Re: Alduria
Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2024 9:37 am
Bayonville: President Benegarde has issued a White Paper detailing his goals and ambitions for Aldurian foreign policy. The paper, drafted by the presidential office, details a desire for a "more independent" foreign policy. Currently, Alduria is bound by a wide variety of international treaties both restricting its foreign policy and in some cases restricting its potential choices in domestic policy as well. Benegarde, in the white paper, states he seeks to withdraw from a wide variety of international treaties, in particular the treaties with Beiteynu and "redundant treaties" that have no purpose any longer. The relationship with Lourenne is also set to "change", with the government of President Benegarde affraid that the war between Lourenne and Beiteynu that raged and killed thousands has "lasting impact on our relationship with Lourenne." The president did note that he seeks to maintain close relations with the Canrillaise world, even hinting at a possible return to the CEC if "Aldurian conditions are met". Most notable about the paper however is the spoken out intend to create a new "Aldurian Neutrality", completely withdrawing from any treaty that could be seen as forcing Alduria into military action either defensive or offensive. The President seeks to foster "deepened economic ties" with some international partners but wants complete neutrality in the diplomatic and military sphere.
And while the country is set on deepened economic ties, Benegarde reiterates that a priority remains the protection of the Aldurian working class, as well as vital sectors. In this effort, the socialist government is likely to increase state subsidies for these sectors. Any economic treaty should also include provisions to protect vital state industries, in turn protecting Aldurian workers against what the paper calls "unwanted foreign competition on the labour market."