Posts tagged as “government”

‘Organisational Atrophy’: Inactivity Plague Sees Dissolution of Thalassian Constitution, Government

‘Organisational Atrophy’: Inactivity Plague Sees Dissolution of Thalassian Constitution, Government

By Llo on August 26, 2020 |

The new Interim Council of Thalassia has unilaterally dissolved the Constitution and government to address structural inactivity. The move has been labelled as dictatorial by critics, despite broad support in the region.

State Bank Insolvency Follows Embezzlement Saga, Placing Conservative Government Under Pressure

State Bank Insolvency Follows Embezzlement Saga, Placing Conservative Government Under Pressure

By Lewis on March 21, 2020 |

International

New Justices Set To Be Confirmed in The South Pacific

New Justices Set To Be Confirmed in The South Pacific

By Prarie on April 8, 2019 |

Politics

Up Close & Personal: Imki

Up Close & Personal: Imki

By Wymondham on January 29, 2019 |

Gameplay

Up Close & Personal: Altino

Up Close & Personal: Altino

By Wymondham on January 11, 2019 |

Gameplay

Post-Election Fallout in New Western Atlantic

Post-Election Fallout in New Western Atlantic

By Llo on January 9, 2019 |

Politics

Opinion | Why Regions Should Have Cards Programs
By Comfed |
Culture and Perspectives
When done properly, a cards program can be a unique opportunity for gameside engagement in any community, Comfed writes. Every region ought to have one and access its full benefits.
Opinion | Worldbuilding in a Non-Western Context
By Arumdaum |
International and Perspectives
Most roleplays in NationStates are geographically and culturally influenced by a Eurocentric worldview. However, players can and should work harder to reimagine their worlds through different lenses, Arumdaum writes.
Opinion | A Cosmopolitan View on Regionalism
By JayDee |
Perspectives
The divide between regionalists and cosmopolitans is but one dichotomy in the world of NationStates. JayDee sits down with three regionalists to explore each side's unique opportunities and challenges.
Worldbuilding A Military: Why You Need More Than Names and Numbers
By Art |
International and Perspectives
Creating a national military in your roleplay should be more than just numbers and leaders, Art writes. Proper worldbuilding requires a consideration of economics, history, and culture too.
Opinion | Who Better To Commend A Nation Than Their Own Region?
By JayDee |
Gameplay and Perspectives
Newly-elected President Peeps is embarking on an initiative called the Europeian Heroes Program, with a focus on commending Europeians. JayDee argues this is the best way to achieve high quality commendations.
Micronationalism: When the Internet Meets Real-Life
By Indo-Malaysia |
Culture and Perspectives
The mass of nations and regions in NationStates border on the idea of micronationalism. Sometimes, however, the lines have blurred between the two and they interestingly materialise in real-life.
Opinion | Don’t Say Meritocracy, Say Oligarchy
By Calvin Coolidge |
Perspectives
Calvin presents the concept of meritocracy and argues that the actual political system of meritocratic regions often primarily resembles oligarchy, with only a few who hold power.