Czech Republic - A Friend and Ally at the Heart of Europe
Ceska Narodni Banka
Czech Republic is one of the smallest nations in eRepublik. Compared to the mighty populations of the likes of Hungary, US, or Indonesia, we are but a speck on the eWorld! But how can a country so small as this still survive in eRepublik, still remain free from TO and attack when all around it empires rise and fall at spectacular speed?
I suggest the answer lies in the eWorld and the real one. And says something about how Czechs have cast a unique place for themselves in the world and consolidated their position through fostering friendship and respect form nations of all shapes and sizes.
IRL
Since the 9th century the Czechs have had a nation at the heart of Europe. From Bohemia, Moravia and Silesia some of Europe’s greatest characters have emerged – Kings, Princes, Philosophers, Social Reformers.
Emerging in the 1990s from the cloak of communism, we divided peacefully from our Slovak brothers and sisters and were first among the former Warsaw Pact countries to embrace new friendships with the US and the West. From 1999 we were part of NATO in 2009 we were the first former Comicom country to achieve ‘developed’ status.
And the reason for this success? Historically we’ve not only been at the cross roads of empires, but at the intellectual and military heart. And our diaspora spread far and wide, above all in your country with whom Czechs share the most special bond of kinship. Czech-Americans have excelled in all walks of American life – former Secretary of State (Madeleine Albright), former Presidential candidate (John Kerry), Tennis heroine (Martina Navratalova), Movie Star (Sissy Spacek), Religious leader (Isaac Meyer Wise, Rabbi) – the list goes on…
eWorld
Our famous neutrality has been a carefully and actively crafted strategy. We haven’t sat weak and alone hoping no-one will attack us. In the early days of version 2 we were the home of Slavs around Europe. Before some nations found their independence in the eWorld, they came to Czech Republic to train in our political scene, in our companies, in our army. And from safe within our cities they planned their future governments and strategies. It is this kind of history that has strengthened our enduring friendship with Poland.
Many of these citizens, now prominent in other countries, have gone on to occupy high ministerial posts in other governments – even a recent President of Indonesia was a former Czech Congressman. And more recently as their country falls under the mighty Swedish hammer, some German politicians have stumbled through the gates of Prague – seeking asylum and a role in our political scene.
As the Atlantis-PEACE rivalry of previous months raged around us, successive Presidents negotiated Non-Aggression Pacts with Poland and Hungary, and culminated in President Radim pioneering an MPP with USA.
This was not about picking sides, but keeping friendship and communication with all nations. Breaking through the mistrust and hatred, and this worked – most of the time. When some dissident Hungarians tried to TO us for financial gain some few months ago – we received anti-TO help from Atlantis countries as well as official support from Hungary – who gave the ring-leaders of the TO a severe reprimand. Likewise when the UK paras tried to TO Czech Congress the next month, support from Serbia and vocal support from citizens within UK and USA – again disrupted the attempt – and UK Prime Minister SaraDroz was quick to seek to redress the significant damage that this incident did to the UK reputation.
So what we have learned from this is that with an upstanding reputation, IRL friendships and history, and a robust and sincere neutral stance – Czech Republic has been able to reach out to friends in all countries of the eWorld. In an international dynamic so biased in-favour of the mighty and the numerous, we have been able to remain independent at the very heart of Europe.
MPP with Hungary
And now we come to the most recent turn of events. Swedish ambition to restore her empire at whatever cost, saw the disintegration of Atlantis and a harsh message rang out throughout Europe. What is this message? First that there shall be a greater Sweden – and we do not know where they will be content to set the limits of their Empire; and second that countries such as USA could sacrifice smaller allies to maintain the relations with larger allies.
We in Czech Republic watched events unfold with caution, but not alarm. We had already an MPP with USA, which Scrabman had already told us he wished to propose its renewal. We had stronger relations with Hungary, and were concluding with them a Non-Aggression Pact. We had longstanding Non-Aggression Pact with Poland. And UK Prime Minister in her opening message to the Czech People had offered to consider an MPP with us.
You can imagine our dismay, when in the midst of Atlantis’ collapse first the UK Parliament and then the US Congress rejected MPPs with Czech Republic. Why might they desert us at this moment? Could it be that the appeasement plan previously proposed by Atlantis to Sweden – in which Sweden was given Southern Bohemia – had been resurrected? Can you imagine the concern this caused Czech citizens? Vulnerable in the heart of Europe, deserted by our allies, a Swedish Empire approaching our borders.
To the East and West of Germany we observed Hungary sign MPP first with Estonia, then with United Netherlands. If Swedish empire building were to extend beyond Germany’s borders, it seemed that Hungary was the only significant power able to stand in their way. It was a great relief that Hungarian President and Congress – without significant debate, or question – immediately embraced us and approved an MPP.
As part of our agreement with Hungary, we are still able to MPP with USA and I understand that the proposal remains with your Congressmen. I believe that with MPP with USA and MPP with Hungary – Czech Republic can once more stand neutral, but safe, at the heart of Europe.
I urge you to ask your congressmen to support this MPP and strengthen that special relationship between Czech Republic and United States of America.
Franz Kafka
President, Czech Republic
Comments
Nice presentasion, but you should tell me about writing (because I´m proud Czech citizen). You have excelent informations about our history and famous Czechs.
I want only add something. Czech Republic is from 2004 full member of European Union and this half-year Czech Republic have european presidency. I think you should also know from Czech famous peoples for example Miloš Forman and Zdeněk Svěrák (movie directors), Markéta Irglová (Czech singer, together with Glen Handsard she got Oscar at 200😎, Jaromír Jágr and Dominik Hašek (czech hockey players) and some our politicans (Václav Havel-former president, Karel Schwanzenberg-former MoFa and maybe Václav Klaus-president and Mirek Topolánek-former PM).
Relations between Czech Republic and USA were good at most of our history. At 1918 USA made the most important help to creating Czechoslovakia.
@Radim (former President of Czech Republic) - thank you for that addition to my article. Very helpful.
Franz Kafka
I tell you, the reason you survived is this: you do not have any region with High resources.Otherwise the "mighty Hungarians" would have TO-ed you.That's he way Hungary works.best wishes from a romanian
ampren7a: I voted against MPP with Hungary, but I can tell you, we don´t want attack other countries.
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Why do you think Sweden want invade your country?
@Lucas - we dont' think they necessarily want to invade. But are we just gonna open wide our gates and 'hope' they don't... or make sure we're not an easy target?
Voted
Nice article Franz
Nice article - and that bridge in Prague is amazing, especially during the night
Don't wory .
At lest for now Poland secured all former German borders with Czech Republic and we won't invade you.
Slovakia won't atack (at least i think so), so you've got only former Austria regions controled by Italy to fear
The Austrians won't bother us, they are still busy trying to reunite their fallen country. Remaining neutral is the best thing a small country like the Czech Republic can do.
ampren7a: hahaha. We heard the voice of the former TO champion nations' citizen.
If eCzech Rep. would have been high region, the "mighty" Romania had already taken over this country before the strengthening of Hungary.
ritee: we are the first nation to make a TO but not the one which made the most.
As for the high region,Romania had until 3 weeks ago all resources HIGH. I don't spending that much money for a region that was not very important would have been approved.As for Hungary...it would have been more easier to do it than to fight for Podoila against Romania.
Cheers!
ritee: Like former takeover, you shouldn´t be so angry.
Congratulations!
Ps: You forgot to mention Pavel Nedved among the presonalities in IRL.He retired yesterday.
Cheers!
ampre7a: Oh I forgot, thank you. He is also great football player.
Lol, they are right. The main reason you haven't been taken over is because you don't have anything worth taking.
What do you guys think about us?
We just wanted to get SH back and crush Germany why would we continue? or population is to small.
What would the US response be if Sweden attacked CZ?
Just think about that.
😁^ Yes.
South Africa's PTO of Brazil!
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I have a question to all Romanian here. Could they think about why Czech Republic is still free? Think about a little, I would give you a little more time.
To the Czechs, nice presentation, nice work. You should advertise the eRepublik, in Hungary and Ukraine it works.
Excellent point Justin Tyme!
Tdhun if you have something to say say it outloud not in PM.
one thing to say
HAIL Czech Republic
This is what I will urge my lawmakers to do - stick with America's traditional policies:
No Entangling Alliances Overseas.
Hurray, congress say YES to MPP.
I hope for the Best for you
"What would the US response be if Sweden attacked CZ?
Just think about that."
stay netral!!!!!! no helpin allies!11!11!! swedin better ally and we scrd of dem1!1!!!!
I do support CR, i'll contact my senitor.
IF sweden or poland or attacked CZ, USA would not do anything. Nor would any other nation.
PEACE would defend us, usa cannot be trusted.
Congratulations on being mentioned in the Insider!
Long live the Czech Republic!
Heh...Romania won't attack for the same reason.No high resources...Poland and Sweden...they won't disterb You.They are happy not to have any border with PEACE countries,expect Bavaria.As te Pols and the Sweds are pushing towards Middle Europe the Czech regions will be much worthier!Be prepared!I really like Czecks IRL.I know only some of You.But about IRL: Thomay Masaryk and Eduard Benes...they were also czecks.Oh and do not forget Franz Kafka and Nedved!!😃
You forgot to mention the very fine Czech beers :🙂
Justin Tyme,
what would the US response be if you had any idea of what you're talking about?
good read
You forgot to mention that the Czech Republic ranks 5th among world countries in GINI index (GINI calculates the disparity between rich and poor in countries) wich means that it is among the most egalitarian societies in the world, your HDI (life expectancy vs literacy vs gdp per capita) is also pretty decent : 35th in the world (high). Things can only get better for you guys. And not to mention that u guys are also a peaceful republic wich makes you even more awesome. Keep it up and be proud!
Thank you for your nice words. It´s good see how good image we have in the world. 🙂
Pericilum: Yes, I forgot, they´re one of the most important persons of our history. BTW: Masaryk is Czech, but he had Slovakian father.
I was in Prague once, your county ia amazing!!!
salut from Croatia!!!