Question 1 of 4:

Choosing an Ally...

The Situation:

You are the leader of a small country in a region where war is looming. There are two major powers in the region — Romelia and Avalonia — between whom the conflict is brewing. Smaller countries like yours are choosing to ally with one or the other.

Your next door neighbor is the highly militarized society Romelia. Romelia is much larger than your country and commands a massive military force. Historically, leaders of your country have always had to worry about Romelia — the threat of invasion is ever-present.

Avalonia is located far away on the other side of the region. Your country has always had an affinity for Avalonia because they are an open and democratic society. You also believe that Avalonia is in the right in its dispute with Romelia. Avalonia also has a strong military, but you are not certain that you can rely on Avalonia because of the distance separating your country from theirs.

You believe that you must make a decision to ally with one of these two powers to ensure the security of your small country when war breaks out.

Choice #1:

Choose the pragmatic course and ally with Romelia. You don't want to risk offending Romelia and provoking an invasion.

Choice #2:

Ally with Avalonia. They are a fair and just country, and they are in the right.

Choice #1: Ally with Romelia, your authoritarian and powerful neighbor.	Choice #2: Ally with Avalonia. They are a fair and just country, and they are in the right.