Emperor MBH (shown below with his new rank armbands) has clashed with Ronald over who should take the vacated post of Minister of Foreign Affairs, one of the most important government roles. Ronald wants Malanson to be given the job though MBH is opposing this (and has the power to veto a Senate vote over it). What doesn't help the Emperor's position though is that he has advanced no alternative.
The only possible candidate among his staff is his deputy Lakes though this would not be backed by the Senate. An outsider not from MBH or Ronald's parties may be sought instead. The Minister of Defence Zanus is highly respected and is not aligned to one of the three political parties in the Senate and may be a compromise candidate.
