Don't forget the people! Don't surround yourself with "important people". And to paraphrase the words of a great man: Nip bureaucracy in the bud before you have huge issues later. (Hint, it's not L or S, it's T <3).
By the way, if you're going for a more diplomatic approach, you wanna read up on what Yugoslavia did post break with Staljin. Socialist country good with everyone and a leader more beloved that most politicians put together.
I'm loving this idea, looking forward to seeing what you'll be doing with it. I don't have a character that would fit in right now but I'll keep a look out on you guys just in case
