The AC is displeased by the recent developments in Belsnia, even if it does mean that the communists don't have control. Nonetheless, Belsnia remains the AC's blood brother, and the AC will not interfere with the internal political affairs of Belsnia unless directly asked. Still, these developments are displeasing.
The AC makes another big push toward modernizing, upgrading, and retrofitting its logistics network. Railways, highways, ports, and airports are all being improved upon.
Polls show that approval for the new Grand Sheikh is above his predecessor's original and final ratings, clocking in at 97.5% approval. Hoping to cement this rating, he has begun a publicity campaign in which once a week a citizen is selected to meet him by a lottery which includes all individuals ages 20 and above plus a family member. The Grand Sheikh's security guards disapprove and so are given orders to keep a close watch, screen the guests, and take extra precautions.