OOC Faking Democracy

[Nentsia]

I have begun a story called ''Faking Democracy'' about recent political developments in Nentsia. President Vynnychuk, this year roughly 20 years in power, has never had more political control over the country ever before - to the point that he controls every democratic institution to do as he pleases. At the same time, after 20 years, the cracks in his reputation and in the system are occurring and people have begun to challenge the established order. The upcoming elections might play a decisive role in the future of the country.

I am open-ended as to where this will go. The government is in a good position to crush all dissent by force if necessary. That would basically mean, as the president is losing his legitimacy, the country will go down an endless spiral of increasing repression and violence. But things could go in other directions as well. Members of the inner circle might launch a power struggle to take over, or widespread discontent is mobilized for mass demonstrations and possibly even, revolution.

Because things are undecided, the international community could get involved - that means you - if you like to. If you want to, you can ask questions and stuff and discuss plans here. Im up for almost anything.

Anticipating on a possible FAQ: what is the political/ideological affiliation of the current regime?

Answer: Officially the President is the leader of the so-called Hramada Party. It can be roughly translated as ''Popular Union'' or simply ''Peoples Party''. Officially its rooted in a sort of a left-wing democratic nationalist ideology, with Socialist tendencies, but Populism is perhaps the best description. But ideology matters little. It is a party of power, provides the regime with loyal bureaucrats, and serves as the president's personal tool to control the legislature. The people who support the party do so mostly out of loyalty to the system or habit. The President himself is primarily driven by a desire for power and is willing to adopt any political colour if it serves his agenda.