Kalistan

[Doc]

Crown Prince comments on Likatonia's return to Fascism
"Let the Fascists feed Likatonia" said next Emperor
Kaliburg, Grand Duchy of Ananto
January 19, 5608


Crown Prince Fredrick Ananto-Sandoval is baffled by Likatonian ambivalence

Years of quasi normal relations with Likatonia turned out to be merely an interlude between two periods of negative relations as Likatonia said "No Thank you" to Northern Seleya and re-embraced fascism following the defeat of rebel forces last November.  His Highness, the Crown Prince Fredrick Ananto-Sandoval, who is in the process of increasing his profile in the Imperial State, was on hand to comment on behalf of Her Imperial Majestry, Empress Carolina I Ananto, who is currently in Eveari and is preparing for a trip to Egelion.

"Nobody is sure what Likatonia is doing, from day to day," said Crown Prince Fredrick, speaking through a sign language interpreter.  "Ananto was under the impression that their intention was to rebuild good relations with Northern Seleya.  Instead, they have inexplicably lurched back to the fascists, for absolutely no discernable reason.  It often times has felt to the Foreign Ministry that someone is just throwing darts at a decision making board to determine what Likatonia's policies will be from day to day."  The Crown Prince was speaking on broader Seleyan issues and has echoed the general confusion in Kaliburg over Clovisport's policies.  

"There seems to be no direction at all to any of it, with the one abiding exception:  That government seems intent on remaining a pariah state, because for some reason they seem attracted, like a moth to a flame, to fascism, and as a result, of course, Kalistan will have nothing to do with them."  Asked if Likatonia has ever even sought relations with Kalistan, the Crown Prince answered, "No, not since President Mendelev visited Kalistan 12 years ago.  They opted not to follow up, and instead, decided to overthrow that President, who wanted peace and good relations with other nations in Seleya.  Why?  I can only guess its because they are enamored with fascism, and want to enslave their own citizens like Kundrati does--There can be no other reason than that they want to be as malevolent as Kundrati is.  Whatever."

The Crown Prince said Her Imperial Majesty will ask Lodamun to keep the Likatonian Border closed at the frontier.  "Let Kundrati carry them if they prefer the fascists to good relations with their neighbors.  We wanted peace with Likatonia, but we cannot tolerate fascism, as we have made abundantly clear, so Likatonia has explicitly chosen its side.  What difference does it make to us?  At this point, Likatonian goods don't enter the Empire and haven't for a very long time.  Additional sanctions are impossible, and the ones currently in place don't hurt the Anantonese Empire any more because they are now priced in and have been for years.  So, if the government of Likatonia--though not the people of Likatonia, because the government does not represent the people--loves the fascists so much, let fascism feed their people."

The Crown Prince's ambivalence reflects the general disappointment in Kaliburg over Likatonia's continual embrace of the murderous government in Kundrati.  But at this point, its been more than two generations since Kalistan had anything like normal relations with the Seleyan pariah.  "It was well before my time since the last time we could say we were on any terms other than cold terms with Likatonia.  President Mendelev's visit was a brief glimmer of hope, and it was immediately dashed by people who inexplicably love fascism.  Her Imperial Majesty is sad for the Likatonian people and welcomes all who wish to flee from the fascist fanclub that passes for the Government of Likatonia.  They will be welcomed as people who love freedom and hate fascism, and will be free to remain within the Empire as long as they like.  Because the one thing that unites decent people is the desire to be free of the dark boot of the fascist, and the Empress has made it clear that Kalistan will do everything it can to aid in that cause."

The Crown Prince finally stated that Her Imperial Majesty's Foreign Ministry has issued yet another travel advisory for the Artanian Sea, and has advised all Kalistani Citizens to leave Likatonia by the safest route possible. "We don't think there are many there, but we shall keep consular staff in place for an additional two weeks to assist those handful who are there should they attempt to depart, and then we are pulling the consuls too," said the Crown Prince. "This government is one comprised entirely of malevolent sycophants who wish nothing but harm to the Empire of Ananto and Kalistan, and we intend to take that threat seriously." All Likatonian Nationals discovered in Kalistan will be asked if they intend to remain in Kalistan, and if so will be processed as permanent residents.