You contact major U.S. allies that have trade ties with Myca.
You persuade them to issue a joint statement with the United States saying that elections are the key to safe humanitarian aid deliveries.
Myca’s president, the Mycan Foreign Ministry, and all local Mycan press receive copies of the statement. The leader of the opposition praises the statement. But the president issues her own statement saying that she will not be bullied by other countries. She says, “Aid is vital. Elections are not.”
Then you receive bad news. The Mycan Ministry of Health announces that the deadly disease cholera has broken out. It is spreading in the displacement camps set up for people who lost their homes in the hurricane.
— World Health OrganizationCholera is no joke. It causes much sickness and even death. But thankfully, we have antibiotics and vaccines.
— Presidential spokespersonWe are a sovereign country, and no joint statement will dictate our future, no matter how many foreign nations sign it.
— International news headlinesDiplomatic rift. Aid in jeopardy.”
“Myca says, ‘Back off!’ U.S. frustrated.”
“Graphite stocks plummet amid election standoff.
