[War] World Report volume 6

[Patrick B]

WAR: World Report

- For all actions since Volume 6, advancing the timeline to 15 June to 30
June 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: Debate on US Resolution on the
Situation in the Caucasus.
Pending UN General Assembly Actions: None
United Nations Secretariat: No news.
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Welcome back Japan, welcome to the UK. UK approval numbers (Pop and
Gov) set to default of 55%. - John

We Are Displeased with the lack of activity. - the GMs.
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ACTION RESPONSES
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CHINA (PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF)
Population Approval: 55%
Government Approval: 57%
International Favor: 45%
Economic Growth: 9.7%, high
Inflation: 3.0%
Unemployment: 10.1%
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No activity to report.

JAPAN
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Population Approval: 51%
Government Approval: 52%
International Favor: 62%
Economic Growth: 2.8%
Inflation: 0.6%
Unemployment: 4%

While the International Community approves of decisive Japanese action
in regards to the situation in the Caucasus, the Japanese themselves
seem eager for an explanation...and some convincing as to how this is
in their interest. Whether a speech should be expected on the issue,
nobody knows - there is simply no precedent.

CANADA
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Population Approval: 45%
Government Approval: 40%
International Favor: 53%
Economic Growth: 2.5%
Inflation: 5.6%
Unemployment: 6.2%

Consumers allow for a general 'ewww!' at the idea of Canadian Cattle
Brains in their food, and thus applaud the government's actions in
that regard. Easy winner, sad nothing else is so easy. Say, the
contribution to AZFOR. Frankly, the Canadian commitment is tiny -
while the populace doesn't mind it, the armed forces are getting a
heck of an inferiority complex given how little they can contribute.
Word has it that it took a bit before Canadian commanders stopped
beginning every conversation with their allies with some variation on
"Sorry we couldn't send more".

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--

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: 55%
Government Approval: 55%
International Favor: 50%
Economic Growth: 2.5%
Inflation: 3.0%
Unemployment: 5.3%

The exit of the recently-created Baron Brandt of Merseyside and the
entry of the Young Ministry is greeted with some anxiety, but only in
the sense that new things are always nervous to watch.

The Battle Group led by the HMS Queen Elizabeth "chops" to NATO
command as it transits Gibraltar, and the military awaits what seem to
be inevitable further orders.

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%

The Williams Administration's war footing has been met with equal parts 
support, even from some surprising quarters, and protest.

THe Unitarian Universalist Coalition has voted to support Williams but 
hoping that diplomacy and peace prevails in the end, but acknowledge 
that "if Iran insists on actions against a peaceful neighbor, then 
force, regrettably, must be used."

Congress has begun debate on an authorization for the use of force 
against Iran it's surprising to see Democrats and Republicans speaking 
together for something, though there are concerns about the duration and 
impact.

In the UN the debate has begun, it seems to be moving towards approval, 
though several of the Middle Eastern states are concerned that this 
might broaden to hit them.

the Council for American Islamic Relations has issued a statement 
calling on Williams to use 'restraint' against Iran and hopes this will 
not be another Iraq situation.

Protestors have cropped up, Code Pink and several other anti war groups 
have been protesting outside the White House with their usual 'no blood 
for oil' placards, though the protests do not draw as many celebs, 
because let's face it it's Iran, who the hell likes Iran?

CHICAGO (AP): Richard M Daley, Mayor of Chicago has died of a massive 
heart attac, city officials report.  Chicago Fire Department Paramedics 
were called to the Daley Residence on South Indiana ave by officers on 
the Mayor's protective Detail.  Paramedics attempted CPR on scene and 
the Mayor was transported to Northwestern Memorial Hospital where he was 
pronounced dead on Arrival.

City Council President Edward M Burke was sworn in as acting mayor. 
Daley's funeral will be held at Holy Name Cathedral with Francis 
Cardinal George Presiding.

Albuquerque (AP): Protestors calling themselves the Knights of Liberty 
attempted to raid the armory at Kirtland Air Force base.

Suspects were arrested by members of the Albuquerque Police Department 
during a routine traffic stop in the Old Town neighborhood.  During the 
stop officers found an M-4 carbine hidden under some blankets.  Suspects 
were turned over to the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and 
Explosives for prosecution under Federal Firearms laws.

Another suspect was arrested attempting to sell an MP-5 to a local gun 
dealer who notified federal officals. Defense officials have no comment 
how they were able to make off with over 30 M-4 carbines, 30 M-9 
pistols, and 10 MP-5 submachine guns from the secured armory.  The Air 
Force is investigating.


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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/