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12. The Middle Way

Elizabeth goes to Myanmar to sign a Pacific Rim trade agreement which will modernize their power grid and benefit several of its trading partners, but she is met with resistance by the country's American ambassador who has immersed himself into the local culture. Also, Nadine attempts to mend her relationship with her estranged son.

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While Elizabeth is in Myanmar for the signing of the Pacific Rim Trade Agreement, Henry deals with irate neighbors at home. Nadine accompanies Elizabeth to attempt to reunite with her estranged son. The U.S. ambassador to Myanmar, after being removed from his post, takes the Myanmar president hostage in protest of the treaty. Elizabeth is able to salvage the agreement. Blake is in despair at the doomsday predictions of "The World in 2030" report.

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