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February 16, 822 A.S.
Kusari politicians have taken a vacation, it seems, because things didn’t really move for a long period. But DPK seems to be alive and, well, they’re ready for some changes.

On the end of February of 822 A.S. the Democratic Party of Kusari announced that it intends to hold elections for a new party leader, after current leader Arata Nakaigawa reached his two term limit this year.

Sources close to the party leadership say that the DPK is trying to inject new blood and renew its image, after a second defeat in the Parliamentary elections against the conservative Kusari Reformation Party. We’ll see if new blood is what they need… or a different public agenda.

With us, today, is Nakaigawa-san. Good evening, sir! Welcome back to KTNA.

It is good to be present here.

I’m in the shoes of an outsider and the view is not pretty. It looks like you were forced to give up the leadership. Is that the case?

I would not say anyone was forced, as it is within the Party rules that leadership should be elected after some time. As I have provided the DPK with guidance for a long time already, it has been decided that I should return to a supporting role, and let new blood and new ideas take course in our party future.

Did you have plans that you didn’t manage to set in motion?

Even though we did not have the majority of the Parliament, of the seat of government, these last terms were punctuated with many victories towards a better Kusari, with the implementation of several policies that enabled better representation, and swifter process in justice. Many changes in the regulations allowed an expansion of trade in Kusari territories.

How do you see Kusari in 10 years?

I believe that Kusari can still improve it’s democracy, by breaking down the chains that bound her to a view of suspicion towards others, a view that has caused much grief to people and communities in the Tau systems, and made Kusari embark on a war that was without merit or need. Kusari should take the lead, not as a dominant power, but as a leader of peace efforts, and Sirius wide stability, through development projects and multilateral diplomacy.

What would you change?

I would try change our relationship with our neighbours. With Gallia, we would improve upon our current good relations to persuade them to take a more conciliatory approach to the Sirian affairs. In regards of Liberty, we would need to dispel its fears of Gallic aggression, and reaffirm our commitment of independent diplomacy with all of the Houses.
Lastly, Kusari has somewhat neglected the efforts of the Gas Miners Guild, and the government should take efforts to cooperate with them, and learn from their successes. I hope that we can improve Kusari to a house that can include the proud gas miners, without suspicion or prejudice.

Do you have a nominee for DPKs president seat?

As of right now, the candidates for the presidency are being discussed. While some names have appeared, I don’t feel the time is right to pledge my support for any of them right now.

Nakaigawa-san, any plans for the future?

I will keep working for the DPK Political Committee, as an senior councilor. I have also been invited to return to my position as a teacher in Honshu’s Kasaoka Trade and Interstellar Relations University. I’m sure it will feel great to meet the new generations of Kusari, the ones that will inherit the future we are building today.

The next set of questions will probably be a bit weird but I want you to give us the first idea that comes to mind. Gallia or Liberty?

Liberty has been our oldest neighbour since immemorial times, and we always had tension with them, due to differences in our culture, or view on events in our shared history. However, we have managed to keep an existence without war, achieve great things through cooperation.
As for Gallia, their appearance has proven to us that the world isn’t static, and time does not stop. While many try to preserve traditions as the fundamental principle, we can not reject change and unexpected paths. Gallia has shown a new way of living, of doing things, and its to Kusari benefit to learn such subtleties, and to forge its own path afterwards.

Synth paste or Kyushu rice?

A classical question, and one that everyone should be free to answer as they please. It depends on the occasion, but for most of the week I eat synth products.

Logic course of action or ideology to the letter?

As a member and leader of a political party, I must say that ideology must act as an important moral guide to the political decision. A sound ideology, supported by a tempered wisdom, is the path that the DPK strives to achieve, fulfilling the ideals of democracy and social justice as best as we can. It was the lack of wisdom, and a blind belief on the righteousness of Kusari status in the world that led the Kusari Emperor on a fatal quest, and led our nation astray. We hope that the people of Kusari expand their wisdom, so that they can prevent that from happening again.

Thank you for accepting the invitation and good luck with your future plans!

Thank you for interview.

DPK circles say that the election will be held during March, as soon as collection of nominees is made by the political council. As always, we will try to find out the nominees before they even know them. A message to our beloved politicians: Get to work! As for you, people of Kusari, take care. Kenji Kwan signing off!