The Russo-African Crisis

"So, you're suggesting that due to a place being designated an area that isn't capable of supporting a government. We should therefore strip them of the rights under the laws of war that they are entitled to?" He questioned forcefully. "Are you suggesting that The U.N has declared anyone who resides in the zone is not protected by Articles 51 and 54 of Protocol 1 of The Geneva Convention? Along with the ability for you to ignore Article 35 of the same protocol that protects civilians from enduring methods of warfare that cause lasting damage to the environment?"

Archibald watched Dmitry explode in fury quietly. After a few moments of silence had passed after the Russian President was restrained and placed back in his seat, he provided an answer.

"President Molchanov," He began solemnly. "I have absolutely nothing to say regarding Hamburg and The Rhine since the organisation I lead at this moment did not exist, and I say it is most unfair of you to try and place that tragedy at my doorstep when I wasn't in a position to make an impact. I have already stated that the bombing of Brussels was a plot that slipped through the net during the transition between the defunct European Continental Alliance and The AEDP. As for Venice, we may not have detected it, but we were most certainly able to prevent what was clearly going to be a catastrophe."

Archibald spun his teacup round its saucer once and took a sip before continuing.

"You are a man who is most certainly concerned about the safety of his fellow human, regardless of their nationality, however that does not give you the right to ignore the rules we, as decent human beings, are obliged to follow. As for your rather angry accusation of the alleged legal freedom my organisation possesses, you would be completely incorrect in believing such an idea. I have done my studying and I can confidently say that I have no legal protection by not being affiliated directly with a nation. I, and anyone else within The AEDP, is liable to be arrested, tried and punished for the commission of war crimes. There are a number of rules of warfare that we are all obliged to uphold, even if we've never given consent or formally pledged our obedience to them. So, no, I'm not in a position to flout the rules that everyone else is required to abide by and neither are you, sir. I will freely admit that optional conventions such as those regarding land mines and such I am well within my rights to refuse to be party to them, but there are some that I am obliged to follow."

After finishing his rebuttal to Molchanov, he turned towards Ourumov.

"There is no suggestion on this earth that can eliminate The GLA as a threat quickly, General. Their structure is unique in that it unites people with conflicting beliefs, desires and aims. As such, they are not your standard political movement that we are all aware of from the past. History has shown that a revolutionary organisation based on one goal can crumble into the pages of memory simply by satisfying that goal preemptively. Such a method is impossible when The GLA provides a platform for a vast variety of grievances to be vented into one mighty force."

Archibald looked down at his teacup and began to spin it as he continued his statement in an almost contemplative manner.

"No... The Russian plan will fail. The GLA will come back stronger than ever, recruiting those who have been forced to endure the holocaust of destruction that you suggest is the solution. Their ranks will swell with the desire for revenge against Russia, imperilling the lives of hundreds of Russians. A plan far more ambitious than just throwing explosives at the problem is required to begin to eat away at this menace. This war will last for years, some of the people at this table may no longer be in office by the time it meets with success, but we shall succeed."

After falling silent in a moment of thought, Archibald took a deep breath and looked up at the other delegates.

"So!" He said in a more upbeat and jovial tone. "You wished to know if I had a plan to disclose to the people present, Marshal Ourumov. My answer is tha-"

Archibald is suddenly cut off by the sound of a cell phone ringing. His subordinate, General Billotte, retrieves the device and answers it in French. After a few brief sentences enquiring who is calling, he leans over and whispers into Archibald's ear. Nodding, Archie stands up and takes the phone.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I apologise for the interruption, but I have an important call. If you'll excuse me, I and General Billotte need to take this call in private."

Voronov stood up once Archibald left the room. A few seconds too late, he thought. Nevertheless, he began.

"Perhaps, Sergei, we could begin a total war against the GLA they have been waging against us for years. A total war versus an enemy that has total contempt for our civilized ways, is total in it's goals, and it's methods. Ideally, we could constrict them like a boa. No doubt, when they hear the sounds of rockets screaming over the jungle, it will shake them. There is to be no stop... A joint alliance against terror can cut off GLA access from the seaways, landlocking them and subjecting them to the largest siege in terms of landmass the world has ever seen! Mozambique - a joint Russian-NAU endeavor. Gabon, a Chinese-European force from the north to link up while a NAU assault does the same from the south. Then, we squeeze. Little by little, chop them up. It will be expensive militarily, yes... But it is not obliteration of all of Africa." Voronov shook his head at his previous thought of giving his oath. Perhaps it was a bad idea? There was little choice.. or was there? In his mind, as he sat down and took another sip of his drink, he battled it out in his mind of what to do, of whether he should rescind his oath or not. The death of millions...

Dmitry, despite being told to sit down, was not about to take accusations from another group of nations who had no evidence or proof to back their claim.
"I've had enough!" he barked, sitting closer to his microphone.



"What evidence do you have that backs the statement of the Russian Federation still backing the Global Liberation Army? What right do you have to assume that we, after purging our government of the corrupt oligarchs, still have connections with them? The same could be said about your pact, the United States, the AEDP, or anyone, and you still wouldn't have the proof to back it up. If you want a comprehensive statement on arms deals between the Russian Federation and its clients, I will be more than happy to provide you with the full list, and you will notice that, in the past 20 years, there have been NO weapons trades between Russia and countries that make up Terra Nullius! Furthermore, what exactly are YOU doing to put an end to the GLA? What have you contributed? Oh wait, that's right; you harbored GLA rebels during the Global War on Terror before China came in!" The room nearly collectively gasped and began murmuring, with General Ourumov pinching the bridge of his nose in annoyance and in shame at his President's display. Dmitry was a good man, but his hotheadedness would make him seem more like the enemy than the GLA were.
"What's more, is that I am tired of having the Russian Federation being bullied and pushed down because of a mistake that was discovered years ago. It is no different than after the Cold War, and it is still a problem that I believe that you all should address! I try to do right, and try to make amends for the past failures of the Russian Federation, and you STILL belittle and berate us for even considering doing ANYTHING! I will not stand for it anymore! I am putting my foot down!" Dmitry then stood up, fuming at the crowd before him. However, before he could do anything more, U.N. security walked in and started walking him out, on request of General Ourumov. The general then looked to the delegations of the U.N. before sighing.
"Any further questions, and this time NOT connected to our questionable actions in the past? Right now, we need to concentrate on the present, and this stratagem is what is needing to be concentrated on."

Voronov stood up in turn, while Russian delegates murmured to his side. Angrily and forcefully, he began to speak, sharply exhaling and staring the Bangalore delegates straight in the eyes with an uncompromising stare.

"So you think that you can simply criticize, while not even having been touched by the GLA and not aiding to the African wars against the subversives of the GLA? Tsk tsk, I thought you a better man, than to 'backseat drive', as they say, this war effort. Apparently, you should read a history book or even watch some news every now and then because all of the people responsible for the realpolitik arms trade with the GLA are dead, in prison, or in exile..." Voronov, unlike Molchanov, kept his head high. "And how do we know you aren't aiding the GLA yourselves? Where were you when Iranian oilfields were seized, a scud barrage was launched at Baghdad, and Baikonur was under assault? Where were the constituent nations of the Bangalore Pact when a missile was launched at both Israel and Norway?!" Voronov took a few seconds while the room was collecting their thoughts under this accusation.
"It's clear that you don't know anything about the 'Russian revolution', as I call it, of 2028. The corrupt president was killed and drew his last breath fighting against crowds who supported liberty, equality, and integrity." Voronov shot a look at Ourumov, substantially pleased that Voronov was taking the Bangalore Pact with calm demeanor and not the near-rage of Molchanov. I should've still been President, he thought to himself... Molchanov could be occasionally referred to as an embarrassment.

"If we are talking about questionable pasts, then, Mr. Punjabi, should you be really talking? You have no right to judge, especially since your nation still does not contribute any significant amount of aid to defeating global terrorism. While I do not condone nuclear weaponry at all, the GLA is an enemy that is merciless. Hamburg, the Rhine, Tel Aviv... These memories still linger in the minds of many people. And you are saying we should stand by and do nothing, and watch as the GLA gather their strength? As Suvorov said... it is better to end it now with many deaths in a short time, than drag it on with massive deaths in a long time." Voronov took his seat and awaited the Bangalore response.

"If you do intend to go through with this, I'll allow the use of NAU territories to evacuate the civilians and only for that purpose. If you want to bomb them you can do it from your own territories" Kennedy said leaning back in his chair and taking a sip of his green tea.

Wang Xi Jintao coughed to gain attention. After it became a little more silent to a level what was suitable for the Chinese leader, he stood up. “My honourable co-leaders, guests, members, UN-employees, and others. Thank you for your efforts thus far. Let it be known that China appreciates these kind of dialogues. Rather than see a united world, I simply must admit that the diversity is still high. Fair enough, there is enough reason for it!” Jintao said the last words with more power in his voice.


“I only hear accusations and denying’s. From the left to the right of this magnificent room. But I must honourably ask how come it is that the Russian leaders decided to play such a dangerous and quick draw game over, just to prove a point? Whether you are right or not, is not the main issue right here. And yes I am talking to the majority of you honourable people…” Jintao said while looking towards multiple sides.

“Russia… Mother Russia. Why are you so determined to go to a war, to rise the feelings that you make a race over this after China declared war? This is a very concerning question. You say to do the right thing. Well… No. Perhaps you are taking care of a questionable past. We all know it, and we cannot deny it. But China has fought this enemy countless times. And now, we will do it again. China will be generous!” Jintao said again with a stronger voice. Several of the Chinese people inside the room nodded firmly or applaud.

“Russia, you are trying to take a leading role in a theatre what isn’t yours. I do not wish to get in a never ending discussion about if it is right or wrong. But you need to know your place! This is an insult to our prosperity, to our generosity… Our honour is at stake and you are trying to take it away. I honourably admit that we are not pleased with this. To surpass the might of China and its interests with this lack of communication dedicates the future of the Russian Federation. Going to a war with these words and this kind of behaviour doesn’t bring what you are trying to get. The lack of discipline of your president to control himself is highly concern able.” Jintao said while pointing to the door in which Dmitry has been escorted out by the guards.

The audience raised their volume while rumouring and talking to each other to the words what came from Wang. Yet he refused to step down to let someone else take his place. Coughing a few times didn’t work, and it was Ta Hun Kwai who slammed with an empty glass a couple of times on the desk to calm everybody down. Wang took a deep breath. “Yes, years ago, weapons of mass destruction, weapons who are listed under the controversial list ‘Super Weapons’ and other weapons who can deliver damage to a large area who are not listed under either one, were used in the Global War against Terror. Most likely, and I give the Russians the benefit of the doubt, they will be used once more. The GLA started after all the war with using a nuclear bomb in Beijing. Various nuclear weapons, SCUDs and the famous Particle Cannon were deployed on a regular base. But perhaps the Russians need to recalculate the loses. Hundreds of millions dead is too high. Despite that the war was across Asia, Middle East, large parts of Africa and Europe, with these much dead’s, large areas would have been deserted. For a different comparison, if all who died in that war were a citizen of Europe, united or not, the continent would have nearly been extinct…”

Jintao lifted his hand up to calm once more the people down. But it didn’t helped. Wang decided to retake his seat while looking still firmly in the room. His temper calmed a little, but it was still noticeable. Together with Kwai and 2 other officials, the men started talking about certain things. In the back of the UN room, the Chinese also started to talk while remaining in the dark. Their honour was at stake.