, with my Lord Chancellor's permission, make myself available as Minister of Foreign Affairs at a date to be determined in the United Kingdom of Providencia y San Andres. Henceforth, we shall provide communications to your side through the care of the diplomatic officers of the Khanate of Sabaristan, who have agreed to act as an intermediary between our two states.
Yours,
Severín vèl Ortóvenë
Minister of Foreign Affairs
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Uncle Noel wrote:Anahuacan Embassy, New Hope
“Amupanda,” scoffed Quequexquia dismissively, “What good is a general who can’t...”
“Tell me Mister Gumede,” interrupted Waum; there was a brief uncivil look between the two Anahuacans. “Field Marshal Amupanda has been the topic of much discussion in our country, not all of it helpful,” again the Ambassador shot the Deputy Chief of Mission a fiery look, which was fully rebutted with one of his own, “With regards to his motives. We know, for example, of a recent trip to San Andres, which suggests more a man preparing for an exit than a man preparing for power.”
He leaned back and crossed his legs. Everyone at the embassy knew that he was Gainas’ man, sent my Itztlan to keep the Zamimbian mission under greater scrutiny. He passed a hand through his blond hair. “The fact is, Mister Gumede, Field Marshal Amupunda is doing an excellent job at hiding his true intentions are. All we can do is guess. But this, sir, is your country, and whilst you might not know the Field Marshal personally you might be able to shed some light on the situation. Your own thinking on this ‘lynchpin’ as you call it would be most helpful.”
Quequexquia grumbled but felt, for the sake of propriety, that he ought to say something. “As for Mr Mbala, he had proven quite efficacious to this point, however we have concerns that too obvious a link to Buta leadership might prove destablising. We have been happy to promote this this far but there are limits.”
Waum nodded. “The Ambassador is right; without a broader coalition we risk upsetting the delicate communal balance of Zamimbia. Plus there are dialectical issues at stake. I regret that our country did not do enough to help your party more firmly establish the revolution on those two previous occasions. I am sure I speak for the Ambassador when I say that this is not a mistake we intend to make for a third time. The cause, Mr Gumede, is certainly greater than any of us, and certainly more than Mr Mbala.”
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