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[Touzen]

Touzen Times
The Orient's oldest English-language Newspaper since 1850


Continental Navy to Abandon Carriers by 2052

The Continental Navy will abandon carriers by 2052, a new position paper from the Ministry of Revolutionary Defense and Foreign Affairs labeled "21th Century Challenges - 21th Century Responses" revealed.

"The geopolitical realities in the 21th century are challenging. As the threats and missions that our armed forces of democracy are facing everyday are changing, so will the methods and tools with which we are addressing these issues have to. The carrier, currently the backbone of the Continental Navy and the main tool of the Constitutional State's global projection of power, will increasingly become outdated as a primary tool of trade in advocating democracy abroad. Beginning today already we are seeing that the area of the carrier is coming to an end", the paper states.

Since 2008 the Continental Navy is working on its "Future Navy" Project, its goal being to "adequately prepare our armed citizens for the changed realities of the modern battlefield". At the core of the project is the Dokuritsu ("Independence") class of ships that are due to enter service by 2017. These ships, described as "carrier killers", are at the center of a development cluster involving new satellite, missile and torpedo technologies that are to form the nucleus of the future naval dominance of the Constitutional State. Operating closely with other ship classes, most importantly submerged crafts, the Future Navy Project is to provide Touzen's armed forces with the tools to effectively oppose the military trend of reliance on carrier battle groups in a more cost-efficient fashion.

The ministry's position paper has gone even further than the outlines of the Future Navy Project by challenging the role of the carrier itself.

"Even as the Constitutional Navy through the utilization of its world-leading technologies will achieve dominance in neutralizing carrier-based threats, the other side will need to be considered as well. While other nations are not expected to introduce technologies comparable to the Future Navy Project well after the Constitutional State has done so, changes in modern technology are putting the use of the carrier into doubt. Unmanned vehicles, and the ever-growing progress in the field of electronic warfare, are redefining the nature of tomorrow's battlefield."

Touzen's last new carrier is to be commissioned in 2016, with the option to build another one by 2022. After that, old carriers are to be phased out of active service beginning 2028, with the last carrier to be refitted for unmanned warfare operations in 2052, and even this refitted carrier to go out of service by 2070. As carriers get phased out, new classes of assault ships, submarines and forward support ships are to enter service. The trend thus is a move towards smaller, more specialized ships instead of the carrier-based battle groups of today. Ultimately, the carrier will become what the battleship has already become: a relict of a past age, which will however be remembered for defining an age of naval technology.
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[Touzen]

Touzen Times
The Orient's oldest English-language Newspaper since 1850


Touzen Urges End to Bantyr-Northern Council Trade Row; Lodges Protest with Northern Council

Satō Kenta, the Minister of Industry, Finance and Commerce, in an assembly of major corporate organizations in the Constitutional State, has urged the immediate settlement of the trade war between Bantyr and the Northern Council that developed after the Bantyr nationalization of commercial assets of the economic bloc and the subsequent default of the Bantyr state.

Speaking to representatives of the international press during the event, Satō expressed his ministry's view that the trade war between Bantyr and the Northern Council was not only concerning these parties, but also had damaging consequences for the global economy at large. Citing the renewed hit the global economy had taken after the outbreak of war in Solaren, Satō said that a continued dispute in a major area of Germanian trade was "unacceptable", and the minister expressed his hope that "the involved parties will soon take measures aimed at rectifying a situation that has long since gone beyond the boundaries of a regional economic dispute".

What was received with far more interest however was a statement that Satō read to the delegates during his opening speech at the assembly:

"The economic turmoils in the north have cost us billions of Euromark already. As staunch believers in the free market we have to accept that the economy is subject to ups and downs. It is however the policy of the Northern Council that is causing a worsening of the economic crisis at hand. We have patiently waited for the involved parties to solve their differences, perhaps too long. The Constitutional State like other nations across the world refuses to force its business community to desist from its operations in Bantyr - failure to do so being reprimanded by the Northern Council by denying access to their markets to corporations that fail to do the Northern Council's bidding. This policy is entirely unacceptable and violates the norms of free trade. As a country that does not raise tariffs on the flow of international goods, and only applies trade defense mechanisms when dealing with economies enslaved by delegationist mercantilism, we are appalled by the position of the Northern Council. Not only will this policy damage the national economies of the Northern Council, cause billions of Euromark in losses for the Touzen and global business community and permanently damage global trust into the Norther Council market, but it also is a dangerous move of making economics subject to the will of the state. The Constitutional State will not accept delegationist attempts to create economic control through coercion."

"Believing in the axiom of the division of state and market, the Constitutional State will not seek to compensate the losses of its business community through enacting coercive measures against Norther Council businesses operating within the Constitutional State. I will however lodge a formal complain on behalf of the Constitutional State with the Northern Council and demand an immediate cessation of the current policy as well as compensation for all losses endured by the Touzen business community thus far. Furthermore, our trade with the Republic of Bantyr will continue to operate as normal, just as our trade with the Theocratic Kingdom of Solaren will. The state has no and must have no business in business."

Closing his remarks, Satō said that he would also put the economic policy of the Northern Council up for discussion on the Pan-Oceanic Summit that was recently agreed upon, saying he would "not make it an official agenda of the summit" but that he "would use the opportunity to attend the summit and speak with several important economic representatives from across the globe to formulate an united policy on the economic penalties imposed by the Northern Council."
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[Großlausitz]

Das Auswärtige Amt

The Lord Protector's dedication to free trade is highly commendable. The Kingdom of Franken does support guaranteeing free trade through all of Germania as well.

 

[Thaumantica]

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VESPER : : 16 JULY, 2011
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THE Commonwealth will require at least as long or longer to react or respond to any robust consensus reached during the Pan-Oceanic Summit, if therein inferred upon Cantigny: the largest Nation within the very specific limits of Oceania. Cantigny can now see beyond the veil of this pointed exclusion - forward to a thriving tomorrow - where an establishment of the True Peace guarantees the autonomy of all Oceanic Nations.

We firmly advocate a scenario in which the trade-row between Bantyr and the Northern Council, particularly our friends in Suionia, is mended through diplomatic means. Still the Commonwealth would strongly prefer to isolate itself from the racially motivated conflict between the Bantyric Republic and its immediate neighbors, lest such shameful a Casus-Belli was used to promote one stalwart pedigree over another in Oceania. All Patriots & Peoples of Oceania are equally deserving of their right to economically prosper, and militarily defend themselves from so many external elements from the West.

Forward Cantigny!
Benjamin Stokes,
Chief Officer​

 

[Touzen]

Touzen Times
The Orient's oldest English-language Newspaper since 1850


Kaname Speaks on Solaren, Draws Vision of New World Order
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The Touzen government had until now remained remarkably silent on the issue of the war between Solaren and the European Defense Federation. Apart from issuing statements expressing its "grave concerns" about the implications of the outbreak of hostilities in the West, the Kaname government had not further outlined a policy regarding the issue.

Today, Lord Protector Kaname finally issued an official declaration concerning the war, speaking from inside the Mahogany Office, situated in the Lord Protector's official residence, the Household Agency on the deserted Imperial Palace compound.

In his address, which was televised on national television, Lord Protector Kaname once again expressed the "deep feelings of concern shared amongst the members of the Touzen government about the tragic events that are unfolding in Germania and Gallia. From an economic, but first and foremost from a humanitarian perspective, the hostilities that now exist between the Sacred Kingdom of Solaren and the members of the European Defense Federation are providing a severe challenge for the international community."

The Lord Protector called for an end of hostilities, saying that he believed a peaceful resolution of the Solaren conflict was possible. He called upon Pope Urban's government and the governments of the European Defense Federation to declare a 24 hours ceasefire to allow international aid organizations access to civilians affected by the hostilities. Addressing the international community at large, Kaname appealed to nations across the globe to accept refuges from the conflict on temporary visas.

"The international community must be united in its humanitarian efforts to diminish the suffering of the innocents the best it can. Providing aid to the people in the conflict zone must be our first priority, but we also need to find common strategies on how to grand shelter and refuge to as many innocents as possible. It is a shared responsibility we have as human beings that should be addressed by the whole of the international community."

The leader of the Constitutional State also made several statements about the political side of the conflict, in which he positioned himself on the post-war development in the region, the treatment of Solaren religious minorities across the globe and the development of a global security network:

"It is entirely unacceptable in the eyes of the Constitutonal State to seek changes in the Sacred Kingdom of Solaren that are either aimed at depriving the Solaren people of their independence, be that de jure or de facto, or strip the right of freedom of political expression from the Solaren people, that is, the right to articulate a policy of their own desire. The Sacred Kingdom also ought to continue its respect for the sanctity of free enterprise and private ownership, and it is recommendable that Pope Urban's government sticks to these principles even in these times of war, showing economic prowess that will certainly assist in overcoming the effects of the current global crisis."

"We are noticing a worrying global trend towards persecution of Solaren religious minorities in a grotesque mimicry of the Medieval Ages of the West. The Constitutional State already has granted asylum to several hundreds of Solaren clergymen persecuted for their religious beliefs, and it intends to continue its support for those that are deprived of their rights for reasons of religious intolerance. The confiscation of assets owned by religious groups is unacceptable, as is any other infringement on the natural rights of people of any creed, and we call upon the European Defense Federation to clearly commit itself to the right of freedom of religion, which must entail correcting member states that are failing to respect the basic human rights of people adhering to the Solaren creed."

"What this conflict is also showing is that we are lacking efficient tools of multilateral international diplomatic discourse. A lack of communication is what helped to facilitate the current problems the world are facing - first and foremost the Northern Economic Crisis and the Solaren War. I have advised the Ministry of Revolutionary Defense and Foreign Affairs to produce a draft concept for a permanent institution of consultation between the leaders of the free world. Such an institution, I feel, would greatly assist the great powers in formulating united responses to issues of global concern in the future. Through united leadership that shares the mutual values of a free society with free elections, free markets and freedom of expression, the world can become a better place in these challenging and uncertain times. The Pan-Oceanic Conference that is starting next week is already a clear step towards this new world order of peace and freedom."

 

[Holy Frankish Empire]

Office of the Chancellor

While the idea of a ceasefire to aid civilians is admirable, it is doubtful that Pope Urban would agree to such protocols. Also, Nicosia has stated numerous times, that this is a war over the right of a nation to defend itself against another. This is not a war of religion. We have denounced violence against the followers of the Solaris Church and have increased security at their places of worship. We began denouncing vigilante actions long ago as it advances nothing. We support the religious freedoms of the Solaris Church so long as they do not infringe on the freedoms of others. For example, the use of Solaris Churches as terrorist workshops. Leaders such as Father Antonio Mancuso, bishop of the Solaren church in Rijeka show the true face of the church. It is a moderate, caring, and forward thinking body. Because of people such as him and a relatively decent Solaris Catholic population, Nicosia has benefited from tolerance.

While we seem to agree that communication is a problem, we also feel that one of the primary causes of this dreadful conflict is apathy. The world failed to care what was happening until shots were being fired. 'Little and insignificant' was being attacked. Nobody seemed to care. But when Nicosia dares defend itself, the world screams imperialism demands peace. Where was the world screaming for humanitarianism when Urban kidnapped Nicosians and held them for ransom; killing scores until Nicosia paid? Where? We have strongly committed to avoiding civilian casualties.

If Lord Protector Kaname would like to discuss the merits of the war, he is invited to Syracuse at his convenience.

 

[Touzen]

The Free Man's Burden
Official Publication of the Freedom Foundation

Global Revolution Or Global Recession
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Today, we here at the Freedom Foundation are very honored to be able to present a very special guest author. Lord Protector Okazaki Takuma (岡崎 拓馬) has bestowed upon us the distinguished honor of writing for us this week. Since Lord Protector Kaname's resignation this August to undergo treatment for prostate cancer, Okazaki has introduced widespread and controversial reforms. Most importantly the respected sociologist and author, who stepped down from his chair at Teikoku University to assume the position of Lord Protector, has positioned the Constitutional State on a clear course of opposition to the Western War, repeatedly calling for a cessation of hostilities in Western Europe. The Lord Protector has been accusing the involved parties of endangering social stability by reverting to international barbarism to divert attention from economic problems intrinsic to monopolist capitalism. His book "European Moral Bankruptcy 2011: The Coming Tide of Oppression" has received critical acclaim. In his editorial, the Lord Protector talks about the global crisis of capitalism, the responsibility of the Touzen Revolution in today's age and the necessity of a New World Order.

It is obvious to every sentient observer witnessing the events of the times with open eyes: humanity has reached a crossroad. The Western War has unleashed powers that we thought to be buried under a thin crust of civilization and a modernist belief in progress. The outbreak of the imperialist war in the West is a human travesty, but it is a travesty that in itself has the power to lead to the overcoming of all existing conditions.

Antagonized by the contradicting interests of their capitalist classes, the European Defense Federation and Great Engellex have engaged in all-out war to determine the future of Germania and Gallia and the control of their resources. In regards to Engellex, the increasingly mounting domestic pressure of the downtrodden chance-less, those without hope for personal advance in the rigid class society of the Engellexian state, emphasized existing sentiments within the ruling circles of Engellex. These circles concluded that only an outright and open conflict with the European Defense Federation would channel the increasing anger for the purpose of national agitation. The European Defense Federation, on the other hand, had already achieved its goal of political and economic dominance in the Western Hemisphere, seeking to aggressively defend itself against the ambitions of Dulwich's Queen. At the same time, the European Defense Federation sees itself confronted with the increasing ambitions of Canny Populism in another part of the world, while having to defend itself against Carentanian influence in Solaren, forcing the alliance to go to arms with the theocratic despotism that until recently reigned in the most morbid fashion in the ancient city of Torrence. Here we have the EDF, a weak and old gazelle, and there we have the vultures, ready to claim their part. Take all of these things together, and you have the recipe for a global disaster happening right now.

The Touzen Revolution is rooted in the very simple idea of freedom. Positive freedom and negative freedom are integral part of what defines our fundamental beliefs: freedom to and freedom from. The Post-Delegationist idea seeks to maximize the individual liberty of every man, woman and child, while guaranteeing their freedom from coercion, tutelage and control. We know that it is not the consciousness of men that determines their being, but, on the contrary, their social being that determines their consciousness. Oppression is thus rooted in the control of a political entity through the disenfranchisement of the individual from the political process through the delegation of political decision making to higher authorities and the subsequent loss of personal influence. It is this loss of responsibility and personal sovereignty that creates the first inequality between state and individual. Subsequently, oppression occurs in the economic sphere. Control of the economic processes, whether through the state or collectives, leads to oppression and the loss of liberty. Just as state socialist systems oppress the people through the totalitarian control of the economy, capitalism cannot be described as a free market system, for capitalism inevitability leads to the creation of monopolies, leading to economic control and subsequently unfreedom. A free market, therefore, must be controlled by the individuals participating in it, while the society connected with this market must be controlled by its citizenry as well, lest political control of the economy will set in, leading to unfreedom and thus oppression. A free market on the other hand cannot exist without a free society, since economic pressure of the market actors would otherwise dictate the political processes of society. Thus, a free society and a free market are intrinsically connected.

The capitalist monopolies of Western Europe are now fighting for control of new markets. The destructive power of war, apart from thousands of dead sons, fathers and husbands, has created billions of Euromark in damages that will have to be rebuilt, filling the pockets of the monopolists. The nature of a society at war meanwhile further entrenches the power of these monopolists as the fate of the entire society hunches on their ability to produce and control, an ability the Delegationists only all too willingly grant them. The totalitarian nature of economic control, manifested in Western Capitalism, is directly creating suffering and war, expressed in the war we are now witnessing. None of the warring parties should be surprised - the warlike nature of capitalism is intrinsic to it. But to those uncounted millions suffering under the brutalities of the capitalist war today I say, no I shout: do not despair! The dialectic nature of history has brought about the first Post-Delegationist revolution in Touzen merely 60 years ago. Delegationist Democracy and Despotic Delegationism, now at war in the form of the EDF and Engellex, are but passing stages in human development that will eventually be overcome. The contradictory nature of economic totalitarianism and the horrendous war it spawned will eventually result in a renewed consciousness of those collective identities that delegated away their freedoms. The political democratization of societies ravaged by the excesses of the monopolists will bring with it the democratization of the economic processes in these societies and with it the guarantee for a lasting peace to come. In this we share an agreement with the Marxists, and indeed, the idea of historical materialism is strong even today in the discourse of Post-Delegationism.

We have criticized the socialist states in the past for creating economic control and political Delegationism structurally identical to the capitalist societies of the world. A critical look at our own history however leads us to the question whether we have always stayed on the true path in the past or whether we, too, perhaps, have seen a deviation from the ideas of the original revolution in the past and present. In admitting to such a failure lies no shame: shame lies in the failure to see and not to seek to correct. The thinkers of socialism, too, thought to end divisions between men and create liberty for all. As Post-Delegationism seeks to ultimately abolish all citizenship through global revolution and economic and political power enjoyed by all, Marxism seeks the abolishment of all classes and economic control shared by all of society. These notions are different, but not so different as to justify a focus on opposing socialism on a practical level. Perhaps we ought to recognize the potential of socialism as an ally in our global struggle against oppression. Perhaps it is not socialism we ought to oppose, but rather the deviations of socialism, just as we oppose the deviations of Post-Delegationism. Just as the capitalist societies claim to have established free market economies, the socialist states claim to have established socialist economies while merely delegating economic power away from the capitalist class to a new class of bureaucrats. But I firmly believe that we can establish a working relationship with those individuals that sincerely believe in the ideas of Marxism as originally intended.

The crisis of Old Europe is a crisis of capital. The senseless slaughter of millions for the sake of the antiquated concept of the nation state shows the moral bankruptcy of those going to war. The totalitarian, delegationist systems are further and further accumulating the social power of their respective societies, and perhaps, indeed, we are seeing the rise of a previously unknown state of human development and delegationist accumulation of control: collective totality. There are however, trends running counter this general motion. In Solaren, the Solaren people have for the first time articulated their democratic will through the Solaren National Council. As Lord Protector of the Constitutional State of Touzen, I send my warmest greetings to the people of Solaren, and it is my keen desire for the Constitutional State to be a partner to the Solaren people in their creation of a new destiny.

In the Western Theater, the Worker's Republic of Carentania has played the role of a progressive historical force, permitting the self-expression of the Solaren citizenry through the Solaren National Council. Its presence has strengthened Solaren defense against counter-revolution. The risk of market monopolist interference by Carentania in the process of the Solaren Revolution of course exists, however the Carentanian state is in a historically more advanced stage of human development than other Delegationist powers in Western Europe. The Carentanian agenda is therefore directly beneficial to the global revolution we seek. Perhaps, one could argue, the Carentanian presence in Solaren is the dialectic bulwark of change in Western Europe. Perhaps, too, a partnership with the progressive forces of Carentania must be sought to defend revolutionary achievements and foster the synergetic potential for change. Such a potential, was, after all, already recognized by Lord Protector Katsura Morihiro (桂 護熙) in 1995 when he embarked on the first visit of a Touzen Head of Government to a socialist country.

Ever worrying I notice the expansion of the war to Himyar, where the Talemantrine government is fighting Gorno-Altair over the future of Engellex's imperial ambitions in Himyar. The war in Himyar reminds us of the necessity of an absolute program against imperialism. Denying the relegation of economic oppression by the Western powers to the Third World will foster existing antagonisms in the West and thus speed up the inevitable revolution to come.

The Constitutional State refuses to participate in the accumulation of guilt occurring in Western Europe and rejects supporting either side in the conflict at hand, instead opting to support those suffering under the yoke of Delegationism. Its only desire is to see that Europe's societies will overcome Delegationism in a swift fashion, for only by destroying the existing order can the foundation for peace be born. Even the labor aristocracy in the states of the EDF, kept complacent through the partial delegation of oppression to the countries of the Third World, now will recognize the potential for and necessity of democratic change. The citizenry of the warring parties must realize that they are not fighting for their interests as citizens, but for the interests of the monopolists in control of their societies. Restoration of political and economic control to the people will end all necessity for war.

Yet freedom cannot be achieved as long as one man is still unfree. The structural economic oppression and monopolization encouraged by Western European Delegationism in the countries of the Third World necessitates global revolution, for the markets can never be free as long as there are still actors on the market that produce in a state or market monopolist way. It is the role of Touzen to encourage, support and assist nascent revolutionary movements that are beginning to articulate themselves. Aware of the fact that the Touzen Revolution cannot exist isolated in a world of Delegationism, history requires out active defense of revolutionary ideals and consciousness about our position as a revolutionary vanguard. Wherever the desire for freedom appears, the Touzen Revolution is asked to help transform this desire into concrete political action and revolutionary potential.

The time for global revolution has come. The alternative is the global recession of human civilization. This is the moment for global humanity to put political power in its own hands.

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[Polesia]

পররাষ্ট্র মন্ত্রক
Ministry of External Affairs

The People's Republic of Vangala welcomes the positive overtures from the leadership of Touzen but is hesistant to believe it will lead to a significant change in bilateral ties, as Tozuen has consistently opposed the Vangalan people's right to self-determination in all affairs and leads international resistance to the development of Vangala's peaceful nuclear energy programme.

 

[Havenshire]

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The People's Republic of Havenshire likewise welcomes the dialectic language coming from the Freedom Review, and we hope that this sympathy for Revolutionary causes will translate into stronger ties with socialist countries, rather than a more interventionist policy by Post-Delegationist countries. We would rather welcome a hundred friends to our doorstep than see a hundred at our enemy's.

 

[Touzen]

Opinionated!
Magazine of Political Discourse
Unfiltered, Unbiased

The Necessity of a Maximum Program For Altai

by Mikami Iwao (三上 成一)

The war that has taken Europe by storm has laid bare the intrinsically oppressive nature of the existing world order and its modes of production. The cracks that have begun to appear on all parts of the surface of the Old Order are becoming more accented with every passing day, and it is in this situation that the Post-Delegationist cause must articulate a convincing alternative to oppression and slavery.

One of the more promising parts of the world in regards to revolutionary potential is the continent of Himyar, with a long history of colonial and economical subjugation. This continent, having suffered through the humiliating abuse at the hands of foreign powers-brokers and slave-owners, is keenly aware about the existing injustices in the prevailing systems of the globe. Its people, hence, are sensitive about the wrongs of imperialism and colonialism, and progressive currents are strong on the continent.

Yet, Himyar is also still being shaped under the impression of neo-imperialism and capitalist exploitation through the globalized distribution of labor. The Kingdom of Himyar and the Empire of Talemantros, chiefly reactionary entities in the area, draw a significant part of their ability to maintain their rule by agitating against foreign influence on the continent and catering to nationalist elements (although the Talemantrine Empire is a special case still which cannot be evaluated in depth in this article). Progressive ideas, such as anti-imperialism, are thus being co-opted by reactionary regimes for the benefits of their own ruling classes. This was most evidently shown in the recent attack of the Delegationist dictatorship in Altai on the colonies of Great Engellex. The following attack by the government of Talemantros on Altai gives us further evidence that progressive talk does not necessarily translate into progressive action. Rather, the Talemantrine government has decided to put its weight behind the status quo, behind the continued exploitation of the Himyari people and the subjugation of its native lands to imperialist powers. In such, the government of Talemantros has shown itself to be an agent of neo-colonialism, and its destruction its a prerequisite for the success of revolutionary movements across Himyar.

The military might of Talemantros and Greater Engellex soon enough put down the ambitions of the nationalist government in Altai, which thought to stabilize its domestic situation through a foreign adventure. And while the peace negotiations seem to currently have been stalled after the Altaic government submitted to the mercy of the imperialist powers, it is clear that only the harshest of terms will be imposed on the Altaic people, perpetuating their suffering and fostering a desire for revanchism. While the observant spectator will likely point towards a further drift to reactionary sentiments in Altai when questioned about the political future of the country, I wish to open a second perspective in regards to this issue.

The disappointment and anger of the people of Altai at the failure to remove the foreign influence from their neighborhood, when put into the greater context of social change in Himyar and the world in general, is creating the ideal breeding ground for a new consciousness to arise in the country. There exists a tremendous potential within the people of Altai now to realize the inability of its ruling class to provide either for the safety of its citizens or their economic prosperity, let alone realize the vision of a liberated Himyar. If the people of Altai were to realize the inevitability of revolutionary change as a prerequisite for the betterment of their situation, a mighty movement for change could form the nucleus not only for massive change in Altai, but the entire region. The progressive forces of Altai would be well advised to focus their energies into the formation of a front for democracy and freedom, to take back the power the Altai people delegated to the exploitive forces running their society. Nationalist sentiments of revenge must be channeled into the greater current of regional liberty as the citizens of Altai realize that the national oppression of their country is but an undercurrent of a greater, structural, oppression entrenched across the entire continent. Having passed through the stage of Delegationism in its most dictatorial form, the historical conditions for revolution are beginning to emerge.

The danger exists that Delegationist elements could seek to influence the revolutionary consciousness of the Altai people, to steer them towards parliamentarian and the establishment of monopolist economic structures. Progressive forces in the country should therefore actively begin to promote a program of maximum demand. Any program falling short of this risks being whithered away in negotiations with other political currents that will emerge in the upcoming storm. The clarity of the revolutionary message is essential for the radicalization of the general population and the fostering of its hostility towards chauvinistic aggression. This program must include the restoration of citizen's rule and the abolishment of political parties, the expropriation of the banks and the abolishment of interest, the forceful destruction of the cartels and citizen's control over the economic processes, finally the abolishment of all armed forces and the introduction of popular armament. The emancipation of Altai will then propagate the light of freedom and sweep away the colonialists and imperialists, freeing the uncounted millions of the southern continent in the process.
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[Touzen]

Liberty Update
The Headlines of the Day. Precise, Informative, Independent.
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The Continental Navy will send additional elements to Aresura, the Ministry of Revolutionary Defense and Foreign Affairs announced. The measure is to be initialized due to a shift in the regional security situation and the consideration of global events.

Former Lord Protector Kaname's situation is "stable", doctors said after a further operation earlier today. Kaname will be kept in an artificial coma for a further day to reduce the risk of further complications arising from the surgery.

Lord Protector Okazaki has expressed concern about a potential military buildup of Franken in Anglyn and Guiana. He said that he was "deeply concerned" about the potential implications for revolutionary security arising of any such undertaking and urged the Delegationist world to "consider all options".

The execution of several communist insurgents apprehended in the Jurchen Republic after deadly attacks on Constitutional State troops has been postponed. The sentences are to be re-evaluated on humanitarian grounds.​

 

[Touzen]

Touzen Times
The Orient's oldest English-language Newspaper since 1850


Two Hundred Communists Released From Prison

The Ministry of Justice said that the release form for two hundred prisoners currently detained in Touzen correction facilities have been reviewed and approved by the ministerial apparatus. All of those affected by the measure are accused or convicted of being implicated in the attempt to create a Touzen Communist Party. The creation of political parties is against the Touzen constitution, which considers democracy to be the concern of all citizens and political parties as tools of collective enslavement for the purpose of delegationist oppression.

The Ministry of Justice said that all the individuals in question had been arrested earlier this year during a crackdown of the Kaname administration against an attempt by Touzen communists to create a political party. Upon further review, the ministry decided to release two-hundred prisoners who are considered to have played a minor role in the attempt to form a political collectivity. "A reassessment of the situation has yielded that the further detention of the individuals in question is no longer warranted. Their role in the attempted attack on democracy is negligible and their further detention irreconcilable with the ethics of our revolution. The ministry has therefore ordered their immediate release."

The ministry stressed that the investigation into the plot itself would however continue and that "utmost vigilance will be applied in the future as well to ensure the victory of the permanent revolution against the forces of reaction."

By releasing the prisoners, the Okazaki administration seeks to underline its willingness to strive for a rapprochement with revolutionary sections of the delegationist world opposed to capitalism. Upon taking office, Lord Protector Okazaki Takuma said he would work out a "new deal" in the field of foreign affairs and vowed to "put credibility" at the forefront of the Constitutional State's agenda. His doctrine is in sharp contrast to that set by former Lord Protector Kaname who had emphasized the unique position of the Touzen Revolution as the only progressive force on the globe and spearheaded a military crackdown on insurgents in the Jurchen Republic as well as intensifying the domestic struggle against the agents of reaction.
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[Polesia]

পররাষ্ট্র মন্ত্রক
Ministry of External Affairs

The People's Republic of Vangala welcomes the release of political prisoners in Touzen and will make inquiries into the status of the so-called 'Jurchen Five', and more specifically, the Vangalan citizen wrongly implicated in the supposed terrorist plot.

 

[Touzen]

Opinionated!
Magazine of Political Discourse
Unfiltered, Unbiased

The Global Assault On Freedom
by Mori Ayumu (森 歩夢)

We should not be surprised by the fact that the regime in Yujin is continuing to pursue the development of long-ranged missiles with the intention to destabilize the Greater Touyou region and achieve a reactionary rollback - it was to be expected. What is more telling is the reaction of the international community to the proud announcement of the military clique. Instead of being appalled at the actions of the Yujin dictatorship, support comes from all of Europe, and with it, implicitly an encouragement for an attack on the heart of the revolution - Touzen.

Now, the Constitutional State is not at all threatened by these recent developments. By any account, the military assets of Touzen are the strongest in the world and more than able to not only defend against any aggression potentially coming from the mainland, but also ensuring that such an aggression could never happen again. That's not the point. The point is that there seems to have been a substantial shift in alignment amongst the members of the international community when it comes to matters of the 'Far East'. With non-post-delegationist democracies like Suionia or Uusimaa reacting neutrally or positively to the announcement of a dictatorial regime to plan the expansion of assets with which it seeks to threaten the only democracy in Touyou, one has to wonder where the allegiances of the world really lie. The primary reason for concern though is that even the government of PASILA member-state Engellex has seen fit to endorse the imperialist ambitions of Zhenjing. With that, how can one but conclude that the alliance has now been declared a thing of the past?

The sudden hostility and willingness to see a rollback in Touyou amongst the delegationist states can only be explained by the increasing severity of the crisis in the capitalist world. As government after government seeks to stem itself against the dialectic tide of history, recognizing the inherent contradictions of the delegationist way of organizing a society, the leaders of these societies in a futile attempt to defy history seek to bolster the defenses of those that share the basic premise of relegating citizens to bystanders in the pursuit of collective incapacitation. The delegationist world seeks to fight the inevitable battle in the East, so that it does not come back to haunt them at home. The aggression of the delegationist world is deeply defensive in spirit, fueled by the fear in the European capitals of the things to come.

Lord Protector Okazaki would be well advised not to desperately strive for the favor of these delegationist states, for it is contradictory to their nature to align their fate to the forces of progress. Rather, the international conspiracy to commit a global assault on freedom should be cherished as a sign that our predictions about the development of human history have been proven correctly. The renouncement of the PASILA treaty would be a powerful statement asserting Nokanawa's role as the vanguard of the global revolution to come.
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[Thaumantica]

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FOREIGN OFFICE
VESPER : : NOVEMBER 18, 2011
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THE Covenant remains supportive towards the Independence of all Toyou Nations, including Yujin and Touzen. With that affirmed, Cantigny severely doubts that the PASILA Accord exists in any context. The Constitutional State would not be sending a powerful statement or gesture by parting with a Treaty it already does not follow, with memberstates it does not respect. Touzen is, as always, aloof and preoccupied within its own schemes, a consistently non-cooperative or communicative ally amidst economic turmoil and world war.

Forward Cantigny!
Benjamin Stokes,
Chief Officer

 

[Touzen]

Touzen Times
The Orient's oldest English-language Newspaper since 1850


Okazaki And World Zionist Congress Agree On Further Settlements

The Okazaki Administration and the World Zionist Congress have agreed on the construction of further kibbutz settlements in the Western Province, the former Seoran territories, after scheduled talks that were held this afternoon in Nokanawa.

In a press conference in the Herzl Memorial Hall located in Nokanawa, WZC President Saul Goldstein and Lord Protector Okazaki Takuma stepped before the press together to announce that an agreement had been reached between the Constitutional State and the WZC about the construction of 15 further kibbutzim on Touzen territory. The plan, which has been defined in the 'Roadmap 2025', foresees the construction of 15 settlements dotted alongside the border to occupied Seora until 2025. Each of these settlements will be designed to host up to 150 individuals.

"The Constitutional State and the WZC have reached an agreement that underlines the traditionally strong relations between the global Jewish community and the Touzen people. The roadmap agreed upon will greatly enrich both the lives of the Touzen people as well as those that will join us as friends in these communities", Okazaki said about the negotiations. His WZC counterpart Goldstein agreed, adding that "the bonds of friendship we share with the Constitutional State continue to grow and are offer important impulses for the national aspirations of the Jewish people."

The World Zionist Congress has been located in Nokanawa since 1955. A predecessor to the congress, the Jewish League, had opened a branch office in Nokanawa in 1890 on the invitation of the Imperial court. Following several incidents in continental Europe and the increasing improbability of a realization of Jewish national aspirations in the holy land, the Jewish League relocated to Nokanawa in full capacity in 1911. Outlawed during the Great War as a "hostile anti-national group", the group reformed after the Post-Delegationist Revolution. Internal quarrels about whether the league should focus on cultural and religious aspects or set itself a mission statement as an advocacy group for Jewish national aspirations led to a split, with the minority Organization for World Judaism relocating to Germania in 1955 and the majority reforming as the World Zionist Cogress, advocating a commitment to the realization of a Jewish state. Post-Delegationist commitment to anti-colonial movements across the globe led to a gradually more enthusiastic endorsement of the WZC which until these days manifests in a close cooperation between the WZC and Nokanawa.

Reminiscing of this shared history, Okazaki said that Touzen's commitment to Jewish statehood remained unwavering. "Even though the agreement reached is significant for both parties, we must not close our eyes to the grander issue at hand: the creation of an independent Jewish state. The Constitutional State remains committed, as must all righteous and just states across the globe, to the realization of this most noble vision."

When asked about the probability of an endangerment of these settlements through the latest development in Yujin, the Lord Protector offered a polite smile before excusing himself to retreat with other high ranked attendees.
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[Touzen]

Touzen Times
The Orient's oldest English-language Newspaper since 1850


Details On Aresurai Deployment Revealed

Further details have been revealed about the planned troop buildup in the Aresurai Republic which the government had announced a few days ago to the international community.

While at first the Ministry of Revolutionary Defense and Foreign Affairs had only announced that it would send "additional elements" to Aresura, this phrase has now been put into more concrete figures. Aside from plans to permanently base a carrier battle group in the Far Western democracy, Nokanawa is also planning to base a Hayabusa 2 Surface-to-Air Defense System on the island. The Hayabusa 2 is designed to engage airborne threats such as airplanes or missiles and will put a defensive capability in the Green Sea into the hands of the Aresurai Republic. The republic, which is still suffering from ongoing internal security problems after a coup elements by radical delegationist elements that was broadly supported by the international community, had stated previously that it felt that a "persistent atmosphere of threat" pervaded the idea and had asked for the Constitutional State "to clarify its future commitment in the area" amongst fears that the Second Great War could mean an end of Touzen's commitments in the Far West.

A bureaucrat in the Aresurai Ministry of Defense said that the international recognition for the Reformist pretender regime required an ongoing budget focus on defense that the Aresurai Republic could not manage alone, saying that the complete rejection of the legitimate government of Aresura by regional powers undermined Aresurai attempts at internal reforms and forced a perpetuation of the Touzen mission in the country.

Detailing the buildup of military assets in the region, Lord Protector Okazaki said that the Constitutional State remained committed to staunchly defending Aresurai democracy against international opposition, adding that he urged the international community to respect Aresurai sovereignty and end support for a group "that failed to give articulation to the democratic aspirations of the people of Aresura".
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[Touzen]

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The Freedom Foundation has stated that the decision to retain the monarchy in Nicosia was "a historical step backward and a sign of the influence of the structural grip of the delegationist class of exploiters in Nicosia." "It has become obvious that the will of individuals is not respected. Only the anonymous macroscopic forces of oppression at work in Nicosia just as they are at work across the world decide upon the future of delegationist societies", the directory said.

Today the first Jewish settlers arrived in the Western Provinces to begin laying the foundation for the settlement plan agreement upon by the Touzen government and the World Zionist Congress. Border patrols in the area in question have been increased as a sign of defiance against any would-be aggression upon these peaceful settlers.

Lord Protector Okazaki has visited former Lord Protector Kaname in hospital, where the two talked for around half an hour about current political trends in the country and the world at large. After his visit, Okazaki prayed for Kaname's health at nearby Teikoku Jinja and gave a short public address in which he expressed his hope for his predecessor's speedy recovery.

Two suspects have been arrested in the Jurchen Republic for a suspected attempt at an attack on citizens on the frontlines. The two individuals were apprehended carrying an improvised explosive device and a small caliber firearm.

 

[Polesia]

পররাষ্ট্র মন্ত্রক
Ministry of External Affairs

The People's Republic of Vangala views the establishment of Jewish settlements in former Seora as tantamount to ethnic cleansing, with the aim of displacing the existing population with loyal subjects supportive of Touzen imperialism. The division and occupation of Seora by Touzen and Yujin must end, and the international community must announce its vigorous opposition to Nokanawa's Zionist agenda.

 

[Havenshire]

On behalf of the People's Republic of Havenshire, Aid Co-operative is willing to offer free access to basic medical supplies, tents, and food rations to assist in the relocation process being carried out by the Touzen administration. Although the People's Republic maintains strict neutrality about the internal affairs of the Delegationist State, it nonetheless has permitted us to extend the offer of much needed critical aid for peoples who might otherwise suffer in this time of need. Whilst we cannot comment politically on the situation, we can nonetheless act to ensure that a minimum of hardship is experienced, especially during this difficult winter.

-Emissary from AidCoop,
People's Republic of Havenshire