The Foreign Ministry has announced the assignment of ambassadors to various foreign micronations. The diplomatic corps to date:

             Foreign Minister: Brent Schultze 

             Ambassadors:
             Aerican Empire, The: John Rowles
             Falkenburg, Kingdom of: John Rowles
             Maya Republic: Joseph Seewald
             Patria, Inner Realm of: Joseph Seewald
             Reunion, Holy Empire of: Karen Z.

May 26, 1998

The Foreign Ministry released the following statement, which it posted to the bulletin board of the Grand Alliance:

To the members of the Grand Alliance and the micronational world:

     Cherusken would like to extend its regret at Mr. Cain Harwood's 
     decision to step down from his position as Chief Negotiator, and 
     thanks him for his work and wishes him well in the future.  We 
     hope that he finds fulfillment in whichever micronation he 
     chooses to join.

     We realize that Cherusken is a relatively new member of the Grand 
     Alliance; we are not a founder, and have not been active in the 
     sessions of the Alliance.  However, Cherusken believes strongly 
     in the potential of the Grand Alliance, and hopes that it can 
     blossom into a micronational forum.  However, we must express the 
     fear that this organization, like so many others, will simply 
     wither and die, becoming a homepage with no purpose.

     We would like all nations, members and otherwise, to please 
     honestly evaluate the Grand Alliance and its future.  Cherusken 
     seriously hopes that this group can continue, and be strong 
     enough to survive the departure of a single person.  However, the 
     micronational ideal is that of individuals having an impact, and 
     the departure of such an individual is often a crisis for a small 
     group.

     If any nations have any imput on this matter, please e-mail us.  
     Cherusken strongly believes that an intermicronational forum is 
     an excellent thing, that makes the micronational world that much 
     more interesting.  Bilateral relations are fine and well, but a 
     body such as this is an excellent focus for the micronational 
     world.  Many organizations have become dead, like the LOSS and 
     UM.  They were all noble efforts, but fell apart in the end.  Is 
     this the road upon which the Grand Alliance now travels?  
     Cherusken is concerned about the future of the Grand Alliance and 
     intermicronational relations as a whole, and for that reason, 
     again solicits the opinions of all who wish to make them known.

                                     Brent Schultze
                                     Foreign Minister of Cherusken

May 24, 1998

The Foreign Ministry issued a statement announcing the establishment of formal diplomatic relations with the Holy Empire of Reunion today.

May 23, 1998

The Foreign Ministry issued a statement today, indicating the establishment of formal diplomatic relations with the Kingdom of Falkenburg.

May 20, 1998

The Foreign Ministry issued a statement today, indicating the establishment of formal diplomatic relations with the Aerican Empire.

May 17, 1998

Brent Schultze, in his role as councilor in the Assembly, has announced the introduction of two bills for consideration. The bills would define the Foreign Ministry and Ministry of Information, which exist already, but with de facto legal status. The bills will be presented to the other councilors soon. It is hoped that the Assembly will become tangible soon, so that the bills can be voted upon. If not, Brentus Maximus has promised not to take action on the bills without first consulting the Assembly.

May 17, 1998

In a statement released today, the Foreign Ministry announced the opening of diplomatic relations with the Maya Republic. A link to the Maya Republic has been added to the Foreign Ministry's web page. No ambassador has been named as of yet, and until an ambassador is named, all relations with the Maya Republic will be conducted by the Foreign Minister. The statement also spoke of the good will that had developed between Cherusken and the Maya Republic, and the hope for continued good relations in the future.

May 10, 1998

King Brentus Maximus, after meeting with the Assembly, announced the government's plan to seek admission to the Grand Alliance. Explaining that the Alliance would not be a violation of the neutrality clause of the Constitution, the king stated, "The Alliance is a micronational forum, whose purpose is to promote dialogue among its members, not compromise their sovereignty. As a small nation, Cherusken cannot afford a policy of isolation." How exactly the government plans to achieve admission has not yet been explained, although it has been noted that any request for admission must be preceded by dialogue with current Alliance members.

May 5, 1998

In a press conference last night, King Brentus Maximus notified the Cheruskian press and people of several new laws which are in the process of being written at the moment. These "laws in development" will serve to validate and legalize some of the institutions currently existing in Cherusken, such as the Foreign Ministry and the Ministry of Information. Further laws creating various ministries and bureaus are expected in the near future.

May 1, 1998

Countess Karen Z. has announced the founding of a newspaper, The Cheruskian Sentinel. The first issue is expected by the end of this month. It is to be noted that this paper will be independent of the CNA.

Ms. Z. has promised that the Sentinel will remain independent, and that she will not use it to further her interests as Minister of Information. Also, she notes that she cannot use her position in said ministry to obtain information not normally available to any Cheruskian on behalf of the paper.