Numerical evidence and data shows that NationStates is in the middle of its Summer lull. The endorsement count on Tsunamy has dipped below 400, which it has not been in over a year; similar trends can be observed in Osiris, where Neo Kervoskia holds the lowest endorsement count since becoming Pharaoh; or in any other GCR, with one exception - Lazarus. Funkadelia now holds an unprecedented endorsement count of 268, up from 235 only two weeks ago. This deviation from the norm is indicative.

We view the recent reports issued by the Lazarene Guardian and Curious Observations with great concern, even more so since Lazarus has been a valued ally for quite some time. It is clear to anyone that Lazarus is undergoing great inner turmoil as mutual accusations of voter importation, illegal actions, and cronyism are rampant between factions. We unequivocally condemn these very things no matter by whom they are committed. The Coalition of the South Pacific holds the claim to the oldest extant democracy in NationStates, going on 14 years, and in this time we have been through similar trials, but always emerged stronger than we were before by obeying the rule of law and keeping democratic principles sacred; we have urged Funkadelia to stay true to that creed and we urge all other factions and participants in this conflict to do so as well.

We hold great respect for the sovereignty of our ally and strongly believe in free and fair elections. We are monitoring the situation in Lazarus closely and offer to mediate between factions involved so that a civil resolution can be reached that serves the Lazarene community.