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Iraqi tankers filled with petroleum are steadily crossing the Pacific out of Kuwait city towards the California republic. Iraqi profits are projected to be higher than ever before. Usbara's meeting with Jordanian and Syrian leaders concluded with Jordan opting out of joining the republic but a poor Syrian region has voiced serious interest as long as they receive fair representation in the Iraqi Senate.

A messenger arrived at the Kremlin draped in a black wool uniform covering him head to toe showing the snow and ice still pelted to him. It was obvious how it bothered him he was no native to these lands. He had brought a letter for the Russian government stamped with the black eagle of Spain. "Our empires have survived much and have stood tall despite such resolve to break them, we would like to send a formal representative of the empire of Spain to the tsardom of Russia to discuss possible relations. Signed. Carlos Mendoza"

The Spanish empire once again sent a telegram to the German empire inquiring on a meeting in Madrid or Berlin to discuss the future of western Europe and a possible treaty.

Join up folks.

I actually own Portugal and the canary islands too. I forgot myself

Spainish forces entered large scale exercises today preparing for numerous combat situations in which the empire was attacked. Public opinion over another tax hike has remained once again silent to pay for the modifications being made to the imperial fleet as the el cid class warship enters service in full force. Reports of Spanish agents once again in Cuba are on the rise as contra supporters flood Havana demanding entry into the empire.

The empire withdraws recognition of this savage nation and invites the oppressed "whites" to the empire for sanctuary. (Secret) Spanish warships are now banking near the western edge of the Atlantic obviously to receive anyone leaving Florida. But in actuality threatening trade to the new state. Ooc someone has to be the douche :p

Joseph Gurlan appealed to the general public as the Kazakh elections approach. With several people wanting new leadership, Gurlan has been an anchor for the Federation during these difficult times and still has several key supporters within the Federation. Plans to cut costs by shrinking the military were approved, larger trade tariffs were placed on foreign products and reports are coming through that several Kazakh companies are ready to roll out their products but state that the ongoing conflict in the Caucasus are delaying mass shipments via the Caspian Sea.

The Iraqi senate passed new legislation today limiting the public's ability to assemble and freely organize political groups that oppose the government. An increase in income taxes and further cuts in social welfare programs have some Iraqi citizens frustrated with the government. Mohammad Usbara is currently meeting with leaders in Syria and Jordan about joining the Iraqi Republic promising the local regional leaders protection from outsiders and wealth for their territories.

We can meet in Baghdad, president usbara will meet with whomever you send to discuss these matters further. -foreign affairs ministry of Iraq

The Iraqi republic welcomes new Zealand's new commonwealth. Invitation to Baghdad was extended along with a fruit basket.

Kazakhstan welcomes the aid from Russia, the 100 million rubles were put to good use pumping much needed life into the crippled Kazakh nation. Gurlan announced that elections would be held soon to determine the direction of the Federation.

Following the second collapse Spain had retained itself as a major military power. Panzer tanks and thousands of heavily armed and well trained soldiers had kept the empire secured. Spanish Panzer checking in on a small village outside of Gibraltar.

The Spanish Empire had been kept together by Carlos Mendoza's regime, the might of old empire stood as its neighbors fell around it. After hearing the message from Massachusetts a reply would be given. "We are glad to see the Commonwealth is still standing, know that our empire still stands as well"

We shall sign this document, the committee can have a base of operations in the city of Kuwait our primary shipping port. Signed for Iraqi Republic Mohammad Usbara, President of Iraq

The Iraq Republic would be able to ship over 2 million barrels to California within a week. We can charge as low as $40 a barrel, that would significantly give California a cheap reliable source of fuel. If other nations are interested, we can and will ship petroleum at a lower price than any other nation. We have a large tanker fleet and more than able to supply everyone within the trade committee.

Our republic would be more than interested in meeting the rike. Name the place and we shall make it so. Mohammed usbara, president of Iraq

Private letter to California republic. "Hello, my name is Mohammed usbara. We have taken note of California's expansion and have a proposition. The Iraqi republic is willing to sell at a modest price petroleum for your expanding nation. We ask for a trade and cooperation pact in order to cut out any unnecessary tariffs that might hinder progress between our nations." Goals of trade and cooperation pact - tariff free trade between California and Iraq - priority communication between both countries to insure the success of free market trade between the two countries.

Kazakhstan has for the most part been stabilized. Citizens are going on with their lives following the deep freeze. Despite the economic decline, the Kazakh military has gone forward with establishing new cruise missile sites and new forward command posts along the southern border. Plans for Gurlan to meet with tianxia and Russia have been cancelled as calls for election have been demanded by the general public.

Not familiar with many European counties but i'll take what I can from Normandy. Kingdom of Normandy or just Normandy.

Government: Federal Republic Capital: Baghdad President: Mohammad Usbara Legislature: Iraqi Senate Population: 33 million Offical Currency: Iraqi dollar Unemployment rate: 1.9 % GDP: 222.9 billion USD (actual GDP) Currency reserves: 67.1 billion Primary industries: Oil refining, agriculture, retail, energy (supplies most of the Middle East with electricity and natural gas) Military information Iraqi National Army Northern Army 45,000 regulars 200 T-72 tanks 100 BMP-2 50 122 mm Howitzers 100 PT-76's Northern Air force 10- Mi8 Gunships 20 Mig-21 fighters Central Army 35,000 regulars 300 T-72 tanks 100 BMP-2 100 122 mm Howitzers 50 PT-76's Central Air force 40-Mi8 Gunships 25 Mig-21 fighters 10 Mig-31 (elite fighter squadron) Southern Army 20,000 regulars 100 T-72 tanks 80 BMP-2 50 122 mm Howitzers 20 PT-76's Southern Air force 20 Mi8 Gunships 15 Mig-21 fighters Southern coastal defenses 20 PBR Relations with other nations None

Iraq has ordered thousands of new T-72 tanks to be put into production to boost the Iraqi armored corps. In a surprising move Mohammed usbara has opened the borders to the republic and is willing to invite foreign dignitaries to Baghdad. In other news Iraq has announced plans to raise minimum wage for its citizens from $4.00 an hour to $7.00, this will give a much needed morale boost to the Iraqi people following the media blackout. (Secret) Iraqi agents have begun using independent tankers to ship petroleum and small arms to France in an effort to profit from the civil war. The tankers will pose as simple civilian ships and hide the small arms in crates full of food and medical supplies.

Iraq had been quiet in the last few months. Secretly suppressing a kuwati uprising and crushing it with ease while siphoning off more oil from the former nation state. Iraq returned to the world stage by flooding the market with cheap petroleum and once again keeping its foreign relations at a low priority building the reputation as the middle east hermit state.

Edit: actually I'd like to pick up from where I left on Iraq. Could bi please be added back on the map with Iraq and Kuwait

Reconstruction efforts are underway for most of Kazakhstan. Reestablishment of critical infrastructure and getting medical aid to the isolated region have been a top priority. Several Kazakh companies are underway to getting back on track however the tenge continues to lose value due to poor trade internally and externally. The military has postponed development of any and all new technologies. And has emphasized deployment to continue marshall law.