MOOTW: Multiple fleets to be focused on forward deployment operationsIn major military strategy shift, navy dispatches all fleets to forward deployment positions; initiates MOOTW operations♕: Naval fleets deployed on Military Operations Other Than War (MOOTW) In has been heralded as a major shift in defence policy for Kazulia, the Department of Defence announced that the Kazulian Navy would be disengaging from home-side operations and would be moving towards forward deployment operations under the banner of Military Operations Other Than War (MOOTW). The shift in policy coincides with Kazulia's recent revised foreign policy strategy which aimed to promote the maintenance of the established global peace. On the backdrop of the collapse of the Northern Council Treaty Organisation (NOCTO), the relative peace established by the alliance's omnipresence has in essence fragmented amidst the rise of nations who are seemingly determined to capitalise on the unfilled gaps of power and dominance left by the once omnipresent alliance. Amidst Kazulia's short period of fascist rule, relative stability has returned to the nation and the wider region and with the international community at a "cross-road", the need for global stability and peace needed now more than ever. Historically, Kazulia's fleets have maintained a posture of reactionary deployment; meaning that the will deploy to their forward positions in response to a incident needing the presence of the Kazulian Navy as a guarantor of order. A conference held by the Trond Heinrichsen Institute for International Affairs discussed the sentiment of Kazulia's new strategy of peacetime deployment and MOOTW. Chief of Defence of the Kazulian Armed Forces, Admiral Önde Heidenstam spoke, stressing the importance of global peace, citing the fact that the world's leading nations (it's great and regional powers) had an obligation to maintain global peace and order.
The idea of peacetime deployment and military operations other than war (MOOTW) aims at deterring war, resolving conflict and promoting peace through the periscope of military operations. The multinational exercises of the past had executed to maintain the level of cooperation and understanding necessary in keeping the level of friendliness and not seeing such friendships devolve into armed conflict. The best way to ensure that through the periscope of the armed forces is to employ a neighbourly approach to peacetime operations. From multinational exercises to humanitarian operations, the armed forces must cooperate with all nations regardless of geopolitical standing to ensure that the global peace is maintained.
Some of the operations to be executed by this new doctrine, includes humanitarian assistance, security assistance, peace operations and relationship building. Kazulia's five aircraft carriers have been deployed to Majatra, Artania, Seleya, Dovani and Macon/Keris as a means of promoting MOOTW operations. Deployment to Majatra would see the introduction of potential multinational peacetime exercises with the various majatran powers with the aim of promoting cooperation in the region. Hostility between Kazulia and Vanuku has existed for centuries however, the message being broadcast to the Majatran power is one of cooperation in the face of global instability. It is no secret to the international community, that the great powers cannot function without peace. Both Vanuku and Kazulia are well aware of the benefits of global peace and thus, the Department of Defence has called for continued dialogue between the governments in Wiel and Skalm to ensure that its MOOTW function is effective in ensuring friendly competition with the great powers that doesn't compromise global peace; competition which doesn't spill over into a global conflict. Deployments to Artania, Makon/Keris and Seleya would see the Kazulian Navy become increasingly hands on with cooperating with the nations within these regions. Powerhouses such as Dorvik, Baltusia, Hutori, Kalistan and Valruzia are prime partners for cooperation. Specifically on Dorvik, the rising power in Artania, MOOTW with the Dorvish Navy have existed for centuries, however Admiral Heidenstam stated that for this new strategy to be effective, Dorvik must become increasingly involved in global affairs. Dorvik has made significant moves in becoming a force for the promotion of peace, thus Heidenstam has stated that Dorvik is most likely to be Kazulia's closest partner amidst Hutori's slip in global affairs.
Deployment in Dovani would see the intensification of Kazulia's efforts in promoting stability in the increasingly unstable region. With the Kamphonese War resolved, it is Skalm's hopes that the region could now move towards a period of stability and peace. Kazulia has long championed the sentiment of regional integration, especially within the "Third World". With the nation pouring billions of kronas into development within the region, to ensure that its investment into the region was worth it, Skalm is pushing for regional integration which would pave the way for increased level of development in the undeveloped region. It has long been Skalm's dream to no longer consider nations like Ntoto, Utembo, Bianjie and others as "third world nations," but to consider them as "first world nations." The Department of Foreign Affairs has stated that it will work with all nations in pushing the ideal of regional integration. This new doctrine outlined jointly by the Departments of Defence and Foreign Affairs encapsulates Kazulia's post-aggressive stance. With the nation championing a new voice of reconciliation, restraint and resolve it is easy to see that it intends on maintaining its obligation to the world as a great power to ensure the established peace.
the KRK Nyheter is a subsidiary newspaper owned by KRK (Kazulian Broadcasting Corporation). It is the leading newspaper in Kazulia, gripping over 4 million readers daily.Foreign Minister apologise for decade of "darkness"Foreign Minister apologises to world for Kazulia's decade of toxic political extremism♕: Foreign Minister Kristoffer Myklebust speaking to the media.Foreign Minister Kristoffer Myklebust, in a move aimed to reintroduce a changed Kazulia to the international community, apologised to the international domain for Kazulia's action during its period of fascist rule. In a speech aimed at the nations whom Kazulia has upset during this period of fascist (Dorvik, Indrala, Lourenne and Vanuku) the Foreign Minister expressed "deep remorse" for his country's actions against its worldly neighbours. The Foreign Minister's move comes as his government transitions the nation away from its period of relative "darkness" back towards its state of relative peace and international strength. The v stated that he intends on reigniting Kazulia's enthusiasm for global peace and stability. Prior to now, the nation had supported fascist regimes in Dovani which had costed it its relationship with various Dovanian nations. The Foreign Minister has since stated that Kazulia's support for such regime are non-existent and that the government in Skalm was willing to assist in seeing their immediate collapse. Although he expressed concern for the interventions in Dovani, he viewed them as necessary recognising that Kazulia did not step up to the plate. He stated that during the fascist regime, Kazulia not only disappointed its closest allies but it disappointed the world by its unwavering support for unstable, fascist regimes. The Foreign Minister spoke before the World Congress General Assembly, where he gave the following speech.
It is in our darkest moments that our nature is truly revealed. The fascist regime which once held grip over Kazulia has brought about the near destruction of the global peace which this nation has fought to establish. In their blindness they have perverted our most sincere and close relationships. By supporting fascist regimes across the world, that regime has tarnished the name of Kazulia and has no intention of stopping. I assure the international community that such ideals will never see such a return to power again. It is in the most sincerest of hearts that i apologise on behalf of the Kazulian people for our actions and the fact that we were coaxed into that destructive mindset. It is hoped that the nations who have been affected by our actions forgive us for what we have done.
There have been talks of potential compensation for victims of the regime. The Foreign Minister has stated that if a case of abuse via the previous regime becomes known to the central government and it is investigated and found to be legitimate, the central government is willing to compensate. The Foreign Ministry stated that programme such as the Bortnem-Pomerleau Initiative will be continued with a new vigour and Kazulia's involvement in regional integration will also be continued. With the Trade Ministry stating that trade will be restarted with the international community, Kazulia must find ways to maintain its relevance and place in the international community.
the KRK Nyheter is a subsidiary newspaper owned by KRK (Kazulian Broadcasting Corporation). It is the leading newspaper in Kazulia, gripping over 4 million readers daily.