Question 2 of 4:

Domestic vs. Foreign Policy...

Portrait: John F. Kennedy.
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The Situation(Continued):

Relations are stable with Romelia despite their massive military build-up. Recently, however, Romelia's leadership has been talking about you contributing to its war effort against Avalonia — materiel at first, but possibly even troops in the future.

Cooperating with Romelia would keep you in their good graces. Not cooperating might anger Romelia's leadership and lead to hostility — and possibly even invasion, which would be disastrous for your country, as your military is no match for Romelia's.

However, cooperating with Romelia would be difficult domestically: your population is sympathetic to Avalonia. Sending troops would be political suicide, and could lead to protests and unrest.

You have a choice: you can cooperate with Romelia and ensure that your country is not attacked or invaded. Or you can refuse to cooperate with Romelia and avoid potential domestic disorder.

Choice #1:

Cooperate with Romelia and eliminate any possibility of a war with your powerful neighbor. Be willing to accept any public outcry and unrest that may occur as a result.

Choice #2:

Refuse to cooperate with Romelia in order to maintain popular support and stability — even at the risk of war with Romelia.

Choice #1: Cooperate with Romelia. Eliminate the threat of war.	Choice #2: Refuse to cooperate with Romelia. Ensure domestic order.