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Post by bfl on Jul 15, 2015 15:57:06 GMT
I've requested Egypt's knowledge re: antivirals/offered them a partnership.
I want to ensure that we have the top research partnership, so I plan to offer several other countries. I plan to offer spots to Nigeria, South Africa, and Brazil. Russia is our chief scientific competitor after this morning's publication battle, and I assume China has partnered with them based on Russia's vote to place the research facility there. Argentina isn't an option because of the Falkland dispute.
Let's make sure that the research facility we're voting on today is NOT placed in China, as that would make it hard to overtake Russia as the pre-eminent power.
We should be in contact with the diplomats of our partner countries to ensure they will not support the facility's placement in China.
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Post by bfl on Jul 15, 2015 19:09:38 GMT
Brazil appears receptive to joining the research partnership. They also wish to enter into a diplomatic partnership with us, and have expressed a desire to join NATO as an observer.
South Africa is interested, but says they have to run this by their other research partners. They didn't specify who, but I assume it's Russia/China/Nigeria, which probably puts them out of reach.
Egypt appears somewhat interested, but has not come back with a final decision yet.
Edit: Dang, Brazil is with China. I think we may be outnumbered.
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Post by farangu on Jul 15, 2015 19:16:21 GMT
We might have to accept that the Chinese will get the research center. If nothing else, your paper was the most detailed of the three, and you also stood your ground against the Russian scientist so I'm confident a lot of people see you as one of the premier scientists.
Just had a thought: What if Russia stole the Greek bailout as a pretense for claiming the Eurozone was failing? I'd almost admire their political manipulations before tearing them up.
Edit: It seems at least a few other countries are not happy at Russia's blatant power play, so hopefully that will shake up their bloc some.
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Post by Goose! on Jul 15, 2015 19:35:37 GMT
I have requested a replacement for me as I don't feel like I'm doing you guys any good. Sorry for doing it so late on day 2, but I think you guys have been kicking ass without me. Good luck, gents.
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Post by bfl on Jul 15, 2015 20:53:36 GMT
The Queen appreciates your service, and wishes you the best in your future endeavours.
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