[War] World Report vol 7

[Patrick B]

WAR: World Report

- For all actions since Volume 6, advancing the timeline to 1 July to 15 
July 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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Welcome back to Lisa who plays Romania, and welcome to Dan who has taken 
the role of Australia We are still accepting newbies....

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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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Prime Minister Decker's quixotic attempts to hold back the Chinese are
watched with some amusement in diplomatic circles, but the broader
Australian public applauds the efforts.

The ADF waits calmly for further orders, and senior officers are
privately eager to join "their generation's big war".


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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Chinese forces actions have been met with positive reaction, The Dragon 
lashing out against aggression, and the criminals will be tried with the 
usual Chinese swiftness and efficient brutality that the regime is known 
for.

 From a world standpoint there have been disagreements with arresting 
the Supreme Ayatollah, and the current acting supreme Ayatollah has 
declared a Jihad against the 'infidel nation of China' Calling on 
Muslims the world over to destroy Chinese aggression.


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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As the Toronto Stock Exchange falls precipitously in reaction to the
Government's anti-takeover legislation, industry is up in arms.

Nonetheless, this all somewhat fades into the background as Canada is
struck by the spectre of terrorism. The RCMP is being roundly
applauded for its major score in Toronto, and the government
experiences a limited "Rally to the Colors" effect as it takes a
strong stance against the Iranians. Even as members of the Liberal
Party cross the floor in reaction to the Government's extreme economic
plans and Canadian corporations cut jobs as growth by acquisition
becomes difficult, virtually the whole House rallies to the war
effort. The opposition proposes a War Cabinet, major military
procurement expansions...In short, a Canadian rearmament unlike
anything seen since World War II.

JAPAN
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Population Approval: 55%
Government Approval: 55%
International Favor: 65%
Economic Growth: 2.8%
Inflation: 0.6%
Unemployment: 4%
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The PM wins plaudits for his forceful defense of Japan's contribution
to the Caucasus response. That said, there is a growing divide in
Japanese society.

About half of the population, mostly younger and with no knowledge of
the Second World War or the postwar hardships (Essentially, those
under the age of about 50) supports the abolition of Article 9 and
Japan's having an ordinary military of some sort.

Half, though, defend it doggedly. Thus the divide. The day of decision
appears to be coming. But when?

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--

Romania

Popular Approval: 58%
Government Approval 60%
International Favor: 53%
Inflation: 7.0%
Economic growth: 4.4%
Unemployment: 4.9%
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The Romanian people are supportive of contributing to NATO action in
Iran - rumors of support to the Chinese, however, go over rather less
well. Though many Romanians still tell stories of the times when Romania 
was a power and hope they can be again.

The new Jobs especially those for major companies are filled with young 
people educated at the Universities and the beginnings of a thriving 
middle class, or has been remarked the start of a Romania Geek culture, 
with the opening of a few gaming shops and a comic shop that imports the 
latest stuff from the US.

But, generally, they're like most people, focused on local issues.
Now, things aren't going too badly in Romania, not like they were. But
still, there are things to bitch about: Corruption of petty and
not-so-petty kinds, the slow growth of infrastructure, and so
forth.


RUSSIAN FEDERATION
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Population Approval: 63%
Government Approval: 59%
International Favor: 61%
Economic Growth: 2.5%
Inflation: 5.6%
Unemployment: 6.2%

No activity to report.

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%

The Attacks on the UK and the diplomatic overatures, resulted in public 
outcry for warfare, with the British National Party calling for the 
expulsion of all muslims from the United Kingdom since in their own 
words they can't be trusted. One such individual attempted to make the 
point with the Queen's own Ghurka regiment took the Ceremonial guard 
duties at Buckingham palace.  He is expected to be released from London 
Hospital in time to stand trial for assault on the Queen's soldier in 2 
to 4 weeks.  The video titled 'Chav PWND' is one of the more popular 
videos on Youtube.com.

Several hate crimes have been reported against Mosques, Indians, and 
quite a few Siks, the Metropolitan Police Service has reported several 
dozen arrests.

Several Members of Parliment are asking for a declaration of war against 
Iran and recruiting has picked up as payback is on the minds of several 
hundred Britons.
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%

Just when the Air Force's investigation resulted in the retirement of 
the Chief of Base Security, the attacks on the US, resulted in an 
increased security.

As the after effects of the attacks are felt, the citys of Chicago and 
Los Angeles bury their dead, including several Police officers, Fire 
Fighters, Paramedics and other first responders with full honors.

The Los Angeles Explosion had one unexpected victim, as the Motorcycle 
gang the Mongol Nation gathered to bury several members who had been 
killed in the blast the Westboro Baptist church decided to picket the 
funeral, with their usual raft of signs, unfortunately it was the wrong 
funeral.

The resulting melee resulted in 23 injuries to the Westboro Baptist 
group 18 of which are critical, Pastor Fred Phelps was killed when he 
was beaten and curbstomped to death for carrying a sign linking a member 
of the Mongol Nation to gay sex.

Senator Bernie Sanders was buried in a private Ceremony in Brattleboro 
Vermont in a Quaker ceremony.  However one unlikely hero in Officer 
Donald Brandt of the Albuqurque Police Department stepped up and using 
his duty issued Springfield .45 caliber pistol shot the four assailants 
in the head with out hesitiating.  During interviews he simply said, 
'it's what I had to do'

Raids coordinated with several law enforcement agencies resulted in 
several arrests, and evidence which had been coordinated with the CIA, 
the link is directly to Iran.

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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/

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