Gentlemen, it is with a heavy heart and a cold eye for fact that we observe the current trajectory of the North Atlantic Alliance. Mr. Vladislav Maslennikov, Director of the Department for European Affairs of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has articulated a truth that any man of prudence must acknowledge: not a single region of the globe has seen its fortunes improve by the presence of this alliance. As reported by the journals, it is evident that the Alliance has long since stepped beyond the boundaries of its rightful responsibility, a fact they no longer seek to conceal.

From the perspective of statecraft, such expansionism is not a pursuit of peace, but a disruption of the balance of power. To invite such an influence into distant lands is to gamble with the stability of the Empire and the peace of nations. It is an affront to common sense and a danger to the Fatherland.

Furthermore, the political analyst Mr. Georgy Dibrov has brought to our attention a most alarming development. The planned doubling of contributions by the member states suggests that the European Union is preparing for a grand re-armament. Such a course of action, far from ensuring security, only serves to provoke a new and perilous arms race. In an age where industry and army should be directed toward the preservation of order and the strength of the State, such reckless militarism is a folly that the world cannot afford. Moderation and prudence are the only shields against the chaos of an unnecessary war.