Proposed TNP / TWP treaty document

Flemingovia

Flemingovia

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Dear all,

here is a proposed text for a treaty between TWP and us. Any discussions with the Merit will take much loger.

It is based on the old UDP treaty, but given a new backing track, digitally remastered and with a rather cute rap in the middle. I was thinking of asking Eminem to do that bit.

It is also written so that other regions could simply affirm it and join the treaty

tell me what you think:

Democratic Union

The Parties to this Treaty reaffirm their faith in the purposes and principles of the NationStates and their desire to live in peace with all peoples and all governments. They are determined to safeguard the freedom, common heritage and civilization of their peoples, founded on the principles of democracy, individual liberty and the rule of law. They seek to promote stability and well-being in their respective regions. They are resolved to unite their efforts for collective defense and for the preservation of peace and security. They therefore agree to this Treaty of the United Democratic Pacifics:

Article 1
The Parties undertake to settle any international dispute in which they may be involved by peaceful means in such a manner that international peace and security and justice are not endangered, and to refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force in any manner inconsistent with the ideals of liberty.

Article 2
The Parties will contribute toward the further development of peaceful and friendly international relations by strengthening their free institutions, by bringing about a better understanding of the principles upon which these institutions are founded, and by promoting conditions of stability and well-being.

Article 3
In order more effectively to achieve the objectives of this Treaty, the Parties, separately and jointly, by means of continuous and effective self-help and mutual aid, will maintain and develop their individual and collective capacity to resist armed attack.

Article 4
The Parties will consult together whenever, in the opinion of any of them, the territorial integrity, political independence or security of any of the Parties is threatened.

Article 5
The Parties agree that an armed attack against one or more of the member regions shall be considered an attack against them all and consequently they agree that, if such an armed attack occurs, each of them, in exercise of the right of individual or collective self-defence will assist the Party or Parties so attacked by taking forthwith, individually and in concert with the other Parties, such action as it deems necessary, including the use of armed force, to restore and maintain the security of the member regions.

Any such armed attack and all measures taken as a result thereof shall immediately be reported to the heads of state of the member regions. Such measures shall be terminated when the heads of state have taken the measures necessary to restore and maintain international peace and security.

Article 6
Each Party declares that none of the international engagements now in force between it and any other of the Parties or any third State is in conflict with the provisions of this Treaty, and undertakes not to enter into any international engagement in conflict with this Treaty.

Article 7
The Parties hereby establish a Council, on which each of them shall be represented, to consider matters concerning the implementation of this Treaty. The Council shall be so organized as to be able to meet promptly at any time. The Council shall set up such subsidiary bodies as may be necessary; in particular it shall establish immediately a defense committee which shall recommend measures for the implementation of Articles 3 and 5.

Article 8
The parties shall recognize the democratically elected government of an allied region, as determined by that region's Constitution or Charter.

Article 9
This Treaty shall be ratified and its provisions carried out by the Parties in accordance with their respective constitutional processes. The instruments of ratification shall be deposited as soon as possible with the Government of each member region. The Treaty shall enter into force between the regions, which have ratified it as soon as the ratification process is complete. For the purposes of this agreement, the parties shall be limited to the North Pacific and the West Pacific. Additional parties may be added to this agreement but shall need approval from both of the original signatories to achieve membership in the pact.

Article 10
All affirmed signatories hereby agree to uphold this treaty for the duration of three months, after which member-regions may opt to revoke said treaty through the appropriate channels within their region or choose to reaffirm the treaty for another three months.
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As I noted before, I am in favor of the revival of this treaty.

It is my opinion that it would require approval of the Security Counvil, since it includes provisions for military action where required, and as a formal alliance, it requires approval by the Regional Assembly.
belated PS: The MoD also has to sign off on the military terms.
 
What would happen if a region that joined did not follow one or more of the provisions? Would they be considered kicked out of the treaty?
 
DPIU:

Yes, If one of the signatories broke the provisions of the document, they would be kicked out or, if there are only two signatories, presumably the treaty would be void.
 
TNP Law 9, Section 2, Clause H provides that
H - The Minister of External Affairs or the Prime Minister may withdraw the region from a treaty should the terms be breached. Editorial Note: Clause H was amended by TNP Law 12.
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So yes, the region may withdraw from a treay in the event of a breach. Obviously, the ability to withdraw can be used in negotiations with other parties to that treaty to seek a remedy for the breach.
 
Flem, is that just for informal comment before the approval process begins?

Otherwise, the MoD and the SC would need to act before the RA votes on approval. (Not that I think there would be any issues with them about this treaty, but we do have a couple of hoops to jump through.)

It can also be posted in the private SC discussion forum, so the SC members can discuss as well.
 
I suppose I need to extend my formal endorsement as MoD?

If so, I do!
 
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