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Maverick · 07-07-2022, 12:33 PM

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Maverick · 07-07-2022, 02:55 PM

News > Politics > Crabry
Sunrise Triad agreements with Phanama
By Takamitsu Namboku, 7th July 2022.

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Myrian windmill park north-east of Rashin.

In a surprise move, representatives from Phanama and the Sunrise Triad have come to cooperation agreements such as trade and research. Previously Stoinia had invested in N&GB and Aberstopia a few months back, but it seems Phanama has become the current hotspot for cooperation on Crabry. The neutral nation is well known for its agriculture and its push for greener aviation. With such a portfolio, Phanama has attracted the attention of the Sunrise Triad for lucrative endeavours.

One of the first announcements was made by the University of Spiritus, the Bulowayo Institute of Technology, Kandul Palitehnik Kolij and Universitatea Politehnică Sinaia. These universities have announced new partnerships programs similar to the partnerships with Cræfoi Polytechnicum. Together these universities will join together in developing new technologies with the goal to achieve zero emissions. While the partnership with Cræfoi Polytechnicum focuses on hydrogen cars in cooperation with the Stoinian car manufacturer Dolocia, the partnership with the University of Spiritus focuses on green aviation.
Within the same sector, the Phanaman aerospace company Voleta has agreed to collaborate with the Sallodesian-Stoinian airplane manufacturer SkyHopper Group on new generations of airliners. This collaboration also extends to further improvements of the new supersonic Condors planes to reduce its emissions.

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The true meat of these agreements lies in the major investments made by the countries. Phanama will invest roughly $330 million in the Sunrise Triad's renewable energy sector. $60 million in Myria's expansion of its sea windmill park north-east of Rashin, $120 million in Stoinian geothermal plants and $150 million in Sallodesian solar panel fields & geothermal plants. In return Stoinia will invest $80 million in Phanama's agriculture with Myria investing $180 million to refurbish old ports to stimulate the fishing sector for its partnerships. Sallodesia on the other hand helped invest $70 million research into greener manufacturing and several Phanaman experts have taken contracts to Sallodesian companies and improve production sites in Bulowayo. All involved governments have agreed to maintain these lucrative relations and see a stronger collaboration in the future.

Furthermore, the Myrian company SeaLink Solutions Inc. has announced it will expand its radar navigation production factories in Phanama with two production factories in addition to creating a regional headquarters for Crabry in Actora. Likewise, Agro Mediterrana Inc & Clements Fruit Company will stimulate the Phanaman economy by supporting partnerships with local producers. Whether or not Phanama could grow to become an important partner to the Sunrise Triad or even one of the major international contenders from Crabry remains to be seen. Most likely this will lead to some friction with the United States of Izaakia as it could see this as an infringement in its sphere of influence, it's likely that the current Phanaman government would re-iterate its neutral stance. The balance in Crabry remains unchanged.

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(This post was last modified: 07-09-2022, 08:01 PM by Maverick.)

Maverick · 07-07-2022, 04:10 PM

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Huawan: a waning partner
By Meilin Zhu, 5th July 2022.

The port city of Hai Men, Huawan.

It's no secret that Huawan has been a long partner of Entente members, yet it's recent Non-Alignment Policy has taken some officials from the defensive pact by surprise. Has the Entente pushed too far and left potential partners behind? There's little reason to believe so, but it's yet unclear what the repercussions would be for coming Entente-Huawan relations. Most experts fear that this has the potential to pivot Huawan more favourably towards Izaakia. Within all this commotion even Secretary-General Gen. Corina Noica took a break from her command room in Spiras to discuss the situation. "While the Entente understands Huawan's frustrations, it isn't our intention to become an isolated club of states. As of now the Entente is still searching for its identity, ideologically and operationally. Be it overseas or here on the front lines in Spiras & Emerald-Denver. However, Huawan can be sure that once the situation has been stabilized in Bareland, it will have plenty of opportunities to sit a table with the Entente at large."

While the Entente's Secretary-General's words are chosen carefully given her current predicament, I believe that the Entente should prioritize Huawan on its agenda. Aside from historical relevance and cooperation, the Entente is an organization of closer cooperation. Not only on a military level, but also culturally and economically. The last two being especially applicable to all Peonic states with Huawan being a potential economic foothold in middle Cordillia. As Izaakia consolidates its grip over Crabry and now even Frastinia with military bases in Eflad, the Entente shouldn't fall behind on potential partners and let Izaakia snatch them from under their nose. Izaakia is a most competent geo-strategic player and should they be allowed, their will would become chaos as happened in Nicholas & Great Britain.

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While one can see Huawan's declaration of Non-Alignment Policy as a firm stance, I believe Huawan could be persuaded from such a stance. How exactly? Through the aforementioned non-military pillars of the Entente. Should the Entente work on restrengthening ties with Huawan, they would have less incentive to look favourably to Izaakia. For Izaakia is tuning in to Huawan as the jade trade expands between them. Entente members should do the same for all Peonic states as even the city of Jintzer in Anzhou is increasingly seen as a pro-Izaakian metropolitan city. Indeed a testament to Izaakia's place in geopolitics. A good example has been set by the Sunrise Triad with its endeavours with Crabry states through investment programs and especially Livana through CMEC & the Mediterranean Viticulture Group. So assuring were these measures that Livana now has accepted to allow a Sallodesian military base on its soil. While such a large cooperation wouldn't be necessary in the case of the Peocracy, a clear sign to Huawan and the Peonic states would do wonders to prevent their further pivoting towards Izaakia. Through simple economic deals and cultural partnerships, Huawan would have less incentive to potentially pitch itself against the Entente. That way we would also avert a shift in the local spheres of influence on Cordillia and northern Bailtem. Give the Peony a lucrative deal instead of a misinterpreted tantalization.

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Maverick · 07-07-2022, 10:26 PM

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The disgrace of Ryccia
By Constantin Tudor Predoiu, 8th July 2022.

The Valoran capital, Mirochi, during the short cease-fire after bombardment in the Ryccian invasion of 2022. Source: ONN.

I stumbled across an old article on Vilue International from 2019 yesterday while doing research on Ryccia. However, when I read the article, I felt my brain bonk against my cranium as it gave me a headache when placed in the current geopolitical situation. The short article was written by Matts Hyllu who is the President of the Friends of Ryccia Society and contemplated how the world owed Ryccia a great deal and how we should respect Ryccia still. No doubt even back in 2019. Mr. Hyllu called out the great sacrifices of Ryccian soldiers who now are buried on the Sicullite Islands. While no one in their right minds would ever insult those brave soldiers who fought for the South Pacific's freedom, the fact remains that they are now all dead. I should also mention that by no means is this an attack on Mr. Hyllu or his Society, but his article serves as a mere catalyst for this column.

The Ryccian soldiers that now have committed a putsch and still terrorize Valora today, are in my eyes no longer the same Ryccian soldiers that carried the Cordillian campaigns on their shoulders. Especially now that martial law has been declared and the junta shoots everyone as if they were living in hell. Ryccia may have been home to greatness once, but now has turned into the darkest of dystopias. One which it confronted in its past several times. In the Democratic Revolutions and the Great War. Yet now Ryccia has become a disgrace to that legacy.

It's no secret that modern Ryccia was forged with guns in the Democratic Revolution from 1888 until 1925. When Karnetvor imperialists lit the world ablaze with their aggression, Ryccia again stood as a defender of freedom. The Ryccian military was seen as heroes as all nations would have glorified their armed forces. Even here in Stoinia we have dozens of monuments dedicated to the Allied Powers, but somehow that glory has been perverted in Ryccia. Following the Democratic Revolution, the Ryccian military became fanatic in its meritocracy as well as patriotism. When governments couldn't be formed or internal political tensions rose, the military stepped in and told the government to form a governing coalition as they spoke to them with guns in hand. Rattling up corruption through military tribunals and circumventing the normal democratic process as elected officials finally formed a government. Yet the Ryccian people cheered as military officials were openly political from across the entire spectrum and this gave them a near apolitical view on politics in the people's eyes. Thus a dangerous precedent was set that would bring Ryccia into its current predicament. All because the people were too blind to see the faults in the Ryccian military. Its glorification as a judge. A stark contrast with its primary goal.

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The founding principles of separation of powers has been proven as a stabilizing factor over a dozen times. Yet somehow the Ryccian people turned a blind eye to it. All in the name of immediate stability and order. Most of the time these coups didn't suspend the legislature, but still solidified the military's role as a judge. Few stopped to ask the following question: Who decides when the judge has gonna too far or made a wrong decision? None in this case. For the judge is armed and won't have any excuses. Civil rights or not. Suspended legislature or not. The Ryccian populace was like a rabbit with broken legs in a forest. How can you truly guarantee freedom of speech when you always risk being arrested or even shot for speaking out?

This whole history reminds me of a true visionary, the Sallodesian sci-fi writer Frank Robert who wrote one of the first modern sci-fi epics: Drifts^[1]. The Ryccian people failed to remember his most important lesson to humanity: always question your leaders! Had the Ryccians done so with their military coups, then perhaps this entire history of subverting democracy could have been averted and the Ryccian military still would be a respectable institution. Had it only continued with its foundational duties to protect the Ryccian people and not perverted the role of the democratically elected officials.
Too ingrained in Ryccian society has this military judge become, like a reeking weed on your porch, that when it reluctantly didn't intervene in 2010, Ryccia fell in unprecedented political instability. To be expected as the politicians had learned to only work together at gun point and lost the art of conscious compromise. Hence why the Ryccian military only radicalized its belief that they should indeed be the judge that steps in case of chaos for only they can save the nation! Yet when they did so this time, alea democratica iacta est!

While the Ryccian glorification of its military is one aspect that's at fault here, another is the Kingdom of Valora history that helped spark this current putsch. With a precedent of intervening in its own government, it's unsurprising that Ryccia would involve itself in territories where many Ryccians lived. The military must protect all Ryccians! Wherever the might be! Fate decided that Valora would become the powder keg of Cordillia for decades to come. While the relation between Ryccia and Valora is still heavily debated to this day, it's unquestionable that the situation has only escalated with armed interventions. One can deduce that Ryccia sees Valora as a client state as its measure cross the borders of international law and in some cases even warcrimes or crimes against humanity. The combination of an all too eager military and volatile situation has brought us here today. All because no one dared to say to the Ryccian military that they were exceeding their mandate.

But what are the solutions that shall grant Ryccia a safe & stable future? If the military pushed to form a government, why couldn't a King or President do so? Certainly other countries such as Sedunn, Gianatla and Stoinia have proven that such a civilized manner can exist. Even the Peocracy has proven itself despite the Arnchow Rebellion. However, with the frequent military coups in Ryccia this whole idea has been shot & maimed in the minds of the Ryccians like cannibalized street dog. So much so that when they experimented in the early 2000's with such a system, the system collapsed as ethnic tensions rose again. Perhaps the Democratic Revolution still runs deep in Ryccian culture, but I believe that that first military coup should have come with a receipt. Once forged by the gun, kept by the gun.

So what is to be done with Ryccia after the junta is overthrown? I invite all of you to think of ideas to prevent another catastrophe such as recent events. For once and forevermore. Yet I can't help but fear that the seeds of military intervention in government affairs are too strong in Ryccia. Or has this putsch awoken a realization in the Ryccians that the current military ideology has gone too far? That the current Ryccian junta is nothing more but an utter perversion of the Ryccian ideals it so proclaims to represent.
The future remains unknown still as the Ryccian junta acts as despicable as a maggot in a rotten corps. I certainly hope Ryccia can once more earn the right to be called the Home of Greatness as I've seen on social media. However, it remains to be seen if the Ryccian military generation of today, still has any shred of honour that the one had which fought in the Great War. Or perhaps the honour of Ryccian soldiers resting on the Sicullite Islands is to be washed away by the waves of perversion that floood today the Ryccian shores.

^[1]Drifts is meant to be an IRP version of Frank Herbert's Dune.

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Maverick · 07-08-2022, 10:22 AM

News > Politics
Sallodesia solidifies overseas military bases across South Pacific
By Jacques Verdoorn, 8th July 2022.

The RSS John E. Sallow and its escort docked at Joint Base Kaap, 8th July 2022. Source: Sallodesian Armed Forces.

While the recent expansion of overseas Sallodesian military bases has been recently announced, the Livanan situation is merely a continuation of a policy created by Secretary of Defence Gen. Pretorius. A few years back, Sallodesia agreed to its first military overseas base in Kosbareland. A country with close historical ties to the nation as roughly 8 million Sallodesians claim Kosbaraans heritage. Today marks a special day as the military base near Kaapstad, the Kosbaran capital, has officially been inaugurated with the arrival of the Sallow carrier strike group. One of Sallodesia's current such group. With the Frost Imperial Federation's continuous holding of the blockade around Spiras, the aircraft strike group was allowed to continue its inauguration mission after several debates with Entente Command in the Bareland Theatre.

The Sallow Carrier Strike Group is currently set on a long planned mission for joint exercises together with the Kosbaraans military. Secretary of Defence Gen. Pretorius stated "Sallodesia is overjoyed with the fruitful relations with Kosbareland. Once many Kosbarans found a new home in Sallodesia, but they never have forgotten their roots. The Sallow CSG is merely on its first trip back to Sarie Marais." Citing the Sarie Marais song that's well known within Kosbaran culture. In a surprise move, the Sallodesian Navy Band joined the RSS John E. Sallow and performed the Sarie Marais quick march as it docked, announcing their arrival. Similar ceremonies will continue to be performed in the two other Sallodesian military bases Vrystaat & Bevryding in Kosbareland as the Sallodesian garrisons are deployed. Both nations have reaffirmed their plans to continue closely together as Sallodesian irrigation companies also are engaging in combating regions in Kosbareland that have been hit by recent local droughts.

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While Sallodesia reaffirms military operations in south-west Cordillia to keep an eye on Hystaiga and potential escalations such as the Kalkaran War, Sallodesia also is set to finish refurbishing its military bases in Andrendia by the end of July. For Sallodesia has operated three military bases there for joint exercises with Andrendia for the past two years. Given Andrendia's strategic location, Sallodesia has focused on cooperating with them the past decade and now that investment has come to fruition as the Andrendian Ministry of Defence announced that it will grant military access to its bases for Sallodesia. Secretary of Defence Gen. Pretorius also voiced his enthusiasm "Andrendia has been a close partner in northern Bailtem and we've worked closely together with them. I'm confident that we will continue to build upon relations to forge a stronger bond in the future. Not only economically, but also militarily for a safer and stable Bailtem." Andrendian officials echoed the Secretary's vision of the future. It's yet unclear if Andrendia would become an Entente member as the organization continues to builf up its operations, but the situation is in some sense similar to that of Stoinia in Spiras & Emerald-Denver.

Some experts still voice their concerns over the intention of military bases in Andrendia. With Ereamia's recent revolution and the Central Bailtemmic Republic's continued isolation and alleged civil rights abuses, one might think that Sallodesia is preparing for military interventions. However, given its non-intervention during the revolution and Sallodesian agricultural companies carefully expanding plantations in the CBR, these accusations remain largely void. So far Sallodesia remains true to it shift in foreign policy and there's little reason to fear any drastic change.

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(This post was last modified: 07-27-2022, 10:51 AM by Maverick.)

Maverick · 07-08-2022, 12:37 PM

News > Politics > Crabry
Muanko-Pretorius doctrine achieves new strategic partner in Crabry
By Takamitsu Namboku, 8th July 2022.

Kliegma Minister of Foreign Affairs Aleksandr Chernov (left) and Sallodesian Foreign Secretary Muanko (right), 8th July 2022. Source: Sallodesian Foreign Secretary.

The Federal Republic of Sallodesia has taken an active role on international politics recently. Seeking partnerships throughout the world with both established and brand new partners across the South Pacific. It recently reinforced relations through economic agreements with historic partner Kosbareland and Andrendia while also reaffirming its relation with the small island nation of Livana. Small, large, close-by or far away Foreign Secretary Njongai Muanko continues to go on a roll of agreements one after the other as he commits to President Smith's promise to help bring prosperity to Pacifica and humanitarian aid. Today marks the ending of diplomatic talks with Kliegma as both nations' representatives sat down for a new partnership. A new chapter of Sallodesian cooperation with Crabry states.

Foreign Secretary Muanko was overjoyed during the final joint press conference "I'm ecstatic to announce that Sallodesia has a new friend on Crabry. Together we will work together to give this continent a more stable future with closer ties to Bailtem. Today is the beginning of a new chapter with a new friend. May this be the first step into an everlasting friendship with Kliegma."
Kliegma Foreign Minister Chernov also added more words of cooperation "As a New Era dawns over Kliegma and the South Pacific, we are sincerely thankful to the Sallodesian Government on this offer. I sincerely believe that the two nations will maintain a healthy relationship based on cooperation and mutual respect. Kliegma shall stand by Sallodesia in its endeavors to keep peace in the region against the tyrannical Nicholas. Kliegma shall be open to all those who wish to talk to us, and may this alliance be a precedent to many different partnerships in the future."

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The talks went on productively as both nations could see the mutual benefit in working together. Despite some initial skepticism, Kliegma conservatism could be persuaded into a lucrative deal with Sallodesia. The deal followed recent policy trends as could be seen with the new military base in Livana. The Sallodesian military has offered contracts on multiple on local contractors to help refurbish two upcoming military bases using older infrastructure. In total Sallodesia will have two bases on Kliegma soil set to be operational by May 2023. A naval base in Bisei to garrison 2.500 Marines, 3.000 Navy and 1.000 Naval Air Force personnel and a second joint base near Asaco to be operated by 2.500 Air Force personnel and an Army garrison of 3.500 troops. It's no secret that the recent catastrophe in Nicholas & Great Britain has tainted the region. As Izaakian intervention merely denuclearized the conflict instead of keeping the peace. Allowing the tyrant Nicholas to escape once more. The new Sallodesia military bases will aid in future humanitarian aid mission on the continent and try to prevent another Izaakian fiasco. However, the United States of Izaakia is likely to see this as an infringement in their sphere of influence and the potential diplomatic frictions are yet to reveal themselves.

Though just like in the Livanan deal, local businesses will help to maintain these military bases of local needs. Thus continuously stimulating Kliegma's economy. That's where Muanko's agreements complement the military agreement. For Sallodesia will invest $250 million in Kliegma agriculture and another $150 million to upgrade airports in the capital Mumiea and the city Polkola as Sallodesian airliners announced new flights. Crabry's lush soil will also export some of its agricultural goods towards the Bailtemmic market as economic ties will only increase. As a show of good faith, both Presidents have agreed to hold state visits in the future to keep evaluating the relations between the two nations.

The Muanko-Pretorius doctrine has shown great potential to secure humanitarian aid across the South Pacific in such a way that actually helps build lasting and cooperative bonds. It's also clear that Sallodesia is willing to work with nearly everyone, despite some remarks from Huawan officials, Sallodesia truly embodies the fundamental pillars of the Concordia Entente. Military cooperation through economic & cultural dialogue. No matter the gender, race or distance from Salisbury. Sallodesia will answer the phone call.

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(This post was last modified: 07-08-2022, 01:21 PM by Maverick.)

Maverick · 07-08-2022, 09:19 PM

News > Business
Secluded mission of Sallodesian companies in CBR
By Carla Zanga, 9th July 2022.

A Sallodesian tobacco plantation in the Tu'he valley. Source: Tobacco Republic Inc..

Sallodesia's recent actions have shaken up the international community as it sets a new course with an active foreign policy. While this foreign policy is fairly recent with the still young Smith administration, Sallodesian companies have already pursued active investments in foreign countries. One such nation in the isolationist Central Bailtemmic Republic (CBR). Although the nation is accused of human rights abuses, a selection of Sallodesian companies have chosen to try an unconventional method to try and improve the lives of the oppressed populace. Through careful navigation of the CBR's bureaucracy & many policies to ascertain their control of all of the country's markets, some companies still pursued plantations in this obscure country. Their goal is to bring an easier life to the happy few that can work together with them. Most companies have succeeded to bring in mainland management to these sites to combat corruption within their own companies and teach the local population of a better working ethic.

A local Sallodesian plantation manager wished to remain anonymous, but was kind enough about Tobacco Republic Inc.'s mission statement about its operations in CBR. "Well... The CBR has an ideal climate and with tobacco declining worldwide with nations banning smoking, it was a no brainer to outsource some of the production to other countries to maintain the market in every way we can. Most countries would be reluctant, but the CBR posed an unique opportunity. The regime might not like civil rights, but we believe that even within that system we can improve the lives of these people here. Even if it is only by a little."

Tobacco Republic Inc. has 15 tobacco plantations that produce cigars with roughly 500 employees each and has started operations in CBR since 2015. It also announced that it would like to increase its total number of plantations by another 20 in the next two years. Believing the the CBR local climate is most beneficial for their end product. Though there's no guarantee as of yet that such a plan could proceed the CBR's bureaucracy, though cigars have become an increased sought after good within the CBR.

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A banana plantation in CBR. Source: Valtrecht Growers.

Similarly, the agricultural company Valtrecht Growers operates multiple plantations. They mainly harvest palm oil & bananas throughout their 25 plantations. Though these industries have largely been under fire because of the ecological & ethical costs, Valtrecht Growers is adamant in its mission to not only provide sustainability for the local Bailtemmic Republic, but also during the harvesting process. Bio-engineers have carefully monitored the situation on these plantation sites to select areas higher up the mountain hills to soften damage to the large tropical ecosystem alongside many other ecological improvements. This company too plans on expanding its operations to a total 38 plantations or roughly 14.300 employees.
Similarlywe have the Foundland Corporation that employs roughly 20.000 Bailtemmers in over 25 of its plantations. They also announced plans to expand their operations with 9 new plantations by late 2023 which should account for another 3.250 employees on their vanilla, ginger & rubber plantations. Both companies entered the CBR in 2018.

Inside one of Parry Forest Products Ltd.'s tropical wood sawmill. Source: Parry Forest Products Ltd.

Controversially, a large sawmill company also started to operate in the CBR in 2016. Parry Forest Products Ltd. is a Sallodesian based sawmill company that once new laws came into action in Sallodesia to protect the local flora, it instead opted to move some of their operations to the CBR. Shifting its market share to plywood and tropical wood production of which the company has already established 3 & 5 factories respectively. With new plans to add an additional 4 factories, the company has come under hot feet again. The company however, re-iterates that it takes an enormous amount of factors into account. One of them is the careful monitoring of the CBR ecosystem on a yearly basis to evaluate their operations in accordance to a healthy natural balance. Focusing on higher lands as well as climate change makes it more hazardous for native flora to grow. Harvesting already doomed parts of forests instead of ones that could continue to produce O2 for centuries to come. In addition the company also offers unique work benefits and emphasizes on safety for all of its 4.000 employees.

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Collins Groves' Praseodymium grove near Yunbei, CBR. Source: Collins Groves.

The most controversial company that operates in the CBR is without a doubt Collins Groves. Established in 2016 after winning a lot to mine rare earth elements from the CBR government, the company continues to mine the REE Praseodymium near Yunbei. This massive operations employs roughly 12.000 employess who all benefit from increased safety compared to absent mining standards by the CBR legislation. The company does fuel the large REE mining market of the CBR, but it also aims to use its favourable perception by the CBR government to expand operations with two more groves. Negotiations are ongoing, but company officials are fairly confident that they'll get the contract and help improve the mining standard in the nation by themselves. While many ecologists have cried out against the rhetoric of the company, it believes its mission will only help the world as it helps develop the CBR in a safe manner while also not granting REE exporting companies monopolies on the South Pacific market.

Some digging in the company's accounting by third parties also confirmed that Bailtemmic employees under contract by Sallodesian companies receive higher wages compared to local norms by an average of 57,6%. When confronted about this revelation, company spokespersons voiced their wish to increase that number, but are deterred from doing so out of fear of their employees' harassing by the CBR government. Fearing that an increase might push the CBR to oust them from the nation and halt all corporate operations on a short notice. Companies are thus positioning themselves between both the first world and third world to uplift as many as they can to a higher living standard.
While these companies have been under frequent public backlash, their partners and core customers understand their dreams of a more developed CBR. A lot people have also praised these companies for upholding outstanding ethical behaviour in an every shrouded environment. Knowing they might be barred from the country with barely any warning. Yet, they persevere to put the CBR on a path forward from the inside as it refuses help from the outside.

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Maverick · 07-13-2022, 09:39 AM

News > Politics > Bailtem
Arnchow: Chungyuan Council brawls right after elections
By Meilin Zhu, 13th July 2022.

Dragon League members storm Kerbau Party members addressing Chungyuan Council.

The recent provincial elections in the Chungyuan Province of Arnchow have created a string of brawls between the politicians. While the election itself merely solidified the current political landscape, politicians took a jab at each other nonetheless in the first session of the Chungyuan Council. When the Kerbau Party President, Tandoko Jianjun addressed the Council (Chungyaun's unicameral legislature), some Dragon League (nationalist-populist) members jumped from their seats merely half a minute from the start of the speech. The sentence that provoked such a ruckus was voiced by Jianjun "Now that the people have come to their senses and left the Solidarity Union [social democrats] and the Dragon League to rot, the Metropolitan-Kerbau government will continue to bring Chungyuan to a bright future." Immediately after those remarks, Jianjun was faced with heavy shouting from the Dragon League calling him a cash eating buffalo, while others called his remarks a big pile of buffalo feces. Most remarkable was the remark made by Councillor Tanardo Jianao (DL) "I'm not taking any sh*t from this decrepit mongrel! I'll show you who's the better party."

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While such events are common place in the provincial politics of Chungyuan, so well known for such instances that it has gained the nickname the Arena within many internal & international political circles, it is the first time that the Council has a throw down within one minute after a government addressed the Council. In total 18 DL members faced off against 23 CKP members and security guards for roughly 5 minutes. It's also wildly believed that the SU members would have joined in against Jianjun's statement had they not been reduced to a 3 seats party and their former party leader, Bunaidi Huojin, resigned after the elections. The new SU party leader, Tanjaya Hualing, did however retort, stating "If this is how the government treats fellow democratically elected Councillors, then perhaps they are indeed full of buffalo sh*t." She has since gained some following on social media and gained the nickname of the Red Tigress for her ferocious remarks against other Councillors.

Remarkably, the other major ruling party, the Metropolitan Alliance, has remained quiet over the matter. Party leader, Warren Marsh, remarked that "This is just part of Chungyuan politics at this point. Some politicians joke that this is a call for politicians to hit the gym so that they may give the better punch. Now of course the Metropolitan Alliance refrains from such activities as we'd rather focus on legislature like the businessmen that we are. Hopefully Mr. Jianjun will be able to refrain from provoking the opposition to brawl despite their recent losses." The Metropolitan-Kerbau government will continue to govern the Chungyuan Council with an increase of 18 seats which gives the coalition a two thirds majority for the coming next five years.

However, the Chungyuan Rehabilitation Movement (greens) have also gained a sizable portion from the Solidarity Union, stealing away 22 seats in total. With the growing support for environmentalism in Arnchow, it is only a matter of time before the party becomes vocal again. When asked about the brawl however, party leader Talim Liwei merely affirmed that this incident is a culture she also wishes to tackle. While the Technocratic Coalition hasn't lost any seats, they are disgruntled by the fact the the Metropolitan-Buffalo alliance has gained an absolute majority and will now no longer need votes from the Technocratic Coalition to pass some legislature which they see as a problem as they helped fine tune most of such legislation. With the Metropolitan-Buffalo Alliance reaffirmed, Chungyuan Province will continue its path of libertarian-liberalism governance with tensions likely to rise with rival city Jintzer.

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Maverick · 07-17-2022, 06:47 PM

News > Politics > World Forum
Speaker Segărceanu: a new era for the WF
By Lyra Shaw, 18th July 2022.

Ambassador Tudor Segărceanu addressing the World Forum Assembly in his speech accepting the speakership. Source: Zimbron Republic.

The World Forum has elected Stoinia to the position of a new Speaker of the Assembly and political experts are still shocked how a skeptical observer nation became the face of a revival of the World Forum in merely several weeks after the documentary The Stoinian Sloth aired. In a surprising turn of events, this documentary became a hit across South Pacifica around which nations have gathered behind to support a new & fresh wave of optimism to the World Forum. Their faith was well put as Stoinia came with a resolution proposal regarding joint operations to capture the Reizen Independent Movement terrorist group, merely days after its accession. Sallodesia as well came with a proposal on orbital security, signifying that both nations are optimistic of the capabilities of the World Forum. Perhaps something the institution needed after tensions rose with the Izaakian speakership and boycott of WF measures against Nicholas the Tyrant in Nicholas & Great Britain. As of recently, these tensions within the WF only heightened as the former Esfalsan Speaker announced that his nation would leave the WF.

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Segărceanu has held a warming speech in the Assembly and has promised and to pursue the institution's ideals. He also emphasized his wish to work with all nations together to build a brighter future. Many from within and outside of the Assembly have praised the new Speaker for his vision and swift actions by bringing a resolution draft as well as bringing his nomination of Tavtid Lekmienn, a veteran of the WF and a former Speaker himself, so early into his mandate. The Sedunno-Stoinian friendship has now appeared in the halls of the Assembly in Grovne with the aims of showing the globe what true cooperation can bring to the table. Not all critics are as optimistic however, but even Stoinians took out to the streets to celebrate this historic event with both wine & beer drunk in the cafe's, pubs & restaurants of Sinaia's boulevards. Stoinia is once again looking towards a brighter future in unison. A clear sign that Pacifica's situation will improve.

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Maverick · 07-23-2022, 09:19 PM

News > Politics > Cordillia
Secretary-General Noica to review Peo-Entente relations personally
By Meilin Zhu, 28th July 2022.

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Gen. Noica at a press conference on Operation Harmony with a Sallodesian delegation. Source: The Hurdling Kybok.

As the civil war rages on in Denver and RIM forces have been sighted fighting along Nationalist forces, so too grows the Peocracy impatient. Wanting itself to be seen as the highest priority on the CE's agenda, the Peocracy is heightening tensions with Gianatla as the Royal Premier hits back against the Gianatlan Defence Minister. This signal was clear to Secretary-General Gen. Noica. Although having accepted a visit to the Peocracy, classified war operations in the Bareland Theatre have been prioritized for the past few weeks. Secretary-General Noica has rightfully refused to comment on any military operations, but she has come forward with a decisive statement.
"It's unfortunate how politicians sometimes chose to bicker over matters when things get hot. As we all known, the Reizen Independence Movement has been confirmed to operate in Spiras. This in turn required the necessary precautions to be taken. I hope the Peocracy can understand our careful position on the matter given the nuclear history of this terrorist organization. We urge the Peocracy to take these facts into consideration before making any harsh remarks. to any of our allies. With that said, the Joint Bareland Command has been brought up to speed and will be able to maintain the situation during my short leave. As well as many contingency plans should I need to be recalled back to the front. That being said, I will grant the Peocracy's wish and visit them during this turbulent times as I intend to upheld my job as Secretary-General."

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Huawan has been vocal the last few weeks about its relationship with the Concordia Entente and only worsened relations with Gianatla. Critics point at everyone. Some at Gen. Noica for not being able to handle two jobs at once or the CE at large for not properly delegating the two jobs while others point at Huawan's statements and contradictory actions. Though Gen. Noica has proven to be a capable military leader and the CE continues to push back the Nationalists, it remains to be seen whether her first act as Secretary-General will be successful. Some critics fear for the coming discussions as they see Huawan has already taken a stance it won't back down from nor that they fully understand the current predicament of the Concordia Entente as several high ranking Peonic officials have shown little regard to the CE's overall operations. The future of Peo-Entente relations may perhaps lie in the hands of the fresh Secretary-General as a Keylian shark already is on the move to strengthen its own bonds with the Peocracy.

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