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| FEP: The European Peace Council; An Invitation Only RP | |
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| Topic Started: May 2 2005, 11:38 PM (1,057 Views) | |
| Al Araam | May 2 2005, 11:38 PM Post #1 |
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OOC: This is a Closed RP. Invitations were sent to those nations that will participate in the discussions. Any statements by nations not participating in the conference should be made in a separate thread. Nations currently in attendance: Morracon Member Nation Terror from the Depths Member Nation Xeres and Catalonia Member Nation TheNeoRomanEmpire Member Nation Resplendent France Member Nation Saxe-Coburg Will Ratify at Later Date Novo-Russia Poland Krakoviak The Nuraghic Republic Nations invited that have not responded: Rosenwald Elyk the Small Nations that have been invited but have not replied are welcome to join the RP at any time. IC: The Emperor sat at the head of the long oak table. The delegates from the nine nations in attendance sat along the edges of the long table. The delegates had arrived throughout the day yesterday and were personally shown around the Palace by the Emperor Manuele himself. They stayed in the palace overnight and in the morning they were taken next door to the Great Hall of Morracon, large building with many offices and meeting rooms centered around a huge formal dining room. The delegates were gathered in one of the formal meeting rooms. Platters of breakfast food were laid out on the table before them. The Emperor stood to make his opening speech. "Fellow European nations, we are gathered here today to discuss an increasingly disheartening trend. The nations of this continent have been ever at eachothers' throats over trivial issues. Laeplaen has threatened to attack TheNeoRomanEmpire over the production of warships. Several nations were nearly driven to war over the annexation of the Netherlands. Countries have been threatened over defensive military build-ups. It appears that the idea of soveriegnty has nearly been forgotten after so long being walked upon by the boots of soldiers and rolled over by armor. But the noble ideal of self government is not dead. I carry it within myself and it is embodied in my nation. How many of you can too say these words? I call upon you in these coming days to join me in taking decisive action against this disheartening trend. For yourselves, for your nations and for all nations." |
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| NRE | May 3 2005, 12:26 AM Post #2 |
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Julius Augustus rises to speak: Good Emperor and dear friend, I could not agree with you more. It does truly appear that many nation have forgotten what a nation's sovereignty truly is. For whatever reasons, we are our nation's leaders. It is by us, and us alone does the sovereignty of our nations rest. Other nations must realize this and allow nations to do as the please. With saying that however, to truly keep peace within our region, that acting leader must take into consideration the rest of the region. One cannot simple conquer a set of people with no regards for a nation who sympathies with them. Nor can a nation annex a country side without first considering what the country side's neighbors have to think of such an expansion of one's nation. It is truly time, I feel that great peaceful communications between nations are to be made. Leaders must truly think now, not only what is in the best interest of their people, but for their neighbor nation's people as well. |
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| Xeres and Catalonia | May 3 2005, 09:00 AM Post #3 |
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King Dennis I rises to address the conference: Fellow heads of state. We all know the cost of warfare. The cost in money, the cost in infrastructure, and most certainly, the cost in human blood. Would any of us here send our dogs out to be slaughtered by bullets and shells? No. Yet so often, through history, rulers in Europe have sent out there beloved people to face that fate, as if they were worse than dogs. This must stop, and it must stop here. I, for one, can promise this conference, that the Kingdom of Xeres and Catalonia will never initiate military action against a neighbor. Nothing could compel me to willingly order troups to invade another sovereign nation. Nothing. Today, I swear you an oath, Xeres and Catalonia will always be a nation of peace, and respect the soverency of every nation in Europe! (Applause from around the table, as the youthful, and strikingly handsome King Dennis I sits down) |
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| Wadj | May 3 2005, 04:36 PM Post #4 |
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Prime Minister Heinrich Sievers rises to Speak: "As leader of the great nation of Saxe-Coburg, I have annexed my share of territory. The annexation of the Saxon States and the Hannoverian States may be what started the whole annexation craze in the first place. Yet let me pledge to you this: Saxe-Coburg will not annex anymore unclaimed territory. Though Saxe-Coburg technically controls the North Netherlands, the people there are free to choose their own domestic policies, and are protected from the advances of Cologne. As time goes on, The Commonwealth of the North Netherlands will be granted more and more freedom. I also pledge that Saxe-Coburg will not go to war unless provoked by another nation. Even once we have been provoked, we shall make every attempt to solve problems diplomatically. We are a nation of peace. We are tired of the death brought on by the German Civil War. We only want to live at peace with other nations. I believe that with this organization we can achieve Peace in our Time." |
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| NRE | May 3 2005, 09:23 PM Post #5 |
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Julius Augustus rises to add on what has been said: I completely applaud all that has been said here, I truly do. However, great European leaders, lets face it words are cheap. Now I do not say that to offend anyone. I merely say that we can all advocate our peaceful intentions here, but what is in place to assure that these intentions are to be upheld? Now I am not suggesting that a government be built to govern our nations to make the assurance that we will keep good on our peaceful word. What I am suggesting is a constitution of peace. It will be the common law that our nations can adopt on the matters of foreign affairs. It will set in stone many of the points we have already made, such as never initiating military action against a neighbor. Perhaps making it so that no one nation can go to war with another nation without a vote percentage from the rest of the nations that sign this document. Now I assure you this is just an idea of mine and obviously I'm just trying to piece something to gather as an example for you all here. I truly believe however that such a document might be the sort of thing to as they say "get our foot in the door" when it comes to peace. So if any here are interested, I would love to take it upon myself to draft such a document, with of course ideas from all in attendance here. So what are your thoughts? Julius Augustus returns to his seat as the room grows silent while the great European leaders ponder what he has suggested |
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| Xeres and Catalonia | May 3 2005, 10:10 PM Post #6 |
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King Dennis Stands, and takes a long look at Julius Augustus, and then smiles. He takes a pen from an assistant, and signs the bottom of a blank page. He tosses the page across the table toward the emporer, and says, "Fill in the blanks. I agree with you completely." He then stands, and heads to the bar. As he leaves, he says, to an aid, "I trust this man." |
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| Al Araam | May 3 2005, 10:11 PM Post #7 |
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The Emperor rises to address the assembled nations for a second time: I agree wholly with Julius Augustus. However, we can do nothing to promote the sovereignty of other nations if that of our own nation is not protected. Peace is the main concern of this convention but what of defense? Peace can only be achieved through security. Therefore I would propose that before any other steps are taken a defensive alliance be drafted between members of the Council. A strong alliance would guarentee the sovereignty of Council Nations and leaves them free to promote peace in the region. If there is interest in creating a permanent council of representatives these facilities are available for their use. Morracon would be glad to participate in such an undertaking. |
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| NRE | May 3 2005, 10:23 PM Post #8 |
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Julius Augustus, after recieving the blank paper from King Dennis and listening to the Emperor's words, he turns to the honored Emperor and replies: I once again completely agree. If all of the other nations agree to it, it was another point I was hoping to address in this constitution of peace. Something towards the affect that if the peaceful intentions of a nation represented on the document are threaten by an outside force, all nations represented will come to aid in the defense of this nation in any way they can. However, if the nation is threaten by another nation represented on the document, other nations will do whatever military actions necessary to prevent war between these two nation, in of course an effort to "keep the peace." Of course the two nations will have to peacefully discuss their difference until a solution can be found. As you can see I have many ideas for this constitution. If there are no objects, I would like to be excused to my guest quarters so that I am draft such a document, and then present it to this council, and then I suggest we all take it to a vote on whether or not to adopt it. OOC: if everyone does agree, PM me with any suggestion on points to make in the Constitution. |
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| The Holy Republic of Poland | May 3 2005, 10:25 PM Post #9 |
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Poland believes the council should discuss the rising threats of war. |
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| Wadj | May 3 2005, 11:03 PM Post #10 |
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Prime Minister Sievers addresses the European Leaders: "While I believe that what NeoCeasar Augustus has said, I believe that the implementation of his plan would lead to a severe reduction in sovereignty for the nations involved in this meeting. I am more inclined to agree with the Emperor of Morracon on this issue. A defensive treaty between the nations what we need. Perhaps even only a non-agression pact between all involved. As for the topic of War, which was brought up by Poland, this is what I believe: it is inevitable that some, if not all, of the nations represented in this room will eventually become involved in the War of Succession. The actions of Prussia and Cologne have greatly disturbed the peace in Europe. It is the gravest situation we have had to face yet. But I do not believe that we should drop all hope of maintaining the peace. We should make all attempts to remain neutral. However, if the War escalates to a point where a nation must enter it, I ask that the nations involved in this discussion respect the sovereignty of any who choose to go to war. Thank you." |
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| NRE | May 3 2005, 11:29 PM Post #11 |
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Before leaving to seclude himself in his guest room to start drafting the proposed constitution, he replies to the statement made by Prime Minister Sievers: I must say, given the pressing issue of this war, I will have to agree. The War of Succession continues to hit closer and closer to home, why just recently I've received word that Italy has gone under aerial attack. I do however stand firm that this constitution could be a key building stone in our pedestal of peace. Yet, I can't deny that the defense of our region should be a top priority at the moment. So while I wish to be excused to my room for a short term so that I may draft a constitution to be voted on, I would like to say that NeoRome will stand by any "defensive treaty" or "non-agression pact" agreed upon by the nations represented here. With that Julius Augustus gathers his things and heads to his room where he begin work on a Constitution of Peace |
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| NRE | May 4 2005, 07:54 PM Post #12 |
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After being secluded in his guest quarters for all of the night and most of the day today, Julius Augustus emerges from his room and rejoins the rest of the respected leaders in the Great Hall. Before sitting he lays a large document in the middle of the table and address all in attendance: My dear friends, and respected colleagues. After long hours of work I have constructed a fair rough draft of my constitution of peace proposal. I took everything which seemed to be of concern and work it into the document. Now I am in no way trying to demand or push this idea upon anyone here. However I do believe something must be put into place to ensure peace in Europe. After reading the document, I will set up a poll and get a vote from all the nations on their thoughts of the document and idea. With that said NeoCaesar takes his seat and awaits a response from the group Constitution of Peace We the nations of Europe in an attempt to create a more peaceful region without interfering in the natural sovereignty of any one nation, do solemnly swear to uphold the following articles: Article One (Peaceful Defense) Point I: All nations represented are required to come to the aid of any one nation represented whose peaceful existence is threatened by an outside force. Article Two (Peaceful stance on War) Point I: All nations represented are required to never initiate military action against their neighbors. Point II: All nations represented are required to never use nuclear weaponry in any conflict and condemn the use of such by any other nation. Point III: All nations represented are required to stay neutral in all regional and global conflicts between outside nations. Point IV: All nations represented will respect the decision of any one nation whose goes against Points I and III of Article Two for any unforeseen reason. However the remaining nations will continue to stay neutral in whatever conflict provoked the decision of the one nation represented. Point V: In the event that any two nations represented begin engaging in military activities, which bring the two nations to the brink of War, all nations represented will intervene with military force to prevent a regional war in an effort to “keep the peace.” Both Leaders of the nations in the conflict will be brought to a neutral site where the two will be asked to discuss a compromise on the subject of the conflict. If by peaceful discussions a compromise cannot be found, all nations represented will disengage their military forces and will respect the sovereignties of the two nations, allowing them to go to war. Point VI: In the event of the specified in Point IV of Article Two, all nations represented excluding the two in conflict, will remain neutral on the subject, and will support neither side. Article Three (Sovereignty of the nations) Point I: All nations represented uphold the right to govern themselves freely and in whatever manner they see fit. Point II: All nations represented uphold the right to null the adoption of any of the specified. Point III: In the event that any of the nations represented or an outside nation infringes on the natural sovereignty of any one nation represented, all nations represented will initiate military action in an effort to help the victim nation retain their natural sovereignty. |
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| Al Araam | May 4 2005, 09:05 PM Post #13 |
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The Emperor requests a vote from the council on the issue: "The Emperor supports all facets of this Constitution of Peace. I vote in favor and look forward to signing the document for Morracon." OOC: I believe that the poll has already been corrupted. Please place your vote IC or telegram or PM me with your vote. The current vote totals are: For: TheNeoRomanEmpire Morracon Xeres and Catalonia Saxe-Coburg Against: The totals will be updated as more votes are recieved. |
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| Xeres and Catalonia | May 4 2005, 09:51 PM Post #14 |
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After the horrific events in Catholic Europe today, I would like to ammend the document with an addition: "Nuclear weapons will never be used in any conflict on the European Continent." I also ask that this consul officially condemn the use of a nuclear device in the War of Succession. I know many Xeres and Catalonian citizens were lost in that blast, reporters, observers, aid workers and red cross members. This action must be officially condemned, through diplomatic channels, to all parties involved in that most disturbing war. (returns to his seat at the bar, and bigins flirting with the very attractive neoroman bartender dressed as a gladiator). |
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| NRE | May 5 2005, 08:41 PM Post #15 |
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As the peace council begins to reach it's third day, Julius Augustus rises to address all the leaders in attendance: My fellow leaders as I am sure we can all agree, we are all very tired. For the past few days, we have sat here and debated on the issue of peace and what to do in order to assure peace in our region. I believe we've made some great progress, but I truly feel that it has come time for us to agree on something to put in place. We are in a delicate time right now. The War in the Middle East has ended. This is both a good and bad thing. It is good that the bloodshed has finally ended, but it is also a terrible thing for war itself is a disease which once it's done it's devastation to one region, it moves to another in order to survive. I believe the time to act, to affectively put in place something to prevent war is now. I fear if we debate this issue any further, we could loose this precious chance to ensure peace. With that said, I plead to all in attendance now, vote on the constitution of peace. As it stands, it's the only offer that has been made. If it turns out that the majority is against it, then please put another offer on the table and allows us to vote on it. We MUST ensure peace for our people SOON! After getting a little over emtional on the subject, NeoCaesar takes his seat. |
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| Rhadamanthus | May 5 2005, 09:17 PM Post #16 |
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The guards open in the door. In walks a young man, in fact a teenager, dressed in the regalia of royalty. With him walks an older woman, who resembles him. He allows her to sit down first, and then addresses the assembled leaders: "Greetings, leaders of the region. I would like to thank the Emperor of Morracon for inviting me here, and all of the rest of you for your kindness. My name is Alexander, and I am the King of Gallia, that is, of the land known now as Resplendent France. My father excused me from his presence, so that I could attend this conference, as soon as we recieved notice. The lady is my mother, Sophia, the Empress of the Resplendent Dawn. I am not yet an adult, so she is here to help me and teach me in representing my people. "The cause of peace is especially important. Many of the people of my nation are refugees, those who have left their traditional home after a savage war. They do not wish to see the same in their new homeland. And the natives of the land, who are also part of my kingdom, do not wish to see war either. Therefore it is important that we work toward establishing lasting peace. "My mother and I believe that the best guarantee of peace is love and understanding between nations. If nations learn to see eachother as people, and to never forget that the other side is human, then war cannot be a viable solution. We will work toward the establishment of peace organizations like the one described here, and when we read through that treaty, will offer our opinions on it. If possible, I will ask my father, the Emperor, to make his resources available to us, in the interests of peace. Thank you all for listening." King Alexander sat down, ready to hear the wisdom of the other leaders. |
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| NRE | May 5 2005, 09:32 PM Post #17 |
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NeoCaesar turns to the young king and his mother an address them: I would like to personally welcome you and your mother to this peace council. I too, being only 26 know what it is like to be a younger leader. On a personal note, you share the same name as my brother, Prince Alexander ruler on Neo-Macedonia of Africa so your name, I will have to say is one I shall not forget. I assume you received my offer on the subject of helping your people in their migration. I assure you that offer will stand for whenever you need it. As to the recent discussion of this council, I just address the leaders here, and ask them to come to a decision of the constitution of peace. I feel that we all need to come to a decision soon on how to ensure peace for our region before we loose our opportunity. NeoCaesar gets up, hands the young King and his mother a copy of the constitution of peace and then returns to his seat. |
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| Al Araam | May 5 2005, 10:30 PM Post #18 |
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The Emperor agrees heartily with NeoCeasar. "Something must be done soon to ensure that the peace and security of the region remains intact. I would also like to take this oppurtunity to welcome King Alexander. If there is anything you need that Morracon can offer please do not hesitate to ask. What is King Alexander's position on the "Constitution of Peace" as it stands? Any delegates in attendance that have not stated their position on the acceptance of this document please do so now." |
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| Rhadamanthus | May 5 2005, 10:50 PM Post #19 |
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Ok, I have some issues with the current draft. My main problem exists in Article 2: Article Two (Peaceful stance on War) Point I: All nations represented are required to never initiate military action against their neighbors. Point II: All nations represented are required to never use nuclear weaponry in any conflict and condemn the use of such by any other nation. Point III: All nations represented are required to stay neutral in all regional and global conflicts between outside nations. Point IV: All nations represented will respect the decision of any one nation whose goes against Points I and II of Article Two for any unforeseen reason. However the remaining nations will continue to stay neutral in whatever conflict provoked the decision of the one nation represented. Point V: In the event that any two nations represented begin engaging in military activities, which bring the two nations to the brink of War, all nations represented will intervene with military force to prevent a regional war in an effort to “keep the peace.” Both Leaders of the nations in the conflict will be brought to a neutral site where the two will be asked to discuss a compromise on the subject of the conflict. If by peaceful discussions a compromise cannot be found, all nations represented will disengage their military forces and will respect the sovereignties of the two nations, allowing them to go to war. Point VI: In the event of the specified in Point IV of Article Two, all nations represented excluding the two in conflict, will remain neutral on the subject, and will support neither side. Point 4 says all nations must respect the choice of a member nation that chooses to violate Points 1 or 2. Points one and two prohibit the initiation of military action and use of nuclear weapons by member states. But points 4 and 6 prevent member nations from intervening if a nation violates either of those points. Together it means that a member nation can, at will violate some of the primary objectives of the treaty, and that the other nations are not allowed to stop them. If that isn't what is meant, then it is unclear. Either way, that is a problem. |
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| Al Araam | May 5 2005, 11:00 PM Post #20 |
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I agree that this should be rethought. By swearing the most righteous nations in the region to absolute neutrality in any conflict we are giving those nations that are the least righteous and moral free reign to do what they wish without the fear of multilateral retribution. Peace in the region cannot be acheived by ensuring that some nations will be peaceful without exception, but rather by ensuring that unjust actions are not allowed to continue unopposed. We must strive for the peace of the region as a whole. Perhaps a majority of the nations on the Council should be required to agree that intervention is needed for the sake of stability in the region. |
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| NRE | May 5 2005, 11:19 PM Post #21 |
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Sorry there was a miss-print. In trying to accommodate a previous suggestion about nuclear warfare, I got the "point" numbering wrong. I have corrected in on the document and it now reads in point 4: All nations represented will respect the decision of any one nation whose goes against Points I and III of Article Two for any unforeseen reason. However the remaining nations will continue to stay neutral in whatever conflict provoked the decision of the one nation represented.. I do stress again that this is of course just a rough draft and I am of course open to any modifications suggested. I do remind everyone that this was attempt to create a sort of "region law" to ensure peace, yet not take away from the natural sovereignty of the individual nation. It's something of a task all in itself, and it might come to the point that we'll never be able to all completely agree, but I thought it was worth attempting nevertheless. Also if the council of peace is going to actually be a working body of nations, you know sort of like a "UN"..I took that into consideration and had some ideas to add the the constitution. SO if it is agreed by all the nations here, that we will all make up a "European Peace Council" then I'd like to be given the time to reconstruct the constitution with the ideas I had, and of course make some adjustments from suggestion everyone gives me. If this is what evereyone wants, just PM or telegram me with some suggestions and I'll be able to try to accommodate everyone. |
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| Xeres and Catalonia | May 9 2005, 01:48 PM Post #22 |
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King Dennis declares: "I am bored. I am returning to my nation. Please advise me when there is something to sign." He rises, bows, and swiftly leaves the room. |
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| NRE | May 10 2005, 10:01 PM Post #23 |
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In an attempt to please more parties, I have constructed a new draft of the Constitution of Peace. An it's really to be seen as more of regional law then some simple treaty. Hope this is more pleasing to all th leaders. The New Draft of the Constitution of Peace: Constitution of Peace We the nations of Europe in an attempt to create a more peaceful region without interfering in the natural sovereignty of any one nation, do solemnly swear to uphold the following articles: Article One (Peaceful Defense) Point I: All nations represented are required to come to the aid of any one nation represented whose peaceful existence is threatened by an outside force. Article Two (Peaceful stance on War) Point I: All nations represented are required to never initiate military action against their neighbors. Point II: All nations represented are required to never use nuclear weaponry or any biological weapon of any kind in any conflict and condemns the use of such by any other nation. Point III: All nations represented are required to stay neutral in all regional and global conflicts between outside nations. Point IV: If any nation represented goes against Point III of Article Two, All nations represented will deem this as a threat to the peaceful existance of all nations represented and will follow the guidelines listed in Point I of Article I Point V: In the event that any two nations represented begin engaging in military activities, which bring the two nations to the brink of War, all nations represented will intervene with military force to prevent a regional war in an effort to “keep the peace.” Both Leaders of the nations in the conflict will be brought to a neutral site where the two will be asked to discuss a compromise on the subject of the conflict. If by peaceful discussions a compromise cannot be found, all nations represented will continue to keep the two nations under "military lockdown" until a solution can be found by the European Peace Council Article Three (Sovereignty of the nations) Point I: All nations represented uphold the right to govern themselves freely and in whatever manner they see fit. Point II: In the event that any of the nations represented or an outside nation infringes on the natural sovereignty of any one nation represented, all nations represented will initiate military action in an effort to help the victim nation retain their natural sovereignty. Article Four (European Peace Council) Point I: All nations within the European Peace Council swear to uphold the laws of this document. Point II: Any Nation looking to join the European Peace Council must submit a request of admissions to the council itself. At which time an interview will be hld with the leader of the subject nation and the European Peace Council. Once all respected nations have made their inquiries about the subject nation, all nations represent will take the acceptance to vote. Majority wins |
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| Wadj | May 10 2005, 10:29 PM Post #24 |
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Saxe-Coburg has a problem with Point 1, Article One.
We believe that instead of having all nations initiate full-scale military actions against any offending nations, why do we not create a separate European Peace Council Peace-Keeping force. Each nation would contribute a certain amount of their own military power to these forces, and they would fight in the name of the Organization, not of their own state. Each nation would, of course, still have their own military that is entirely separate from the European Peace Council Peace-Keeping Force. |
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| Al Araam | May 10 2005, 10:58 PM Post #25 |
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This seems to be a good idea. It would reduce the amount of beauracracy required to mobilize the Peacekeeping Forces and also the time required to mobilize. What would you suggest as a reasonable amount of soldiers, vehicles, planes, etc to contribute? |
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