Kalistani Major History

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Regent to Shake up Cabinet
Government to ensure continuity For Emperor
Kaliburg, Grand Duchy of Ananto
January 3, 5537


New Chancellor of the Empire, Dame Lindsay Ontiveros-Maxwell, will take office this Summer

In preparation for the coronation and official investiture of the Emperor in a two and a half years, the Prince Regent, working closely with the current Chancellor and members of the Institutional Party, has ordered a shuffling of the cabinet and the promotion of several back bench deputies to fill in most key roles in the Government.

"It is in the interest of His Imperial Majesty that he has a cabinet in place that he can work with for a long time to come," said Prince Bjorn. "Most of the current Government is held over from the era of The Empress Nicolette II and have been in Government for decades. A new government now will allow them to gain valuable experience that will serve them well when advising His Imperial Majesty and carrying out his Fiat."

Most prominent among the promotions is the retirement of Chancellor Wilkes in favor of Dame Lindsay Ontiveros-Maxwell, age 32. Dame Maxwell, who holds a PhD in Political Theory and Public Administration from the University of Suldanor (5528), has taught public administration at the University of Ananto in Eveari for the last 9 years, where she gained tenure. She also served as a Deputy from Ananto for the last 4 years, replacing retiring Deputy Jean Grimmes in a special appointment. She has published several papers on policy convergence at the local level, describing situations that tend toward and against convergence, as well as the benefits of policy convergence for intra-state trade, cultural exchange, and revenues. Dame Ontiveros is known as a staunch political conservative and economic nationalist, and is known for her outspoken apology of the monarchy: it is likely that she will provide a smooth transition from the Policies enacted by the Wilkes Government.

Another important post to change is the retirement of Admiral Davis, who is the current Minister of Defense. "I have asked Militia Captain Martin Jackson to take up the position of Minister of Defense," said the Prince Regent. "Admiral Davis has served his Empire and his Sovereign admirably, and kept an even keel, no pun intended. But Captain Jackson will bring a new emphasis on tactical operations to our Strategic Doctrine. As new powers in the region begin modernizing their weapons systems, Kalistan is needing to play catch up. Our procurement schedule has slowed considerably, but what we need is a tactical focus in the land, sea and air. Captain Jackson began his militia career as a non-NCO in the Neveras Column, and when he saw an opportunity to be commissioned at the rank of Second Lieutenant by the Duchy, he took it. Captain Jackson specializes in mountain warfare and irregular tactics against C&C infrastructure, and with his general staff, I believe he will bring a fresh view of tactical engagement to Kalistan's Regular Ground, Sea and Air Forces. The Captain shares the view that the world is an increasingly dangerous place, that that increase knows no bounds, and that Kalistan can effectively counter the threat of even large powers by turning strength into weakness, and weakness into strength. He has our full confidence."

The New Government is expected to pass by this summer, and the new Ministers will take their position. All are members of the Institutional Party, and staunchly loyal to the Institution of the Monarchy and the Person of the Emperor.