Elise Shamir

Elise Shamir
Photo of Elise Shamir in 2044
4th President of Icaris
In office 2045–2053
Prime Minister	Xavier Nassau Danyal Sadik
Vice President	Richard O'Hara
Preceded by	Avi Navon
Succeeded by	Eli Dupont
State Minister from Paletaph
In office 2034–2042
Preceded by	Marshall Farrow
Succeeded by	Gabrielle Rousseau
2nd Minister of Judicial Oversight
In office 2029–2033
President	Esra Eisenhardt
Preceded by	Ismail Zardari
Succeeded by	Edgar Kononovs
Personal details
Born	Elise Shamir (2003-01-01)January 1, 2003 (age 70) Migaza City, Migaza
Nationality	Migazan (Prior to 2019) Icarisian (2019)
Political party	Traditionalist
Profession	Politician
Military service
Allegiance	The Theocratic States of Icaris
Branch/service	Icarisian Air Force
Years of service	2021-2022

Elise Shamir (b. 2003) is a politician and activist. She served as the fourth President of the Theocratic States of Icaris, the State Minister from Paletaph and the second Minister of Judicial Oversight. Elise Shamir was the second youngest Icarisian elected to the presidency at 42 years of age, second only to her father, Levi Shamir; he was elected at 36. She is the daughter of former President Levi Shamir of Icaris. Elise Shamir was a part of a populist movement away from the staunch traditionalism inside the dominant political party, the Traditionalists. Her predecessor, Avi Navon, a fierce Traditionalist and created policies that eventually led to more openness to more Libertist policies and the growth for support of them. In 2034, she ran on a moderate Traditionalist platform, agreeing to more socially and clasically liberal policies such as increased lower business and environemtnal regulations, and government involvement in marriages which included advocacy for LGBT rights. Shamir, once elected, appointed the first Libertist Prime Minster, Danyal Sadik, from the State of Hercules. A highlight of Shamir's presidency was the crisis in Diztana and her handling of the situation.

Political Career

State Minister from Paletaph (2034-2042)

2034 State Ministry election

Main article: 2034 Icarisian State Ministry election

President of Icaris (2045-2053)

2045 Presidential election

Main article: 2045 Icarisian Presidential Election

First term

Crisis in the State of Diztana

In 2047, violence erupted in the State of Diztana, a state made up of largely Muhadists, which holds in its doctrines being anti-Nantist. The State Minister, Amir Namazi called for independence of his state for much of 2046, and in 2047 a militia was created to fight for that independence. Early on, Elise Shamir put it in the hands of Danyal Sadik to silence or control Namazi and make the solve the problem. He however, was unsuccessful in this. In 2047, after violence had erupted, President Shamir called the national military to the State of Diztana, and they arrested the violent protesters and decimated the militia. Namazi was put on trial and eventually assassinated by moderate Muhadist, because they felt the disenfranchisement of their religion would only get worse with violence. Shamir was unhappy with how Danyal Sadik handled the situation, but to much of the nation's surprised, she re-nominated him for the Prime Ministry in 2052. This was short lived, and after many rumors of distrust and insubordination between the Prime Minister and the President, Sadik resigned his post, most likely at the request of President Shamir. With the 2053 presidential election ongoing, President Shamir enacted emergency powers to Speaker of the Council of Delegates, Santiago Franco to preside over the National Parliament until the next president selected a new one.

2049 Presidential election

Main article: 2049 Icarisian Presidential Election

Second Term

Energy Regulation

Shamir signed an executive order restricting the use of nuclear power. Prior to, Icarisian energy was powered by 65% nuclear, 15% solar, 15% was oil and natural gas, and 5% was hydro and wind power. After Shamir's order, she brought nuclear power to 40%, 20% solar, and 25% oil and natural gas.

Immigration

Shamir stripped back the legnthy citizenship process.

Defense vs Foreign Affairs

Pulled money from defense to foreign affairs

Political Views

Policy	Large/Small	Yes/No	High/Low	Easy/Rigid
Government Size	Large
Renewable Energy Dependence		No
Privatized Healthcare System		No
Social Market Economy		Yes
Business Regulation			Low
Compellance Laws		Yes
Labor Unions		Yes
Opt-In Tax System		Yes
Business Subsidies		Yes
Government Spending			High
Conscription		Yes
Domestic Surveillance on Citizenry		Yes
Citizenship				Easy
Theocracy		Yes
Death Penalty		No
Government-Sponsored Marriage		No
Abortion		No
Firearm Regulation			Low
Universal Public School		No
Isolationist Foreign Policy		No
Globalism		No
Free Trade		Yes
Defense Budget			Low

Trad Score: 17/23
Lib score: 6/20