Our friends think we're pushy and too dominant in the world.
The countries that are not friendly are both jealous of our wealth and power and suspicious of our motives.
We need people, resources, and above all, money to make this happen.
Our European and Japanese friends should get control equivalent to the contribution they make towards the Martian effort.
We would like Russian and Chinese participation and support because the have the resources and manpower to make a difference. We want increased trade with China. Russia is the most experienced nation in space. We also want to be able to keep an eye on these rivals. Third world nations are of particular concern to minority citizens back home. Heeding their concerns will help win popular support.
Don't forget that most of the other countries want this too. They know this doesn't happen without a major contribution from Uncle Sam.
Also don't forget you need at least three groups in agreement to finalize any treaty.
What's important: getting their cash, having the first man on Mars, U.S.-styled government, being the largest group, naming stuff.
POSITION PAPER FOR THE DELEGATES OF EUROPE AND JAPAN
You want this Martian colony built and you want to make sure the Americans don't control everything. You think the Americans are pushy and too dominant in the world.
You also realize that there's no way this happens without their money, technology, and manpower.
You would like the colony to be more like your home countries than like America.
The Russians and Chinese are a necessary evil. They have much in resources and manpower to offer, and trade with China is important to your economic future. You've invested a ton of money in Russia's economy. You don't trust either, but hope to play them against the Americans to your advantage.
You are sympathetic to the concerns of the third world nations, but can't be stopped by them. You may try to seek their partnership for certain projects.
Remember the Americans want this badly. Try to get the most for the least. However, the bottom line is that you're going and the Americans are going to play a major role.
Also don't forget you need at least three groups in agreement to finalize any treaty.
What's important: naming stuff, second, if not first, man on Mars, getting the most for the least, European-styled democracy.
POSITION PAPER FOR THE DELEGATES OF RUSSIA AND CHINA
You know that the others don't like or trust your countries much and you don't care. Your power and importance must be made clear or the Westerners will run you over.
As Russians, you know the Europeans are worried about your power as always. So are the Americans. Both have invested great sums of money in the new Russian economy and want the country happy, but under their control. Never! These "new friends" have to be watched closely and reminded of Russian might and of Russia's unequalled experience in space.
As Chinese, you know that the Europeans, Japanese, and Americans are obsessed with trade with China because of the huge profits they believe they can earn there. These weak, corrupt, democratic nations seem willing to do just about anything to make China happy. China has earned her place to be among the first of nations and a prominent role in the colony is expected in exchange for Chinese support.
Unfortunately, both of you also know that your nations are still relatively economically weak and unable to provide the kind of money the Westerners can towards
the colony. You won't stand in the way of this historic effort because you want to make sure your names are prominently displayed on it.
Also don't forget you need at least three groups in agreement to finalize any treaty.
What's important: having a significant presence (people, flags & emblems, etc.), naming stuff, having first, if not second, man on Mars, spending as little as possible
POSITION PAPER FOR THE THIRD WORLD NATIONS DELEGATES
You know you didn't have to be invited, but the rich nations feel guilty about having abused you and the Russians and Chinese have found you useful against their Western adversaries in the past.
While a Martian colony is an exciting idea, you cannot understand how the wealthy countries can devote their resources to this effort when poverty, ignorance, and disease still cripple your poor nations.
Your delegation is divided. Nations like India and Mexico have increased wealth and prestige. They are tempted to participate in the project, despite loud protests from segments of their societies. See if you can settle internal differences before the others take advantage.
You insist that if the wealthy nations go forward with this, they should also step forward with increased aid, assistance, and debt-forgiveness for the world's poorest nations.
Your bargaining position is weak. Remind the Europeans and Americans how ethnic minorities at home may react to the treaty arrangements. But remain diplomatic or the wealthy nations will run you over.
Also don't forget you need at least three groups in agreement to finalize any treaty.
What's important: coming away from this with something, obtaining direct promises for additional aid, participating in some way without making financial contribution, naming stuff.
