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This election was a fierce and competitive one, with four candidates who ran with an eventual dropout, leaving the polls with three candidates in the end. With polls having closed 7 hours ago, the winner of the election came out to be the ticket of JayDee and Pichtonia. We’ll be going over the election results and the President’s opening speech in this article.

The]results of the election was a fairly decent race between President JayDee and Kazaman, with both respectively ending the polls with the President ahead and coming out to 52.9 percent and Kazaman coming to 38.2 percent! The third candidate, McEntire came in last at 8.8 percent. It was a great race and an honor for us to report and proceed to the live blog over the debate. If you’re interested in seeing what the campaigns for everyone was, feel free to look at the links that will be offered below! Now, to move on to the President’s opening address!

The President’s speech] starts out by him addressing the “ideals of collaboration and working hard together” something which was very important in his campaign. Following his speech, President JayDee published his nominations for Cabinet and hosted a live reaction show on air for everyone. The Cabinet has received initially positive reviews, with many citing it as a, particularly fresh Cabinet. The President agreed with the assessment, claiming in the Radio show revealing his Cabinet that it was "one of the freshest but also one of the most experienced Cabinets."

Chief of Staff - Rand
Director of the Government Accountability Office - UPC
Attorney General - Forilian

Minister of Gameside - Gem
Minister of Outreach - ICH
Minister of Communications - Phoenix
Minister of Radio - Elio
Minister of World Assembly Affairs - Lime
Minister of Culture - Martyn Kiryu
Minister of Foreign Affairs - Sanjurika
Grand Admiral - Vor


Written by Phoenix

   

President Terminates Treaty of Caerdeas
Caer Sidi Commendation Bait and Switch Provokes Treaty Nullification
Written by Phoenix

(Europeia - August 26, 2023) Europeian President JayDee recently announced that he would ask the region’s Senate to ratify his proposed withdrawal from the Treaty of Caerdeas with Caer Sidi as a result of their recent alliance with the Brotherhood of Malice (BoM); a region hostile to Europeia and the ideology of Independence. The announcement was made following after the World Assembly finalized its commendation vote for Caer Sidi.

"Caer Sidi is a region with whom we share many fond memories, but their recent treaty with the Brotherhood of Malice has made our relationship unsustainable." JayDee states, opening his address.

Caer Sidi insisted that this treaty serves only a strictly roleplay purpose, however the JayDee administration was alarmed by the fact that the treaty in question was concealed to Europeia as a strategic play to ensure the passage of their Commendation. Such a decision raised doubts within the administration as to the extent BoM's influence had already permeated the region.

"Almost every region that has developed ties with BoM has become antagonistic to Europeia and their interests." The President goes on, citing previous regions which had formed open relations with the Brotherhood of Malice (BoM) becoming hostile to Europeia. "For these reasons, we have seen the repeal of our treaties with The Communist Bloc, Kantrias, and the United Kingdom for the development of closer ties with BoM."

Discussions with Caer Sidi left the administration unsatisfied, stating "unfortunately it became clear that there was no middle ground that could satisfy both parties. We made our policy on BoM clear and Caer Sidi made it clear they would prioritize their new alliance with BoM over our existing treaty of friendship."

This left the administration with no choice but to close official ties Caer Sidi. The decision follows a standing policy in the Europeian administration to terminate relations with regions that openly associate with BoM. Caer Sidi entered into talks aware that their treaty with BoM could result in the termination of relations with Europeia, electing to "prioritize their new alliance with BoM over our existing treaty of friendship."

President JayDee ends his statement with a hopeful message for future relations with Caer Sidi, but that "the Caer Sidi of today has drifted too far from the one we knew."

The President will present his resolution to repeal the Treaty of Caerdeas to the Senate shortly.

Statement from the President

Caer Sidi is a region with whom we share many fond memories, but their recent treaty with the Brotherhood of Malice has made our relationship unsustainable. It has been our policy for over a year now not to maintain relations with regions which establish official ties with BoM, they are not only antagonistic to Europeian interests, but have demonstrated a clear disregard for regional sovereignty. Almost every region that has developed ties with BoM has become antagonistic to Europeia and their interests. For these reasons, we have seen the repeal of our treaties with The Communist Bloc, Kantrias, and the United Kingdom for the development of closer ties with BoM.

These trends give us substantial cause for concern for the future of Caer Sidi and what it means for us. Caer Sidi insists that their relationship with BoM is strictly for roleplay purposes and they would have no participation in GP conduct. However, we were alarmed by the realization that upon BoM coaching, they concealed this emerging alliance from us to help with passage of their recent commendation. It seems BoM gameplay machinations may have already permeated their region.

Despite this, my administration made efforts to maintain ties with Caer Sidi and demonstrate our commitment to our relationship. Caer Sidi made similar efforts, but unfortunately it became clear that there was no middle ground that could satisfy both parties. We made our policy on BoM clear and Caer Sidi made it clear they would prioritize their new alliance with BoM over our existing treaty of friendship. For these reasons, I am left with effectively no choice but to submit my proposal to the Senate to repeal the Treaty of Caerdeas and close official ties with Caer Sidi.

I sincerely hope this is not the end of our story with Caer Sidi. Caer Sidi has a strong cultural framework and we still share many former citizens with a love for both regions. However, the Caer Sidi of today has drifted too far from the one we knew. We both have changed, and that change has unfortunately brought us further apart. One day we may find ourselves on similar grounds as we have with other regions before, but we must maintain our principles as we always have.

@Turbiatop: I apologize for the delay in response...it's been a hectic week for me. Thanks for the updates!

Congratulations to everyone in the new Cabinet, especially Lime, who has served a few stints as ambassador to Wintreath in the past at this point, I believe. 

I personally don't understand people's ambition for them or their region to be commended or condemned. It's simply a gauge of who is popular in NSGP at the current time, and because it's a popularity contest those symbols will always be fickle...people and regions stand to lose them when the winds of interregional politics change, so it's not something that's worth coveting in my opinion. The fact that Caer Sidi withheld information that may have changed the way some regions voted suggests that they care about the commendation more than they really should.

As Delegate, I usually vote for all commendations and condemnations, because why not? lol

On the other hand, I don't see the point of ostracizing them over it, or any other region that chooses to have relations with the Brotherhood of Malice. Rather than harm BoM, it seems like this will more likely strengthen them by pushing Caer Sidi and the other regions that are listed closer to them. "It's us or them" isn't usually an attitude that people respond to well. If BoM is so bad (and besides poking TNP in the eye too many times I don't understand why it's perceived as more bad than other raider regions), wouldn't a better strategy be to strengthen your own ties with them so they see the value of your friendship while also perhaps eventually convincing them to change course?

Just my personal opinion...obviously regions have a right to do as they please, but it doesn't seem like a productive course of action to me.

On the other hand, I don't see the point of ostracizing them over it, or any other region that chooses to have relations with the Brotherhood of Malice. Rather than harm BoM, it seems like this will more likely strengthen them by pushing Caer Sidi and the other regions that are listed closer to them. "It's us or them" isn't usually an attitude that people respond to well. If BoM is so bad (and besides poking TNP in the eye too many times I don't understand why it's perceived as more bad than other raider regions), wouldn't a better strategy be to strengthen your own ties with them so they see the value of your friendship while also perhaps eventually convincing them to change course?

Just my personal opinion...obviously regions have a right to do as they please, but it doesn't seem like a productive course of action to me.

I agree. You catch more flies with honey than with vinegar, but you need to actually be willing to put time and effort into a relationship rather than discard it the second it no longer looks like the sunlit uplands. Possibly, I am being too critical but this response is surprising.

It strikes me as throwing out the baby with the bathwater - Europeia is so concerned about insidious influence from the Brotherhood of Malice that they immediately moved to sequester Caer Sidi and scold them like an unruly child. I don't quite see the logic - Europeia was moving mountains on the world stage as far back as 2012, before BoM was known as a thing. BoM got its exposure and whatever influence it got from the 2013 Malice coup of Osiris which was an inside job from people already involved in Osiris; their notoriety is undeserved and is milking everything from that day onwards. I think of them more as the Brotherhood of Memes than anything else, and I'm actually surprised Europeia has acted so aggressively in response as it's like bringing an artillery barrage to a slingshot fight.

This tells me:

1. Europeia may actually be fearful of the influence that the Brotherhood of Malice has (which is weird, Europeia is considerably stronger and better organised than BoM could ever dream of being).

2. Caer Sidi was already on the outs with Europeia prior to this and Europeia feels used - which I think is actually more likely and an understandable position from them.

3. There is a potential shift in foreign policy coming where Caer Sidi no longer fits in the ideal of whatever the new President wishes, and this is now a convenient reason to cut the relationship loose. While consistent foreign policy between administrations would be a benefit, it's absolutely down to the President as far as I know? I remember there being this hush hush foreign policy executive but that was a long time ago in the days of Anumia... and we don't talk about him anymore.

My knowledge of Europeian foreign policy is about a decade out of date but hopefully I still have a good measure on diplomatic responses. A new President must start as they mean to go on, so if there was internal pressure regarding this I can absolutely see why they've gone for the rod straight off. Europeia cannot be seen to diplomatically soft when it comes to anyone, treaty partners included.

Why does Lime ring a bell? The cabinet seems reasonably filled with people I don't recognise which is a good sign tbh. Europeia was one of the regions where the political upper crust - like some feeders and select UCRs - always seemed to be the same few people in the olden days, so I'm happy this appears to have changed.

Perhaps part of it is that Caer Sidi isn't a very relevant region in NSGP anymore...before these events, it'd been awhile since I'd heard it mentioned. And from the sounds of it, it doesn't seem like the treaty was utilized much, so it likely wasn't a great loss for either side anyways.

President Proscribes Reckless Marauders The Communist Bloc and the Brotherhood of Malice Face Repercussions

Written by Kuramia


(Europeia - August 31, 2023) The North Pacific, at major update on August 27, 2023, was delegate-bumped from the combined forces of The Communist Bloc and Brotherhood of Malice, which placed Acting Vice Delegate Pallaith as the region's World Assembly delegate. Through the efforts of its allies, including militia and active sailors in the Europeian Republican Navy, The North Pacific's delegate, Chipoli, was restored to his rightful delegacy. The attack did not go without repercussions, especially as it's not the first time The North Pacific has been specifically targeted by the Brotherhood of Malice. Europeian President JayDee announced, in a show of solidarity with Europeia's decade-long ally, that The Communist Bloc and the Brotherhood of Malice were both declared proscribed regions.

Posting a scathing dispatch detailing the assault, The North Pacific disparaged The Communist Bloc and the Brotherhood of Malice, stating that the regions "cannot and should not be mistaken for members of our international community, because every action they take and every word they speak on that stage betrays how unworthy and unprepared they are to be a part of it." Describing the actions as an act of war and a violation of their sovereignty, The North Pacific promised more than just the existing sanctions outlined by the Modern Gameplay Compact would be forthcoming.

Issuing his own statement supporting The North Pacific, President JayDee of Europeia stated that, "It has become evidently clear that these existing policies have not been enough, and that those who choose to associate with the Brotherhood of Malice continue to erode the trust of this community and violate the sovereignty of our partners. [...]Their course is destruction and their cause is chaos." He swore Europeia's continued backing for The North Pacific's next steps.

The North Pacific and Europeia share a Treaty of Friendship that was ratified on Aug 19, 2013.

and that those who choose to associate with the Brotherhood of Malice continue to erode the trust of this community and violate the sovereignty of our partners.

I guess this answers the earlier question.  If you even associate with BoM in any way (which not gonna lie, that's a bit vague since I have buddies in other regions that also double in BoM, even if I don't associate with BoM directly), then you're not to be trusted.  So one can assume the relations with CS were severed specifically for that reason alone.

Thank you for the update!

Since we seem to have already talked the subject to death, I asked for ChatGPT's opinion on this one:

Let's evaluate the pros and cons of Europeia's decision to proscribe The Communist Bloc and the Brotherhood of Malice based on the information provided:

Pros of Proscribing the Regions:

Solidarity with Allies: By proscribing the regions, Europeia shows strong support and solidarity with its ally, The North Pacific, reinforcing their decade-long alliance.

Deterrence: The decision serves as a deterrent to other regions that might consider similar actions in the future. It sends a clear message that such actions will have consequences.

Upholding Principles: By taking a stand against what they perceive as acts of war and violations of sovereignty, Europeia is upholding its principles and values, which can strengthen its reputation and moral standing in the game.

Community Trust: The decision might foster greater trust among other regions that share similar values and principles, as they see Europeia taking decisive action against perceived threats.

Setting Precedents: The action sets a precedent for how Europeia will respond to similar incidents in the future, providing clarity to other regions about their stance.

Cons of Proscribing the Regions:

Escalation: The decision could escalate tensions between Europeia and the proscribed regions, potentially leading to further conflicts or retaliatory actions.

Diplomatic Strain: Proscribing regions can strain diplomatic relations not just with the targeted regions but also with their allies or neutral regions that might disagree with the decision.

Potential Isolation: If other major regions don't support the decision, Europeia could find itself diplomatically isolated or at odds with a larger portion of the NationStates community.

Resource Commitment: Defending against potential retaliatory actions or managing the fallout from the decision might require a significant commitment of resources, including time, effort, and in-game assets.

Unintended Consequences: The decision might have unforeseen consequences, such as inspiring other regions to adopt similar measures or causing internal disagreements within Europeia about the appropriateness of the action.

In summary, while the decision to proscribe the regions shows a strong stance and commitment to allies and principles, it also carries risks of escalation, diplomatic strain, and potential unintended consequences.

Thank you for the update!

Since we seem to have already talked the subject to death, I asked for ChatGPT's opinion on this one:

Let's evaluate the pros and cons of Europeia's decision to proscribe The Communist Bloc and the Brotherhood of Malice based on the information provided:

Pros of Proscribing the Regions:

Solidarity with Allies: By proscribing the regions, Europeia shows strong support and solidarity with its ally, The North Pacific, reinforcing their decade-long alliance.

Deterrence: The decision serves as a deterrent to other regions that might consider similar actions in the future. It sends a clear message that such actions will have consequences.

Upholding Principles: By taking a stand against what they perceive as acts of war and violations of sovereignty, Europeia is upholding its principles and values, which can strengthen its reputation and moral standing in the game.

Community Trust: The decision might foster greater trust among other regions that share similar values and principles, as they see Europeia taking decisive action against perceived threats.

Setting Precedents: The action sets a precedent for how Europeia will respond to similar incidents in the future, providing clarity to other regions about their stance.

Cons of Proscribing the Regions:

Escalation: The decision could escalate tensions between Europeia and the proscribed regions, potentially leading to further conflicts or retaliatory actions.

Diplomatic Strain: Proscribing regions can strain diplomatic relations not just with the targeted regions but also with their allies or neutral regions that might disagree with the decision.

Potential Isolation: If other major regions don't support the decision, Europeia could find itself diplomatically isolated or at odds with a larger portion of the NationStates community.

Resource Commitment: Defending against potential retaliatory actions or managing the fallout from the decision might require a significant commitment of resources, including time, effort, and in-game assets.

Unintended Consequences: The decision might have unforeseen consequences, such as inspiring other regions to adopt similar measures or causing internal disagreements within Europeia about the appropriateness of the action.

In summary, while the decision to proscribe the regions shows a strong stance and commitment to allies and principles, it also carries risks of escalation, diplomatic strain, and potential unintended consequences.

Oh I wish I had this tool when I still operated in this game hahaha

Featured Authors - As a part of our efforts to feature the awesome authors from both the Europeian Broadcasting Corporation and Private media, two articles weekly which will be shared with our embassies to provide greater coverage of Europeia's media!! This is the first of many features to come, but this one will feature articles from last week and the week before.

Westinor: https://forums.europeians.com/index.php?threads/arnhelm-alternative-anatomy-of-an-operation-south-pacific.10064203/ [Arnhelm Alternative] Anatomy of an Operation: South Pacific
Description: The background, build up, and execution of a successful liberation! The significance of Defending and all the people who play a role in making it happen!!

HEM: https://forums.europeians.com/index.php?threads/euro538ia-debate-liveblog.10064104 EURO538IA DEBATE LIVEBLOG
Description: Europeia's three remaining Presidential campaigns prepare to duke it out. Kazaman has maintained a steady first-place finish in polls, but with Gem dropping out and significant variation in the numbers, tonight's debate could have a big impact.

@Neville: Anyone that knows me knows I'm a ChatGPT simp...I've used it for everything from generating workout plans to interpreting dreams to double-checking things I write with an eye for simplifying them. It did a pretty good job based on just reading one statement, but it's still hard to feed ChatGPT enough information for it to understand the entire context. For example, I doubt Europeia is in danger of isolating itself or that there was much disagreement with this action there. You still need the human factor to consider what ChatGPT is saying.

@Turbiatop: Thanks for the update! I know how hard it is to get people so motivated and excited about a region that they want to take time to write about it. That's one reason why most Wintreath publications in its recent history come from me. It was a good idea to recognize and publish the people who put in the time and effort.

Featured Authors - As a part of our efforts to feature awesome authors from both the Europeian Broadcasting Corporation and our private media, two articles weekly will be shared with our embassies to provide greater coverage of Europeia's media!! This is the second edition and will feature articles from last week.

Eris Town - Westinor comes in again with part two of his narrative, Anatomy of an Operation: South Pacific where he concludes his exciting perspective on the liberation of South Pacific!

 upc - UPC is a new featured author who recently conducted a poll with Europeian citizens to analyze shifting opinions and measure success on Europeia's transition from a Stronghold to a Frontier. Make sure to check it out!

Thanks for the update!

Europeian Media Spotlight: Sept 10th through Sept 16th

The Featured Author, or Broadcaster, for this week is a radio show. As in the previous two weeks, this is a part of our efforts to showcase awesome authors from both the Europeian Broadcast Corporation (EBC) and Private Media outlets. Well, media certainly does include radio shows and their broadcasters, and we are shining a special spotlight on a historic landmark between two regions: Europeia and The North Pacific.

As a part of our ten-year celebration of the Treaty of Friendship Between The North Pacific and Europeia, ratified on August 2013, we hope you enjoy this featured radio show, hosted by the Northern Broadcasting Service. It marks an important time in our and TNP's history and is a testament to a outstanding alliance.

TNP Minister of Communications Robespierre presents this awesome radio show, 10 More years!! - A TNP/Euro Broadcast. Be sure to check it out!

As many of you are undoubtedly aware, the Republic of Europeia is currently at war. Although many who follow foreign affairs will have already read the happenings in the last month we thought it appropriate to notify our embassies through official channels. The Senate has passed declarations of war against Lone Wolves United, the Brotherhood of Malice, and the Communist Bloc. Things are already off to a strong start with a joint hold over Solidarity, a former colony of the Communist Bloc. We are optimistic about how things have moved along, and are grateful for our allies joining us in the fight.

In the words of President JayDee:

I will not commit us to inaction while decency is left to rot, and it has become clear that our current policies are no longer sustainable; our isolated potshots and statements are no longer sufficient for the enemy we face.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will continue to update our embassy friends on events as they transpire, and we thank you for being with us through these challenging times.

If you would like to read the declarations by Europeia pertaining to the war, they can be read here:

> In Solidarity
> Declaration of War - Joint Statement with XKI, Balder, the League & Concord



With love,

Sanjurika
Minister of Foreign Affairs.