Part of the Federal Councils of Kresimiria.
The Council for Foreign Affairs (Kresi: Savjet za Vanjske Poslove) is the federal executive department responsible for the diplomatic relations, international trade policy, and geopolitical strategy of the Divine Republic of Kresimiria.
Headed by the Chief Diplomat of the Republic, the Council operates out of “The Marble Gate” in Sinj. Historically, the Council has had the difficult task of balancing the Republic’s ideological isolationism (driven by the Sons of Kresimir and Vjetrusa) with the economic necessity of trade. Its primary focus is managing the volatile relationship with the neighboring Boskenmark and maintaining lucrative export markets for Maj Holdings and SeverMin in the Kingdom of Kruhlstutt.
The Council works closely with the Assembly via its Advisory Board, which currently includes Senator Magdalena Zuvic, a former career diplomat.
Mandate and Powers
- Article 15: Grants the Council the exclusive right to “speak for the Divine Republic” to foreign powers. It negotiates treaties, which must then be ratified by the Assembly.
- Trade Licensing: The Council issues “External Commerce Permits.” This power allows it to control which companies can export goods, effectively giving it a stranglehold over the private sector.
- Protocol: It organizes all state visits and manages the image of the Divine Chancellor abroad.
History
The Isolation (1921–1961)
Following the Unification War, Kresimiria was a pariah state in the region. The Council’s primary job was to prevent foreign recognition of the Eastern Pravoslavic Confederacy’s government-in-exile. Under Chancellor Kresimirovic II, the Republic closed its borders entirely, and the Council functioned mostly as a propaganda arm, issuing denunciations of Boskenmark.
The Opening (1961–1990)
The Treaty of Brod Moravice in 1961 marked a turning point. The Council negotiated the normalization of relations with Boskenmark, allowing for limited cross-border travel. In the 1980s, under Ljubo Sanjakorin, the Council shifted focus to economic diplomacy. It secured export deals for Kresimirian steel and grain, integrating the statist economy into the continental market.
The Tech Diplomacy (2013–Present)
Under Ari Stov, the Council has aggressively promoted Kresimirian technology exports. The Chief Diplomat now functions as a salesman for YakaSys, pitching the KresiX operating system to other authoritarian regimes as a tool for “Digital Sovereignty.”
Relations with Neighbors
- Boskenmark: Relations remain cold but stable. The Council maintains a “Liaison Office” rather than an Embassy in the Bosken capital, reflecting the Republic’s refusal to fully recognize Bosken claims over Moraviskameja.
- Kingdom of Kruhlstutt: Kresimiria’s largest trading partner. The Council frequently clashes with the CIA, as the diplomats want open borders for trade while the security services want them closed to stop smuggling.
- Republic of Kaskiv: A neutral relationship focused on energy transit from the western dams.
Controversies
The “Grey Export” Scandal (2002)
In 2002, investigative journalists from Northfocus revealed that Council officials were selling export licenses to Maj Holdings in exchange for kickbacks. The scandal forced the resignation of the then-Chief Diplomat Ramiz Jahic and led to the appointment of the “clean hands” candidate Magdalena Zuvic to the advisory board to reform the department.
The “Closed Door” Policy
The CRF frequently criticizes the Council for its restrictive visa policies. Gaining entry to Kresimiria as a foreign journalist or NGO worker is nearly impossible without the personal approval of the Chief Diplomat, a policy that shields the state from international human rights scrutiny.