Europe, 1900: so it begins.... (a welcome)

Welcome to Europe. We are in the halls of a random embassy in one of the European capitals. The phone rings in the embassador's desk. Harsh words are spoken; the irate foreign affairs minister talks about ultimatums, broken promises, and mobilizing armies.

Somewhere, war plans are being drawn.
The Ars Diplomacy game, 2005 edition, is about to begin.