Edanu
08-10-2006, 06:56
The document was delivered for one last round of editing before it was released to the media. Important officials in the Department of Foreign Affairs were expecting all editing concerns returned within the hour in order to comply with a presidential order decreeing that the statement be issued at noon. And so they sat in the department's briefing room, chatting about the small things in life that people usually use to keep their minds off of greater issues. Truth be told, all of them were nervous. Dr. Delilah Seymour, the head of the department and thus referred to as the Consul of Foreign Affairs, was especially anxious. The statement would define the rest of President Leranni's current term, which was only three years. Between now and then, it was her job to ensure that his goals could be accomplished at the risk of losing seats for the Unity Coalition.
The Unity Coalition, a close group of social-liberal, financially conservative capitalist parties, was key to reform in Edanu. For the past five years it had dominated the political scene but had yet to garner enough power to pull Edanu onto the international stage. The main culprit was the dreaded Right-Wing Coalition that was determined to crush its most powerful opposition -- a party that attracted voters from the left and right of the political spectrum. Although there was yet another coalition, the Social Democracy Coalition, it had naught enough power to do any significant damage, not to mention the fact that it was more gung-ho about internationalism than the UC. The problem lie in the Senate, not the House of Representatives.
In the Senate, the Unity Coalition had a slim majority of 51%, followed by the SDC with 20%. This 71% supermajority support for internationalism was significant, but not enough. By Edani Constitutional law, any foreign agreements or treaties must have support of 75% of the Senate. Therefore, President Leranni was resigned to do either nothing or at least a little. As a stubborn and determined leader, he refused to do nothing and could not settle for little. Instead, he pushed ahead anyway, backed by public opinion and support.
Dr. Seymour admired her superior's determination, but prayed that it would not cost them the next election. In his eyes, the United Edanu Party (of which he belonged and led) had nothing to lose and everything to gain. "You see, Delilah, if I put out a statement that clearly indicates my intention to join the UN and follow it up with a request for the UC to make that proposition in the Senate, the RWC will be compelled to fold under pressure. If they do vote against it, we will portray it as the RWC blocking prosperity and ignoring the demands of the masses." She saw that his assessment was hopeful, but felt he didn't understand the ramifications if the plan backfired. "Sir, you must look at this from two angles. Say the RWC votes it down and we fail to pass something you raise a lot of hell over. Say the people look at it as a failure of your administration rather than obstructionism on the part of the RWC. You will lose in 2055, and you will lose big." Although Ethan assured his foreign affairs expert that he had considered the consequences, he was still determined to do what he thought was best. "Risks are necessary," he told her.
And so they were. Dr. Seymour fidgeted until the last edits were made. She then made the order for the statement to be released to the public and the media. Although it wouldn't have much of an impact for other nations, the internal chaos that would follow frightened her.
Official Statement from the Department of Foreign Affairs of Edanu
The Department of Foreign Affairs, driven by the declared intentions and policy of President Ethan Leranni, hereby states that the Republic of Edanu will no longer be preoccupied by internal affairs and domestic issues. The Republic is a strong nation with a brilliant history and lively culture. However, economic prosperity and knowledge suffer behind the veil of isolationism imposed upon our nation by decades of erroneous decisions.
Today, the Republic of Edanu states its intention to join the United Nations in the attempt to extend our hand in peace to all other nations that exist in this world and beyond. Our nation also intends to put a vested interest in our neighbors in the region of Jethnea to further pursue closer ties to those that may interact with us best.
Although Edani Constitutional law requires that seventy-five percent of the Senate approve such motions, the Presidency has full confidence in the lawmakers of this nation. They serve to represent the people, and a short conversation with any citizen of Edanu will indicate to anyone that internationalism ought to be a national goal and achievement.
In hope for prosperity,
Dr. Delilah Seymour
Consul of Foreign Affairs
Republic of Edanu
The Unity Coalition, a close group of social-liberal, financially conservative capitalist parties, was key to reform in Edanu. For the past five years it had dominated the political scene but had yet to garner enough power to pull Edanu onto the international stage. The main culprit was the dreaded Right-Wing Coalition that was determined to crush its most powerful opposition -- a party that attracted voters from the left and right of the political spectrum. Although there was yet another coalition, the Social Democracy Coalition, it had naught enough power to do any significant damage, not to mention the fact that it was more gung-ho about internationalism than the UC. The problem lie in the Senate, not the House of Representatives.
In the Senate, the Unity Coalition had a slim majority of 51%, followed by the SDC with 20%. This 71% supermajority support for internationalism was significant, but not enough. By Edani Constitutional law, any foreign agreements or treaties must have support of 75% of the Senate. Therefore, President Leranni was resigned to do either nothing or at least a little. As a stubborn and determined leader, he refused to do nothing and could not settle for little. Instead, he pushed ahead anyway, backed by public opinion and support.
Dr. Seymour admired her superior's determination, but prayed that it would not cost them the next election. In his eyes, the United Edanu Party (of which he belonged and led) had nothing to lose and everything to gain. "You see, Delilah, if I put out a statement that clearly indicates my intention to join the UN and follow it up with a request for the UC to make that proposition in the Senate, the RWC will be compelled to fold under pressure. If they do vote against it, we will portray it as the RWC blocking prosperity and ignoring the demands of the masses." She saw that his assessment was hopeful, but felt he didn't understand the ramifications if the plan backfired. "Sir, you must look at this from two angles. Say the RWC votes it down and we fail to pass something you raise a lot of hell over. Say the people look at it as a failure of your administration rather than obstructionism on the part of the RWC. You will lose in 2055, and you will lose big." Although Ethan assured his foreign affairs expert that he had considered the consequences, he was still determined to do what he thought was best. "Risks are necessary," he told her.
And so they were. Dr. Seymour fidgeted until the last edits were made. She then made the order for the statement to be released to the public and the media. Although it wouldn't have much of an impact for other nations, the internal chaos that would follow frightened her.
Official Statement from the Department of Foreign Affairs of Edanu
The Department of Foreign Affairs, driven by the declared intentions and policy of President Ethan Leranni, hereby states that the Republic of Edanu will no longer be preoccupied by internal affairs and domestic issues. The Republic is a strong nation with a brilliant history and lively culture. However, economic prosperity and knowledge suffer behind the veil of isolationism imposed upon our nation by decades of erroneous decisions.
Today, the Republic of Edanu states its intention to join the United Nations in the attempt to extend our hand in peace to all other nations that exist in this world and beyond. Our nation also intends to put a vested interest in our neighbors in the region of Jethnea to further pursue closer ties to those that may interact with us best.
Although Edani Constitutional law requires that seventy-five percent of the Senate approve such motions, the Presidency has full confidence in the lawmakers of this nation. They serve to represent the people, and a short conversation with any citizen of Edanu will indicate to anyone that internationalism ought to be a national goal and achievement.
In hope for prosperity,
Dr. Delilah Seymour
Consul of Foreign Affairs
Republic of Edanu