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The World News Eurasia Logo Flares, and The Cast Appears

Riggiloni: Hello, I'm Tony Riggiloni with the WNI branch in Eurasia. Tonight I will interview Sir Phillip Sinclair, Prime Minister of Eurasia. *Turns, Offers Handshake* It's an honor.

Sir Phillip: [shakes hand] It's my pleasure.

Riggiloni: *Returns Handshake* I've heard your nation has had a rough past few years. Care tell our viewers back home a bit about the history of Eurasia?

Sir Phillip: Well, the history of Eurasia has always been slightly turbulous. When Roman colonists first reached the Eurasian Islands, dozens of thriving city states were founded - they grew, they prospered, they flourished. In CE 134, one of these city-states overthew the rest of them, founding a tyrannical, draconian empire rivalling any in terms of sheer brutality. In 890, that empire collapsed, to be replaced by a democratic, united republic - only for the British to crush them in 1707. We won our independence in 1745. [laughs] But I dare say your audience would prefer the modern history. Now, I'm no expert on history, but I trace the turbulent times of our nation back to the 1994 Civil War, when a small, Lilliputian rebellion occured in the far north. At the time, our military was small and quite weak, so we appealed for international aid. Skgorria and Atopiana, two fascist nations, answered our call, and in my predecessor's desperation, he let them in. Of course, they wrecked havoc, creating fascist puppet states and dividing the country up between them. And ever since, Eurasia has never fully healed, which allowed for such vile dictators as James Swanner to rise to power, prompting the 2006 Sovereign League Invasion. Right now, there's a rebellion in the southern province of Viridis Forestis, and the Grand Alliance of Sovereign Nations has answered our call - far better company than the Atopianans, let me tell you that much.

Riggiloni: Tell us a bit about Eurasia... religion, economy, etcetera. And please evaluate on this rebellion.

Sir Phillip: I'll start with the rebellion - it cannot possibly last. The rhetoric of the rebel leaders is meaningless blustering. Viridis Forestis will be brought to heel easily. The PRA doesn't even possess popular support in that province - they've merely forced the people of Viridis Forestis to obey them, utilising the ideologies of fear and hatred to cower them. The United Kingdom will crush the PRA shortly, let me assure the press that much. [pauses] As for the the economy: the economy of Eurasia is arguably the most powerful Pacific economy, experiencing GDP growth of six percent during the 2008 FY alone. The success of the Eurasian economy is mainly due to a wholly libertarian approach to economics. Starting in 1937, prime ministers in Eurasia took the phrase laissez-faire to heart, though the government owns three government-backed businesses: the National Education System, the National Health System, and the Eurasian Broadcasting Group, though this three organizations certainly do not possess a monopoly. The Eurasian economy is primarily service and research based, though agriculture and industry are also key to development. The goods and services produced in Eurasia are extremely diverse, oriented on innovation, natural resources, and development of new products. Eurasia is lacking, however, in development of alternative energy sources. Nuclear power plants are the only form of alternative energy utilised in Eurasia, though hydrogen-powered vehicles are in usage in sparse numbers. Religion in Eurasia plays a very small part in most people's daily life, with thirty-three percent of all Eurasians stating that they are athestic. Finally, addressing culture: Eurasians place heavy emphasis on ceremony and formality, with the suit being the most worn outfit, even in casual situations. More often than not, Eurasians, myself included, are punctual to a fault, and owning a time piece of some sort is almost expected out of any individual.

Riggiloni: What is your nation's stance with Italia, and its entrance to the GASN?

Sir Phillip: I intend to support Nuevo Italia's bid for membership into the GASN.

Riggiloni: Before we wrap up, what is your stance and Eurasia's stance on Vontanas, and the situation in Communist Cyprus?

Sir Phillip: Vontanas, in the opinion of this government, is highly instable, with the government constantly changing its policies and ideologies as you or I would change our hats. Eventually, Vontanas will collapse in on itself. As for Communist Cyprus, I would like to withold my comment on that subject for now.

Riggiloni: I am afraid we are out of time. *Offers Handshake* It's been a pleasure. As a surprise gift from the studio, I would like present you with the keys to a brand new bulletproof Italian Ferrari (http://www.cauleyferrari.com/cauley/ferrari_maserati_r2_c1.gif) and tickets for two to Roma with no expiration date. *Hands over tickets and keys, Turns to camera* And now back to World News Eurasia with Mobutu Shawili with coverage on the socialist uprising in the south...