[War] World report volume 10 I think

[Patrick B]

WAR: World Report

- For all actions since Volume 6, advancing the timeline to 16 July to 1
August 2014

United Nations Security Council (Permanent Members): United States,
United Kingdom, France, China, Russia

United Nations Security Council (Non-Permanent Members as of 1 June 2014):
Until January 2015:  Germany, Thailand, Poland, South Africa, Panama
Until January 2016:  Canada, Japan, Hungary, Algeria, Venezuela

Pending UN Security Council Actions:
Pending UN General Assembly Actions: None
United Nations Secretariat: No news.
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In the Game: the dictatorship has run it's course and is now gone away, 
the Triumvirate now rules as it has in the past  if you have questions 
e-mail either me, John or Lisa and we will help you out.

In the world
The Iraninan "war" as it has been jokingly known is in to the mopping up 
phase, Iranian armies have been in full rout and have begun surrendering 
en masse, including to a very surprised CNN camera crew.

The Iranian governemnt is still reeling from the beating they took and 
protests have begun cropping up on the streets.


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ACTION RESPONSES
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COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA
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Population Approval: 55%
Government Approval: 55%
International Favor: 50%
Economic Growth: 3.9%
Inflation: 4.1%
Unemployment: 4.2%
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So far things seem to be rolling along steady.  The replacing/updating
of the F-111s with the spiffy new F-35s are going over well.  The
proposal of a multinational summit between Japan, Vietnam, Laos,
Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, New Zealand to
deal with issues there such as drug trafficking, piracy, and terrorist
hotspots does have eyes glancing over the region to see what pans out
since some wouldn't like any changes in the status quo.

The drought continues through another summer hitting food prices at the 
worst.
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CHINA (PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF)
Population Approval: 65%
Government Approval: 60%
International Favor: 45%
Economic Growth: 9.7%, high
Inflation: 3.0%
Unemployment: 10.1%
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No news to report.

CANADA
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Population Approval:55%
Government Approval:50%
International Favor: 55%
Economic Growth: 2.2%
Inflation: 5.0%
Unemployment: 6.3%
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The Canadian oil project has attracted a lot of attention including the 
government assistance to retool for the shale oil has resulted in 
Environmentalists screaming bloody murder, and protestors have begun.

THe larger refineries have pretty much refused to take part, the costs 
are more then the money out, a few smaller refieries are stepping up to 
take it.  OPEC has yelled a bit and Hugo Chavez calls it 'a foolish 
action from America's puppet and a violation of the WTO agreement' 
Venezuela hs gone far enough to file a protest with the WTO.

The dubbed CCIA or Canadian CIA has been starting up slowly, first with 
finding an office structure, then having room to work.  Some people have 
grumbled about it but generally Canada standing up for itself has been 
well recieved.

JAPAN
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Population Approval: 50%
Government Approval: 53%
International Favor: 63%
Economic Growth: 2.8%
Inflation: 0.6%
Unemployment: 4%
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The Japanese media is abuzz with recent government actions - the move
over Yasukuni is widely seen as a cheap end-run around the
Constitution (and is the subject of no small consternation, and a 
lawsuit). It's also seen as unneeded, since all that would need to 
happen to "purify" Yasukuni would be to remove the Class A war criminals 
- as indeed the Showa Emperor had noted when he quit visiting the shrine 
in 1978, press accounts of formerly-revealed notes of his staff recall. 
Meanwhile, the revival of Bushido, and its encouragement by the 
government, is getting no small amount of flak - it's seen as a 
not-very-subtle end run around article 9, and the opposition is 
beginning to get annoyed by such things. As is the public. In short, the 
government is being called upon to either start attacking the issue 
directly, or stop nibbling at it.

FRANCE
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Population Approval: 57%
Government Approval: 65%
International Favor: 43%
Economic Growth: 2.5%
Inflation: 5.6%
Unemployment: 6.2%

No activity--LOA--

NIGERIA
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Popular Approval: 57%
Governmental Approval: 57%
International Favor: 50%
Economic Growth: 9.3%, high
Inflation:5%
Unemployment:4.7%
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No news to report

Romania
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Popular Approval: 60%
Government Approval 60%
International Favor: 55%
Inflation: 7.0%
Economic growth: 4.4%
Unemployment: 4.9%
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The newest order relating to the feeding of Romanian troops (or rather, 
banning zoo animals from the menu) got worldwide snickers for a few 
days, and it will take time for the Romanian Army to live down their rep 
as country bumpkins. But, that said, Romania's small yet meaningful 
contribution to Operation Caspian Sword is going to be well-remembered.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION
  Population Approval: 60%
  Government Approval: 56%
  International Favor: 58%
  Economic Growth: 2.5%
  Inflation: 5.6%
  Unemployment: 6.2%
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While drawing a baleful look from others for it's lack of
participation in the Azerbaijan conflict, the ghosts of Chechnya have
been drawing most of the nation's attentions.  Blanket amnesty for the
assorted participants in the first and second wars are a positive step
as well as is the appointing of a commision to look into crimes
committed during the conflicts and to promote truth and
reconciliation.  The slow disbanding of the Kadyrovtsy military is
drawing mixed reaction and it's success remains to be seen.

In other news, word leaks on the front page of Izvestia of cooperation 
between the Russian and Chinese governments on border security. Given 
the spectre of Chinese migrants staking claims for the Middle Kingdom in 
a sparsely populated Siberia, many conservatives in Russia are less than 
pleased with this, though the news is barely noticed in China.

SPAIN
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Popular Approval: 55%
Governmental Approval:55%
International Favor:50%
Economic Growth:2.9%
Inflation:3.35%
Unemployment:2.6%

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For the most part things seem quiet on the homefront for Espana,
though the current push for a stronger International face while
admirable does have the other nations figuring 'we'll see it when we
see it' stance.

The Prime Minister's visit to Azerbaijan is seen by some as a bit of 
unwelcome grandstanding while combat operations are underway - frankly, 
having a head of government that has no idea what a warzone is like 
underfoot only made things more difficult for the Spanish contingent's 
planners. Nonetheless, it is appreciated on the home front. The usual 
sniping that goes on is blown off by many - in Spain's vigorous 
democracy, a little shoving and elbowing is sort of expected. That said, 
the PM's ill-concealed attempts to "dig up" dirt on critical deputies is 
not appreciated at all by many members.(OOC if you need help with secret 
actions please contact any of the Triuvire off list.)

UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND
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Population Approval: 60%
Government Approval: 58%
International Favor: 50%
Economic Growth: 2.5%
Inflation: 3.0%
Unemployment: 5.3%

No activity--LOA

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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Population Approval: 56%
Government Approval: 54%
International Favor: 66%
Economic Growth: 2.9%
Inflation: 3.1%
Unemployment: 4.2%

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Several late night comics have made issue of the President being a 
hostage in a tactical scenario, along with the unarmed combat, the taser 
and tear gas, though one official video was released to the media which 
as resulted in several video clips being uploaded to youtube to the tune 
of Yakity Sax, or Drowning Pool's Bodies.  THe continuation of diplomacy 
is seen as a good thing, and the media does love the pictures of the 
President shaking hands with world leaders.

In the middle of all this Chicago buried it's mayor with pomp and 
ceremony only seen when world leaders die, After laying in State at Holy 
name Cathedral a mass in Latin was said by Francis Cardinal George and 
attended by dignitaries from the Democratic and Republican party. The 
funeral procession was led by the combined pipe bands of the Chicago 
Police and Fire Department, Daley was laid to rest next to his son Kevin 
who had died in 1981. Commentators remark that Daley was the last of the 
old time bosses, and his passing is the end of an era for the old 
'machine' politics.
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ECONOMIC INDICATORS

NOTE: Initial indicators were gleaned from as recent sources as
possible, for the most recent term possible (annualized). In some
cases, the numbers used are published estimates, but the English-
speaking nations' data is more or less right from the source.

Depression: Economic forces retracting uncontrollably and at a
dangerous pace with little end in sight.

Recession: Economic forces retracting, but more shallow than
Depression and more controlably. Sometimes necessary and part of
regular economic trends, although prelonged.

Revision: Economic forces retracting slightly and short term,
associated with economic systems refitting to accomodate new
industries, concentrations, etc.

Zero: No movement one way or the other.
Low: Comparatively low Economic growth/activity. (miniscule to about
2%, depending)
Good: Average economic activity (ranging from 2%-5% normally)
High: Above average performance (Greater than 5%) Sometimes
dangerous if in excess of 8% continuously.

SITES OF INTEREST

WAR Website: http://war.dagarcia.net/
United Nations: http://www.un.org/
Central Intelligence Agency: http://www.cia.gov/
CIA World Factbook: https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/
Federation of American Scientists: http://www.fas.org/
GlobalSecurity.org: http://www.globalsecurity.org/
CNN: http://www.cnn.com/
BBC: http://www.bbc.com/
New York Times: http://www.nytimes.com/