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“Operation Vittles” Cookbook
At the end of World War II in Europe, Berlin had been divided in half: a Soviet sector occupies the east; and American, British, and French sectors occupy the west. This book is part of that history.
You want to provide humanitarian aid because you want to help the people who are suffering.
But now, the aid will be limited due to the continued civil unrest. You could double down on support for pro-democracy NGOs by funding their organizing and advocacy activities. But it could take a long time for these groups to become effective.
Alternatively, you could reduce U.S. graphite trade as a sanction until the president agrees to hold elections. Sanctions would have an immediate negative impact on Myca’s economy, putting pressure on the government right away. However, they would also hurt the population at large. Economic sanctions mean that prices go up while the availability of consumer goods, like food and clothing, goes down. In addition, U.S. competitors might be able to buy graphite from Myca.
U.S. Embassy to Myca
Office of the Ambassador
The outcome of either option is uncertain.
The State Department supports pro-democracy movements all over the world, so you have many experienced staff and proven programs to draw on. However, almost all of Myca’s pro-democracy groups are brand new. It could take a long time for them to gain enough skills and influence to be effective.
Trade sanctions would impact the Mycan economy immediately, which would put pressure on the president. But they would also hurt ordinary people. There are other countries that export graphite that the United States could work with to continue developing the extended-life solar cell.
