CONFESS Comms: Sovereignty

## Sovereignty

### Description

Skyler Brooks speaks to some of her international allies, in an attempt to further solidify the alliance between them and the NAE.

### Speaker(s)

Skyler Brooks
Lina Voll
Dubaku Okafor
Lành Phạm
Rayyan Abdullah

**Brooks:** Ladies, gentleman. Welcome.

**Voll:** Always a pleasure, Empress Brooks. You never fail to be hospitable.

**Brooks:** Thank you, Prime Minister Voll. Well, let's get down to brass tacks, shall we? We all know why we're here. Queen Phạm? How's the situation in Myanmar?

**Phạm:** Stable, ma'am. With the military junta deposed, we've begun restoration of our country. It's going to take a lot of work, but we're making good progress thanks to your aid. I've also begun discussions with my allies in Thailand and Malaysia along with an Indonesian-born aide of mine about the possibility of unifying the Indo-Pacific Region into one multi-cultural super state. I believe it would be a good way to checkmate the growing power of China and the Western-backed globalists.

**Brooks:** That's good to hear. I listened to your address to the people. It was powerful. And you're right. The elite have exploited the third world for cheap labor for far too long, ignoring your suffering, so long as you keep filling the shelves with their materialistic overpriced goods. The powers that be would rather maintain the status quo, rather than see the people of Myanmar be free of the cycle of exploitation. Not me. I want to see my allies thrive, and I won't let anyone interfere with that.

**Phạm**: It's good to hear a Western leader be respective to our issues.

**Brooks:** Of course. Minister Voll? How are the military efforts going?

**Voll:** Very good, Ms. Brooks. Your engineers have helped my factories increase the output of tanks, warships, and planes. If NATO or Russia tries to invade us, we'll be ready.

**Brooks:** They'd be foolish to try and conquer the brave and proud Norwegian people. Your soldiers will ensure to paint the snow with the blood of any invaders. Now, Mr. Okafor. How is the trade deal going so far?

**Okafor:** Slow but steady, ma'am. Cape Town is seeing a number of renovations, and we've begun issuing medical aid to more underprivileged communities. But the issues in my nation runs deep. It will take time to bring us to the level of peace and prosperity you have done in the NAE. It's a long and difficult task, but one I'm sure we can achieve.

**Brooks:** That it is. But I'm glad some progress is being made. I see foresee our cooperation continuing for many years to come.

**Okafor:** If that's true, could I ask a favor? Given recent developments, I fear Rommel's African allies may begin targeting our cargo vessels. We rely on those transports to feed our people. Do you think you could spare a could warships to protect them?

**Brooks:** Consider it done.

**Okafor:** Thank you, Ms. Brooks. Truly.

**Brooks:** Anything for my allies. Finally, Mr. Abdullah. How are things on your end?

**Abdullah**: The people have proven quite respective to democracy, more than even I expected. There's still some pushback from the more radical elements, but free elections and freedom of speech tend to make those advocating for the old ways unpopular.

**Brooks:** Excellent. Just be careful. Democracy is a match. Put it on the lamp, and it can bring illumination and peace to all who see it's light. But if someone tips that lamp, it can easily spread into a fire. It's very hard to control democracy, it's one of the most unstable forms of government, in my opinion. I'm not here to tell you what to do, of course. It's not my place. Still, just keep it mind.

**Abdullah:** There's a reason they call it the Great Experiment. It's a gamble, but one I think is worth the risk. Still, thank you for the advice. I will keep it to heart.

**Brooks:** Well, that should conclude this session. It's been good seeing you all. Remember, if you need anything, give me a call. Dismissed.