The President wasn't sure if he liked the idea. The Committee would for sure approve since it would help getting recognition abroad, and an ally in imposing 'order' would be a relief in a mostly hostile sector. But it could also further the entrenchment of the battered Treecuu liberalism and democracy. He decided to stick to the Committee narrative, a friendly neighbour should after all be better than just another enemy.

"I can see clear benefits" nodded Cuul, "and I think this is something we should pursue."

The Foreign Minister, who clearly had heard the Crown Prince's suggestion, leaned forward.

"If we are talking long term, perhaps we should consider joint peace-enforcing and -keeping operations in systems that are far away from our own nations. Systems that border our respective empires should clearly be put under respective nation's jurisdiction."