Foreign Affairs Council of eAustralia: Bridging the divide
Lord TJ
Dear people of eAustralia
When I left the leadership of the Department of Foreign Affairs, I had some unfinished business to attend to: the development of a new foreign policy. Since 2009, eAustralia has succumbed to the same strategic direction. When that policy has failed, the military has been sent in to clean up where the executive lacked the capacity to appreciate the geo-political reality of our borders.
The eAustralia-eNZ Land Swap
It should never have happened in a large number of cases, none more relevant to mention than the current occupation of our country by eChile in the wake of the ill-fated eAustralian-eNew Zealand Land Swap, which activated the border mechanics permitting the powerful South American state to enter our country.
While there has been much debate on what could have or should have been done better, the way forward is unequivocal: eAustralia needs a new foreign policy.
It has been nearly three years, EPIC and PHOENIX are long gone, ONE and TERRA have fallen, EDEN has no branch in the Pacific bloc, eChile is exiled from their Original Region (OR) and officially annexed eAustralia, CTRL is reaching out and CoT have largely vetoed our inclusion based on official communications last received from eChile during the DocterDry2 administration.
Not just here..
The current PhoenixGreen administration is led by the diplomatic personnel responsible for a large number of these issues and the ensuing mechanisations that occurred. At a time of national wipe, transition between executives has not provided sufficient stability within the country and on the national stage to secure our economic and diplomatic future in a changing New World.
What we need to change in order to compete
Forever and a day, eAustralia has played a David and Goliath battle. It has been successful - centrally due to the diplomatic and management skill of the government of the day. Now we have a largely prorogued government due to the election and even so without a Congress. No Cit passes means no foreign recruitment, No Congress means no transfer of finances. Government has effectively been bypassed due to the prolonged wipe.
What we need now as a country are the collective efforts of our greatest diplomatic and managerial minds. I have assembled the best for this purpose and will be discussing how we can finish our national business, without the egos of government and politics. FACA will be non-partisan and will turn our attentions to ensuring the government of the day is kept to account on foreign policy.
STEERING ORGANISATION
Co Chairs: TJ Norton and Tim Holtz
Proposed Boar
😛Sir_C0nstant, Ranger Bob, DocterDry2, Xavier Griffith, Majester
If you have an interest in foreign policy and would like to join the board, contact me.
TJ Norton
CHAIR, FOREIGN AFFAIRS COUNCIL of eAUSTRALIA
Comments
pertamaxxx
I have no problem with the idea, but would like to hear more about how this would interact with the people. Lots of big personalities on there - our forward policy cannot be just about a small group deciding what's best for the future o/
Nonetheless. VOTED.
What needs to be done is the Govt. outlining the pro's and con's on joining ALT, CoT or staying neutral and then put a vote to referendum.
Some talks with alliances have already been done and if Australia would ever be accepted.
We have past some of the formalities with both particular alliances, there is just one major problem that can be straightened out with a country.
I want to be a FACA too!
an interesting concept, might as well give it a try
Ranger, I don't think its about dictating to Government, its like a group of people strong in FA working with others to produce a "White Paper" outlining ideas for the Governments. Its up to the Governments (Australian) to decide what if anything out of that / those white papers they choose to use. I think thats how TJ wants it to work.
every month the youngling take a new step... soon he will be ready to take on the eworld.
Yeah I didn't think it was Xavier G, I just think it needs to be clear for the sake of perception that people don't see it as a small group setting the policy for all : )
XG hit the nail on the head. The problem being - and this is why I proposed the people I did - politics and diplomacy never mix. To the uneducated, 'diplomacy' means to give away the farm or lick the enemy's posterior. Those proposed know this to not be the case. As 'elitist' as it might sound, foreign policy is key to national survival and inter-developmental progress. States can't pretend they're isolated from the bigger picture.
*CONT. My wish for FACA is to play the role that government can't and XG brought some insight to that in our recent discussion on Cabinet selection. Politicians govern by popularity - not necessarily the key ingredient required to bring ideas to the table. What we're talking about is a serious discussion, with feedback from others - sure. Governments both here and allies abroad will be the beneficiaries of those outcomes. I'd certainly welcome any govt to commission a White Paper from us.
* CONT. But let me say with the utmost respect, Ranger, that government needs a few home truths. Govt has not been flush on the policy innovation front. As one e.g. it took 2 years for government to agree to a new tax formula and it was thanks to Infin that it happened at all. I think - and judging by our current lack of national direction it's a fair comment - foreign policy development has hit a serious wall. Ego and tantrum has replaced diplomatic efforts and outreach. FACA can help that.
"What we need now as a country are the collective efforts of our greatest diplomatic and managerial minds. I have assembled the best for this purpose and will be discussing how we can finish our national business, "
I checked my Messages TJ and didn't seem to get a PM. I'll send a ticket to Admins to see whats going on....
~Roboa~
I'm on the team \o/
Interesting. I would've put my hand up if I was more active.
What's your status, ROBOA 1? Last I heard you were held up in the eEcuador embassy in eWashington seeking asylum. To do with something of yours you put somewhere inappropriate?
Again, TJ no argument from me. I just wanted to be clear, because it wasn't in the article that this is not about setting a direction. I agree logic plays a vital part in this - but in terms of a community, as per RL, it is a mix of both that get you over the line 🙂
I'm more than happy to participate, and draft a white paper for any gov't to actually have a sensible public discussion 🙂
"I just wanted to be clear, because it wasn't in the article that this is not about setting a direction."
Confirmation, Ranger. The idea is to provide direction as a community and to government at-large. To become official policy, government has to come on board. Logically, it would be counter-productive not to. This is a fantastic pool of individuals with a wealth of game foreign affairs experience. In the end, the community benefits.
I am dubious about unelected groups, involving themselves in a really important area of eAustralia.
I have reservations about some of the names appearing so far. However the special "qualities" such players have may even be a plus maybe.
The concept is a good one, a group that can suggest things for the elected Government to consider.
Australia needs all the help it can get.
So if you are genuine TJ, I am interested. Just like Roboa, I would like to be involved thank you.
Louise, as per your messages I have welcomed you on board. As for any concerns about experience, the people you see are former CPs and Foreign Affairs ministers with exceptional understanding of foreign policy in the New World and will bring a wealth of experience to the table.
As for government contributions, I have addressed that above.
As to the suggestion that govt alone can address these issues, I will point you to the previous remarks and that policy in eAus has completely stalled.
*CONT. All in all, it's clear government needs help and who better than to have the experience of those who have been on the front line and possessed the highest security and diplomatic clearance with allied and enemy states, than the leaders that have shaped eAustralia's foreign efforts at home and abroad? The beauty of private initiative is the freedom to speak candidly and not have to deal with the politics.
OKAY OKAY WHAT THE FACA IS GOING ON HERE AY? HEHEHEHEHE.. mate all the brains and experience in one bowl can't go wrong with that. Let's FACA em!
Maj called that one early on ROFL!