Ambassador Appeal

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A goal for the Foreign Ministry for 2026 is to establish Ambassadorships.  While there are some prior historic instances, it would be a great opportunity to establish relations with micronational entities prior to MicroCon in 2027, either in North America (San Diego, California, USA) &/or Europe (Aigues-Mortes, France)
A Letter from Slowjamistan encouraged me to register for MicroCon, which I did with my own funds, and the King has also previously registered

First, A discussion regarding Embassies (which are typically more durable):
While the Mowhan Embassy was established long ago , more recently the Embassy Rhymes with Coffee Act
says in part
2.6.7.1 Any Talossan citizen living in another country can petition the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to establish an embassy in the country of their residence.
such as
Bråneu Excelsio Monterrey, Nuevo León. Mexico
and previously through other means Iason Bitxichë Taiwos Salem, Ohio, USA

Thus the act would imply that all Talossans are Ambassadors for specific Embassy locations.

For general representation, which is established by the government of the time, I see

Ambassador Collins ttps://wiki.talossa.com/Law:The_Ambassador_Collins_Act
Ambassador to Asia Ardpresteir https://wiki.talossa.com/B%C3%A9neditsch_Ardpresteir
Ambassador to Finland Weckström https://wiki.talossa.com/Tony_Weckstr%C3%B6m
Ambassador to France Durnford https://wiki.talossa.com/Law:Appointment_of_Ambassador_to_France
Ambassador to the United States Riley https://wiki.talossa.com/Treaty_of_Shorewood
Ambassador to the United States Cone https://wiki.talossa.com/Independence_Day

The Foreign Ministry is now seeking ambassadors amongst Talossan citizenry to entities listed on this sheet which include many who have registered for MicroCon, to gather details, establish correspondence, and see if there can be any further cooperation.

SEE THE LIST (which will expand over time)

Others on this sheet are either not registered for MicroCon, or are from written or other media fiction, so if any citizens have interest in making connection with enthusiasts of those entities that would also be encouraged.  There have been past efforts noted above to establish embassies within the list of UN recognized states and this certainly should continue as this will promote immigration.

The primary task of Ambassadors will be to investigate and understand the entity in question, to learn their customs and traditions, and to do SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) analysis.

Please state your interest in this thread, and also email foreign@talossa.com if you have interest (perhaps starting with one or two entities to investigate in detail)

[Breneir Tzaracomprada]

I'd be interested in Westarctica, Ladonia, and would suggest we add the Dominion of Vancouver Island which is active and nearby (for Talossans in Canada's British Columbia).

Also Asgardia seems to be another self-serious outfit.

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clarification - Riley and Cone were recognized as US Ambassadors TO Talossa...

[xpb]

I'd be interested in Westarctica, Ladonia, and would suggest we add the Dominion of Vancouver Island which is active and nearby (for Talossans in Canada's British Columbia).

Also Asgardia seems to be another self-serious outfit.

I suppose the sequence of events here would be to first act as a liaison to gather information, and to determine if there would be mutual interest in establishing formal relations.

[Danihel Txechescu]

[...]
2.6.7.1 Any Talossan citizen living in another country can petition the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to establish an embassy in the country of their residence.
such as
Bråneu Excelsio Monterrey, Nuevo León. Mexico
[...]

Sadly, that Embassy closed in 2024. CC: @Bråneu Excelsio, UrN.

[Breneir Tzaracomprada]

I'd be interested in Westarctica, Ladonia, and would suggest we add the Dominion of Vancouver Island which is active and nearby (for Talossans in Canada's British Columbia).

Also Asgardia seems to be another self-serious outfit.

I suppose the sequence of events here would be to first act as a liaison to gather information, and to determine if there would be mutual interest in establishing formal relations.

I wanted to confirm then, under this process, I would act as an investigator for:

Asgardia
Dominion of Vancouver Island
Westarctica
Ladonia

[xpb]

I'd be interested in Westarctica, Ladonia, and would suggest we add the Dominion of Vancouver Island which is active and nearby (for Talossans in Canada's British Columbia).

Also Asgardia seems to be another self-serious outfit.

I suppose the sequence of events here would be to first act as a liaison to gather information, and to determine if there would be mutual interest in establishing formal relations.

I wanted to confirm then, under this process, I would act as an investigator for:

Asgardia
Dominion of Vancouver Island
Westarctica
Ladonia

Clarification still in progress - which ONE of these would you have the greatest connection to already?

[Breneir Tzaracomprada]

I'd be interested in Westarctica, Ladonia, and would suggest we add the Dominion of Vancouver Island which is active and nearby (for Talossans in Canada's British Columbia).

Also Asgardia seems to be another self-serious outfit.

I suppose the sequence of events here would be to first act as a liaison to gather information, and to determine if there would be mutual interest in establishing formal relations.

I wanted to confirm then, under this process, I would act as an investigator for:

Asgardia
Dominion of Vancouver Island
Westarctica
Ladonia

Clarification still in progress - which ONE of these would you have the greatest connection to already?

Probably Asgardia. But if we are limited representation to one then it will be odd to treat ambassadorships with more selectivity than cabinet ministries, XPB.

[xpb]

I'd be interested in Westarctica, Ladonia, and would suggest we add the Dominion of Vancouver Island which is active and nearby (for Talossans in Canada's British Columbia).

Also Asgardia seems to be another self-serious outfit.

I suppose the sequence of events here would be to first act as a liaison to gather information, and to determine if there would be mutual interest in establishing formal relations.

I wanted to confirm then, under this process, I would act as an investigator for:

Asgardia
Dominion of Vancouver Island
Westarctica
Ladonia

Clarification still in progress - which ONE of these would you have the greatest connection to already?

Probably Asgardia. But if we are limited representation to one then it will be odd to treat ambassadorships with more selectivity than cabinet ministries, XPB.

Baby steps - conceptually a liaison would investigate and assemble information, such that contact could be established by the government.  Then if diplomatic relationships are desirable, then an Ambassador would be named. 

One at a time while this is developing would be a prudent approach.  It may be possible that a many to one relationship could be established in the future.

[Breneir Tzaracomprada]

Baby steps - conceptually a liaison would investigate and assemble information, such that contact could be established by the government.  Then if diplomatic relationships are desirable, then an Ambassador would be named. 

Unless you are expecting a sudden surge in volunteers then it does not seem prudent to limit that to one per micronation, especially, when you are limiting those who have the capacity and willingness to take on more than one...