Makedonios thinks on it for a moment.

Diplomatically, I would keep pursuing trade deals and map exchanges for any money we can get from it. I say we keep our alliances with the Orthodox, be cautious about making any alliances with Catholics, and not make any with Muslims. An alliance with Catholics could fall apart if we ever get a Crusade called on us. As for trade deals, I would pursue them with any Catholic nation. We have a network of diplomats already so I would just send them on tour. We are currently at war with every Muslim kingdom and I don't see those wars ending anytime soon.

Militarily, I will go by specific regions:

West: I would watch our borders with the Catholics. I believe one day they will hunger for more land and we will be attacked. They can attack us without worrying about their Pope complaining. If they stay peaceful, then we will simply continue being watchful. Watchtowers should go up where needed to give us warning of any incursions. As the Fatimids have shown us, we will always need to keep a military presence in the west no matter how peaceful the Catholics are.

Constantinople: There is still a Jihad going on. While it continues, this city will never be truly safe. We will need to keep watch on the borders and intercept these armies before they reach here like Savvas, Armatos, and I have done. But in case any slip through, there will always need to be a force in the city itself.

Anatolia: I will help House Komnenodoukai and House Asteri pursue war against the Seljuks. I would love to see all of Anatolia freed from the grip of Seljuk tyranny and converted to Orthodoxy. I would see that both Houses get the resources needed to pursue their territorial goals there. Someone needs to administer the provinces there and those two Houses have taken up the call.

Levant: I will bolster the Order's armies to their full legal level so they can defend the area and make strikes against the Fatimids. We will need a land route to Egypt and I will start one during the next term. Damascus is an obvious next step. Hopefully, the Templars and the Germans will stay peaceful. While I am not thrilled with the idea of Catholic Kingdoms having a foothold in the Levant, at least they aren't Muslim. The Germans now possess the Holy City of Jerusalem. Again, I admit I am not thrilled by this. Their Kaiser is so crazy, he might attack the Pope, take Rome, and then give Jerusalem to the new Pope to secure a cease-fire. (OOC: ) But, again, I rather see the city in German hands, than under the Caliph.

Egypt: The Crusade is ongoing and needs to be completed. Once completed, those settlements need to be protected from Fatimid counter attack. A priority would be given to the conversion of the area to Orthodoxy. Besides the obvious benefit of spreading the Faith, this would allow our armies to resupply. As mentioned, I would work towards establishing a land corridor to Egypt.

Navy: I would develop our navy into a logistical tool, as well as a military weapon. Instead of the one giant fleet we currently have chasing it's tail, it would be split up. Smaller fleets would have sectors. They would be responsible for transporting units and agents in the area. As well as serving as a picket force. If resources allow, I would have a larger rapid response fleet to send to trouble areas.