In each edition of the MSP Challenge, countries are coded by colours. This is to help users to distance themselves a bit from the real-life countries and assume a more playful mode - one where they are in control and can try out new things. The idea is to make plans for a managerial area without thinking too much about the how the real-life politicians and policy-makers from the actual country might think about it. Thus, the countries profiles are explained to the users for context and objective specification only. It is up to the users to decide what they want to achieve in MSP Challenge and how.
Click on the tab corresponding to the edition you are interested in and check the profile of the navy country in that edition.
Country Navy has only a very small area in the North Sea. We recommend nobody actually plays it, but that a session's facilitator represents it if/when they need to (i.e., when sea-basin-wide decisions are made, e.g. concerning IMO routes). That way the facilitator has some opportunities to influence developments when they matter.
Country Navy has a rather small role to play in the Baltic Sea region. The size of its sea area is small compared to the surface area of the country itself. It has one major port along the coast, besides a handful of small fishing ports and villages of course. Because of this, shipping and fishing are the country's major maritime sectors. The country is part of a strong alliance with countries Yellow and Red, although it's politically and economically the weakest of the three. The country also enjoys a reasonably strong and good relationship with country Orange, resulting mostly from the shared concern for country Black's enclave, just to the south-west of country Navy. Country Navy's government wants to see the country grow economically. Things have improved a lot since the country's turn to the west over the past decades as well as its EU membership, but there are still too many people living on or under the poverty line. The government realises that this should come more from activities on land, but hopes the sea area can offer something too. More room should be made available for novel 'blue growth' maritime sectors: aquaculture? offshore renewable energy? To that end, the country is looking for a scenario where existing shipping routes are maintained, but more room is made available for these newer maritime sectors, notably aquaculture. Surely this can be combined with marine protection? As long as the commercial fishing industry isn't bothered (too much). Internationally, the country needs to be conscious of marine and maritime policies coming their way through the EU. Marine protection is one sector for which the EU has some clear and strong plans. The fact that this country is internationally not well-known, deemed by some to even be 'quite insignificant', combined with its proximity to country Black's enclave, is actually ideal for many EU politicians. They want to know what the rather secretive country Black is up to in that enclave, and they look to Navy for answers.
Country Navy, situated at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, holds a prominent position along the Eastern Mediterranean Sea. The Marine sector plays a pivotal role for the national economy, especially at the Mediterranean coastline. Country Navy is recognized for its shipbuilding, port operations, and maritime trade. The Mediterranean serves as a crucial hub for maritime activities, facilitating trade routes and connection to international markets.
Despite the sector's vitality, challenges persist. As country Navy has been in conflict with Countries Orange and Green for the past two decades. Issues such as challenging maritime agreements, conducting seismic exploration and engaging in drilling activities, including environmental concerns and geopolitical complexities in the Mediterranean, require strategic solutions and collaboration.
The Eastern Mediterranean's evolving landscape underscores the complexity of Navy's presence. Balancing national interests, geopolitical ambitions, and regional cooperation will be crucial in determining the future trajectory of the region and its relations with neighboring countries. Ongoing developments will shape the ultimate resolution of these disputes.
Co-funded by the European Union.