Madam Secretary - Season 4 File

Elizabeth laughed, the Secretary of State replaced by the wife and mother. "Suddenly, the Kremlin seems much easier to handle."

The following is a story draft set during the events of , focusing on Elizabeth McCord’s signature blend of high-stakes diplomacy and family chaos. Title: The Arctic Protocol Madam Secretary - Season 4

"The President is in the Situation Room," Jay said, walking alongside her. "The Joint Chiefs are pushing for a Freedom of Navigation operation. If we send destroyers in there, we’re one nervous sonar technician away from a shooting war." Elizabeth laughed, the Secretary of State replaced by

"You don't, sir," Elizabeth said, taking her seat. "The Russians didn't cut that cable to start a war. They did it because they want us to acknowledge their new claim on the Lomonosov Ridge. It’s a land grab, not a declaration of hostilities. If we go in guns blazing, we play right into their 'Western aggression' narrative." "So what's the play?" Dalton asked. "The Joint Chiefs are pushing for a Freedom

In the SitRoom, the air was cold and smelled of stale coffee. President Dalton looked tired. "Elizabeth. Tell me I don’t have to sink a Russian ship today."

The debate lasted two hours. Russell Jackson, ever the pragmatist, paced the room. "And if they refuse? We look like we're haggling while they're holding our communications hostage."