The International Concordia

[Classic Conservative]

THE INTERNATIONAL CONCORDIA
Atlasia's Premier International Newspaper
First Edition- November 13, 2015


New Committee to be formed on allowing refugees in Atlasia

  Tonight at around 7:00, Secretary of State Classic Conservative will announce the members of the committee to allow refugees in Atlasia. SOS Classic Conservative commented earlier this morning on Fox and Friends about the situation here's what he said. "Last night, I had a meeting with the Bishop of Erbil, Christian Activists, Kurdish Government Leaders and Religious Groups about the genocide that is happening in the Middle East and I decided that this is not right that our country hasn't done anything to stop the holocaust in Northern Iraq. Whether it's with Yazidi's on Sinjar on Christians from Nineveh Plains.
We must do something before it's too late."

Switzerland Recognizes the Republic of China

    This morning we've received news that Switzerland is opening relationships with the Republic of China. The ROC, also known as Taiwan believe that they are the legitimate successor to the former Chinese State which was replaced by the PROC. Switzerland also opened an embassy this morning in Taipei and the ROC opened one in Zurich. The Department of State is actively monitoring the situation.

Pope Francis is Hospitalized

    The world is shocked this morning when the Vatican announced that the Pontiff, Pope Francis suffered a heart attack. Francis who has been sick for the past few years, has held his health deteriorate even more recently. Francis, is now hospitalized with complications from the heart attack that almost took his life. The spokesman for the pontiff asked the world this morning, "To keep His Holiness in your thoughts and prayers." The Department of State asks you also to do that.

[Classic Conservative]

THE INTERNATIONAL CONCORDIA
Atlasia's Premier International Newspaper
Second Edition- November 18, 2015


SOS Classic Conservative meets with French Officials

        Over the past few days, Secretary of State Classic Conservative met with French government officials and families of the victims. He made a few remarks at a press conference in Avignon, France. "I'm here in Avignon for a few reasons today, firstly because this is where DAESH wants to meet the 'armies of Rome' again once they capture the northern part of Africa and Spain to establish their caliphate. Secondly, I'd like to express the government of Atlasia's deepest condolences on behalf of President Griffin to the victims of the horrible massacres in Paris and also Beruit and Baghdad. We must also address the root of the problem which is radical Islamic terrorism. Tomorrow morning I will be flying to California for a funeral of the one Atlasian citizen who was killed by these jihadist, Nohemi Gonzalez, I'd also like to express my condolences to them. And I finally ask all Atlasians to pray for Paris and the world at this time.

SOS Classic Conservative holds a 'Free the Hostages' rally in Erbil

   After leaving Avignon, SOS Classic Conservative flew to Erbil to hold a 'Free the Hostages' rally with Special Envoy JCL and the Ambassador to Iraq along with many local religious and human rights activists. SOS Classic Conservative had a 45 minute conversation with the President of Iran on the situation and the two are working together to create a solution which will hopefully happen by the end of the month.

Armenia ends relations with PROC, opens relations with the ROC
    This morning the Regan Building learnt that on Friday the 20th the Republic of Armenia will close all diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China and will instead open diplomatic relations with the Republic of China located in Taiwan. This is a big step for the Republic of China who's campaign for being the legitimate successor to China is growing larger each and every day.

[Classic Conservative]

THE INTERNATIONAL CONCORDIA
Atlasia's Premier International Newspaper
First Edition- November 27, 2015


The Peshmerga Retake Mosul

This morning the State Department has learned that the Kurdish armed force known as the Peshmerga, who are one of our greatest allies retook the key DAESH stronghold of Mosul. Mosul at this time is being cleared out of all DAESH supporters, while small engagements are happening on the Western Border of the city. We have learned through the Peshmerga that a mass grave of 2,000 Christians and Yazidi's has been found in a local graveyard. Further cementing the Department of State's view that a genocide is happening in the Middle East. The Department of State is also sending around 50 special operations specialists to Mosul to assess the situation and help clear out DAESH supporters.

Arabian Peninsula States to accept 2,000,000 Refugees

  Secretary of State Classic Conservative along with the leaders of Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, The United Arab Emirates and Qatar announced this morning that those countries on the Arabian Peninsula will accept over 2,000,000 refugees from Iraq and Syria. The Arabian States also announced that 1,000,000 of these refugees will be taken from European nations who are starting to turn refugees away, with the majority coming from Austria and Germany. Classic Conservative also announced that the Atlasian Refugee Plan will be announced on Sunday.

Poland announces Gun Referendum

    Yesterday evening, the President of Poland Andrzej Duda, announced that on December 15, Poland will hold a gun referendum. Duda announced that if the referendum passes will make handguns, rifles and assault weapons legal in all parts of Poland including National Forests and Parks. Duda also announced that the referendum has his support as well as his government's.

[MyRescueKittehRocks]

The Merit of leaving Assad in power in Syria
By Atlasian Envoy to the Middle East and Asia JCL

Like many of my fellow Atlasians, I am leery of protracted war and conflict for it does not lead to tranquility and honest commerce. I personally am descended from Hessian stock and many of those ancestors were known as honorable soldiers for both the Holy Roman Empire and the United Kingdom. We came to Atlasia to seek freedom to worship God according to our conscience. That conscience led many of my ancestors to lay down our swords and that caused a lot of friction with those royals. I say that so I can leave a context for some difficult things that Atlasians may need to address.

Our relationship with the Russian Federation is unfortunately not the best at this time but they are stepping up, with their local allies, to beat back Daesh (Islamic State). We both have allies on the ground (we have the Kurds/Peshmerga, they the forces of the legitimate government led by Bashar Al Assad). Should we not get together with the Russians and Assad to formulate a comprehensive strategy to defeat the forces of ISIS.

I get why many don't like Assad and think he shouldn't be the ruler of Syria. Here is why that is bad for the stability of the region. First of all, Assad has a degree of tolerance towards Christians and other religious minorities. A September 1, 2013 article on the website of the Huffington post             
(article cited  http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/01/rand-paul-syria_n_3852644.html ) has a RL US Senator (political party of the senator is irrelevant) talk about the history of Assad coming to the aid of Christians and other religious minorities  even President Obama had to admit the same thing ( http://english.al-akhbar.com/node/21494 )

Besides the protection given to Christians and other religious minorities , we also have a common enemy, Daesh (ISIS). Many of us thought the Arab Spring was going to bring positive development and representative, freedom and tolerance promoting, government to the nations which its reach was fully felt. Sadly for much of them it went to direction of radical Islamist extremism.

Quite frankly (speaking as a citizen and not as Envoy to the Middle East and Asia right now) I'm grieved that our relations with the Russian Federation have soured over the past several years. After so much progress, since their nations repudiation of communism, our nations became the great brothers of the north.

What I recommend, for the sake of life, peace and international good will, is what I'm calling the Stonewall-Nicea-Amman Accords. The vision of these accords is to aid in handling the refugees who are being persecuted due to religious belief or sexual orientation. Then we can fully address the formation of a coalition to defeat Daesh and take a great step closer towards peace.

[Classic Conservative]

THE INTERNATIONAL CONCORDIA
Atlasia's Premier International Newspaper
Special Edition- December 14, 2015

ELECTION RESULTS WORLDWIDE 2015 EDITION


United Kingdom Results

Conservatives= 324 Seats
Labour= 227 Seats
Scottish National Party= 50 Seats
United Kingdom Independence Party= 13 Seats
Liberal Democrats= 12 Seats
Other= 24 Seats

Liberal= 172 Seats
Conservatives= 111 Seats
New Democrats= 45 Seats
Bloc Quebec= 10 Seats

Regular Update to Come this week

[Classic Conservative]

THE INTERNATIONAL CONCORDIA
Atlasia's Premier International Newspaper
First Edition- November 13, 2015
BREAKING NEWS!!!!
FIDEL CASTRO DEAD AT 89
August 13, 1926-December 22, 2015

    The leader of Cuba for more than 55 years, passed away earlier today at his home in Havana. The communist ruler of Cuba came to power in the late 1950's after fighting against the repressive regime of Fulgencio Batista. Castro politically aligned himself as a Marxist and was close allies with the Soviet Union, The People's Republic of China and Vietnam. Castro who took over a majority Catholic nation basically outlawed many religious practices and infringend on human rights. He was famous as many older Atlasians know for the Cuban Missile Crisis in the earlier 1960's. After the fall of the Soviets, Castro tried to form socialist paradises across Latin and South America including the failed regime of Hugo Chavez in Venezuela. Castro resigned from the office of the President of Cuba in 2008 and was followed by his brother Raul who still reigns. Castro was born in Birán Cuba, where he fought against repressive regimes including Batistas. Castro finally made his mark in the late 50's after hiding in the mountains for many years. His revolution was supported mostly by college students and socialist revolutionaries. At this time it is believed Castro died of old age with minor health problems. A funeral is expected to be held after the New Year.

[Classic Conservative]

THE INTERNATIONAL CONCORDIA
Atlasia's Premier International Newspaper
Special Travel Edition- January 4, 2016

First Refugees leave Germany for Saudi Arabia
   During Classic Conservative, monthlong trip across the globe. He visited and spoke with the first 5,000 refugees who after fleeing Syria and Iraq earlier in the year, travelled across Europe into Southern Bavaria. The German Government as well as the Saudi Foreign Office, have worked diligently for over a month to get the first group of 5,000 refugees into Medina. By the end of 2018, it is expected that a minimum of 2,000,000 refugees will be allowed to enter the Gulf States. While he spoke with around 20 of the families after visiting them at the airport and wished them the best over the trip and good luck with their new home in Saudi Arabia. The Department of State congratulates the European Union and the Gulf States in their joint effort to relieve, Europe of some of their refugee pressure.


Secretary of State meets with 20 Foreign Ministers over the newly formed Republic of Iraq
   Secretary of State Classic Conservative, met with around 20 Foreign Ministers including the British, Saudi, Israeli, German, French and Indian Foreign Minsters, about the recognition of the Republic of Iraq to de-facto Kurdish state. The foreign minister of the ROI, spoke for around 2 hours about the benefit of another democracy in the region who respects the rights of all citizens. 8 of the 23 countries immediately recognized the ROI including Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Taiwan, Norway, Israel and Japan. The Secretary of State will request a revision in the Arm the Peshmerga act to recognize the ROI.


Iranian Hostages to be Released
   One of the main goals of Classic Conservative during his first term as Secretary of State, was the release of all Western Iranian Hostages including the 5 confirmed Atlasian Hostages, Pastor Saeed Abedini, Jason Rezaian, Amir Hekmati, Bob Levinson and Siamak Namazi. As well as 15 other hostages including Bristish, Iraqi, Israeli and German. Also 3 Iranian Nationals were released because of severe human rights violations. The hostages are to be released from Iranian custody on January 6 and the 5 Atlasians will land in Nyman on January 11. A rally is going to happen at the Nyman Airport at 10 AM. All are welcome to attend. The Department of State also reopened negotiations with Iran with the Iranian Nuclear Agreement, as their price for the release of the hostages. We thank the United Nations and The Iranian Governmrnt for their cooperation.

[Classic Conservative]

ELECTION NIGHT

Taken from a Polish Television Network; Translated into English

      Tonight is the night that, Poles will make their choice on whether they have the right to bear arms under this referendum. From the days of the kings, the nazis, the communists and our current democracy the Polish People have gone through a lot and tonight we will decide if we will overturn a ban on firearms that has been in place for a millennium. Tonight your voice will be heard. Join us here to find out your choice.

Final Results
YES- 59.84%
NO- 40.16%

   There you have it my friends, Polish Citizens have the right to keep and bear arms beginning on March 15. When 15 gun stores will open across the country. The parliament will make laws that restrict certain guns from being bought and weapons of mass destruction as well as gun control, after the Christmas Holiday.

[Simfan34]

Jesus Christ.

Also, I suggest you look at this post:

OFFICE OF THE GAME MODERATOR State of the World Address

In Asia, we have seen a reduction of military aid across the board. The result of this has been a dramatic reduction of our presence in the region. The Atlasian Forces Korea (AFK) have been completely withdrawn, leaving that country to the predations of the North. Likewise, our total departure from Okinawa has spurred even more militarism in that country than previously thought. A comprehensive re-evaluation of our policy to those nations is needed lest they feel abandoned by their erstwhile ally.

Unfortunately, our relations with China are far poorer than we anticipated. This is likely related to the fact that in 2008 we called for an "independent Tebet" [sic] and "fully recognized Taiwan as an independent country". Furthermore, the fact we have openly passed legislation authorising funding of dissident "operatives" in that country does not help. The results have been predictable, and the Chinese have been highly uncooperative ever since. They have refused to accept any of our Ambassadors' credentials since that time, nor have they bothered sending any Ambassadors to Nyman, meaning bilateral relations are being conducted by both nations' charges d'affaires. The SoEA's visit in 2010 helped reverse this somewhat, but the crux of the issue remains oustanding. This is a rather sorry state of affairs, especially considering the Taiwanese have not declared independence and that even the Dalai Lama does not advocate for Tibetan independence. It is of utmost importance that a high-ranking Atlasian delegation- the President himself if possible, and if not then certainly the SoEA- be sent to make amends. 

Unfortunately, the Global Treaty Organisation has languished in recent years. Only three nations- Colombia, India, and Atlasia, ever ratified the Global Treaty. Nor have we appointed an Ambassador to the GTO, I believe, since 2011- more than 3 years ago. I, however, believe we can revitalise this organisation. The GTO can and should be transformed into an Asia-Pacific Treaty Organisation, uniting nations in the Asia-Pacific Rim in the interests of collective security. I urge the Senate to amend the Global Treaty to this effect. Our recent defence agreement with Australia and New Zealand can be integrated into this organisation to great effect.

On the matter of Iran, that nation's intentions have been made clear for some time- nuclear weapons capabilities- and it has been allowed to gain them. This is a major failing on our part. We must engage President Rouhani's administration to attempt disarmament, at all costs. In Iraq, we left in 2011, and the situation there has been tenuous. As we can now see, the rapid expansion of ISIS presents a challenge to that nation's stability... and there is new news on that front. But it is our withdrawal from Afghanistan, two years ago, that presents a greater challenge. The situation in that country, as it conducts its elections, is extremely precarious. However, some legislation has improved the condition of women in that country. Furthermore, recent legislation that completely bans Atlasian companies from selling arms to foreign countries, including our allies, as well as prohibiting training of foreign forces has severely impacted our relations, as well as our economy- the effects of which shall be discussed as at a later date. But the fact is not a single arm can be sold outside the country, which means catastrophe for any nation we call an ally. This absolutely atrocious piece of legislation, which passed unanimously, must be repealed posthaste.

In Africa, we have made great strides forward. The Atlasian-African Free Trade Bill has done much to boost the economy of the nations of that continent. Furthermore, it means that we, politically, have lost far less ground relative to China- or more accurately, gained ground relative to the nations of Europe- on that continent. It means that the exports of those states to what we assumed they were in those states are appreciably higher than previously thought. However, this agreement has also meant there has been a considerable influx of subsidised agricultural products into the continent, which has hurt local farmers. This practice, which has have known of for decades, has been magnified by the inability of African states to impose tarriffs on subsidised Atlasian imports. Therefore, in order to balance the playing field, I urge the Senate to either repeal these agricultural subsidies or to impose export tariffs on agricultural exports to developing countries (as designated by the IMF).

In Latin America, recall that President Chavez of Venezuela was overthrown a few years back. Furthermore, we lifted sanctions on Cuba. As a result, the Castro regime has been greatly weakened, and, as a result of popular protests, has consented to multi-party elections scheduled for September 15, 2014.

Across the board, a wide variety of Free Trade Agreements have bolstered the economy considerably, and those of the signatories. But it is not enough to mitigate the considerable losses of an understandably confused foreign policy. The SoEA will have a considerable task ahead, and there may be more yet still to be discovered.

Last spring, while I was a Senator, I authored legislation that repealed the Pacific Defense and Taiwanese Protection Act. I hope that our relationship with China has improved since then.

[Simfan34]

Also how has Poland had a ban on firearms for over a millenium when firearms were only invented in the fourteenth century?

[Classic Conservative]

Also how has Poland had a ban on firearms for over a millenium when firearms were only invented in the fourteenth century?

I exaggerated get over it.

[Simfan34]

Our Secretary of State doesn't care about accuracy!

[Kingpoleon]

Also how has Poland had a ban on firearms for over a millenium when firearms were only invented in the fourteenth century?

I exaggerated get over it.

It's closer to since the Partition of Poland, or 220 years. In Poland-Lithuania and Prussian and Russian Poland, nobles and rich people were always allowed firearms, whereas poor farmers and such could never afford it. In Austrian Poland, Austrian nobles could bear arms, while most rich Polish and Polish nobles fled to Prussia or Russia.

In other words, I suggest you not do so again. It could be dangerous to exaggerate federal support for a war or number of our troops. I advise you to ask the respective department which relates to such information for correct information in the future.

[Classic Conservative]

THE INTERNATIONAL CONCORDIA
Atlasia's Premier International Newspaper
Third Edition- February 8, 2016


ISIS Trail of Terror being combatted in the air, sea and on land

   
     The Atlasian led coalition has been pretty effective as of late, destroying major areas of support of the Islamic State, including the so called "ISIS University", major oil centers, the suburbs of Mosul and the vast majority of the Christian Nineveh Plains. Meanwhile the President and the State Department are coming up with a solution with the Yemeni and Libyan problems.

Yemen in Chaos

  
      The Yemeni Civil War died down for some time last year. But, with the Saudis execution of a Shia Cleric, the war was regenerated to what some are calling a second Syria. Atlasia has confirmed that around 10,000 citizens have died since the beginning of the January. Currently, Taiz has been bombarded since the 10th of January and is beginning to look like Aleppo with over forty percent of the city rumbled and in ruins. The vast majority of the civilian deaths have taken place in Taiz and the country is currently in shambles with The quasi-Iranian state in currently of the North, the quasi- Saudi state in the middle and south and the radical Sunni state in the West. On Friday during prayers, 3 major Sunni mosques were blown up in Aden. The State Department and White House are being briefed daily on the situation.

The United Nations Update

    The United Nations has allowed a few countries into its roles these past few years including Tibet and the ROC. Other than that, the United Nations has announced the date of the election for its new Secretary-General. Some major candidates include Israeli Foreign Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Srjan Kerim and Lech Wałęsa of Poland. The election has been scheduled for, February 25, 2016.

[Blair]

The head of the UN tends to be a rather backroom, executive type figure or someone who can get a broad consensus-Bibi and Lech aren't people like that at all

[Classic Conservative]

The head of the UN tends to be a rather backroom, executive type figure or someone who can get a broad consensus-Bibi and Lech aren't people like that at all

Well when I was looking at the list of potential candidates they had Merkel, the PM of Lithuania etc. so I took a few names and decided that way and everything here was given the heads up by Enduro.

[Blair]

Yeah but we're going into the complete world of fantasy if the head of the UN is Bibi (someone who the EU, Non-Alligned movement and heck even the 40% of Israeli voters would oppose as head of the UN) Yitzhak Rabin is the only Israeli PM who had a chance of getting anything at the UN.

International figures don't tend to get jobs at supranational levels

[MyRescueKittehRocks]

Yeah but we're going into the complete world of fantasy if the head of the UN is Bibi (someone who the EU, Non-Alligned movement and heck even the 40% of Israeli voters would oppose as head of the UN) Yitzhak Rabin is the only Israeli PM who had a chance of getting anything at the UN.

International figures don't tend to get jobs at supranational levels

 Isn't that the beauty of the game though?

[Classic Conservative]

THE INTERNATIONAL CONCORDIA
Atlasia's Premier International Newspaper
Fourth Edition- February 10, 2016


The Battle of the Arabian Night

  We have some breaking news about what people are calling the new Battle of Waterloo in Yemen yesterday there was a massive battle between three different sides currently fighting in the Yemeni Civil War. The three sides are the Yemeni Government Forces who were supported by Saudi Arabia, The Houthi Warriors being backed by Iranian Soldiers and Al Qaeda supported by local forces from the deserts. The reason they are calling the battle "The Battle of the Arabian Night" is the local forces on the the radical sunni side, rode in on Arabian Horses which some are calling "something out of the 9th century." Intial reports are that over 8,000 soldiers have died already within the first 36 hours, as we speak we believe that the Yemeni Government Forces are surronded on all sides by the Houthi and Al Qaedan forces. The battle could be a massive blood bath, with sources on the ground saying that Yemeni Government are sending over 3,000 forces to back up their side. It is estimated that over 250 civilians from the local areas have been killed so far, with over 100 missing. We ask that the Atlasian Government takes action on this matter and that Atlasia keeps Yemen in their thoughts and prayer.

Islamic State Captures Benghazi

     The Islamic State which has launched a massive operation in Libya has taken over Benghazi, Libya and its ports which include over 150 ships just miles from Europe. The IS, has been in close contact fighting for months now with forces to try to take Benghazi. The victory there has been used as a major recuritment effort for Westerners and ISIS inspired websites have seen their internet traffic go up 2000% over the past 24 hours.

Pakistani Miltias Launches Major Attacks Against Christians
        Over, the past few months, the International Concordia has been the only newspaper bringing up the persecution of Christians in Iraq, Syria and Pakistan. Over the past month violence against Christians in Pakistan has grown expontentially. But, over the past week after, Atlasia granted asylum to over 1,500 Christians and other religious minorities. Local Pakistani Militas have targeted, Christian communities across Pakistan especially in Lahore. Strict Sharia communities have raped, murdered and forced conversion on over 5,000 Christians in Lahore alone. The Atlasian Embassy has opened its door to all Christians but we ask Atlasia and worldwide governments to fight the persecution of all religions especially Middle Eastern and Asian Christians. We thank Poland stepping up to allow 9,000 Pakistani Christians in their country.

[Classic Conservative]

THE INTERNATIONAL CONCORDIA
Atlasia's Premier International Newspaper
Obituary Edition- February 15, 2016
BREAKING NEWS!!!![/b]

HELLE THORNING-SCHMIDT DIES OF HEART ATTACK
December 14, 1966- February 15, 2016

    The Prime Minister of Denmark Helle Thorning-Schmidt died of a massive heart attack earlier today at a house party in London. Schmidt who lead a revival of Denmark politics around the world, had her reign come to a screeching stop when a call earlier this evening was recieved by the London Police saying the Prime Minister Schmidt had a heart attack, the hospital earlier commented saying "that they did everything they could but she already passed before they arrived on scene. Schmidt who was only 49 years of age, was expected to lead Denmark in her hardest times since the fall of Communism and the Nazi Era, with the rise of Islamic Terrorism. But that chance has been denied and the balance of power is undecided in Denmark. Schmidt was born in Rødorve, Denmark to Holger and Grete, she later on became a Social Democrat in her college years and first served as a Member of European Parliament and later as a member of the Folketing, she was elected leader of the SD's in 2005 and became Prime Minister in 2011 and was barely reelected last year. She is survived by her husband who is a British MP Stephen Kinnock and her two daughters and countless colleagues, family members and friends. The State Department orders all flags on its properties and embassies to fly at half mast until the funeral next week.

[Classic Conservative]

BAN KI MOON ANNOUNCES SECRETARY GENERAL NOMINEES

     "Thank You all for attending this press conference, I have come today to announce the nominees for the next United Nations Secretary-General. First off, I must say its been a pleasure serving as the Secretary-General for the last few years and I thank you for allowing me too. These men and women have been selected by their home country as people that they believe have shown talent and leadership in their own nation state but globally as well. The following individuals are:

Former Polish President Lech Wałęsa who was nominated by Poland, Estonia, Finland, Ukraine and Latvia
Former Israeli Prime Minister and Secretary of Defense Benjamin Netanyahu who was nominated by Israel, Taiwan and Armenia
Macedonian Diplomat Srgjan Kerim who was nominated by Macedonia
Deputy Speaker of the Croatian Parliament Vesna Pusić who was nominated by Croatia and Slovania
and finally
The President of Chile Michelle Bachelet who was nominated by Chile, El Salvador, Cuba, Nicaragua and Argentina

[Ex-Assemblyman Steelers]

When and where our government decides that our country support nomination of Benjamin Netanyahu for UN SG?

[Classic Conservative]

When and where our government decides that our country support nomination of Benjamin Netanyahu for UN SG?

Ok I will change that, I completely understand sorry. I totally forgot that this isn't the US

[Ex-Assemblyman Steelers]

And for God sake why you kill Helle?

[Simfan34]

How would the ROC and Tibet ever be admitted to the UN? China would obviously veto any attempt. Tibet isn't even a functioning state...

The head of the UN tends to be a rather backroom, executive type figure or someone who can get a broad consensus-Bibi and Lech aren't people like that at all

Well when I was looking at the list of potential candidates they had Merkel, the PM of Lithuania etc. so I took a few names and decided that way and everything here was given the heads up by Enduro.

Neither of those are realistic choices. People were talking up Bill Clinton back in 2006, but didn't make it plausible. The most likely choice is the UNESCO director, she's from Eastern Europe (Bulgaria) and a woman, two groups not yet represented in the Secretary-Generalship. At the very least there is a rather obvious consensus that the next SG should be a woman.

I didn't know Helle was still in office. I don't recall that.