【jw】 Foreign affairs and final statements: In the chair

Day 3,636, 21:16 • Published in United Kingdom France • by Hell The Great


Over the last couple of months, it became clear Orion wasn't really in the market to do things. To say Pauly hauled us out is unfair: moves to get out of Orion began months ago. But, at the same time, we've been left without an official position on our foreign policy: minus the buggery with MURICA and Columbia. A look at our MPPs also has a vast myriad of countries, we're lacking focus.

Thus, the main goal I have in my term is to formulate a clear policy, and through discussions and negotiations with other alliances, ensure that there is at least one alternative to my own preferred policy. These options will then be discussed publicly, allowing for a line in the sand to be drawn, and progress made.

This progress should result in a clear and indicative readjustment of our foreign relations throughout the course of the month, most obviously in relation to the MPPs that we maintain. As well as the stack of MPPs we retain, I'll also be looking to ensure there's some geographic wizadry to shore up our defences, but this will ultimately depend on how the current USA/Columbia negotiations progress: ultimately I feel Pauly is doing the best that can be done at present, but it isn't sustainable to remain at the mercy of breakable promises.



To spice things up a little, in my term I'll be merging the MoD and MoFA, to recreate a role that enabled more of a direct relationship between the 'soft' and 'hard' power a country can wield in eRep: The MoDAFA. Not only will I be tasking this ministry with the continuation of the great work on supplying and rallying our active fighters, but I'll also be tasking it with finding out how we can create some kind of fast-response groups, to enable us to create a true mobile unit: not just to push walls, but also to ensure any potential RWs are opened as soon as possible. Such a unit will ultimately require funding, and thus before any funding commitments are made, I will ensure a reasonable estimation of costs is presented for discussion.

As well as the hard power on the battlefield, this ministry will be tasked with improving our soft power, specifically in our weak spots at present; the ruling groups of other nations. There are several nations I've highlighted as being countries who are open to developing such relationships, and through the introduction of fresh blood into the foreign affairs arena, I'll be hoping to ensure the foundational lines of communication are established and developed throughout the course of the month.



On a final note, I'd like to announce the current cabinet positions I've filled. I'm always looking for fresh faces to get involved, be that at a minister of deputy level: the more people that can share the tedium, the more likely we'll be able to maintain a stable level of activity over the month: so anyone interested in helping the UK, please don't hesitate to drop me a message.

Deputy Prime Minister: WayneKerr
Minister of Defence and Foreign Affairs: Arrlo
Deputy: bamber
Minister of Finance: Huey George
Minister of Education: cosinex
Minister of Media: Still awaiting confirmation, more applicants welcome

~jw