[DEFEATED] Nuclear Proliferation Accords [Complete] [Complete]

[Sanctaria]

Nuclear Proliferation Accords
A resolution to slash worldwide military spending.

Category: Global Disarmament | Strength: Significant | Proposed by: United Federation of Canada​

Description: The World Assembly,

Believing that the benefits of the peaceful application of nuclear technology should be available to all World Assembly member nations and convinced that all member nations are entitled to participate in the exchange of information for the further development of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes,

Disturbed by the possibility of widespread devastation that could occur as the result of a nuclear war and further believing that the proliferation of nuclear weapons increases the danger of nuclear war,

Recognizes that some nations choose to possess nuclear weapons, and further recognizes that some nations choose not to possess nuclear weapons, or have yet to develop them,

Alarmed at the potential threat posed to all nations in regards to the acquisition of nuclear weaponry by rogue states, terrorist and/or extremist organizations,

For the purposes of this convention defines:

A. A nuclear weapon as a weapon whose destructive power comes from energy produced exclusively by nuclear reactions,

B. Proliferation as the spread of nuclear weapons, fissile material, and weapons-applicable nuclear technology and information,

Hereby declares member nations shall not:

1. Directly transfer ownership of nuclear weapons to any other nation,

2. Directly receive ownership of nuclear weapons from any other nation,

3. Assist any nation in the manufacturing or design of nuclear weapons or, gaining control over such weapons,

Further declares:

1. That nations may transfer weapons to other nations for the purpose of disarming, and decommissioning such weapons as long as all materials are transferred back to the originating nation,

2. May station nuclear armaments on territory of another nation, as long as such armaments remain under ownership and control of originating nation,

Nothing in this act shall be interpreted as:

1. Affecting the right of member nations to research, produce and/or use nuclear energy for peaceful purposes, or their participation in the exchange of equipment, materials and scientific and technological information for peaceful purposes,

2. Affecting the right of member nations to develop nuclear arms using their own technology and manufacturing capabilities,

Requires member nations ensure nuclear weapon designs and specifications remain national secrets and further ensure that they be prevented from falling into possession of persons and/or nations who have the intent to contravene these accords.

You can view the forum debate on the resolution here. Please vote For, Against, Abstain, Present.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you change your vote, please do not edit your post to reflect this. Please post again clearly stating you are changing your vote. This is to ensure your updated vote is counted.

Tally: 0-4-0-0

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Ministry of WA Affairs Review
by Minister Sanctarian WA Mission

The main crux of this resolution is to ban nuclear arms trading with the aim of reducing the threat posed by the widespread possession of them. It also bans assisting nations develop their own nuclear weapons.

By declaring that no nation may transfer ownership of nuclear weapons to another nation, and indeed receive ownership from another nation, this resolution would effectively wipe out the nuclear arms trade. No nation would be able to sell nuclear weapons to another nation. No nation will be permitted to receive nuclear weapons either.

However, there appears to be a flaw in the resolution which may circumvent its otherwise admirable aims. While this resolution forbids nations from transferring/receiving ownership of nuclear weapons, nothing actually prevents nations giving nuclear weapons to terrorist organisations or rogue non-state actors - the resolution only forbids the ownership transferral when it's between nations.

The resolution has a further failure in that it focusses on the "ownership" of nuclear weapons. Nothing seemingly prevents nations from simply "loaning" nuclear weapons to other nations; the ownership of the weapons remains the same, just a different nation using them.

The aims are laudable and usually one that could be supported, but the resolution falls far short of the aims expressed in the preamble. Nothing in it stops nations continuing to sell arms to terrorist organisations or non-state entities, and as a result, the threat of nuclear war is not lessened. That is a serious failing of this resolution.

With this in mind, the Ministry recommends an against vote. Please remember that you are free to vote however you so choose and this recommendation is non-binding.

 

[schweizweld]

Against

 

[mcmasterdonia]

against

 

[Zyvetskistaahn]

Against

 

[Sanctaria]

Against.

Review has been edited into the OP.

 

[Cove]

0-4-0-0. Delegate has voted against accordingly.

 

[Sanctaria]

"Nuclear Proliferation Accords" was defeated 8,258 votes to 2,449.

 

[Sanctaria]

Voting on this resolution has ended.

Thanks to those nations who cast their votes. Your participation is a great help to the region.

This topic has been locked and sent to the Archives for safekeeping. If you would like this topic to be re-opened for further discussion, please contact the WA Delegate, a Global Moderator, or an Administrator for assistance. Thank you.

 

[r3naissanc3r]

Voting on this resolution has ended.

Thanks to those nations who cast their votes. Your participation is a great help to the region.

This topic has been locked and sent to the Archives for safekeeping. If you would like this topic to be re-opened for further discussion, please contact the WA Delegate, a Global Moderator, or an Administrator for assistance. Thank you.