Yu Dynasty Yingdala (4338-4636)

[Wu Han]

Published by the Lotus Party of Indrala: Luthorian Edition
SPRING 4316

The Grand Chancellor observed war games on the coast of Mudanwan on January 22, 4316. This was the largest military exercise since 4290. The exercise lasted for around a 9 days and included naval vessels, helicopters, combat aircraft, missiles, and drones. Cybernetic warfare was also simulated. Thousands of professional soldiers from around Northern Indrala partook in the drill.

The exercise has placed an emphasis on air-force tactics, naval warfare tactics and ground warfare tactics. These drills come as the Grand Chancellor spoke to the National Conference of the importance of a strong military, able to act in defence of Indrala's interests abroad.

Speaking to soldiers taking part in the drills, the Grand Chancellor said in part:

If there was any doubt before, I am now resolutely certain of one thing: the men and women of the Indralan Armed Forces are the strongest, most capable group in the world. Your country is so proud of all that you do. I thank you deeply for your patriotism. To Our Eternal Victory!

The Lotus Party has continued to achieve big wins in the National Conference, with the government passing a number of legislative bills increasing regulation on the untamed beast of gambling, supporting Indrala's cultural industries, taking weapons off our streets and bringing back health and safety legislation for workers. It is a fact that no other party achieves as much in the first term of government as the Lotus Party does consistently.

The government also defeated a number of dangerous bills from the Official Opposition, including R-404 which would have seen Dranian political refugees thrown onto the streets with no support.

In the Fall Legislative Sitting, the government will be introducing a range of legislation on expanding the Indralan Scholarship Fund, protecting children from dangerous vices and lowering taxes. In sum, the government is committed on delivering the best results for Indralans as quickly as possible.

The Grand Chancellor has been meeting with advisors and experts on putting together a new foreign policy initiative for the Fifth Republic. The last foreign policy review conducted in Indrala was by the Lotus Party while in opposition in 4300.

The new initiative, titled Indrala Wants In!, will be a complete reversal from the isolationist policies of the past, with the government advocating for a more equal and active relationship in Seleya and lowering the barriers to trade in the Anantonese Ocean. Speaking to a panel of experts, the Grand Chancellor said:

Of the 28 nations where Anantonese waters wash on their shores, only 6 are classified as having an economy which is "strong" or "very strong." Increasing market access across Dovani and Seleya would bring a transformative amount of capital to the respective regions, thus ushering in the largest economic surge in the history of the world. Our government is dedicated to increasing trade in the Anantonese Ocean and we will work closely with our international colleagues to ensure that this is possible.

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Originally posted by Wu Han on 12 December 2017.