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| The Oan Isles | Aug 6 2017, 08:06:09 AM Post #31 | ||
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REFERENDUM CONCLUDED Published on 6 August 2017 By Mauia Uweleye For the Critic Online Newspaper From Harmony City The atmosphere was tense as the entire nation waited for Prince Oaloanu to announce the results of the referendum. The walked slowly to the podium and looked into the camera. It felt as though he was in every home, bear hall and party, to announce the fate of the nation. He declared: "Konoa and East Polynesia are declared unequivocally sovereign and independent nations". 66% and 74% of people voted in favour of independence in Konoa and East Polynesia respectively. There were massive celebrations in Harmony City and Port of the Light. People gathered in public areas to declare the independence of their nation. It was the greatest coalescing of hearts and minds behind one vision, that the country had ever seen. Now the difficult work of crafting the laws that will execute the will of the people must begin. Each group has its own interests and demands. Independence means independence. There is no going back, no wasting time. The people of Konoa, East Polyesia and The Oan Isled need an answer and they want to know their future. MNA's will have to answer. |
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| The Oan Isles | Aug 6 2017, 02:02:05 PM Post #32 | ||
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| The Oan Isles | Aug 9 2017, 11:19:06 AM Post #33 | ||
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WAR IN ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDS Published on 9 August 2017 By Imani Lucim From La Rochelle For the La Rochelle Times This war has been described as the war that everyone forgot. The Islander Civil War has ensued for the past year and a half. It was sparked by demands for political and economic liberation of the common people with a political and social framework that placed the nobility and chiefs with many powers. A largely ceremonial monarchy helmed by Markka IV, while attempting to alleviate the suffering, has been unable to truly bring about an end to the war. After negotiations in April this year the Rebels and the Government agreed to a ceasefire, with the state subsequently ceding control of certain islands to the Rebels, in negotiations helmed by the current regent, Prince Oaloanu. Protests spiked again when a boy was arrested and charged with terrorism. His mother, wailing terribly, told reporters that he was being persecuted and as a scapegoat for the paranoid government. This arrest and trial inspired a massive wave of protests that have caused instability and unrest. With Oan political pressure, human rights abuses have been largely avoided, but unfortunately the police and protesters alike have responded with force and violence in some areas. With the atmosphere becoming more and more tenuous, the protests look set to combust. The Monoherra called for calm, but the situation remains. Oaloanu will visit the country later in the week to see how the situation can be dealt with. Supplies are already reaching the Islander people. With a massive electronics factory and a large Oan population within API, the Oan Isles is heavily invested and culturally intertwined with the country that the Oan Monarch is regarded an Honourary Senior Chief as the Monoherra is regarded as an Oan Prince, a Son of the Troposphere. |
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| The Oan Isles | Aug 14 2017, 04:16:28 AM Post #34 | ||
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Edited 18 October 2017 GLOOMY OAN ECONOMY Published on 14 August 2017 By Imani Lucim From La Rochelle For the La Rochelle Times The Oan National Treasury, Director-General and Acting Treasurer Liam Palorealua, released the biannual National Economic Report earlier today. He painted a gloomy picture of the Oan economy so far and its outlook in the immediate future. He pointed out the following matters:
He suggested the following things as probable causes for the downturn:
These have caused the following to occur:
He said that the impact has been mitigated by:
He called for the following steps:
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| The Oan Isles | Aug 15 2017, 03:15:06 PM Post #35 | ||
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Edited 18 October 2017 INDEPENDENCE LAW PASSED Published on 15 August 2017 By Liam Alikeketi From Crystal City For the Crystal Correspondent After the referendum earlier this month that indicated that the Konoan The law declared that a transitional phase would be entered into, in which the Oan Isles would remain in control of An election will be held for drafters of the respective constitutions of The Konoan Movement leader, Mauia Uweleye, and respect for sentient rights and a three branch government. They purported that such a system would be helmed by a shared of state as a ceremonial figurehead. Oaloanu is the most likely candidate. Edited by The Oan Isles, Oct 18 2017, 03:14:43 AM.
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| The Oan Isles | Aug 16 2017, 01:47:12 AM Post #36 | ||
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STATE OF EMERGENCY ENDED! Published on 16 August 2017 By Adam Mautunākeketi From Tukanoaeni For the Tukanoan Times Earlier in the year, a state of emergency was declared after the Al Jaheed bombed the headquarters of the Oan National Security Services in La Rochelle. It was a response to the fickle security situation. It enabled the Defender who at time was Ese (who as a result of sickness has been replaced by Oaloanu) and the National Council to assume sweeping powers to combat the threat. Although the domestic situation improved, wars in Aurora were cited as a reason for the continuation of the state of emergency. The Pacifist Party proposed a memorandum in early June, requesting an end to the state of emergency. After a consensus was reached, the state of emergency was diluted and its provisions over civil and economic life was removed, but control over the reins of power was not ceded to the National Assembly. On 8 August 2017, a small group of MNA's (or Members of the National Assembly) belonging to the Pacifists, Greens, Socialists and Independence filed an interdict in the National Court requesting that the State of Emergency is lifted after attempts to force a lift through the National Assembly failed. The state was asked to either contest the motion or concede without contestation. It elected to contest the matter. After the meltdown of a nuclear reactor in Nuremkastel, Kostoria-Obertonia, that killed 5,000 soldiers, the state elected to rescind its right to contest and conceded defeat without contestation. The National Court ruled that the state of emergency is terminated with immediate effect. This means that the Defender pro-tempore, Oaloanu, no longer has powers and is restrained to the ceremonial role that the position of the Defender has been known to have. His ability to issue decrees and define policy has been removed. The National Assembly reassumed full powers. In lieu of the sudden and tragic death of the soldiers and general waste of resources and manpower over the course of the war that has not and will not produce results, Oan ships and troops are being withdrawn from the theatre and negotiations have been entered into to formally end the war with Xagrurg. |
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| The Oan Isles | Aug 16 2017, 11:24:49 PM Post #37 | ||
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Edited on 20 October 2017 COMMISSION OF INQUIRY CLEARS STATE OF RESPONSIBILITY Published on 17 August 2017 By Adam Mautunākeketi From Tukanoaeni For the Tukanoan Times A commission of inquiry was constituted by the National Assembly in terms of the Constitutional mandate to hold the national government to account. In lieu of the civil discontent to the circumstances surrounding and the implications of the meltdown in Nuremkastel that killed Its findings comprised of witness accounts, mostly procured from those outside of the city as those within perished, expert analysis and a thorough breakdown of the pre-invasion situation. It found that the Oan military had enough information availed to it, but anything concerning the status of the powerplant was both beyond and outside of what it had or was able to procure. Also additionally, drone fighting and the crash of the plane were cited as possible causes, ripple effects that could NOT have been predicted or prevented; indirect causes, among others. It concluded that the government and those beneath it were not responsible. In a daring moved, it cited repeated mistakes and blunders through the war as neither manufactured nor blameworthy, but were a constant characteristic of the war that brought into question the motives and competence of the National Council in taking its duties and exercising its powers. The National Council, represented by its current Chief (a rotating position of no power), Locklyn Le Roy, announced that the National Council will resign en masse in the next few days. Additionally a motion was submitted by petitioners from various civil society groups calling for the dissolution of the National Assembly and the convening of new elections. Disgruntled citizens marched on its headquarters in downtown La Rochelle, demanding a change in the mandate. The proposal is being considered and investigated. Edited by The Oan Isles, Oct 19 2017, 08:27:21 PM.
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| The Oan Isles | Aug 25 2017, 01:31:02 AM Post #38 | ||
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KONOA AND EAST POLYNESIA PASS NEW CONSTITUTION Published on 25 August 2017 By Imani Lucim From La Rochelle For the La Rochelle Times The Constitutional Assemblies of Konoa and of East Polynesia have passed their respective constituting documents, as a result of which they are officially declared independent and sovereign nationstates. They have passed constitutions written on the basis of democratic values and have declared that the Emperor of Polynesia will become their head of state. The National Assembly of the Oan Isles and the Parliament of the Asian Pacific Islands has also passed an amendment to their constitutions establishing the Emperor of Polynesia as their monarch. With fighting in API ended, the monarch will be delineated in a multilateral treaty between Konoa, API, The Oan Isles and East Polynesia along with a new union called the Polynesian Union. Oaloanu officially accepted his appointment as the interim Regent of Polynesia, while the delegates from the four countries assemble for a conference in Sanglong, Asian Pacific Islands to discuss the Polynesian Union and the Emperor of Polynesia. Oaloanu has headed there to helm the negotiations and said that he is confident in this process. Konoa and East Polynesia will be run by a Transitional Government until elections for legislatures are held in September 2017. |
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| The Oan Isles | Sep 5 2017, 06:57:44 AM Post #39 | ||
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Edited on 23 October 2017 Konoan Published on 30 August 2017 By Imani Lucim From La Rochelle For La Rochelle Times The law making branch of the government of Konoa (Noan Isles) is made up of the An election was held to elect the first The East Polynesian law making branch is structured in a different way and elected in a different way. It has one body that makes up the law making branch. It is called the National Assembly (also called the Palotunu Reawohe). It has 100 members. It is elected by the adult population of the country through party list proportional representation. Most of the adults voted. Approximately 94% of people voted in elections. This represents nearly 5.8 million people. The election represented the differences in the two major species that make up the demography of East Polynesia. The humans voted mostly for the Polanosan Pacifists. The procynes voted mostly for the Polanosan Alliance. The Polanosan Pacifists have 20 seats while the Polanosan Alliance has the remaining 80 seats. Edited by The Oan Isles, Oct 19 2017, 08:36:38 PM.
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| The Oan Isles | Sep 5 2017, 07:19:26 AM Post #40 | ||
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Edited 20 October 2016 Konoan and East Polynesia appoint new leaders Published on 31 August 2017 By Imani Lucim From La Rochelle For La Rochelle Times The
In this sense he is the leader of the nation. Mauia Uweleye is the head of the Konoan People's Party. He was the leader of the Konoan People's Militia which is a paramilitary force that fought in the Asian Pacific Islands during the Islander Civil War. He was a journalist for the Oan periodical the Critic Newspaper. He was known for being a vocal activist for Konoans and a critic of the established order. He was a major proponent of the Partition of the Oan Isles. He is a close friend of Oaloanu. He is a powerful official with a great deal of personal influence. Some call him the Father of Konoa, after Noa the Great himself. The National Assembly of East Polynesia makes up the law making branch of the East Polynesian government. It elects the head of government. This is the Chief of the National Council. Unlike Konoa, the Chief of the National Council and the other members of the National Council are elected separately. The current Chief of the National Council is the leader of the largest party in the National Assembly. This is currently Paul Noalua. He presides over meetings and he is the leader of the executive branch. He has the power to sign decrees, represent the nation, sign agreements and discipline members. Paul Noalua was a fairly quiet figure, whose humble nature, sharp wit, critical mind, stubborn nature, clean reputation and pragmatic policies attracted many people to him. He is a nobleman, who worked with tribes and clans in the former Oan Gondwana Office for Culture and Religion. He is a former professor of culture and ethnic studies at the University of Kohuaneni. He was selected by the Polanosan Alliance General Conference in 2017 to stand as the PA candidate for the Chief of the National Council. He is a Procyne. He is 64 years old. He was supported by Paramount Chief and Viceroy of East Polynesia, Panama III himself, which helped propel him to the country's top job. Edited by The Oan Isles, Oct 19 2017, 08:42:22 PM.
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| The Oan Isles | Sep 5 2017, 07:25:46 AM Post #41 | ||
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Leaders assemble in Asian Pacific Islands Published on 2 September 2017 By Roareanuanu Takatakanalua From Tranquility City For the Tranquil Testament Leaders from Asian Pacific Islands, The Oan Isles, East Polynesia and Konoa assembled in the resort town, Sanglong, to discuss the formation of the Polynesian Union. Oaloanu, the Regent of the Oan Isles, led the Oan delegation. Mauia Uweleye, the Luano-ta-Rea of the Konoa, led the Konoan delegation. Panama III, the Paramount Chief of East Polynesia, led the East Polynesian delegation. Markka IV, the Monoherra of Asian Pacific Islands, led the Islander delegation. They will discuss the formation of the Polynesian Union, an idea that Mauia Uweleye had to unite Polynesia. |
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| The Oan Isles | Sep 5 2017, 09:02:05 AM Post #42 | ||
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Polynesian Union established! Published on 5 September 2017 By Imani Lucim For La Rochelle Times From La Rochelle After three days of negotiations, the leaders of Asian Pacific Islands, Konoa, East Polynesia and The Oan Isles have prepared the final document of the Treaty of Sanglong. They have settled on the terms and established the conditions whereby this organisation will be governed and will function. The Preamble best describes the impetus for the formation of the Polynesian Union: The assembled nations of the Polynesian civilisation, in recognition of their distinct identities and our common destiny, hereby establish the Polynesian Union.
The Polynesian Union is an intergovernmental organisation and personal union. The Treaty calls for the establishment of the following bodies:
The Treaty affirms the inalienable and universal rights of subjects of the Emperor of Polynesia (citizens of the member states of the Union):
The Treaty encourages the member states to develop treaties on the following matters (among others):
The Treaty must be submitted to and passed by the law making bodies of the member states of the Union. But with the overwhelming support law makers in general have expressed, the treaty may pass resoundingly. As a whole the Polynesian Union possesses the following stats:
The Emperor of Polynesia will be declared tomorrow. Edited by The Oan Isles, Sep 5 2017, 09:07:14 AM.
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| The Oan Isles | Sep 5 2017, 10:20:18 PM Post #43 | ||
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Emperor of Polynesia Declared Published on 6 September 2017 By Adam Manuākeketi From Tukanoaeni For the Tukanoan Times The assembled representatives of the four countries that make up Polynesia declared their candidate for the position of the candidate: Oaloanu, thereby completing the document. This announcement was received with incredible general joy an acceptance. Oaloanu is the current regent of the Oan Isles, assuming the duties of his father, Ese Ulua, the incumbent Defender of the Oan Isles. Let's take a brief look at his early life. He was born in La Rochelle. He is approximately 35 years old. He belongs to the Ulua clan of the Ianotununyana tribe. His father is Ese Ulua and his mother is Eleanor of Staynes. He is a devout adherent of he Polynesian branch of the Protestant tradition of Christian faith. He has a single child, whose mom is deceased: Moana. He was tutored privately at home. He joined the military and served until he was Captain. His brother, Tahaloanu, continues to enjoy an honourable career in the military. He retired to study law. He took the reins of the Ulua Foundation several years ago. He took the reins of the Ulua Trust some years after, lobbying the state on behalf of businesses owned by the Ulua Trust such as banks and information technology firms. He was chosen by his father to be the nominee for the Chief of the Ianotununyana people. He graciously accepted and was elected by the Tribal Council of the Ianotununyana. He was subsequently made the Crown Prince of the Oan Isles. In early 2017, his father's health began to wane and he shouldered many of his duties. His father left active public life several months ago to convalesce leaving Oaloanu to lead the nation. He led the nation through the Stratarin-Oan Diplomatic Crisis, the War with Xagrurg, the War in Nuremkastel, the War for Yor, the Islander Civil War, the Oan economic crisis, and the partition of the Oan Isles, during a state of emergency. In the last month, the state of emergency was abolished and Oaloanu returned to his ceremonial and representational duties. He led the Oan delegation that helped end the Islander Civil War and he negotiated the Polynesian Union, and continues to negotiate the Polynesian Defence Pact. The Emperor of Polynesia will be the head of state of all the signatories of the Treaty of Sanglong. The Paramount Chief of East Polynesia gave up his position as such, and offered Oaloanu his raiment of kiwi and his shepherding staff. The Monoherra of Asian Pacific Islands, Markka IV gave up his crown, handing Oaloanu his crown and placing it at his feet. Upon the ratification of the Treaty of Sanglong, they will abdicate their positions to allow the Emperor to assume his rightful place on the Ocean Throne. The succession will be governed as follows:
The Emperor has the following powers:
He has a number of reserve powers that are exercised during and emergency. The Viceroys exercise many of these powers on his behalf and by his instruction. By acceding to this Treaty, the nations agree that the authority to govern and the right to exist as such (sovereignty) is derived from The Crown of Polynesia. Although the Emperor is merely a figurehead, the legal implications are immense and ecumenical. This affirms that the citizens of the countries in which he reigns are his subjects, with equal rights, regardless of the realm in which they enter, under the protection of the Polynesian Union, accountable and free to give testimony to the courts of any country. The Crown unites the nations in a close personal union that will have ripple effects in generations to come. |
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| The Oan Isles | Sep 5 2017, 10:37:07 PM Post #44 | ||
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Treaty of Sanglong Ratified Published on 6 September 2017 By Liam Alikeketi From Crystal City For the Crystal Correspondent The law making bodies of the constituent nations of Polynesia have unanimously ratified the Treaty of Sanglong. As such they are now part of the Polynesian Union and subjects of the Emperor. This momentous occasion was received with great excitement. Crowds gathered in their millions throughout the nations to celebrate their new Emperor. They gathered in boisterous fashion, chanting his name and crying out "Long Live the Emperor!" There is a tangible and electric atmosphere throughout the union. The people are euphoric, expression joy and devotion in a myriad of ways. Well wishers such as the Dalai Lama of Asian Pacific Islands (the leader of Buddhism in that country) and the Kaloutaoawawiya of Konoa (the leader of Ainuism in that country) sent messages of congratulations and blessing onto the new Emperor. Although he is a figurehead, his office holds great deal of gravitas. The people will look to him for a transcendant leader. The Emperor is above politics and economics, his vision expands beyond circumstance and he recognises the reign of God (whose reign is not reliant on humans however). He unites our species, humans and Procyne. He breaks down barriers in language, culture and faith. He leads the nations beyond the here and now. The Oan Newspaper Alliance hereby declares: God Bless the Emperor! Long Live the Emperor! |
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| The Oan Isles | Sep 7 2017, 07:12:43 AM Post #45 | ||
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Cyclone causes damage! By Adam Manuākeketi Published on 7 September 2017 For the Crystal Correspondent From Crystal City Celebrations for the accession of Oaloanu to the position of the Emperor of Polynesia and of the formation of the Polynesian Union, have had to be delayed due to worsening weather conditions. The Emperor has been forced to remain in Asian Pacific Islands, until the rain subsides and the winds pull back. The cyclone, a power storm caused by the confluence of warm water and cold air, is in full force. Moving at speeds of 115 miles per hour, the storm is powerful and dangerous. A storm watch was announced by the Oan Weather Service two days ago, but little could prepare us for the full force of the storm. Power supplies have been sporadic, business has been put to a hault, water supply is still buoyant (although controls are in place), and a few trees have fallen down. With the great infrastructure we have and the prowess of our engineers, an 18 billion dollar investment from Kuthernburg and our path a little off (rather than directly in front of), the storm has reduced damage. Flooding and landslides have not really occured, although we will be wading through a few inches of water for a while. Konoa got the brunt of the storm as it was in its direct path. The was flooding and landslides in some places, but luckily no major population centres have been affected and no one has died. But the Oan Weather Service and Oan Aid Service continue to struggle to bring food and basic supplies to people and people are still huddled in shelters for warmth. For now we can only wait it out. |
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| The Oan Isles | Sep 9 2017, 04:21:22 AM Post #46 | ||
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Emperor Returns! Published on 9 September 2017 By Imani Lucim From La Rochelle For the La Rochelle Times Oaloanu is the new and first Emperor of Polynesia. He is the head of state and commander in chief of the armed forces of Konoa, Asian Pacific Islands, The Oan Isles and East Polynesia. He is the ceremonial figurehead of our political systems. He is the leader and head of the Polynesian Union. He is the new monarch of our realm. Due to the worsening weather conditions brought by Typhoon Mable, flights were cancelled and normal activity was stopped, forcing the new Emperor to remain in the Islander city, Sanglong, in which the Treaty of Sanglong that defines his office was formed. As the storm has moved and weather conditions have significantly improved, albeit the damage and debris in its wake need to be dealt with, he was able to return. He arrived in the earlier hours of the day and was welcomed home by a massive crowd of approximately 50,000 attendees, who braved the drizzly conditions to meet their new Emperor in Freedom Square. Cheers, laughter and joy filled and electrified the atmosphere, with patriotic chanting echoing across the streets and blasting over television screens and radio channels and live internet streaming for the entire to see - that those who did not attend can be part of the jubilance. After twenty minutes of chanting he was able to address the crowd from a raised and covered platform. His addresss was brief expressing his hopes, dreams, gladness and joy. He called for unity among the Polynesian people, to not only tolerate, but embrace each others cultures and beliefs, to be guided by the principles of democracy, the values of love, and the certainty of faith in the power of community and the unique and essential role every individual plays in it. He proceeded to the Serene Palace throne room, the magnificent room in which the political history of our nation was shaped, were rulers took their places and did their work, he continued a tradition that had begun centuries ago. Although the gravitas and values that guide this ceremony remain the same, the procedure has changed. The ambassadors of our allies sat in the crowd representing their nations, establishing the presence of the world as witnesses to this auspicious occasion. The rest of the government, politicians, important officials and the royal clan were assembled to witness the formal inauguration of the Emperor. He took an oath to defend the land, uphold the law, protect the people, to reign with mercy, justice and restraint, and to keep and maintain the Polynesian Union, administered by the High Justice of the Imperial Court. He was presented with royal regalia that been fashioned by Tuanuye and Sons Co. jewellers over night. He was presented with a leather bound copy of the Treaty of Sanglong, a golden staff and a golden comb by the High Justice, the symbols of his office and the power he now holds. And occupied his seat on the Ocean Throne. Confetti rained from canons positioned throughout out the throne room, the standing crowd ovating their new Emperor. He waved at the crowds from the balcony. Confetti rained over the assembled well wishers. A formation of jets from the air force flew by, celerating and solemnising their duty to defend him. The leadened sky was illuminated with spectacular fireworks. The explosions of color and light could seen miles away. Long live the Emperor! |
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| The Oan Isles | Sep 13 2017, 04:31:32 PM Post #47 | ||
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The Oan Isles Leaves the ACA! Published on 13 September 2017 By Adam Manuākeketi From Crystal City For Crystal Correspondent The Oan Isles has officially left the Auroran Continental Assembly (commonly abbreviated as the ACA). A press statement was published later today (click here), as an official notification of a decision taken by the National Assembly to leave the body. This comes in the wake of official statements from the governments of Tivot and Tuvaltastan (available here and here respectively). The Yor Isles was the first nation to officially The Head of Diplomacy and Immigration, Member of the National Council, Locklyn Le Roy, as directed by the National Council, has sent invitations to several Auroran nations, both within and out of the ACA. These are: Axdel, Yor Isles, Staynish-Caltharus Empire, Tuvaltastan, Tivot, Emberwood Coast, and Blueacia. He issued a statement on the Oan Embassy site on behalf of the National Assembly notifying that the nation has officially left the ACA. He argued that the ACA failed to fulfil its fundamental purpose: to prevent intracontinental war. He argued that the institutional mechanisms of the ACA, the differences in ideologies and norms of its members, and the lack of a common vision or united goal, prompted the decision to propose that the ACA is abandon and a new Union is constituted for its democratic members: the Auroran Union. Axdel and Emberwood Coast have expressed concerns regarding the formation of the Auroran Union. A deadline of 18 September, next week Monday, was given to all invited members to ratify the treaty. If Emberwood Coast and Axdel remain they will be democrats among fascists and dictatorship, Allies against former (or to some degree current) affiliates or members of the Axis alliance, vastly outnumbered. If they leave, the seat of the ACA will have to move from Aura to another city. The seat of the new Union will be Sani Bursil, the capital of Staynes. An election for the Secretary General will take place after the 18th. The political future of our continent remains unclear, but if it is not led by democracy and the unity of democratic states, it is not a future at all. Edited by The Oan Isles, Sep 13 2017, 04:35:55 PM.
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| The Oan Isles | Sep 18 2017, 06:54:08 AM Post #48 | ||
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The Greatest Piece of Infrastructure on Urth Published on 18 September 2017 By Dr. Pao Sealua For the Imperial Society Engineering Journal From Mountain City I am Pao Sealua, a fellow at the Imperial Society, a lecturer at the University of Mountain City and a doctor of science and engineering. My academic credentials seem inadequate to fully grasp and explain the magnitude of the greatest piece of infrastructure that has ever been built: The Oan Isles. 1,200 years of continuous human habitation, 800 years of life as a nationstate of some kind and 500 years of consistent development and industrialisation have built, what I subjectively and erroneously believe, is the greatest piece of human construction and engineering in the world. It's not just a bridge, or a building, or a city, it is our entire country. When we look at the prettily domed buildings in La Rochelle, sprawling into the distance with few spectacular feats such as megatall skyscrapers (although we have one or two), it's not the size of the individual pieces that staggers you - it is the scope of everything that has been erected thus far. All the available surface of the Oan Isles is an act of the hand of man. 100% of the surface area is covered by something humans made. There is none - 0% - natural landscape in this country. Roads cut through the land, and tunnels underground to move people from place to the others, or the homes they live in or factories they work in. The entire nation is like one egregiously massive piece of infrastructure. For example. Natural ground has been absent for a century. We have pilled millions of tonnes of stuff - garbage, construction material, and so on - so high, that much of the actual ground cannot be found. Every tree that is planted or sanctuary that claims to be a "Nature" Park, really isn't all that natural. It forms part of the great plans of engineers and architects, a tool to complete the work or a detail in the artistry. I do not laud, excessive urban development and deforestation. I am not a proponent of the reckless use of natural resources and space. I am, however, admitting that for all its multitudinous flaws, the Oan Isles is a feat of human construction. The ability to resist (although not altogether avoid) Typhoon Mabel is an impressive feat. The Rotu Channel is a man made canal that falls 30 metres into the ground and 7 kilometres long, is one of the deepest and longest, surface water drainage channel in the world. It pushes water out and protects the nation from floods. All this did not begin yesterday. It commenced hundreds of years ago when the Ianotununana tribe united the nation. It spread and united the nation. Under Oa, it began to build. Walls rose, levees pushed the sea out, by the land kept going higher and higher, the buildings taller and taller. As such I am forced to affirm a simple truth: The Oan Isles is the greatest piece of engineering on Urth. |
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| The Oan Isles | Sep 24 2017, 06:18:50 PM Post #49 | ||
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EXCLUSIVE: Locklyn Le Roy talks about the Auroran Union By Imani Lucim From La Rochelle For the La Rochelle Times Published on 24 September 2017 The Tomaoaeni District is at the centre of the Oan political and diplomatic landscape. It houses several embassies on Diplomacy Road, the headquarters of the Foreign Office and the residence of the Emperor of the Oan Isles. The 20 story high modern building, surmounted by a green dome is the home of the Foreign Office. It is at the centre of the Oan foreign policy agenda. Here, I met the Head of Diplomacy and Immigration Service, Locklyn Le Roy, who graciously agreed to give the La Rochelle Times an exclusive interview to better explain Oan foreign policy and our relationship with Aurora.
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| The Oan Isles | Oct 1 2017, 12:26:49 PM Post #50 | ||
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Edited on 20 October 2017 Published on 1 October 2017 By Kaona Roturea From the Mountain City News From Mountain City The Oan Isles has officially disbanded its military. The Act of Disbandment, 34 of 2017 was passed into law by 178-47 of the National Assembly and signed into law by His Imperial Majesty, the Emperor of Polynesia, Oaloanu, upon which, it was published in the Government Gazzete 41 of 2017. This law sets the date of the disbandment of the Oan Defence Services for Tuesday, 10 October 2017. The responsibility to take over the defence of - not only the Oan Isles, but the entire Polynesian Union, will be taken over by the Polynesian Defence Pact. The Polynesian Defence Pact will be a joint armed forces of the constituent member states of the Polynesian Union. The Emperor will act as its symbolic commander-in-chief. The Council of the Union will be responsible for its political direction. The Chief Commander will be the highest professional officer and the chair of the Command. The Command will be made up of professional servicemen who represent the four countries of the Polynesian Union and will be charged with overseeing the daily operations of the force. The Chiefs of the forces will oversee one of the four branches that the Pact will be divided into: land, sea, air and missile. They will report and account to the Command. The Polynesian Defence Pact will absorb the assets and the manpower of the four militaries of the member states of the Polynesian Union. The program will be phased in over time, disbanding, assimilating or restructuring units as the need arises and time passes. The leader of the Pacifist Party, Liam Palorealua, was excited and declared to his constituents assembled outside of the convocation chamber of the National Assembly, "The Pacifist Party-led government has achieved its founding mandate: to make the Oan Isles a fully pacifist country ". Although the statement was received with rapturous applause, it was questionable in some respects. Oan citizens will be permitted to train for and serve in the Polynesian Defence Pact. Financial contributions have been weighed so that the Oan Isles provides about 50% of the massive SH$120 billion budget. Former ODS bases will be reduced, but some will remain open and converted for use by the PDP. The former leader of the ODS, Tukama Uataka, takes on the role of the acting Chief Commander of the Pact and coordinator of the transitional process. Operations under the ODS mandate in Jewelica and Gemica will be revised as time and need ensues, but the MNC for Defence, Kiahuaeni Luawuye, has indicated "The Oan Isles remains fully committed to its treaty obligations, the liberation of the Gemite people and the resolution of the conflict that besets them". When asked about East Malaysian military movements into and around East Gemica, she remained coy and referred us to the Foreign Office which was unavailable for comment. The Oan Isles is officially a pacifist nation - at least on paper. Edited by The Oan Isles, Oct 19 2017, 08:05:12 PM.
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| The Oan Isles | Oct 4 2017, 12:27:01 PM Post #51 | ||
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Kirib and the Auroran Financial System by Moana Kaha From Grace City For the Grace University Economics Journal The kirib is a currency that is used by almost all countries on continental Aurora. It is managed and issued by the Auroran Bank. The currency is backed by the reserves of the users of the kirib. The Bank is insulated from political pressure. It exists outside of the precarious political and military pacts and alliances that change over time. The kirib is used by countries that are poor and rich, democratic and authoritarian. Poor countries often borrow more money and wealthy countries often lend more money. Each bloc wants the value of and the policies that govern the currency to change according to their own demands and needs. Also many of the economies that are rich, diverse and have large financial sectors belong to the democratic states and former Allies. These include Staynes, Emberwood Coast and Tivot. They seem to generally work together on many issues and align themselves on a single agenda. They are the major centres of financial sector. Many important banks and institutions are housed in Aura (in Emberwood Coast), Tarov (in Tivot), Sani Bursil (in Staynes), and Labia Cue (in Blueacia). These countries share ideals and values that often centre on maintaining their dominance of the financial sector of the continent. Xagrurgians attempted to leave the kiribzone after the Oan Isles tried to sink the currency by selling kiribs at below market value. Allied countries could absorb this, but Axis states could not. This represents the kind of manipulation that leaves some people frustrated in order for others to further their goals and interests. For all its flaws, the kirib has many benefits: it allows ease of trade, and is a stable store of value. Weaker economies can rely on the vast reserves and competent policies of financial systems in Staynes and Caltharus to have a reliable means of making payments and giving out loans. The kirib is also the largest reserve currency in the world. The countries that use it are major exporters and importers. Millions of barrels of oil from Xagrurg and Staynes are sold to countries such as the Oan Isles. Loans are given out in kiribs. Many countries are also paid in kiribs. So the kirib denominates many transactions throughout the world so much so that no other currency has that clout, although the South Hills dollar and Vekaiyun veskono and Kuthern dollar are major currencies as well. |
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| The Oan Isles | Oct 5 2017, 09:57:00 AM Post #52 | ||
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Jewelica Freed! Published on 5 October 2017 By Imani Lucim From La Rochelle La Rochelle Times Jewelica has officially been declared a part of The Oan Isles. Where is Jewelica? Jewelica is located to the south of East Malaysia. How many people live there? Approximately 100,000 people live there, a third of whom live in Peridot City. How big is it? It is approximately 5,000kmČ. How wealthy is it? It has an approximate GDP per capita of 18,000 SHD or 126,000 OAD, a GDP of 18 billion SHD or 126 billion SHD. What are its major sources of income? Gemstone mining, tourism, fishing, limited oil extraction and remittances. Who lives there? The Jewelite people form the majority, with sizeable minorities of Gemites and Oans. What language do they speak? A dialect of Codexian called Gemese. What religion do they practice? Almost all people are Polynesian Protestants. Who will their leader be? The interim leader is Sardonyx, the head of National Liberation Movement. What powers will be divided between them and us? The Oan government will be in charge of the currency,defence and foreign affairs and will control the water around the island, most other duties will be given to the Jewelican Territorial Government. Who will represent them in the Oan government? They be assigned an electoral district in elections for the National Assembly and a Plenipotentiary for Jewelica will be appointed. Will they become citizens of the Oan Isles? Yes. |
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| The Oan Isles | Oct 6 2017, 04:15:18 PM Post #53 | ||
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Racism vs Right to Culture Published on 6 October 2017 By Aroha Pūtea From Maungapa For the Critic The Protection of Cultural Communities Act, 35 of 2017, has been passed by the National Assembly with a vote of 125 to 100. The Protection of Cultural Communities act expands on Article II of the Constitution of the Oan Isles which guarantees the right to speak a language, belong to community, to exercise a religion freely, have a name and a nationality. It contains provisions that acknowledge the distinct cultural identities of communities and the right they have to freely practice and exercise the tenets of their cultures. This implies that a community can have a particular religion, language, culture and social norms, that must be respected and that it can collectively exercise. For example communities can enforce prayer of their religion in a school. Rituals can be performed in public spaces. The list goes on. The drafters aim to protect cultural communities and reinforce the rights already enumerated in the constitution. Some view this as a step forward to protect cultures from persecution or extinction. Others disagree. Some believe that the law will perpetuate tribalist, religious, linguistic division and intolerance of minorities. This view has been argued against as the law specifically states that all people shall have the right to practice freely whether or not they are part of the majority group of the community. This law also has an important provision that blurs the lines between state and church. The state is empowered to support community causes through religious organisations and institutions according to its will and within the Law. This enables religiously aligned charith organisation to receive funds from the state. This process has been both criticised and praised. Some argue that this provision allows that state to support one religious group over the other. Others differ and claim that it reinforces community values and gets the religious institutions to work for the benefit of the whole society. Former president of the Christian Science Fellowship at the Maungapa University states, "The minority and the majority, atheist and theist, cultures of differenf types must learn to get along if we are to live in a peaceful society". Will the law advance inhibit this process of nation building and unity? Only time will tell. |
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| The Oan Isles | Oct 7 2017, 11:57:18 AM Post #54 | ||
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Financial Reforma Announced Published on 7 October 207 By Aroha Pūtea For the Critic From Maungapa The Head of Finance, Liam Palorealua, has announced that the government will be pushing through a variety of reforms to the financial services sector to make it more competitive against other countries. He announced that direct taxation (capital gains, inheritance, remuneration and profits) will decrease an indirect taxation (on imports and exports, fuel, tobacco and alcohol) will increase. He also announced that strict controls on the movement of financial capital to foreign markets would be put in place. He announced that restrictions that prevent financial institutions from doing business with and providing services for sanctioned countries would be lifted or revised. He further announced that tax evasion would be dealt with through heavier fines and longer prison terms. He also declared that the government had been in negotiations with Blueacian financial services providers who vowed to review their practices. Among the promises made was to become more transparent, to reduce the fees that they charged for their services, to revise, cancel or reduce debt repayments of small businesses and poor households. The reforms and negotiations were received mostly positively by financial services providers, civic organisations, trade unions and small to medium-sized business. Although there were misgivings about the tax burden and its effect on the poor, this was offset by the commitment made by Blueacian banks. The full extent of these proposed reforms and the full benefits of these negotiated reductions have yet to be understood or reaped, but so far, the mood is optimistic. With the proposals making compromises between the rich and the poor, some people believe that the government may have found common ground to satisfy all parties. |
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| The Oan Isles | Oct 7 2017, 12:14:34 PM Post #55 | ||
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Xagrurgian Elections Published on 7 October 2017 By Aroha Pūtea For the Critic From Maungapa Xagrurg will be holding elections to elect a new High Commander of the Greater Xagrurgian Empire. The High Commander is the head of state and head of government of the country. The incumbent High Commander is Erwin Pipua, who will not run in the elections. Three candidates have been declared: Kate Murdoch, Woodrow Taft and Nate Rollins:
The National Council released a statement that it will be "watching the events closely". It further elaborated: "Xagrurg has significant influence on the economic and political stability of the Auroran continent. A peaceful transfer of power to a competent administration would put the country in better position to act in the world and be trusted once again". Although the Oan Isles was not a foreign policy destination of any of the candidates, the Oan government has hopes to engage with some of the candidates. |
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| The Oan Isles | Oct 9 2017, 11:21:33 AM Post #56 | ||
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Exclusive: New SG of the AU Interview Published on 9 October 2017 By Imani Lucim From Sani Bursil, Staynes For La Rochelle Times Representatives of several countries in Aurora met in Sani Bursil on 23 September 2017 to elect a new Secretary General for the Auroran Union. There were four candidates:
Pearson Lagonus was elected. We interviewed him and the transcript is available below:
Pearson Lagonus has proven to be a competent and respectable person to trust with such an important position. |
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| The Oan Isles | Oct 10 2017, 01:06:24 PM Post #57 | ||
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Edited on 20 October 2017 Oan Government Tackles Debt Published on 10 October 2017 By Moana Kaha From Arohanoa For the Arohanoa Economic Journal The Oan Isles has a total debt The government has agreed to pay the debt of the poorest 10% of the population. This makes up The government will also reduce subsidies on education, housing, allowances, and healthcare. The government will use surplus funds, and will sell of property in order to cover the shortfall. The government has instructed Oan banks to invest 60% of the money that it will give to them to domestic projects and businesses. They are forbidden from lending over 10% of that money to foreigners. The state will also be try to negotiate trade deals to lower the cost of imports to cut total debts. Edited by The Oan Isles, Oct 19 2017, 08:06:55 PM.
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| The Oan Isles | Oct 11 2017, 07:40:36 PM Post #58 | ||
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Edited on 20 October 2017 Greener Country, Better Tomorrow! Published on 12 October 2017 By Liam Alikeketi From Crystal City For the Crystal Correspondent The Head of the Portfolio on Food and Nature in the National Council, Deborah Kaiawhina, announced the Greener Country, Better Tomorrow campaign. Together with contributions from the private sector the program has raised The program aims to reduce hunger and dependence on supermarkets and imported food. Fruit trees will line roads and fill parks. Vegetables and herbs including edible flowers, will be planted in houses, along trees, in pots or on roof tops, wherever there is available space. The Oan Isles is heavily urbanised. There is no space for farms, orchards and ranches. Agriculture has had to go vertical. Produce is grown in tall greenhouses. But there are so many people in the Oan Isles that this process cannot provide for all of our people. So the Oan Isles has to import lots of food at high prices. Although Furnifoldian herders are happy, the wallets of many Oans are NOT. The Portfolio took up this task to let every Oan, no matter how poor, have something to eat. Anyone can pick from the trees or bushes of roses. Everyone will be free to eat to their hearts' content. There is a catch. On the monthly National Cleaning Day, everyone will be expected to help clean the gardens, take out weeds and keep them healthy.
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| The Oan Isles | Oct 12 2017, 05:15:12 AM Post #59 | ||
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Edited on 20 October 2017 Oan Shipwrights sold to Kuthernburg company Published on 12 October 2017 By Imani Lucim For The La Rochelle Times From La Rochelle The Oan Shipwrights Corporation's naval vessels division has been sold to Kuthernburg-based company kAE Industries for The Oan Shipwrights Corporation develops and builds ships and submarines and the technology they use. It has two divisions. The first division is a civilian division that produces civilian ships. The second is a military division that produces naval vessels. It is the second part that has been sold to kAE Industries. The Oan Shipwrights Company is mostly privately owned. The shareholders voted to sell off the defence division. The company approached kAE Industries to purchase the division. It accepted the offer and transfered its assets and property to the Kuthernburg company. The Oan company has been criticised for the lack of transparency. Many investors and workers are in the dark about their future. Details of the merger and the context in which it occured have been sketchy. The CEO simply said that it could not compete against other companies and that it's main client, the Oan military, had been disbanded and the Details of the plan may surface at a later stage. Edited by The Oan Isles, Oct 19 2017, 08:13:23 PM.
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| The Oan Isles | Oct 13 2017, 05:09:05 AM Post #60 | ||
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Oan Foreign Policy and the Need for Change Published on 13 October 2017 by Professor Arohātua Rotoata For Department of Politics and Foreign Studies, University of La Rochelle From La Rochelle The Oan foreign policy is the norms and aims that guide how we interact with other nations. That policy is shaped by a combination of laws, government and broader society. Our foreign policy, just as other policies in the government broadly attempt to achive, must secure the safety and prosperity of our nation. The Oan Isles is a small country, spanning just over 21,750 square kilometres. Although our nation lacks natural resources and space, our people have been able to build the fourth largest economy in Aurora. Our people have achieved a great deal with the little that they had. Our people have not leaned on large deposits of oil or gold, or even good fortune, but on tenacity, expertise and a belief in the bonds that unite us, the responsibility we have to one another and the potential that exists in every person. We must also be aware that our own intelligence, talent, discipline or stubbornness can only take us so far. We are a small country. We need to import large quantities of food, water, fuel and electricity to not only maintain our high standards of living, but our mere survival. We need to get these resources from somewhere else. Our security and prosperity is reliant on the safety and prosperity of other nations. A war in Konoa (Heaven forbid) would cause blackouts to roll over the entire country in an instant. Instability in financial centres such as Sani Bursil, Tarov and Aura, would leave our banks limping and fragile. Our point of reference, for the decisions we make and the policies we frame must begin with a recognition of both our vulnerabilities and strength and come to one surmisation: we depend on others. We must combine both our defence and economic muscle to make that happen. The Oan Isles has, admittedly been a colonial power, expanding its territory across the south Pacific and even touching Gondwana. The capabilities of our armed forces are limited in both scope and efficacy. Our attempted invasions of Xagrurg, Kostoria Obertonia and the Yor Isles ended in failure. Our military, while worthy of our respect and our gratitude, was unable to take those countries. We overreached and extended our might into unknown lands, for vague and emotionally driven reasons, a lack of clarity on what we aimed to achieve and an overestimation of our own power and influence. The world has criticised the Oan Isles for its exceptionalist, neo-colonialist and imperialist agenda. Although these do not frame our policies or transactions, they have the perception of being that way because of how we exert ourselves. Oan companies have monopolies or dominance over the telecommunications network in Atiland and Nacata, our banks have attempted to essentially centralise financial services in their own hands and our role in international organisations such as the Auroran Union and the Polynesian Union has been perceived as finding mere rubber stamps to decisions already made in La Rochelle. While those perceptions are not entirely true, they are certainly not entirely false. We HAVE made decisions or engaged in practices that have seemed strategically miscalculated or ego-driven that other countries will continue to grill us for. Axdel nearly did not participate in the Auroran Union because they did not trust our intentions. We cannot maintain good relations or forge strong alliances if our allies do not trust us. We must build a united and clear policy framework, communicate it effectively and apply it consistently. The money we make in other nations cannot merely fatten the wallets of fat cats in La Rochelle. We have to channel our profits into genuine benefits for the people who live there. Our foreign aid should no longer come with the condition of economic conditions that will make our businesses even richer. The free market system has proven its merits. The Oan version - tempered by state regulation, taxes and social welfare - has proven that it successfully generate and redistribute wealth. It is a commendable system that we should encourage other nations to adopt. The watchword is "encourage" not "force". It should not be the economic force of Oan multinational corporations that pushes this idea through, it should be the merits of this ideal for society that has a right to approve or reject and will be forced to deal with it. Likewise, the Oan brand of democracy cannot be merely used as a vehicle to open space for Oan advertisers and the Oan entertainment industry. Free speech and expression should come with the understanding that they are freely and universally conferred rights, not channels for the consumption of Oan media content. Liberalisation of trade networks should not ONLY be to open up markets that will simply consume what we are making. It should mean that other countries benefit as much from globalisation as we have. We cannot preach environmental conservation in Oan waters, but fail to commit ourselves to cutting COČ emissions in our operations overseas. Our dealings should be fair, and be driven by the fundamental values that have built our country: "everyone deserves a chance, everyone deserves a life and everyone deserves to be safe". Axdel has proven the weaknesses of our foreign policy. On one hand it is a major trade partner, military and political ally. Axdel even allowed the Oan Isles to use Indigo Island as a base during the Auroran-Pacific War. On the other hand they look our accountants and banks with scepticism and look at our goals in the Auroran Union with suspicion. We must bridge these gaps rather than exacerbate them. That will start with reforms in our approach. Building relationships through genuine kindness and sympathy will gain us trust and respect, if not love. Repressing our critics will not us friends and will thin those we have. For example refusing to invite Kostoria-Obertonia because they refused to enter the Oan sphere of power, will not win us any contracts or gain us any friends. Communicating with foreign powers BEFORE we act is key. The merits of our civilisation (family, opportunity, freedom, mercy, talent and intelligence) will speak for themselves if we allow them to. The challenges that our foreign policy face, are not just outward.They are inward. The Pacifist Party has been in power for some time. It is as much passive as it is pacifist. It seems to legitimise whatever the state does or wants to, while forgetting the lobbies of the constituents is foolish. Our leaders must listen to the people and equip them to make merit-based decisions. The aims, method of execution and formula of Oan foreign policy must change to reap from and build on the merits of our civilisation. |
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