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[Jamin]

The Weekly Truth
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Miraz to marry a noted reformer
Miraz shocked all of Spain today when he stated in a press conference that he will be marrying Esperanza a strong critic of Miraz's government. They met in a conference last year and it seems that after that time they met often to "discuss things".
Miraz gives up kingship
But not power when asked if and when elections will be help Miraz stated Most likely after my death. However local elections will be held and I am forming a Council of People which will be elected within a few years. They will be giving me advice on what you my children want and need. I will now be called the All Father of the Holy Spain or simply Father. My lovely wife will be know as the All Mother of the Nobel Spain or simply perfect.laughter
Miraz denounces holy war
God should never be the cause of wars it gives the wrong impression about him. But of course other wars are fine.

[Zweanslord]

Egypt

Victory obtained, Egypt seeking to negotiate

With the defeat of the Australian Attack Force and the Military currently safeguarding the Egyptian borders from the Israeli forces, the attack from the Australians, Israeli and Indians against Egypt and the Suez Canal has been firmly beaten back. While casualties have been made on both sides, Egyptian declares this a victory and seeks to reopen negotiations with Israel. Egypt offers a cease fire and peace treaty, to cease the hostilities and urges the others in the conflict to do the same. "With the attack force beaten back, we see no further need for combat and we ask Israel to sign a peace treaty. It is not our intention to prolong wars on this already war-scarred planet and we hope Israel sees the sense in this sentiment as well."

Similarly, a peace treaty is offered towards Australia and India. "With no Australian forces nearby and Indian forces not attacking, we urge both nations to cease their intervention far away from their respective countries. Let us seek to end this conflict."

If Australia is willing to negotiate on the matter of the many Australian prisoners of war Egypt currently has in custody, Egypt will be more than willing to listen to proposals from the Australian side - What is Australia willing to offer for the return of the prisoners of war?

Addressing the Arab World

"We were assaulted by foreign forces and forces close to home. The foreign attack has been beaten off and we have stood together. This example of acting united we must strive for and embrace. Egypt thanks Syria, Lebannon, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Yemen for their war effort and we even extend our gratitude towards Iraq and Iran. We hope that the united effort can be repeated in the nearby future, not in war, but in relations, trade and mutual development. Let us show the world that the Arab World stands together, where Arabs stand shoulder to shoulder with one another and act united."

[nothingclever]

To India:
"If you want to cease using your forces to attack the Tibetans because of the risk of nuclear war I beg that you give them the command to bomb communist China. My army has discovered it has no air forces left. Your attack could force the communists to surrender. Please consider this. I asked that residential areas be avoided and that air bases and fortifications would be focused on to draw as little bloodshed as possible. Now that the Tibetans most likely have no air units left either if we defeat the communists on land we can begin negotiations with Tibet with an advantage. I suggest that you stop attacks on Tibet but do not recognize them as a separate nation. They are probably bluffing about nuclear weapons.

I swear that if I reunite China I will pay you back for the forces you have lost in the coming years."

[Minchandre]

Ben-Gurion: Peace with Egypt!

PM David Ben-Gurion, acting in his capacity as Defense Minister, has agreed to sign a ceasefire with Egypt, effective immediately, pending a more permanent treaty. Some analysts have floated the idea of establishing the all-but-uninhabited Sinai Desert as a demilitarized zone, to protect against future Egyptian assaults.

At any rate, Israeli forces have been ordered to stand down along the Egyptian border, though air forces continue to patrol the skies several tens of miles into the desert. According to all indications, they continue to push forward in the north and east.

Sharett Visits Denver!

Foreign Minister Moshe Sharett, who is considered likely to retain his seat even after the upcoming general election, has embarked on a visit to the United States, spending large amounts of time with McCarthy, Nixon, and their shadow cabinet. Though the visit is officially simply to begin cooperation with the United States as early as possible - perhaps to win votes from the 25% of voters that are American - others view it as a sign that the negotiations with Egypt and the other Arab nations are considered a strictly military matter. The projected presence of the Deputy Foreign Minister Chaim Katz, apparently appointed to the position specifically for this purpose, eases few concerns, though some consider it to presage the appointment of a "Minister of Arab Affairs", whose hypothetical portfolio will include foreign and military relations in the Middle East, and perhaps relations with Arab citizens of Israel.

[nothingclever]

To Tibetans:

"I have reached an agreement with the leader of India. My men will not attack your land and I am willing and want to create a formal peace treaty. India will continue to support my fight against the communists with its air support if we can reach a peaceful agreement. I ask that you also fight the communists with me or else they will attack either of us at some point. They cannot be trusted if they gain any advantage over us so trying to negotiate with them is pointless, especially since you have already used nuclear weapons against them.

I ask that if we drive the communists out that my people are given the majority of their land because we currently have the least and my people have fought just as hard against them as you have. You already have more land even though I have more citizens so there's no way that what I'm asking can be unfair. I also ask that my people are given at least some of the land you took from the communists and my people already. Tibet was never as large as it is now and you know that to be true. Mongolia also acts as a shield between your people and Russia giving you an advantage even if Mongolia is under the influence of Russia. The northeast is directly connected to Russia. A truly fair way to divide the land would be proportionally based on population and I have more citizens and my side will take on the burden of defending the boarder with Russia so I believe my people should have more than half of China."

I am ready to send my full army to attack the communists as soon as you agree to a peace treaty. If India, Tibet, Korea and my army all attack together we can defeat the communists in one swift movement. We have nothing to fear from Russia because even it knows fighting our combined forces would be too costly."

[Minchandre]

Israel's Economic Data, 1954-1959
(sorry for the double post...I want to get this all over with before I start HW so to be less distracted)

Wealth after trade and upkeep: 18.5 (Note: I started with an upkeep of 12.5, and am currently with an upkeep of 12.5; I did briefly peak at 13.25. I'm not certain how to handle this. Maldiem, add or subtract as appropriate from economic development)
Wealth spent: 18.5
How much wealth spent on what:
Category 1: 3
American Arms Shipments
Category 2: 15.5
Economic Development

Trade: 12:17
United States: 2 : 8
Australia: 4 : 4
Canada: 4 : 3
India: 2 : 2

[Bosh]

OOC: 3:3 trade with Mexico agreed to.

OOC: the one ground force worth of "volunteers" sent to China will follow any orders that the Nationalist Chinese player issues. They are under Chinese chain of command.

IC:

The offical position of the Republic of Korea re: Chinese matters:

1. Korea has been ravaged by war and now that it is experiencing the fruit of peace, it is the responsibility of the responsible government of Korea to ensure the continuation of peace on the Korean peninsula.

2. However, the division of China is a tragedy and Korea sympathizes with the plight of the Chinese people. Korea recognizes that China is truly one unified nation and recognizes only the Nationalist Chinese government of China and engages in trade with that portion of China only.

3. All Korean citizens who desire to volunteer for the military forces of Nationalist China are free to do so and soldiers currently enrolled in the ROK military forces can obtain a waiver of service while serving in the Chinese military.

4. Chinese merchants are free to purchase military arms of all sorts from Korea.

[Zweanslord]

Egypt

Peace

Egypt finally knows peace again after the assault that has been made against them. Diplomats have started negotiations with Egypt for a permanent peace treaty. Once that has been established, a large part of the military starts to move away from the Israeli border. When Israel also withdraws the majority of its military near Egyptian borders, Egypt withdraws further, leaving only a reasonable force to guard their borders, which is bigger than the force that was there before the assault.

On the Egyptian side, some analysts ponder about the idea of demilitarising the southwest of Israel, to protect from another offence originating from Israel. A few even ponder about demilitarisation on both sides. A few advisers suggest that the issue of the Suez Canal could be dealt with, considering that this seemed to be the origin of the problem.

When the permanent peace treaty between the Arabs and Israel as well as its allies has been signed, however, victory celebrations are held in Egypt. The Army will march through the streets of Cairo, with the Air Force flying a few runs over the same march as they are hailed by the citizens. The celebrations heighten the spirit of the people and things will seem to go back to normal for the common people.

Rebuilds, Construction and Modernisation

The Egyptian Airforce has been dealt a harsh blow, with less planes and airstrips having been bombed. Egypt takes this opportunity to modernise its Airforce as the airports are being rebuilt and new planes are made. Existing industry is upgraded and new industry emerges around and in the military industry. Trade deals are made with other corporations, even promoting investment in the industry in Egypt.

Not just the military industry is being modernised. Other branches of industry and economy are invested in and developed as well, continuing along the lines of modernisation from earlier years. Economic expansion occurs and new modern trade centers are being set up to launch Egypt as the economic and trade center in the Arab World. This holds especially true with the current trade going on between those parties, which is also the reason why infrastructure is being enhanced.

The trade centers being set up not only cater to the Arab World, but also to foreign trade and trade going through the Suez Canal. After the conflict, the Red Sea has seen Egyptian minesweepers and hired minesweepers to clear the region from sea mines so that foreign sea traffic can pass through it safely once again. During the operation those ships wishing to go through the Red Sea and its mine field are escorted with sonar ships and guided safely through the field with the maps Egypt has.

Egypt's attention also turns towards the Aswan High Dam again, and while plans are worked out a bit more, the realisation is obvious that the main project will be on hold for a while until funds can be freed up again for this purpose.

Egypt supports Morocco and Tunisia Independence

Egypt is pleased to learn of the Morocco and Tunisia independence, supporting and recognising this independence. More diplomats are sent towards both states to improve relations.

Eyes on Triple Alliance

With the Mexican initiative for a Triple Alliance between Mexico, Spain and Canada, Egypt seems to pay attention towards this initiative. A few snippets in the media relate this to one of President Nasser's earlier words, as well as the current state of the world. "These three nations seek to prevent further wars and may emerge as a united power, separate from the black and white view of Capitalism versus Communism which seems to dominate the world view of some politicians in other nations. Several critics hope that the Mexican initiative will be a success and example to the world."

Egypt supports South African U.N. Resolution

"We are pleased to see South Africa acting upon this new state of the world and introducing much needed changes. We support the resolution brought forth to the General Assembly and urge the other nations of the Arab World to do the same."

As announced, Egypt supports the resolution brought forth by South Africa. In UN-related matters, it also supports the resolution before the Security Council against India's unprovoked attack on Tibet.

Strengthening of ties in the Arab World

Egypt continues its effort to bond the Arab World together more. He addresses the other nations when speaking about their valiant effort to come to Egypt in aid when under attack and underlines the cooperation that was there and which should be enhanced.

Throughout the nations of the Arab World Egyptian diplomats travel to increase relations. Egyptian merchants regulate trade and start to adapt themselves towards the new trade centers developing in Egypt, as well as encouraging other Arab merchants to use those trade centers and think on an Arab scale instead of a national scale when trading.

The modernisation Egypt is going through and the technology being adopted and developed are made public towards those of the other Arab nations. If they want to modernise as well, Egypt will lend its assistance and offers reports on their advancements so that the other nations can learn from the mistakes Egypt has made in the progress.

Within Egypt as well as the other Arab World nations, the Arab spirit is becoming more and more advertised and glorified through several initiatives on all levels of life. Several Egyptian religious people have started to take initiatives towards tolerance and cooperation between religions, on a national, but especially international scale where they seek to ease religious conflicts in other Arab nations.

If there are conflicts between Arab groups, be they nations or religious groups, Egypt will offer a supervising role in negotiations. Positive relationships with Iran are encouraged. In regards to Iraq-Iran relations, Egypt point out how both nations send naval troops towards Australian forces and that there is a basis for cooperation and negotiation.

United Arab Republic?

After a period of active strengthening of ties in the Arab World, President Nasser and Egyptian officials try to take the first greater and official steps towards a pan-Arab state. They discuss the idea of a United Arab Republic with nations of the Arab World, underlining how they should stand together in this divided world. Those who seem willing to do this are further approached and Egypt tries to start up negotiations for a real United Arab Republic.

Total Spending Summary

Wealth after trade and upkeep: 12.25
Wealth spent: 12.25
How much wealth spent on what:
Category 1: 4
Tech. Egypt continues the modernisation of the last years. Egypt is modernising over several branches, such as modern trade centers, modern industries, modern military industries and facilities, as well as the upgrading of current military. With the destruction of airports and airplanes, it uses this opportunity to modernise those airports and modernise the construction of the new airplanes being ordered.
Category 2: 4
Air. With the destruction of a large part of its aerial force in the Suez Conflict, Egypt has given order for a whole batch of new and improved planes to supplement its reduced air force.
Category 3: 4
Economy. Through modernisation of trade, new industries, a lot of trading with the Arab World, the Suez Canal, making foreign trade easier, advanced planning for the High Aswan Dam and investments in economy, industry and trade, Egypt hopes to see an economic increase and proliferate itself as economic center of the Arab World in time.
Category 4: 0.25
Pan-Arabism propagation. Initiatives and actions are being funded and launched on all levels of life to support the Pan-Arabism ideology. This extends on an international scale, with initiatives being supported publicly and covertly across Arab nations.

Trade: 10:10
Arab World: 10:10

[Falconer]

Mexico

Camacho Dies!

Mexico's beloved president Manuel Camacho died on Thursday. According to officials, the president was reading in his private study when he suffered a heart attack.

"It really is a tragedy," one commented, "he has done so much for Mexico, and he will not be forgotten."

Francisco Angeles, who was declared the new President in Camacho's will, gave this speech during a parade in the old president's honor:

"Citizens of the United Mexican States! My brothers and sisters, today we honor the passing of a truly great man. Camacho saw to it that our nation prospered, and that ties with other nations were strong. This work shall not be in vain! This nation was great once, in the days when the Aztec Emperors ruled from Tenochtitlan. I shall dedicate my administration to making the nation of Mexico great again!"


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Jose Orozco, the new chief of Secret Police, was working at his office when the telephone rang.

"Hello?"

"Hello. This is Francisco Angeles, your president. I bear good news: I will be expanding the authority of the Mexican State Police. This is to be kept secret from the public."

(4 on Spy, 4 on Economy)

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MANDATORY FORMAT:
Wealth after trade and upkeep: 22
Wealth spent: 22
How much wealth spent on what: 12 on Economy, 6 on Spy, 2 on Civil
Economy: 12
The Hidalgo Plan to expand Mexico's agriculture
Spy: 6
The powers of the Mexican State Police (i.e. the secret police) being greatly expanded
Civil: 2
Propaganda campaigns to increase support for government

Category N: #
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Trade: 11:11
Canada: 3 : 3
Spain: 5 : 5
Korea: 3 : 3

[Bosh]

The Republic of Korea worried about the prospect of war erupting along its borders and sends a request to the Soviet government to clarify its official position on Chinese matters, especially with the prospect of a renewal of Civil War in China.

[Maldiem]

Late 1956 to 1957



US Conducts Castle Bravo Nuclear Test; First Hydrogen Bomb

The Post WW3 balance of power shifts with the detonation of the first Hydrogen bomb by the United States. President McCarthy promised that America would never launch an unprovoked nuclear attack again, but "Even friendly Eagles have their limits".

Nixon Warns Against Further USSR Interference in Asia

Excerpt from Richard Nixon's speech during a meeting with the ambassador with the USSR:
"Let the Chinese sort it our themselves; they've both got powerful friends, and we don't want a repeat of 1950. Mr. Kruschev, let it be."

Nixon is reported to have met in private with the Russian Ambassador for several hours, though they acted friendly upon leaving the meeting.

Israelis Push Back Arabs



The IDF runs over the beaten Arab forces, pushing into the Golan heights, the Jordan River, and the Littani River with little resistance. The remaining arab forces retreat and regroup on the other side of the new battle lines. Various leaders from the nations sue for peace.

Hostilities End in Tibetan Theater, Peace Treaty Signed, Tibetans Refuse Nationalists Aid

The Tibetans, the Nationalists and the Indian ambassador sign a peace treaty, and that air battle halts. The ex-Chinese nation refuses help to either side in the conflict, and returns to a defensive posture.

Chinese Meat Grinder Continues, Nationalists Gain Ground

With the Indian air support and the USSR's sudden halt in aid to the Communists, the Nationalists push their enemy back again, gaining ever more ground. Communist forces, backs against the wall, are about to make a last stand on the northern side of the Yellow River

Massive Civil Disorder In India, Australia

With the silence of their government and their continued practice of policies that started the disorder in the first place, the populations of India and Australia have started rebellion in earnest, and their governments will most likely fall if something drastic isn't done quickly.

Arab Nationalism Grows Despite Suezcide



With Nasser's declaration of victory (and his timely pullout from the conflict), the Arab world begins to rally around Nasser's leadership. His secular nationalist doctrine appeals to much of the moderate Muslims in the area, and does much to bridge the religious divides in the region.

UN Security Council Measures Fail Due to Absenteeism

Not enough of the security council members send an ambassador to the UN, so no measures put before it pass.

Overwhelming Support for UN Reconstruction

Those nations sending representatives to the General Assembly vote in favor of the restructuring of the security council proposed by South Africa; a notable exception is the USA. The measure passes by a wide margin.

Soviet Troop Buildup in East Asia

The Soviet Army is amassing near its border with China and Korea, and their intentions have not been disclosed.

Red Sea Returns to Normalcy

With minesweeping operations by the Egyptian navy, trade once again resumes through the Suez and Red Sea..

Irani Navy Goes Home

The Ayatollah claims that his action brought peace to the Middle East by preventing the Indians from interfering with it in a more obtrusive manner, and recalls his forces. Irani ships resume their normal deployments.

Communist Victory in Laos, Cambodia



The Australian air force takes unacceptable casualties and is forced to retreat; with no orders from their central government they land on their carriers and await instructions.

The Communist Party of Cambodia finishes off the loyalist forces, and institutes a one-party communist democracy, based on the Vietnamese model. They begin by expelling all foreign land and factory owners and nationalizing all farming and manufacturing.

The Communist revolution in Laos finishes their fight around this time, and becomes a protectorate of Vietnam.

Signs of Life in British Isles, Queen Returns to Britannia



The British Military finally manages to secure the isle, and a real government begins to rise from the English countryside. The new United Kingdom, based in Liverpool, moves to re-establish order in Britain.

The Queen, hearing this news, returns to the islands from her voluntary exile in Canada.

European Federation Nucleates in The Hague

The first government to re-establish itself in Europe, Belgium announces its intent to form a European Confederation, with the aim of preventing another war in the future through a unified government.

Congress Announces Phoenix Plan; Rebuild Eastern US



Several prominent Republicans came up with a plan for a massive government investment to rebuild the industry and infrastructure of the Eastern US. Taft ridiculed the bills as "a money pit worse than the New Deal that will do nothing other than gratify the few remaining constituents of the grossly over-represented East Coast and the Republican Liberal establishment".

Opponents of the bill cite the example of Nantucket, Massachusetts, in which 10 of the 14 remaining permanent inhabitants are members of the House of Representatives, two others are Senators, one is Governor, and one is Mayor.

Little Rock Crisis; Arkansas Governor Calls in National Guard to Enforce Segregated Schooling

The Governor of Arkansas, Orval Faubus called in the National Guard to stop nine black students from attending Little Rock Central High school today, in a move that directly conflicts with the existing ruling in Brown v Board of Education.

Justice Department Officials Uphold Brown vs. Board of Education, National Guard Removed

Justice Department officials, under McCarthy's direct supervision, garnered an injunction from the Arkansas state court, ordering the governor to withdraw the national guard. The governor complies, but the guard's place is quickly taken by local police.

McCarthy Sends Federal Government Troops to Allow Students Entry

The President called in a division of the US army to allow the students entry today, in a move that is expected to end the crisis once and for all. Prominent democrats blast the decision as a gross violation of States' rights by the increasingly tyrannical federal government.

Shots Fired by Crowd, Federal Troops Fire Into Crowd, Gun Battle with Police, Little Rock Nine Among Dead

Unidentified gunmen fired on the little rock nine from the crowd as they were entering the school, and the US army, nervous and surrounded by a hostile crowd, reacted by firing into the crowd. A gun battle with police ensued in which 5 federal troops, 23 police officers and 14 civillians were killed and hundreds more were injured.

Race Riots in United States

Riots burst onto the streets of most large American cities in response to the massacre, amid a harsh crackdown by police in the South and less severe response in the rest of the US.

Montgomery Bus Boycott Ongoing

The Montgomery city government has yet to yield to the NAACP in the boycott of the city's bus system sparked over a year before when Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat and was arrested. Martin Luther King Jr., the protest's organizer, said "We are prepared to wait as long as it takes to regain our dignity and our human rights."

The Mayor of Montgomery remarked, "The buses sure do smell better now."

NASA Launches Explorer 1

NASA launches the first man-made satellite into a low orbit, and President McCarthy lauds this as a shining example of America's ability to recover from the worst decade in Humanity's history. The satellite, which does little more than orbit and beep, generates a huge media splash.

Ford Releases Edsel, Massive Hit

Ford released a new model of car this year, which achieved widespread popularity both in America and in the international market.

[Silver Coin]

Withdrawal from Chinese Conflict

Under the pressure of the US government, now the only superpower left in the world, the Soviet Hight Command has issued an order for the Soviet navy to withdraw from the conflict.

"Troops on our Eastern Border shall remain where they are, though they shall be for purely defensive purposes. We shall not incite any kind of conflict, but of the Nationalist and Korean troops get a bit too over eager, there will be repercussions," said one governments spokesman in an interview with the press.

Nominal Relations between China, Tibet and the USSR

The Tibetan and Chinese governments have recently set up embassies in Omsk and the vice versa. It is hopeful that the three nations can come closer through collaborations in various fields.

USSR Opens Door to Chinese Refugees

The Kremlin has recently announced that it will be opening the Eastern border to Chinese refugees fleeing from the war zone.

"This move we make is a humanitarian gesture that we hope will help as many people as possible avoid the horrors of war. We are willing to provide food and basic shelter for the refugees as well as Citizenship if they take up permanent residence." - Nikita Kruschev in a recent public address.

Kremlin Supports Reconstitution of the UN

The Kremlin has recently issued a statement that it fully supports the South African initiative and that representatives would be sent to the first meeting of the General Assembly. It is hopeful that the restoration of this coalition of world governments would help restore peace and avoid conflict. A pertinent question now would be where would the new UN headquarters will be set.

OOC: Do I count as part of Asia or Europe now, since Moscow is no longer the Capital, or both?

[Minchandre]

Peace in the Middle East!

Following on the ceasefire signed with Egypt in recent weeks, PM Ben-Gurion flew to Cairo today to sign a permanent peace treaty with the Arab Republic of Egypt. The treaty, which had apparently been hammered out by frequent phone and telegraph conversations between Ben-Gurion and President Gamal Nasser, was approved by an emergency session of the Knesset while the PM was in the air. Though cynics suggest that the peace cannot last, many are hopeful that this will usher in a new age of peace and cooperation. Concurrently, forces stood down on both sides of the border, with Israeli and Egyptian soldiers now outside of gunshot, though neither side shows much interest in withdrawing completely.

On the eastern and northern fronts, Israeli forces enjoyed unbelievable success, seizing all land west of the Jordan and south of the Litani's bend. The most notable new possessions are the ancient port city of Tyre, and the Old City of Jerusalem. Lebanon and Jordan almost immediately sued for peace following the near complete destruction of their militaries, followed shortly by Syria. After the three primary combatants withdrew from the war, geographically further powers officially laid down arms as well.

As the skies were finally clear for the first time in many weeks, stock was taken. Israeli forces occupied over 7,000 km^2, containing just under 1 million Arabs. Israel lost 2,591 son, including 12 stilling missing in action. Arab casualties are estimated at 10,000-15,000, though poor organization and high levels of desertion make an accurate count impossible. Funereal services will be held this Thursday in newly-united Jerusalem, followed by their burial at the Mount of Olives.

Next Year in Jerusalem
Editor's Note: the following is a letter submitted to the Jerusalem Post by Zamir Gavra, an Iraqi-born soldier with the elite Paratrooper's Brigade, which handled the bulk of the fighting in Jerusalem.

The thing I remember most about this war was waiting. When conflict broke out between Australia and Egypt, we were put on high alert, and placed in Jerusalem, staring across the fence at the Arab half of the city. As if that weren't enough, High Command sent a special helicopter to drop a line of red paint all across the barrier: this line we were not to cross under any circumstances; I remember [Captain] Danny [Halevi] say, "I don't care if you see your sister at the center of an orgy; you cross that line an I shoot you." He laughed as he said it, but he finger stayed steady on the trigger of his Uzi.

When the Arabs did come, it was pretty bad; I understand that most of the time, our jets were able to sweep the Arabs from the ground like so many insects, but the Air Force dared not fire upon the Holy City. So we took them, mostly waves of untrained teenagers with WWI-era rifles and the occasional bazooka. We took them with our Uzis and our machine guns, and though we had a great deal more fire, for a time it seemed that the weight of them might overwhelm us.

After a time, there were no more. We waited then, for three days, nervously looking for enemies to assault again, but thankfully they never came again. On the third day, in the late afternoon, we got orders to advance that night. With sunset, we stole forward, running from alley to alley, taking care not to disturb the residents, lest they alert enemy forces (we did not know at the time that the Jordanian army had been reduced to two men with a single rusty pistol). The going was slow, and at some point we found ourselves in the Old City. With its loud, slippery cobblestone streets and its narrow stone alleyways, the Old City was even worse than the Ottoman-era urban center we had been passing through before. Sometime around dawn, we found ourselves with our backs to a retaining wall, thinking how to get over or around it, when someone saw a giant golden dome, and cried it out. Within moments of that shout, we all looked to the sun to judge the direction, and within moments we had all realized: we were at the Western Wall. I don't think any of us could believe it; Danny took of his helmet. Next to me, someone muttered, half-joking and half-disbelieving, "Next year in Jerusalem."



General Election Held!

As promised, a general election was held 42 days after the cessation of hostilities with the final combatant (Yemen). The results were not shocking in shape, but they were in scope: Mapai, riding high on economic reforms and crushing military victory, received an astounding 53% of the vote, allowing them to form a government without any coalition. Nevertheless, PM Ben-Gurion invited his main opposition, the American-influenced Reform Party to form a "Grand Coalition", saying that "Any government that rules with the support of precisely half the population is at a great risk the moment it does anything even vaguely unpopular." Considering the ease with which an early election can be called, this move is widely considered a wise one.

Though the two top ministries - Defense and Foreign Affairs - are being retained by Mapai, Reform members will receive several other gems, including Internal Affairs, Education, and the brand new position of Minister of Arab Affairs, tasked with handling nearby diplomacy and the populations of the West Bank and South Lebanon.

The new Israeli President is the world famous physicist Albert Einstein, convinced to run by his companions at the Hebrew University, and looking set to create a tradition of selecting scientists as president (the first President of Israel, Chaim Weizmann, was a noted chemist for whom the Weizmann Institute has been named). Said Einstein, "I never thought to run for office, but I was convinced this was the best for Israel. Make no mistake, however - I remain tenured, and plan to return to academics after I finish my stint."

The following is an excerpt from the Arabic-language document that has been distributed on billboards, as fliers, and over the radio in all newly occupied Israeli territories

The land you are standing on is now a part of the State of Israel, a Zionist democratic republic established in the Holy Land. Though Israel is a Jewish state, we already have substantial Arab minority, and will not terribly mind an addition. Nevertheless, we will not hold you against your will: any resident of newly-occupied Israeli territories will be permitted emigration to the nation of their choice, and will be permitted to take their possessions with them (bar certain controller substances, including weapons and certain drugs).

Those of you who choose to stay will be granted legal status as non-citizen permanent residents. Permanent residents will be permitted unlimited work and residency rights, issued travel papers, and will possess all the rights of Israeli citizens before the law. The primary difference will be that as non-citizens, you will not be required to serve in the IDF, nor will you be permitted to vote in General Elections (though your right to exercise local politics remains untouched).

Citizenship may be acquired in the following ways:
-Any permanent resident with 7 years' residence, no criminal record, and 3 years' service in the IDF will be granted citizenship
-The permanent-resident spouses and children of citizens will be granted citizenship
-Any permanent resident child under 12 who continuously attends public school until 18 will be granted citizenship upon graduation
-Any children of permanent residents born after January 1, 1957 will be granted citizenship

In the short term, may find that police services are filled by IDF servicemen; this is due to a shortage of trained personnel. Please be assured that civilian police officers will replace military personnel as soon as possible.

[Joeluma]

Diplomatic Communication:

Canada accepts the proposed Triple Alliance, and proposes the name 'W.P.A', the World Peace Alliance. Further communication is additionally proposed to decide on the goals and means of the new alliance.

David M. Johnson adresses the U.N. General Assembly:

I thank the Representative from South Africa for bringing up this important matter. Now, more than ever, it is vital that we have a strong, functioning U.N, as demonstrated by the current flurry of conflict.

I agree with the Delegate from South Africa on several points:

Firstly, I agree, with point 1, that all current members of the Security Council have that status revoked. And with point 2, That the Security Council be reconstituted.

However, this is where I begin to disagree with the resolution. Nothing has proved more deleterious to peace than the constant stratification, and division of the world into easily quantified areas. Likewise, members of the Security Council must prove their dedication to peace, not once, but repeatedly. Having permanent members runs contrary to this goal. Therefore, I suggest the following modification:

3. That the new Security Council includes NO permanent members, and, every 10 years, the General assembly shall nominate their preference for the new members of the Security Council, with no rule barring a Country from serving multiple terms. Each country will be able to secretly nominate two choices, and the top 7 will form the Security Council.

Also. The sole reason to have a Security Council is to ensure fast response to issues requiring immediate response. A Council made up of 15 members, while admirably inclusive, ensures there will be no fast decisions. Therefore:

4. The Security Council will at all times number 7.

The entire point of the Security Council, likewise, is to ensure that when the U.N. does take action, it takes it with majority support.

5. That the new Security Council require 5 votes for substantive measures, and 4 votes for procedural measures.

This number of members ensures fast response to issues requiring such attention. More ordinary problems will of course be the purview of the General Council.

I Hereby call for a vote on this amended version of the South African proposal. I recognize that the measure has passed, but feel that these flaws must be addressed for the U.N. to have a functional role in the world.

[Moody the Wise]

Cape Town, South Africa

The country revels in excitement as the first bit of shiny metal blasts off from the African continent and achieves Earth orbit. The event is widely covered in the media, and is a moment of national pride. What is less publicized, although still brought up in certain circles, is the fact that the same technology now allows the launch of ballistic missiles capable of striking multiple other countries by land. Few really think that a man of Mandela's convictions would use this new capability aggressively, but there are those who are discussing the possibilities.

Mandela On Tour

Prime Minister Nelson Mandela has begun a pan-African tour in order to garner support from other African Nations for South Africa's bid for the new permanent African seat on the Security Council. He totes his country's recent exemplary ethical behavior, as well as its stability and multilateralism as compelling factors. He is also open to the concerns of the other African nations, as he must be if his country will one day represent them on the Security Council, but he makes it clear that he will not perform favors or become beholden to narrow personal interests in the name of obtaining this seat.

[nothingclever]

Nationalist China opens its doors to all refugees from Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Tibetan China and Communist China. All people will be given food, shelter, medical attention and all the other necessities they need to survive. The government will negotiate deals with independent businesses to employ the refugees in factories and on farms doing basic work to earn their keep. Government funded jobs will also be created for excess workers. While this is happening they will be formally documented. As Chiang's government becomes more stable the people will eventually be given formal citizenship and will be allowed to pursue whatever careers they want. Chiang's administrators will make it clear to all new refugees and future citizens that China is doing them a favor and they are only allowed to stay as long as they support the government and do what they are told. Refugees will be issued special identification cards and will be given communal housing. At first they will not be allowed to leave certain areas and checkpoints will be established but eventually they will be given full mobility rights. If any refugees demonstrate anti-government sentiment they will be harshly reprimanded. Any negative political demonstrations will be broken up by police and people may be imprisoned and forced into labor camps. Any newcomers that commit crimes will be put in these labor camps as well. Chiang will do his best to make sure the refugees are not abused and that they will not be exploited. When refugees gain full citizenship status and continue to work in the same government funded or independent businesses they first worked in upon arrival they will eventually receive the same rate of pay, benefits and room for advancement as regular citizens. Anti-discrimination discrimination laws will be enforced as well. Naturally at first refugees will not be given normal salaries. Eventually job placement and retraining programs will be enlarged to accommodate the increase of workers so that they can be given proper jobs for their qualifications.

[Maldiem]

1957 to 1958

Communists Abandon Mainland, Invade Kyushu



With the Nationalists moving in for the kill and the USSR standing off, the remaining Communist forces abandon China by sea, and make an amphibious landing on Kyushu, the southernmost of Japan's main islands. The organized and well-armed Chinese take the small, feuding states of the island by surprise, and quickly consolidate control. They continue to declare that they are the only legitimate government of China, though they do sue for a cease fire with the Nationalists.

European Confederation Makes Inroads in France, the Netherlands, Western Germany



The Hague, with aid from Canadian peacekeepers and their newly-solvent statehood, persuades numerous independent factions in France, Germany and the Netherlands to join the confederation. As the organization grows, militias that sprung up after WW3 join its peacekeeping forces, and soon a true military has begun to form. The fledgling nation then carriers out a "peacekeeping" campaign, in which it subdues several small, belligerent states that had sprung up in Germany and central Europe.

England Holds Elections

With the return of the Queen and the restoration of order to the island, England held their first elections since the war.

Widespread Declarations of Independence

With England and Europe stirring once again, and the opportunity to vote in important elections in the UN, those former colonies who have yet to formally declare their independence do so.


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North Atlantic
USA: Nominates USA
England: Nominates Canada
European Confederation: Votes for Canada
Spain: Yet to vote
Canada: Yet to vote
Mexico: Yet to vote
Portugal: Nominates Portugal

South America
Argentina: Nominates Argentina
Brazil: Nominates Brazil
Uruguay: Nominates Uruguay
Paraguay: Nominates Paraguay
Chile: Votes for Argentina
Peru: Votes for Argentina
Venezuela: Nominates Venezuela
Colombia: Nominates Colombia
Panama: Nominates Panama
Costa Rica: Nominates Costa Rica
Honduras: Nominates Honduras
Belize: Nominates Belize
Nicaragua: Nominates Nicaragua
Guatemala: Nominates Guatemala

Elected: Argentina

Africa
etc. etc. South Africa elected.

The Middle East

Saudi Arabia elected (plurality of Arab nations)

Asia

Tibet: Nominates Tibet
India: Civil disorder; abstains
Pakistan: Nominates Pakistan
Afghanistan: Votes for Pakistan
Bangladesh: Nominates Bangladesh
Burma: Nominates Burma
Thailand: Nominates Thailand
Malaysia: nominates Singapore
Singapore: Votes for Singapore
Indonesia: Votes for Singapore
Vietnam: Nominates Vietnam
Cambodia: Votes for Vietnam
Philippines: Nominates Philippines
Australia: Civil disorder; abstains
Korea: Yet to vote
Nationalist China: Yet to Vote
USSR: Yet to vote

Mass Lynchings in South



The Ku Klux Klan comes out in force in response to the Little Rock Massacre, and stages lynchings of African Americans all over the South. The body count is in the hundreds, and a firestorm of fear and hatred sweeps across the country.

National Guard Massacres Crowd in Montgomery, MLK Jr. Shot

During a peaceful demonstration in the continuing Montgomery Bus Boycott, the Alabama national guard opens fire on the crowd. Hundreds are killed as the crowd refuses to disperse despite the bloodshed. The protest's organizer, Martin Luther King Jr., along with most of the senior staff of the NAACP in Montgomery are among the dead.

US Army Moves to Restore Order in South

President McCarthy orders the United States Army to quash the rioting in the South, and the army has several tense encounters with the National Guard when it moves to restore order. The army imposes a curfew, and goes so far as to declare martial law in some of the hardest-hit areas.

McCarthy Pressures States to Disarm National Guard, Threatens Federal Funding Embargo

In a national speech and in the capitol, President McCarthy and Vice President Nixon both argued that the offenses by the National guard merit tighter regulation and a reduction in size, while Democrats argue that the second amendment guarantees the right for them to have a militia.

When Republicans pass several laws requiring federal oversight of the national guard to be eligible for federal funds, many of the Southern states lodge formal protests and refuse to disarm.

This results in yet more bias in the ongoing national reconstruction protest (the "Great Deal") toward Republican states and the East coast. The South, already in an economic depression from WW3, WW2, and a shift in agricultural industries to the Midwest, sinks into a deep economic hole.

Alaska Joins the Union

President McCarthy signed a bill recognizing Alaska's petition for statehood, marking a single bright spot in an otherwise bleak political landscape.

Post World War Three Baby Boom

Statisticians in the Unites States and other countries with intact governments and no famine have reported a spike in births, most probably from soldiers returning from war and the increasing peacefulness of the international landscape.

Syria, Egypt Form United Arab Republic

With the increasing pan-Arab nationalism, Egypt and Syria announce the formation of the United Arab Republic, the beginning of Nasser's dream of a United Arab state. Tensions rise between the UAR and several other Arab powers, particularly the government of Iraq.

Federation of Iraq and Jordan Formed

In what many have described as a knee-jerk reaction to the UAR, Iraq and Jordan announce the creation of the Federation of Iraq and Jordan, under the leadership of the king of Iraq.

Yemen, UAR Form United Arab States

Yemen forms a confederation with the UAR, marking yet another consolidation in Arab power.

Civil War in Lebanon

Fueled by interference from Syria, a civil war breaks out in Lebanon, in which an Arab nationalist rebellion tries to unseat the government.

Chamoun Asks US for Military Intervention

President Camile Chamoun, the prime minister of Lebanon, formally asks for US military intervention in the civil war.

American Marines Land in Lebanon



Secretary of State John F. Dulles, under advice from the vice president, agrees to the request, and the president orders a contingent of US marines to land in Lebanon and support the government. With air support from a US carrier group in the Mediterranean, the rebels quickly take dirt naps. The marines move to secure Beruit and Beruit air port, though they reinstate several key Muslim leaders to positions of power, which does much to quell the popular resentment.

Revolution in Iraq, Federation of Iraq and Jordan Dissolves

The King of Iraq is deposed by conspirators in the army and shot while trying to flee wearing an abaya.

The successor government is formed as a republic, with representatives from each major ethnic group in Iraq, the Sunni, Shiite and Kurd, acting as a president.

Avro Arrow Makes First Test Flight



Canadian Engineers unveil their new prototype supersonic interceptor. It could conceivably set new speed records, though senior military personnel question its effectiveness in the coming missile age.

Communist Revolution in Cuba

Castro and Che Guevara's forces finally overtake the Batista government, which signs a formal surrender. It remains to be seen how the US will take a Communist government so close to its borders.

[Silver Coin]

"Gentlemen, perhaps it has come to your attention that our military now pales against those of the West. We have come to a stage that our ability to even defend the Rodina is severely limited. If we were to face a determined and well planed assault, our armed forces would seem frail and powerless. I believe, that this has to change, for the security of our motherland is at stake. I propose that we establish a strong, technologically advanced and highly professional military. That we creating a military comprised entirely of well trained, well equipped volunteers, men and women determined to defend the interests of their nation at any cost."

Rodion Malinovsky, Minister of Defence, paused to watch the responses of his peers. He was glad that most of them seem to be nodding encouragingly.

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OOC:
Income: 14
(10 from trade with Iran, 4 with Vietnam)

Expenditure: 14
4 to Technology (Guided Missiles)
2 to Navy
4 to Air
4 to Economy (Reconstruction Efforts in Major Cities)

[nothingclever]

Chiang Kai-shek celebrates his defeat of the communists and immediately claims the communist land as his own. He attempts to start immigration relations with the new governments of Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam and Tibet. He asks that anyone that wishes to leave their countries be allowed safe passage into his own.

To the Chinese communists:
"Nationalist China will never truly be at peace with you until you admit that we are the only legitimate Chinese government and support our unification. This is the most fundamental belief that we have. To go against it is to oppose us.

In addition it is obvious that you plan to fight my people again as long as you claim to be the only legitimate government since it is the duty of a government to protect its land and to reclaim any it loses. If you choose to occupy Japan I suggest you worry about the Koreans. They are right next door and obviously see you as a threat. I am sure they would not mind trying to take Japan to expand their territory.

For now I will agree to a ceasefire but I will not discourage Korea from taking action against you."

Any Japanese people that somehow manage to flee Japan will automatically be allowed to stay in Nationalist China. If possible Chiang Kai-shek would like to establish formal safe passage for Japanese fleeing Japan to Nationalist China despite the tone he has used with the communists.

Chiang Kai-shek formally recognizes Korea's right to make any attacks on Chinese communists in Japan to protect its land and if it feels so inclined to liberate Japanese people.

[Zweanslord]

United Arab Republic

With the newly formed United Arab Republic under the leadership of President Nasser and the United Arab States introduced as well, a pan-Arab state is one step closer. Recognising the value of these first advances, several measures are taken by the government to ensure the success of these efforts.

Cairo is the capitol of the United Arab Republic and Damascus is still a central organ for Syrian politics and regulations. Syrian politicians can chose freely where to go and this results in Egyptian and Syrian politicians often travelling between Damascus and Cairo. While Egypt is the leader of the union, Syria is regarded equal in importance.

Egyptian and Syrian military and administrative personnel were exchanged to ensure smooth cooperation between them. Personnel was also appointed to oversee and monitor the state of interaction and how the United Arab Republic was perceived in both Egypt and Syria. If displeasure was noticed, its goal was to find the reason for this displeasure and see if the source could be dealt with and cooperation increased.

Markets opened up between Egypt and Syria, allowing both markets to expand across each other. The new technology Egypt recently adopted was passed on through Syria and freely given access to. Investments were made to allow industry to use and incorporate the technology. New trade and economy centers in Syria were developed to propagate national and international trade and economy.

The United Arab Republic is putting in a lot of effort to make the new Republic work. This in hopes to show that a pan-Arab state is plausible and to entice other nations to unite with it as well. It is the hope that Yemen, part of the United Arab States, will eventually become part of the United Arab Republic as well. Likewise, it is the hope that others will join the United Arab Republic as well, or at least the United Arab States.

United Arab Republic supports new Iraqi regime

In a public announcement, the United Arab Republic supports the new Iraqi regime. It expresses its hope to create closer ties and to see Iraq on its proper feet again.

United Arab Republic seeks to smooth relations

That the newly created United Arab Republic created tensions was obvious due to the creation of the now dissolved Federation of Jordan and Iraq. Hoping to smooth things over, the United Arab Republic offers a friendly hand towards Jordan and especially the Jordan people, where President Nasser states: "We are all Arabs, let us work together as Arabs."

In a similar vein, it has sought to improve relations with Lebanon and stating that: "Hopefully such foreign intervention will not be necessary in the future." Meanwhile, UAR diplomats continue to talk with the other Arab nations, trying to lobby the ideal of a pan-Arab state and extending the offer to join the United Arab Republic or United Arab States to any Arab nation wanting to hear it.

[Minchandre]

IDF Forces cross the Litani

Elements of the Israeli Defense Forces, composed primarily of infantry from the Golani brigade, have crossed the Litani and moved into Lebanon to assist American forces with enforcing peace. Though Lebanese officials remain somewhat wary of the military that recently annexed a tenth of their country, Israeli soldiers conduct themselves well, and are relatively tolerated by locals. American forces mostly seem to get along well with their Israeli counterparts, especially the American-born ones. Israeli-occupied territories are mostly governed with a light hand, though any signs of resistance are stomped on fiercely.

Israeli Economic Program Extends to New Land

A recent document released by Mapai indicates a strong intention to extend the extensive infrastructure development scheme to include the newly-occupied territories. Chief among the changes will be the resettlement of Jews to much of the now mostly-vacant West Bank (see article: "Arabs leave West Bank for East"), as well as the institution of public schools and jobs. Special emphasis is placed on integration of Jews, Muslims, and Christians, with strong efforts made to break religious boundaries.

Arab Group Blasts Israeli Schools

A prominent of Arab community leaders in the West Bank and Lebanon have blasted the new Israeli schools and initiatives. Mohammed el-Khoury, speaking for them, said, "These new Israeli schools are just a thin veil to hide the brainwashing of our children. In them, my sons and daughters learn about the victimization of the Jewish people, the triumph of the Zionists, the superiority of European methods over the tried-and-true ways of our ancestors. If I try to keep my children at home, they send police or soldiers to take them to these schoolhouses by force. Yesterday, my youngest told me of Israel's great military victory in 1948, retaking ancestral Jewish lands."

[Maldiem]

1958 to Early 1959



Explorer 6 Takes Pictures of Earth From Orbit

The sixth satellite in the Explorer program takes the first picture of Earth from space; followup satellites provide weather data and are pilot programs for satellites to come that will include living creatures.

Hawaii Joins the Union

The 50th state to join the Union was formally admitted in 1959, and will be permitted electoral votes and congressional representatives after the upcoming census.

United States Refuses to Recognize Castro's Cuba

President McCarthy refused to recognize the new Communist government of Cuba, calling for an economic embargo. He also mobilized the carrier groups in the Gulf of Mexico and moved several more in from the Pacific.

Critics argue that the President is less concerned about the Caribbean island and more concerned about bringing a greater force to bear on the South in the continuing power struggle in American politics.

United States Marine Corps, Army Invade Cuba

Carrier groups begin a bombing campaign over Cuba, which decimates the revolutionary army. The US's modern aircraft quickly down the revolutionaries' small number of old Russian planes, and virtually destroy all opposition from the air.



The Marines and Army stage a land and paratrooper invasion of the island and quickly move to secure major airports and urban areas. Castro and Che Guevara are rumored to have fled to Central America immediately prior to the invasion, but a manhunt is underway nonetheless.

Popular support for the Communists in Cuba is high, and opposition to the Marines leads to several casualties to guerrilla warfare.



This is followed by several months of arms shipments to the new democratic regime set up by the Americans, and McCarthy and his advisers project that the American military presence in Cuba will be reduced to none in the next two to three years.

"Massive Resistance" to Desegregation, Continued Lynchings

Lead by Harry Byrd, a Senator from Virginia, a backlash to the Civil Rights movement among even the moderates in the South leads to counter-desegregation protests for nearly a year. Several schools in the South close altogether rather than desegregate, and the situation continues to spiral out of control.



African Americans Leave South by the Thousands

Following the violence and protests, African Americans begin to leave the South for the West Coast in record numbers. This is expected to polarize the 1960 elections even more, which adds greater fury to the allegations that have already arisen over Gerrymandering and census fraud by both sides.

McCarthy Institutes Martial Law in South

The US Army effectively occupies much of the South, and forcibly disarms the National Guard in several instances. Martial law is extended to include a temporary ban on Freedom of Assembly and Second Amendment, which receives several ongoing challenges in the Supreme Court.

Ireland Returns to Solvency

The third government to regain sovereignty in Europe, setting up a representative democracy, and reaffirming its claims of independence from England.

Revolution in India, Australia

Prime Minister Prasad is pulled from his office in New Delhi and drawn, quartered, and hung from a lamp-post in the city center. India holds new elections, and the opposition party (which is socialist-leaning) comes to power, though the moderates in the party are the ones who hold all the power.

In Australia the revolution is less spectacular, but several junior officers in the military order the armed forces to remove the Republican government, and the vast majority of the military is only too happy to do so. The British brass is largely deposed, and Australia returns to the democracy that existed before its brief stint with Republic.

Argentina Claims Antarctic Peninsula

The South American power laid claims to the northernmost portion of Antarctica today, amid similar claims by Chile. A tense situation erupted as the Argentinan and Chilean navy faced off across Cape Horn, that was eventually resolved when the governments arrived at a compromise, in which Argentina allowed Chilean economic exploitation of the waters around the peninsula and agreed to cooperative development.

Communist Insurgency in Thailand

A Communist revolutionary movement gains a foothold in Thailand, though the public opinion is far less socialist-leaning than it was in either Cambodia, Vietnam or Laos. Still, violence has broken out along its borders, and threatens to balloon further.

Turn 2! 1959 to 1964!



Player map:
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Zweanslord: Light Green: United Arab States
puppyavenger: Green: European Confederation

Communism and Capitalism:



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USSR:

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Economy: High government spending on reconstruction efforts yields results, but with the continuing impossibility of growing food the country and dearth of laborers of all kinds, progress was hampered significantly.

Navy: The ships are built without incident.

Air: Planes, including several new jet engine models and a few long-range nuclear bombers, are ready for the battlefield.

Civil: The investment does well to bolster confident in the solvency of the USSR, and order is restored to much of Pacific and European Russia.

Tech: With the loss of many of your best scientists, progress is slow, and radiation has always been a very difficult thing to treat. The existing treatments (palliative care) are still the standard, though your biomedical scientists develop some chelation therapies, and ways to remove radioactive dust from lungs.
Progress on guided missiles is slow, especially since they aren't working from an example of larger missiles. Prototypes have a range of a couple hundred miles and cannot carry anything much heavier than 50 kg or so; they are not suitable for delivering atomic weapons.

Nationalist China (Just going to call it “China” from now on)

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The spending on armed forces goes smoothly, though concerns exist over how wise it is to spend all surplus wealth on weapons.

South Africa

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With the abolition of Apartheid, a great deal of progress is made toward a more equitable society (though you aren't there yet). The recent influx of immigrants has once again caused a labor crisis, though your spending on the economy has done much to generate the jobs required by this new deluge of people.

A giant influx of labor, low nuclear devastation and income from food exports create a favorable economic climate; the economic expansion proceeds slightly faster than planned.

Your investment in technology allows you to modernize slightly faster than the rest of the world, though nothing spectacular.

Mexico

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The Hidalgo Plan is a resounding success, as your farmers and scientists develop better ways to fertilize fields and get even more yield per acre. This, coupled with the Green Revolution, has once again made Mexico a food exporting nation.

The State Police get a bunch of new toys, including bugging equipment and an upgrade to their communications and training. All in all, a more effective force.

The propaganda campaign manages to undercut what little support the Communists had, and the country is relatively free of unrest.

Canada:

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Australia's revolution halts the shipments of equipment for the space program when it is abut 60% complete. (6 of 10 wealth worth of things arrived before it stopped).

Project Cadmus reveals a sobering truth: with the massive input of ash into the upper atmosphere as a result of World War Three, the Earth's climate could become significantly cooler in the coming century, as the aerosols from the war and from fossil fuel combustion (in its current dirty state) seed clouds and increase the planet's albedo.

Radiation is a difficult thing to treat, though your scientists make some strides in palliative care, chelation, and radioactive dust removal.

Talks with the Native Americans and French Canadians appear to be going well, with an overall increase in equality.

The transcontinental pipeline construction is completed, allowing Canada to become a major exporter of fossil fuels.

Masses of immigrants stream across the Atlantic from Europe, though this slows down considerably after the founding of the European Confederation and England's return to solvency.

United Arab Republic

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Egypt and UAR hire foreign engineers and scientists to modernize their economic structure and military, and make great strides toward the present level of development

The planes that Egypt ordered roll off the production lines and into hangars without incident.

Egypt's economic efforts meet with success, both through investment in industry and through the union with Syria. The Suez also generates significant revenue.

Spain:

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The country's economy grows slightly, and Spain gets significant immigration from Europe before the European Confederation's founding.

Israel:

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Despite the arms shipments from America, the IDF and IAF are slightly smaller than they were prior to the Suez War. Israel's economy, however, undergoes something of a miracle, as the aid from the United States (which congress refused to let Taft halt on several occasions) allows economic planners to really turn Israel into a manufacturing powerhouse.

Korea:

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((You didn't spend any of your trade income (9); I spent it for you on economy. If you want to retroactively change it, let me know.))

Despite little to no government investment, Korea's economy grows as it rebounds from WW3. Its spy forces and general level of infrastructure are also recovering.

[Falconer]

Mexico




Triple Alliance!

Representatives of Canada, Mexico, and Spain formally create the World Peace Alliance, an agreement between the three nations to cooperate in economic and military affairs. The Angeles government offers to host the first formal meeting of the three nations in Mexico City.

Mexico pledges to support Project Cadmus

In light of Canada's new discoveries regarding climate change and the effects of radiation on the planet, Mexico has offered to dedicate a portion of its R&D to extending Project Cadmus to reversing climate change and cleaning the atmosphere. The Mexican government encourages its ally, Spain, to do the same.

(OoC: basically, I'm proposing we three pool tech together for Project Cadmus)

Angeles Announces the Cultural Rebirth

President of Mexico Francisco Angeles has announced the "Cultural Rebirth", a program to restore Mexico's cultural history. Among other initiatives, the native language of Nahuatl will now be taught in schools alongside Spanish, and the Angeles government will begin to integrate the language into the everyday. Aztec holy days and festivals will be recognized as national holidays, and old Native American poetry and literature will be introduced into the academic field.

Mexico Withdraws Troops From Germany



In light of the creation of the new European Confederation, Mexico has withdrawn its soldiers and supplies from Germany and sent them home.

Current Budget, May be Subject to Revision

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6.75 Wealth on Civil- Along with the Cultural Rebirth, the Mexican government continues to promote nationalist sentiment and promote loyalty to the state.

6 Wealth on Economy-The government continues to aggressively expand Mexico's economic strength.

6 Wealth on Spy-Angeles continues to show favoritism towards the Secret Police, and further molding them into an elite force. Currently focus is on training more effective spies and more effectively tapping into communications. Yay totalitarianism!

Trade: PM to Accept

Canada-7:7 *Confirmed*
Spain-7:7
EF-3:3
China-4:4
Israel-4:4

[puppyavenger]

European Federation

short summery of government

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Basically, provinces are divided along geographic lines, they have control over misdemeanor offenses, road building and infrastructure projects, a police force and reserves, and economic development. The governments very highly centralized as the current government is working very hard to promote a national identity, and are terrified of any dissent.

Currently ruled by an interim government of the demagogues, militia leaders, experienced politicians, and former rulers who worked together to form the Federation.

When election are held (after economic and political situation stabilized somewhat) each province sends one councilor(usually also the provincial premier) and one senator is elected for every 5 thousand people (rounded up). Upper and lowers houses respectively, Leader of larges party or coalition is the Prime Minister. weather Head of State will be a monarch or president is to be determined after elections.

EF troops assume Mexicans German positions

As the Mexican troops in Germany return home, EF troops, drawn mainly from the German population, arrive to take them over. They generally just keep order, and a referendum for the area to join the EF is scheduled in a years time.

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European immigration system announced

In an effort to attract some of the European diaspora to return home, the New immigration system announced today that any citizen of a European country who left just before, during, or after WW3 will be allowed free settlement into the EF, compensation in euro's for the value fo any goods they can verify they lost well leaving for their value at the time they were lost, and a free plot of unclaimed land.

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1 wealth in add campaigns and propaganda efforts

Diplomatic overtures made to French warlords


Several Overtures have been made to the warlords and government controlling the remainder of France. Although all are classified, common knowledge indicated that the offers seem to be mostly centered around, amnesty, a position of interim governor, and plain bribed.

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2 spy sent to try and ensure a positive conclusion to the talks

Trade deals offered to solvent European nations

In order to promote European unity, as well as help improve the finances of the three nation, today a series of tariff lowering and goods movement treaties were presented to the governments of Ireland and England.

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4:4 trade deals offered to both of them (I have 9 trade cap right?)

1 trade offered to anyone fo an even deal

[puppyavenger]

Euro-Israeli trade deal announced

Eariler this week a trade deal was announced by the Israeli and European governments. Both governments hail this as first step to greater cooperation.

[Silver Coin]

The Rodina Needs You!

"The Soviet Union is trying to restructure it self in the aftermath of World War III, but how is that possible, when our citizens choose to abandon their homeland? How are we to progress if our best and brightest abandon their motherland for foreign lands? In this time of crisis, the Rodina needs its people more than ever. To the Russian people from around the world. Come home. The Rodina needs you." - Nikita Krushchev in a recent press conference.

The USSR Offer Aid to the European Federation

As it immediate neighbour, the USSR is officially extending its hand of friendship to the newly formed European Federation. The Kremlin is hopeful that this would help establish a cohesive working relationship with the European people.

The End of Food Shortage in Sight?

The Kremlin has recently announced that it will be funding an ambitious project to allow the USSR to be at least self-sustaining in terms of food. The plan is to use advanced agricultural techniques such as hydroponics to allow food production in Western USSR where conventional method of food production is unlikely to work while promoting agriculture in the Far East, which remains relatively free of nuclear contaminants.

"While there are plenty of people out there willing to provide aid to the Russian people, there are those with less noble intentions. In this time of danger and uncertainty, the the Soviet people cannot live off the sympathy of others, or we would be at the mercy of others as well." - Nikita Krushchev

Chelation Therapy Now Available

With advances in therapy techniques, chelation therapy is now available to the general public, though the price is still heavy despite government subsides. Also, due to the inherent risks involved, the public is advised to carefully consider their decision of where or not to take it up.

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I should have been more specific about what I meant. By guided missiles, I mean conventional Air to Air missiles or Anti ship missiles.

Income: 29.1 (Base income)
Expenditures:

10 into food production. I'm really not sure whether it's under Civil or Economic.

12 into Civil, like making sure my worker don't die... Also, provide better healthcare in general. Offer what treatment for radiation we have to the public.

6 into Air
Arm existing fighters with guided missiles. Phase out older Aircraft for newer ones.

1.1 into Treasury

Trade:
7:5 trade offer with EF
Do we need to renew trade agreements? If so, renew all trade agreements. Offer an increase of trade to 6:6 with Vietnam, since it now governs other SEA states.

5:3 trade offer with Kyushu

[Minchandre]

Excerpt from A Religious History of Israel
...of course, as a Jewish state, Judaism was always the main religion in Israel; in 1960, Jews composed over 85% of the population. To refer to "Jews" in a unified religious sense is flawed, however. While the monolithic term was broadly applied in a legal and ethnic sense, the two primary schools (Ashkenazi and Sephardi/Mizrahi) of Jewish tradition remained quite distinct. Among the non-Jewish Israelis (referred to widely as Arabs, despite the fact that almost all Mizrahi Jews might also be thus called), the primary religion was Sunni Islam, with a small Shia subminority. Christianity - primarily the Syriac Orthodox church, but also various Catholic and Greek sects - possessed a slightly smaller minority, but seemed to wield more influence despite this. Other notable minorities include the Samaritans, followers of an ancient Abrahamic faith, and the Druze, a fierce mountain people following their own unique branch of Islam.


Israel Officially Integrates New Districts!

After being held as military-governed territories for two years, the West Bank and South Lebanon Special Districts have been officially incorporated into Israel proper as the Tyre (South Lebanon), Samaria (northern portion of Transjordan's West Bank), and Judea (southern portion of the same) Districts. This change in status follows a heavy wave of internal immigration, with these regions now all being nearly half-Jewish. Also accompanying this change in status is a removal of martial law and incorporation of civilian police.

Israel Repeals Austerity Laws

Originally passed shortly after the foundation of the nation, the Austerity Laws were a series of laws dictating the rationing of foods, fuels, and luxury items, following Israel's intense immigration. Now that Israel's economy stands as one of the strongest in the region, these laws are scheduled to be repealed gradually over the next three years.


Israel Commits to Equality

The issue of equality in Israel is an increasingly important one, particularly following the doubling of the Arab population following the incorporation of Samaria, Judea, and Tyre Districts. Though on paper all Israeli citizens and noncitizen permanent residents are equal, the reality is somewhat starker: Ashkenazi Jews (including Americans and Russians) are often shown preference over Mizrahi and Sephardi Jews, and all Jews are shown preference over non-Jews (typified as Arabs, but also including Circassian minorities in the north).

Under the strong urgings of President Einstein, and perhaps shocked by current events in the USA, the Reform Party has indicated that it will submit a bill to the Knesset, seeking to further compulsorize military service: currently, Arabs and religious Jews are de facto not required to serve, despite their de jure status. The bill will also mandate the destruction of such units as the Women's Brigade and Unit of Minorities, forcing the integration of women and minorities into mainstream units. Not surprisingly, there is a great deal of resistance to the bill, stemming mostly from the religious and Arab communities.

If the bill passes, it will likely be followed by a series of secondary measures to ensure equality in employment, education, and other fields.

Ministry of the Interior Announces New Developments
In a recent press release, the Ministry of Interior has announced that the wildly successful development programs that have transformed Israel into an economy to reckon with, will be extended not only into Tyre, Samaria, and Judea, but also the Negev Desert.

With the exception of Eilat, there are currently no Israeli cities or towns of note south of Be'er Sheva. The only real inhabitants of the Negev are the nomadic Bedouin Arabs, who continue to live in a manner nearly identical to that practiced for millenia. Though much of the desert is planned to be set aside as a nature reserve, plans nevertheless exist to create several villages and establish manufacturing centers in the barren land. Rumors also abound of energy developments, primarily in the form of solar power plants, to be constructed in the hot and sunny desertscape.

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United Arab Republic

Aswan High Dam

With money being generated by the new economic advances the United Arab Republic made, a large Egyptian project has started to really kick off. These are the plans and construction of the Aswan High Dam. A Dam that lies higher on the Nile than the current Aswan (Low) Dam and will safeguard against the flooding of the Nile as well as help regulate the water flow in the Nile. With hydroelectric power, it is expected to deliver a lot of electricity throughout Egypt. The best of the best of the United Arab Republic are involved in the project, as well as hired foreign engineers. The project is led by Osman Ahmed Osman's Arab Contractors.

The project is expected to offer job opportunity now as well as secure the jobs close to the Nile currently, lest the Nile overflows again. Due to this stability of the Nile, agricultural expansions will be possible. And due to the produced electricity, Egypt hopes to gain greater independence with electricity. The increased electricity will allow the connection of most Egyptian villages to use electricity for the first time. It will further be able to meet the demands of the the burgeoning industry electrical needs. The project will take many years, but expectations are high. It is mainly funded by the new economic income of the United Arab Republic and revenue generated by the Suez Canal.

Because the reservoir created by the Aswan High Dam would threaten archaeological sites and monuments, the government has send out several archaeologist teams to survey and excavate the sites and bring the monuments to safer places in the UAR, allowing the Egyptian heritage to continue to be appreciated.

Education

The UAR's latest modernisations through foreign engineers and scientists continue, steadily marching towards a technology level that equals the higher technological levels of this world. However, the UAR seeks to grasp further. It continues to look for foreign engineers and scientists, not just to modernise the UAR, but also to stay or educate the citizens of the UAR.

There are numerous investments in education, from improved schooling throughout the UAR to improved and new Universities for the intellectual elite. There is more money available for each of these educational institutions and care is taken that the educational level is of a good quality. It is an obvious measure to not just modernise society with technology brought in from the outside, but to modernise society from within on multiple levels. It is a hope that the UAR will eventually be able to contribute to technological advancements on a global scale, instead of only an Arabic scale.

Societal Changes

With a blossoming economy and ongoing modernisation, the attention of the government has now broadened. The economy and government needs better regulations and these are put into place. They are meant to reduce possibilities for corruption and to make things more orderly. Introduced with an eye on the future, these changes are introduced because of a continuing growth of the government and economy. Attention has been paid towards the interaction between the Egyptian and Syrian side, to ensure that the government can properly handle larger scale operations with different population groups efficiently and without harm towards either culture.
The integration with Syria has been carefully studied and while several places have reported Egyptian arrogance of personnel towards Syrians, these incidents have been dealt with in several ways and the best and most satisfying ways are further examined to provide better means to deal with the prospect of an expanding UAR.

Beyond change of regulations, there have been clear signs of chances in normal society as well. With improving schooling, better infrastructure, new and cheaper household appliances life seems to become more comfortable. It does not end there, however. With the new regulations on the higher level, there are also new regulations for the common folk. These are positive regulations, with improved healthcare and newly set up projects to deal with poverty and get people a job. Alongside that development is the improvement of some civic rights, which may suggest even more in the future.

Continued Modernisation and Expansion

The modernisation keeps going on, with the UAR continuing to develop. There even seems to be projects being funded to not just modernise any more, but to use the momentum of its modernisation to push towards more advanced technologies and move towards a technology level matching the most advanced country. However, the UAR is not there by a long shot, but the ambition is surely there.

A similar ambition is apparent within the economic sector. With a continuously developing economy and industry, investors are drawn towards the blossoming economic center, trying to move higher along the blossoming growth. With the Aswan High Dam project clearly under way, future prospects contain high expectations.

Between Syria and Egypt there is both some kind of competition and cooperation going on. Individual branches and sectors are developed and modernised, competing with each other, but also by doing this they go through new heights. Some even dare to merge across regions. Several branches have set their eyes upon the other member state of the United Arab States, but similarly the economy in Yemen sees opportunities in the United Arab Republic.

There has been a lot of trading inside the United Arab States as well, but also a lot of trading between the UAS and the other nations of the Arab World. To stimulate this and the economic advancements, infrastructure has been improved on important routes and several initiatives have been undertaken to expand this infrastructure through the UAR.

Planes Production

Improvements continue to move through the UAR's plane production and continued investments in the UAR Airforce see new planes being ordered, constructed and joining the Airforce over the next years. As technology develops, so do the planes and its production, so the plane industry in the UAR will continue to be busy over the years.

Gaza Strip Referendum

The Gaza Strip is under control by the All-Palestine Government, but a new referendum has been set up to ask the people if they prefer to join the United Arab Republic.

Tolerance, harmony and cooperation propagated

While the UAR sees modernising on several aspects, ranging from technology to economy and society, it is the latter that shows more change. Society is not merely modernising, being educated or feeling the effects of new regulations, it is also seeing new campaigns and movements emerge, propagating thoughts of tolerance, harmony, cooperation and united Arabian action.

"The Arab World should not only be united under one flag, but it should be united in spirit with a true sense of cooperation. This can only be achieved if we are tolerant of each other, learn of each other and respect one another, so that we may live in harmony. Whether you are Sunni or Christian, whether you live in Egypt or Syria, whether you from Yemen or Libya, we are all humans. We, the Arab people should act as one people, united not only in name, but as neighbours, as a people and as friends!"

Throughout the UAR and even in other nations of the Arab World, the pan-Arab ideology continues to be encouraged, but so is tolerance and cooperation encouraged. If the Arab World is to leave a definite mark on this world and wishes to live together in harmony and prosperity, it should work towards it. The initiatives in the UAR have been more numerous and effects are being reaped. It is able to propagate itself as a prospering nation, seeking to extend this towards other nations.

New Israeli Economy recognised

While the UAR strives to push forward to new heights of economy and trade, several sectors have taken note of the amazing industrial emergence happening within Israel. And made use of it, by extending trade contacts there and importing as well as exporting a variety of goods. This act is in line with the tolerance and cooperation that is being propagated throughout the UAR. It is also in line with the economic advances being made on both sides, because the benefits of trade between such close economic powers are obvious.

Trading with Israel starts up.

Arab Diplomacy

Trade between the UAR and the Arab World is thriving and reaping the advantages of the improved trade centers and facilities throughout Egypt and Syria. With the continuing development in the UAR and the new heights it continues to reach, it offers a sight at how other Arab nations may be. It continues to lend its assistance towards other Arab nations, but it is obvious that by joining the UAR, the greatest benefits will be reaped.

This option, joining the UAR or the UAS continues to be supported by the UAR government and attention is paid to Arab nations considering it, with diplomats being sent to discuss the possibility, inspire pan-Arabism and showing which advantages the deal has.

Total Spending Summary

Wealth after trade and upkeep: 36.75 (28 wealth - 13.25 upkeep + 22 trade)
Wealth spent: 36.75

Technology: 8
The modernisation of the UAR continues, but this time the measures are even more profound. Continued efforts are being made to modernise across the board, in multiple sectors as well as in common life. One of the major applications and stimulations for technology has also been the Aswan High Dam project, where the engineers are intent on making it a dam which uses amongst the best of technologies.
Not only intent on modernising, the UAR has funded universities and hired foreign engineers and scientists to teach there. This, combined with new research institutes, will allow the UAR to keep and propagate the technological advancements in the nation, but also allows the UAR to develop a scientific basis in the nation. Which will in turn lead to a future where the UAR will not only follow in the wake of the technological advancements, but also be able to introduce new technological advancements.

Air: 6
The UAR Airforce continues to upgrade and expand its flight of planes. With an already busy plane industry, it continues to be used to increase the might of the UAR Airforce and bring it up to par with the UAR’s Army and Naval forces.

Economy: 14
The Aswan High Dam is a major source of activity in industry and economy. Its completion will allow electricity needs to be met and let towns be fed electricity for the first town. It will meet the industry and economy electricity demands and allow a greater independence of electricity. Further, it will allow agricultural expansion because of the reliability of the Nile.
Beyond that, the continuing modernisation of economy, industries and trade leads to an improved economy. Investments continue to be made throughout the economic sector, expanding the UAR’s central economic state in the Arab World. Alongside, infrastructure is built to meet the demands of economy, industry and trade, allowing better trade contact with other nations as well.

Civil: 8
Modernisation has started to affect society as well and a large deal of investments are made in civics to deal with the expanding and changing economic environment. And not just deal with it, but improve it. Special care is taken to watch the integration of Egypt and Syria in the UAR, so that any other nations joining the UAR will be more smoothly integrated and the advancements of the UAR will be able to be implemented in those nations.
For the common folk, the modernisations see clear effects, with new and cheaper household appliances, improved healthcare and initiatives to reduce poverty. The improved schooling across the UAR has also made things better for the children of the common folk, giving them better future prospects.
The new regulations affecting society are noticeable on the individual level as well, but new rights are being introduced on an individual level too, paving the way for even better rights in the future.

Pan-Arabism and Harmony Propagation: 0.75
The pan-Arabism ideology continues to be propagated across the UAR and the Arab nations, but beyond this, initiatives are taken to make the Arab community a more cohesive community at large. Tolerance and harmony is stimulated and groups are brought together in greater harmony. These initiatives are both public as well as covert.

Trade: 22:22
Arab World: 20:20
Israel: 2:2

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Massive reconstruction plan announced

Earlier this week a report from the Committee for infrastructure reconstructions presented Parliament with a massive and wide reaching plan to invest more then half of the Federations budget in infrastructure and energy projects. Despite some controversy, the bill is expected to pass easily.

Re-organization and streamlining of Peacekeeping forces

Now that the government has a little room to breath, a long-term modernization and re-organization of the "peace corp" as the military is now called. as it is currently little more then a bunch of separate militia's, this is welcomed by the vast majority of the populace

EF applies for U.N. membership

A formal request has recently been lodged with the U.N. for the European Federation to be extended membership.

Current budget, subject to revision

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Infrastructure investment

With almost no public utilities or health-care in most area's and little more then a flag to show government control in some of the more isolated ones, a concentrated effort is being made to link up the nation with roads, electricity, clean water and a rail system.

8 to bring economy to 8
6 to bring civil to 6

Immigration scheme

I nan effort to draw back all the people who fled Europe immediate citizenship and compensation for all materials they can prove they lost is being offered along with free land to any refugee who resettles in the federation

2.25 wealth, adds and compensation



Military reorganization

In an effort to turn the Peacekeeping forces from the collection of disparate militia's they currently are into a modern army, a long-term reorganization and modernization project is being put into motion

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OOC: Sorry for not posting on so long, when are turn 2 orders due exactly?

Kim Chang-ryong's discussion with aide Chung Ju-yung:


"So it seems that the Chinese communist tyrants are now fighting with the Japanese imperial tyrants."
"That indeed appears to be the case, sir."
"Well that clears things up nicely doesn't it, it is ever so convenient when one's enemies kill one another without getting us involved."
"Yes, much more pleasant for us than the 6/25 matter."
"I think I shall have you commission the construction of the world's smallest violin, I will have it played in commemoration of the war dead of this Japanese/Communist conflict."
"A violin sir? I don't quite take your meaning?"
"Never mind, a private joke. In any case, how's your family been?"
"Well, all the cousins from up north are at Kaesong now and I've been able to gets jobs for most of them."
"Good to hear it, shame about that car repair business of yours. So much was destroyed in the war."
"Well, it just wasn't to be."
"Alright, now I have a message to dictate to Chiang, go find a secretary, will you?"

To Generallisimo of all China, Chiang Kai-check, from General Kim Chang-ryong of the Republic of Korea:

We celebrate your victory over the enemies of the entire world, these communist dogs who are unfit for even boshin-tang, and hope that soon the day will come when all China will prosper under your enlightened rule and that Korea will be able to benefit from trade and positive relations with its great neighbor to the west.

But we do have one small matter to discuss with you. As can be see in this: http://www.korea.net/news/issues/gog...40_343_map.jpg map, a small portion of what is now known as Manchuria is the rightful patrimony of the ancient Korean kingdom of Goguryeo and we would appreciate it immensely if you could return this territory to Korea. In return you would have the enternal gratitude of Korea, the assistance of Korea in all matters both military and civilian and we would pay for the relocation of any inhabitants of that area who do not want to be ruled from Kaesong. Please keep in mind that the majority of the inhabitants of that area are either the descendants of Koreans or are Korean refugees who fled northwards from the oppressive Japanese colonial rule of our belolved nation.