The Gordon, Nathaniel creator Freas, Kelly 1922-2005 text utu 2008 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Golden Judge" by Nathaniel Gordon is a work of science fiction written in the mid-20th century. The narrative is set against the backdrop of international diplomacy, exploring themes of negotiation and conflict resolution. The story revolves around a unique solution to seemingly unresolvable disputes between nations through the whimsical yet impactful mechanism of a coin toss, symbolically dubbed the "Golden Judge." The plot follows General Terence O'Reilly, a U.S. Army officer stationed in the Middle East, who proposes that the longstanding tensions between Israel and Jordan be resolved by flipping a coin. This unconventional idea surprisingly garners support, leading to a series of coin tosses that resolve not only that dispute but various international conflicts, including those involving China and Ireland. As the Golden Judge becomes a recognized institution for mediating disputes, the story critiques the nature of fairness and honor in international relations, ultimately suggesting that nations might adhere more faithfully to the results of a bet than to traditional agreements. Through O'Reilly's journey, the book reflects on themes of hope and absurdity in diplomatic engagements, presenting a satirical yet thoughtful examination of humanity's penchant for gambling, both literal and metaphorical. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2008-02-02 Produced by Greg Weeks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Short stories Science fiction, American Political fiction Gambling -- Fiction PZ PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24495 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24495 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133548.0 24495