Myca’s president and the leader of the opposition meet with the U.S. ambassador to Myca at the ambassador’s residence.
You instruct the ambassador to stress that it’s impossible to provide the humanitarian aid Myca needs in an atmosphere of violence and intimidation.
The meeting lasts more than two hours, with both sides trading accusations. The opposition leader demands elections in one month and a public apology from the president for ordering a violent crackdown on peaceful protesters. The president says she will call elections in six months and refuses to apologize for “breaking up a mob.” They leave without reaching an agreement.
Now you’ll have to make some difficult decisions.
— Myca’s vice presidentAmericans wouldn’t appreciate another country telling them when to schedule elections. Why assume we’re any different?
— International news headlinesElection negotiations fail. Uncertain future for Mycan aid.”
“More protests planned.”
“Graphite stocks plummet amid election standoff.
— Mycan opposition leaderWe will keep protesting until we get elections. Why should we compromise when we’re right?
