A New Era-Diplomatic Strategy Game-Gameplay Thread

[Pragmatic Conservative]

A New Era-Diplomatic Strategy Game

Economy and Popularity

Risk of losing power:
High:
None

Medium (32.6%-59.9%):
Bashar al-Assad
Emmanuel Macron
Donald Trump
Theresa May

Low (15.1%-32.5%):
Justin Trudeau
Bill Shorten

 
Very Low (under 15%):
Vladimir Putin
Xi Jinping
George Weah
Mahmoud Abbas
Andrés Manuel López Obrador
Shinzō Abe


Economic Performance:
(By each country's standards,
this doesn't measure compared size)

High:
USA
Canada
Australia
Japan
UK

Medium:
Russia
China
France

Low:
Syria
Palestine
Liberia
Mexico

[Pragmatic Conservative]

Reserved for turn 1 questions and news. I’ll post this soon.

[Pragmatic Conservative]

Round #1 October 1st-December 31st

News and notes:
-North Korea willing to denuclearize if international sanctions are lifted.
-Bill Shorten leads Australia Labor to a majority government of 90 out of 150 seats after  Scott Morrison called for snap election
-Andrés Manuel López Obrador  sworn in President of Mexico October 1st (please note I pushed forward the time Andrés Manuel López Obrador takes office from December to October to avoid having OriginalJeremiah play as an outgoing President)
-Last nights trade deal between Canada and USA is not considered reached for game purposes

[Pragmatic Conservative]

Country by County briefs:

Canada:
-With a federal appeals court ruling the approval process of the Trans Mountain pipeline was not conducted properly what actions will you take if any in response to the ruling (either an appeal to the SC or re do the approval process)? A large segment of people in Alberta and a majority of BC desperately want to see the pipeline built furthermore as the Canadian government now owns the pipeline they risk losing billions if it's not built however many leftists across Canada including BC Premier John Horgan (NDP) remain staunchly opposed to the pipeline.Some pundits feel constructibg the pipeline getting built could help the federal NDP in several urban ridings in 2019. Their appears to be risks to any decision you make.
With Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario pledging to fight the federal carbon tax in court how will you defend the tax? Would you be willing to make concessions on the tax or drop it all together? 
-What concessions if any are you willing to make to get a new trade deal signed with the USA and Mexico? Is their a point where walking away without getting a new deal done would be worth it for you?


UK:
-A disgruntled handful of MP's in your party are frustrated that the current plan to leave the EU  doesn't push for a stronger exit from the EU and these individuals may push to try and oust you from the leadership or join with the opposition parties in voting yes on a non confidence motion which would trigger a new election. How will you confront these MP's? What sort of concessions are you willing to make if any?
-What concessions if any are you willing to make to get a deal done to exit the EU? Is their a point where walking away from the bargaining table and unilaterally leaving the EU next March would be a consideration of yours?
-Upon exiting the EU would you consider signing a free trade deal with Canada, USA, China, Japan among other countries?

USA:
-With midterm elections in just over 1 month what actions your party is facing a possible Democratic wave. How involved will you be in the next month or so of the election campaign? What is your parties overall strategy going to be to limit losses and potentially hold the house and make gains in the Senate?
-The Special Council Investigation into Russia interference in the 2016 election continues on with little indication of an end date. Will you agree to an interview with Robert Mueller as requested by the special council (either in person or by email communication)? How cooperative will you be with the ongoing investigation? A bipartisan group of legislators wants you to make a stronger acknowledgement of Russian meddling in the 2016 election and push for stronger sanctions against Russia. Will you take any of     
-What concessions if any are you willing to make to get a new trade deal signed with Canada? Is their a point where tearing up NAFTA would be a consideration of yours?

[Pragmatic Conservative]

(Continued)

Australia:
-With your recent election victory what are your goals for your upcoming term in office?
-With Australian green house gas emissions on the rise what steps will you take to ensure Australia meets its goals for it's Paris agreement target?
-How will you work to lower Australia's high energy costs which some claim are among the highest in the world?

China:
-Currently your facing a trade war with the USA. How will you work with the USA to resolve your current trade dispute and attempt to repair USA-China relations?
-Currently your country is facing a struggling economy with the manufacturing sector taking a hit along with a large scale drought hurting your agricultural industry. How will you work to revitalize your local economy? Several climate scientists have blamed your recent drought trend on global warming and climate change. Will you recognize human caused climate change? If so what actions will you take to reduce the result of climate change?
-Will you support North Korea's push to denuclearize in exchange for sanctions being removed by other countries?

Japan:
-Will you support North Korea's push to denuclearize in exchange for sanctions being removed by other countries?
-What will be your response to Typhoon Trami?
-Your relationship with both the USA and China has become somewhat frayed in the recent past. How will you work with both countries to improve Japan-China and Japan-USA relations?
 

[Pragmatic Conservative]

(continued)

France:
-With declining approval ratings how will you work to reconnect with voters and boost your approval at large?
-How closely involved would you be with Brexit talks? How much if any will the UK leaving the EU change UK-France relations?
-Your relationship with the USA  has become somewhat frayed in the recent past. How will you work with the USA to improve France-USA relations?

Russia:
-How will you respond to allegations that the Kremlin was involved with meddling in the 2016 USA election? Will you involve yourself in future elections?
-Currently you have experienced great success in your involvement in Syria. Will you continue with your military involvement in Syria?
-Uk among other countries are concerned about your recent military moves including mobilization of troops and use of Navy subs and boats patrolling the cost of Russia. How will you reinsure other countries you don’t intend to invade them and won’t cause harm to other countries?

[Enderman]

Japan

October 2018-December 2018

Prime Minister Abe would question the intentions of Kim Jong Un. Abe would state that "the world is not naive to release economic sanctions without solid, irrevocable change brought out inside that country."

The aftermath of the devastating Typhoon Trami would cause the Prime Minister to support a massive recovery package, as well as the acceptance of all international aid. Abe would continue this by stating his concern regarding the changing climate, with Abe addressing his fellow countrymen that "we must reform our ways in energy and environmental policies if we are to see less of this abhorrent destruction." A state of national emergency has been declared since October 1st, 2018, though it is assured that recovery will take time.

Furthermore, Japanese Prime Minister openly suggest that the nations of Canada, the United States, Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Peru, Chile, Fiji, New Zealand, Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore, Thailand, and the Philippines commence in a summit to discuss the status of the Pacific nations on the world stage.

List of nations invited to the Pacific nations summit,
 location is to be decided

[Pragmatic Conservative]

Mexico:
-Now that your party has won a large majority in parliament along with your victory in the Presidential race what are your legislative goals for the upcoming session if parliament?
-If the USA and Canada can’t reach a goal on a new NAFTA agreement would you be open to a agreement just with the USA? What concessions if any would you want with a new deal with Canada?
-With the Mexican economy struggling what steps will you take to grow the local economy?

Syria:
-How will you respond to recent military strikes by Iran against Syria?
-What is your current strategy in the Syrian civil war? How do you respond to allegations you have used chemical weapons against your own citizens?
-How will you help grow your struggling economy?

Palestine:
-What actions if any will you take over the USA moving their embassy to Jerusalem?
-Would you be willing to negotiate with Israel for a peace treaty over your long standing conflict? What concessions if any would you be willing to make?
-What steps if any would you take to improve your relationship with the west?

Liberia:
-What steps will you take to deal with protestors demanding an investigation into allegations  millions of dollars were are missing from the central bank meant for citizens in the country?
-What actions will you take to grow and improve your countries economy?
-What actions will you take to increase your counties influence on the global stage?

[Jaguar4life]

France

President Macron plans on working on fixing to fix the French economy with a liberal plan.

Macron want to cut taxes on the middle class and small business and a overhaul major corporate tax reduction and plans to valence the budget by cutting wasteful spending.

He also plans on cutting the red tape on economic regulations so that there will be more free and open competition.

2:Macorn hopes for not a really hard Brexit and that They still  remain in the way part of the EU when it comes to trade and activities and that they will still be on good measures.

3:The French people and President want President Trump to remove his tariffs on EU goods and services especially France’s . We also want President Trump and the US to help us with our fighters to take on the reamding parts of ISIS and get them out of the Middle East and bring democracy to the area.

[GoTfan]

Prime Minister Shorten would be honoured to attend the summit on Australia's behalf.

[Associate Justice PiT]

United States

     I am going to be going on a great tour of our proud United States up until election day to stir support for my fellow Republicans. I love these campaign stops, because I never get tired of winning and they remind me how much we've already been winning. For our strategy, I'm going to take the time to remind the voters what we're up against here. You look over at the Democrats, who do you see? You have Negative Nancy and that Lyin' Snake Schumer. Do you want those people in charge? I sure don't. I talk to proud, humble people every day who don't want them either. In every state I visit, I'm going to remind the voters what's at stake, and I swear they'll come running!

     I am willing to talk to Mueller and cooperate, anywhere and anytime. I have nothing to hide, because there was no collusion. And while I am talking to him I will tell him to look into the Clinton Foundation and its shady business. This whole Russia investigation is a farce cooked up by the Democrats to try to stop the will of the people from Making America Great Again. I don't see a need to acknowledge this so called Russian meddling. I spoke to Mr. Putin, and he assured me that he didn't do a thing in our elections, and I won fair and square. He's a very fine person, so I trust what he tells me.

     NAFTA is no good for the American people, and it is time we tear it up and create something new. I am ready to sit down at any time and talk to Mr. Trudeau about a new trade deal. Believe me, trade is important. Canada is a fine country and I am ready to make a deal that will be better for the both of us. I don't think we need to think about concessions because NAFTA was such a disaster, we can easily hammer out something that will be better for us, and will be better for Canada. If concessions come up then I will consider them, but I will not compromise on doing right by our blue-collar workers who have been hit so hard by decades of Democrat neglect.

     I will be happy to join Mr. Abe for the Pacific Nations Summit. He and I get along great, and I know that he is interested in the best for all of our countries by announcing this summit. My schedule is busy working for the American people, but I want to make this happen and I want to be there to represent our interests on the world stage.

     Mr. Macron wants our help to deal with ISIS, and I have to say it's about time we got rid of them once and for all. The same swamp that allowed our country to fall into decline was what allowed ISIS to get so strong. They are a threat to our safety, and we need to take care of them. Once we have taken care of them, we need to leave the Middle East. Too many good soldiers have died for no reason there. No reason, I tell you! The way to do best by our brave men and women is to finish what we started and then just get out.

[GoTfan]

Prime Minister Shorten intends to take Australia down a social democratic path, defined by centre-left and left wing policies and fully utilising his 90 seat majority.

First order of business is to recommit to the Paris Climate Agreement. The government will launch an ambitious renewable energy project utilising solar, wind and hydroelectric power. Additional wind farms are to be constructed in New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia. Solar farms will be built in Western Australia and the Northern Territory. These are to be linked together under a project known as the National Energy Grid.

Second, a bill known as the Banking Security Act, utilising the interim report of the Royal Commission, is to be put through. The bill will tighten regulations on banks and subject the big banks-National Australia Bank, Commonwealth Bank, ANZ and Westpac-to inspection at random intervals and a yearly government-conducted audit with the findings available on the Finance Department's website.

[tmthforu94]

Liberia

Our campaign for president was focused on creating a government that is more transparent and less corrupt, and we have made significant progress this year. We have successfully passed several anti-corruption measures to cut back on lobbyist presence and have stricter guidelines for national legislatures. A handful of political leaders were found guilty of funneling out government money. All were found guilty and are in prison, the money has been returned. I am currently actively campaigning on a constitutional amendment to allow people of non-Negro decent to be citizens of our great country. The current situation is racist and inappropriate, we must create a Liberia that is welcome to all! The constitutional amendment is expected to pass.

Large oil reserves exist in Liberia, at this point the land is government owned and we have begun drilling the oil and exporting it. This has already created thousands of jobs and generated much revenue. Our chief goal at this point is to create a better economic climate by increasing our exportable goods and developing trade relationships. I have met with leaders of many African countries. Our nation also has developed a close relationship with the United States of America - I have been having monthly meeting with United States Ambassador to Liberia Christine Elder and we have actively discussed how our country's relationship can continue to build. We are optimistic by President Donald J Trump's bold leadership on the economy and foreign policy and hope to replicate his economic success in our country where poverty continues to be a concern. We are committed to being the United States' greatest ally in Africa - it is our hope that the USA sees value in our loyalty and will continue to provide economic support to our country and help bring us into the 21st century.

[Esteemed Jimmy]

China

China is going to defend its interests in international trade, but we are willing to negotiate a trade deal with the United States that is fair and benefits both our economies. We hope we can work together and engage in talks to have better relations, but any attempts for reconciliation will inevitably fail as long as the United States continues with its aggressive tariffs and behavior against us.

We are revitalizing our economy by increasing trade with European countries, by increasing investment in our industries, and regarding the recent droughts, giving aid to areas badly affected by it. Growth in our non-manufacturing sectors continues to grow at a fast pace. Human caused climate change is an important issue we are trying to tackle. We are working on reducing our overall carbon dioxide output, and reducing coal usage for power generation by replacing it with increased solar energy production.

China opposes North Koreas’s nuclear program, so we support other countries removing international sanctions on North Korea to help the effort of denuclearizing the country.

[Pragmatic Conservative]

Economy and Popularity

Risk of losing power:
High:


Medium (32.6%-59.9%):
Bashar al-Assad
Emmanuel Macron
Donald Trump
Theresa May

Low (15.1%-32.5%):
Justin Trudeau
Bill Shorten

 
Very Low (under 15%):
Vladimir Putin
Xi Jinping
George Weah
Mahmoud Abbas
Andrés Manuel López Obrador
Shinzō Abe
Moon Jae-in


Economic Performance:
(By each country's standards,
this doesn't measure compared size)

High:
USA
Canada
Australia
Japan
UK

Medium:
Russia
China
France
Brazil
South Korea

Low:
Syria
Palestine
Liberia
Mexico

[Pragmatic Conservative]

Round #2January 1-March 31st 2019

News and notes:
-Motion of No Confidence passed against May government with election called for February 7th

Poll averages
Labor 38%
Conservative 34%
Liberal Democrats 15%
SNP 8%
Other 6%

-Republicans hold US House and expand Senate majority




-Robert Mueller to wrap up special council investigation by end of January 2019.
-Canada and Liberia to enter economic alliance

[King Saul]

Brazil

After a harrowing presidential election that saw so far traditional parties PT and PSDB being overtaken by the PSL of far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro and PDT candidate Ciro Gomes who went to the second round of the presidential election, it was a difficult election in the second round candidate Jair Bolsonaro declined to attend the debates, claiming that he had not recovered from the attack he suffered and also from political strategy, which left the candidate Ciro Gomes who in turn publicly challenged him to go to the debates and using his campaign in the TV to show who Bolsonaro really was besides emphasizing that his government would be different from the PT, with that on the 28th, October, 2018 Ciro Gomes was elected President of the Republic by 48% against 45% of his opponent, now in 2019 starts a new Government:

-The first step of the Government is to recover the capacity of the productive sector to generate jobs, so a macroeconomic adjustment is made to balance the public finances in order to reduce the participation of its debt in the GDP.

- The next step, together with the private sector, is to enable an investment volume of R $ 300 billion per year (5% of GDP) to recover the country's infrastructure in order to contribute to the improvement of social indices and the global competitiveness of Brazilian companies. For this to be done, it is necessary to return the investment capacity in the public sector, fiscal adjustment, tax adjustment and pension reform and the consequent fall in interest expenses and the association with private capital in this endeavor.

-Another solution to recover employment at the initial moment is the increase in exports, especially those linked to the industrial sector.

- At the end of that year, the President begins to discuss with the leaders of the Congress his project to take the 62 million Brazilians who have a dirty name of the SPC.