Interview Jishek Viras
We were recently able to sit down with Prime Minister Viras for an interview following the recent crisis. This interview will play after the break.
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And we're back. For those who missed it, we had the pleasure of holding an interview with Prime Minister Viras following the recent crisis. (Note: "E-" = Interviewer, "J-" = Jishek Viras)
E- "Before we begin, I'd like to thank you for accepting our request."
J- "You're welcome, even if it's gonna be strange to watch myself speak tomorrow."
E- "I suppose... Anyways, I'd like to ask you a few questions, if you don't mind."
J- "Well, that's why I'm here, isn't it? Fire away."
E- "For starters, what led to you deciding that former Prime Minister Ashot Kaval needed to be removed from office? Is it a difference in policy, or maybe you felt he wasn't fit to serve?"
J- "Obviously, we just hated each other... Nah, not really. It's the latter, honestly. I mean, my home province was one of the worst affected by his 'management' of the economy, and he nearly led the country to ruin the last time he was in office."
E- "Would you say his opponents were any better, or are you implying that the people simply didn't know what they were doing when they voted him in?"
J- "Honestly, neither. Though we work together, I honestly couldn't see Deputy Hatas being able to manage the country, not for
at least another few years. Prime Minister Ekhral, while decent in the role, never really wowed me, and don't get me started on the fascist and the regionalist. On the other hand, I don't think the people voted for the wrong party perse. Even I didn't like the choices we had, but knowing what that man had done in his previous administration was more than enough to tell me he
shouldn't be Prime Minister again."
E- "So you broke with your party on this one?"
J- "Yeah, I did. How I see it, partisanship comes secondary to the needs of the nation, and as the last few months have shown, we definitely
didn't need him in power."
E- "That brings me to my next question, that being in regards to Kaval's successor. As many of us know, you are in the running to take over as Prime Minister full time rather than just holding the position temporarily. Other than yourself, who would you think could fill the role?"
J- "Well, for starters, by being Interim Prime Minister, I am
technically already his successor. To say otherwise is to simply ignore the facts. But if I were to not be accepted fully in such a position, I would hope that the person who follows in my footsteps would have the best interests of the people at heart, as well as the guts to do what is needed to be done in an emergency. While we don't exactly see eye-to-eye on many things policy-wise, I'd say Berai Nikas would make for an excellent Prime Minister, if not my Deputy Prime Minister if I am formally confirmed."
E- "Do you have anything you would like to say to those who are competing with you for the position?"
J- "Yeah, actually... Good luck."
E- "Now then, as many of our viewers know, you are a member of a noble clan, yes?"
J- "Clan Khasa, guilty as charged."
E- "Well, I'd like to ask... Do you think your roots will have any effect on your policies?"
J- "I'd be lying if I didn't say I was proud of my ancestors. Being the grandson and great great-grandson of Erel and Esik Viras respectively has played a role in shaping how I view the world. Those two were really ahead of their time, if you ask me."
E- "That's great and all, but it doesn't answer my question. How will the views of your ancestors impact you going forwards?"
J- "Well, as we all know, Esik was known to seek equity among
all citizens of Ikhan, regardless of the circumstances of their birth. I completely agree, after all, everyone should have an equal chance of doing great things for the nation, whether it means fighting on the frontlines or serving as Prime Minister of Ikhan as a whole. Much like him and my grandfather, I believe we need to be pragmatic in how we deal with other nations, if tempered with a
bit of optimism. After all, if we don't hold onto our ideals, then we'll become no better than states like Heyra or Tamora."
E- "That brings me to my final question. As you know, under Prime Minister Ekhral's administration, Ikhan took it's first steps towards integrating with it's neighbors in the Cross-straits region. My question is this: Will you continue this process if you are confirmed as Prime Minister by the ALP?"
J- "As it stands, joining the CSTO was, objectively, the best move we could've made at the time, and still is. If I am confirmed, I will actively pursue membership for Ikhan within the Cross Straights Union as well as maintaining this key relationship. As it stands, membership within it, as well as closer cooperation with our allies in the CSTO, is well within the best interests of Ikhan going forwards."
E- "Prime Minister Viras, thank you for your time. That's it."