Knootoss
13-07-2004, 18:58
For those who do not know: what is KIST?
KIST stands for “Knootian International Stabilisation Treaty”
KIST is an already existing treaty ( Treaty Text (http://s7.invisionfree.com/KIST/index.php?showtopic=1) ) that is, in effect, a trade agreement with other signatories. The KIST is not a military, political or economic alliance, signing it does not mean that you are “allied” with every other signatory. (Old FAQ (http://s7.invisionfree.com/KIST/index.php?showtopic=1))
http://www.neepandin.com/neepandin-tv/wto.jpg
Results: political backgrounds of current signatory nations
The KIST treaty is open to all nations regardless of domestic political ideology. What united the signatories is a desire for prosperity through trade and other peaceful means. KIST signatories participate on various levels (‘free trade’, ‘fair trade’ and ‘planned trade’) and are from various political backgrounds. The governments that have approved KIST have political backgrounds ranging from communist to conservative.
Using the Political compass (http://www.politicalcompass.org/), several members have been measured. As the spread shows, these nations include conservative (blue), liberal (yellow), centrist light (cyan) and socialist (red) nations.
http://www.fredvogels.org/images/KISTspreadcentrist.jpg
No single political denomination has the support of a clear majority amongst KIST members
Measuring economic effects of the treaty
It is presupposed that signatory nations trade with each other at *some* level after signing, with some exceptions. (Notably, in case of an embargo or bilateral agreement.) An effort is currently underway to measure these effects.
Other activities include the creation of an Intelligence Group and Cultural- and student Exchange programmes. The KIST forums are also home to the Knootian Embassy District which can be used for various diplomatic dealings.
The World Trade Organisation
Using the KIST as a platform, the nation of The Holy Saints is launching an initiative to set up the World Trade Organisation which will mediate disputes and provide additional trading rules to be mutually agreed upon.
More information can be found here. (http://s7.invisionfree.com/KIST/index.php?showforum=4)
Current signatories to the KIST treaty are:
The Federal Republic of Aerigia, the Sacred Sindarin Empire of Aelosia, the Tourist Republic of Akiros, the United Duchies of Alcona and Hubris, the United Federation of Atlantian Outcasts, the Community of AquaticMist, the Eternal Republic of Barentsburg, the Robotic Kingdom of Benderland, the Libertarian Utopia of Cabinia, the Imperial Union of Cetaganda, the Commonwealth of Chimaea, the Pink Fluffy Commonwealth of Clangerland, The Uberkapitaliztrepublik of Commerce Heights, The Eastern Bloc Dictatorship of Communist Poland, Derieties, the Dominion of Dread Lady Nathicana, the Drakonian Imperium, the Jungle Paradise of El Hefe, the Imperial Power of Falastur, the Democratic Arcologies of Feline, the Federation of Glorious Humanity, the Liberal Unitary Republic of Goobergunchia, the Community of Greenfarm, Guild Phoenicia, the Benevolent Dictatorship of Iuthia, the Dictatorship of Jakkeslavia, the Militaristic Democracy of Jondera, the Most Serene Union of Kaenei, the Technocratic State of Kaukolastan, the Dutch Democratic Republic of Knootoss and the Knootian Federation, the Federal Republic of Konania, the Teutonic Empire of Lavenrunz, the Socialist Republic of Lietuveska, the Eternal Noldorin Empire of Menelmacar, the Federal Republic of New York and Jersey, The Queldereno Estati of Nikea, The Etats-Unis Socialistes of North-West Antarctica, The Democratic Federal Republic of Omz222, the Rogue Nation of Pauldustllah, The Orange-White-Blue Regions of Rejistania, the Armed Imperial Republic of Ruhr, The Transnational Exchange of Santa Santa Barbara, The Federated Segments of Scolopendra, the Libertarian Paradise of Sunset, The Rogue Province of _Taiwan, The Ancient Kingdom of Teritora, The Eternal Necrontyr Empire of the Ctan, the New Tri-Planet Conglomerate of the Holy Saints, the Holy Empire of the Water Cooler, the Star Empire of Thelas, the Colony of Tor Yvresse-Mars, the United Star Empire of Valinon, the Peoples Republic of Vernii, the Glorious Kingdom of Vrak, the United States of Western Asia and the Democratic States of Zvarinograd
Nations that have not yet ratified KIST but have stated an intention to do so in the future:
The Absolute Republic of Mintar and the Imperial Alliance of Terra Malus
The KIST forums – open to everyone. (http://s7.invisionfree.com/KIST)
KIST stands for “Knootian International Stabilisation Treaty”
KIST is an already existing treaty ( Treaty Text (http://s7.invisionfree.com/KIST/index.php?showtopic=1) ) that is, in effect, a trade agreement with other signatories. The KIST is not a military, political or economic alliance, signing it does not mean that you are “allied” with every other signatory. (Old FAQ (http://s7.invisionfree.com/KIST/index.php?showtopic=1))
http://www.neepandin.com/neepandin-tv/wto.jpg
Results: political backgrounds of current signatory nations
The KIST treaty is open to all nations regardless of domestic political ideology. What united the signatories is a desire for prosperity through trade and other peaceful means. KIST signatories participate on various levels (‘free trade’, ‘fair trade’ and ‘planned trade’) and are from various political backgrounds. The governments that have approved KIST have political backgrounds ranging from communist to conservative.
Using the Political compass (http://www.politicalcompass.org/), several members have been measured. As the spread shows, these nations include conservative (blue), liberal (yellow), centrist light (cyan) and socialist (red) nations.
http://www.fredvogels.org/images/KISTspreadcentrist.jpg
No single political denomination has the support of a clear majority amongst KIST members
Measuring economic effects of the treaty
It is presupposed that signatory nations trade with each other at *some* level after signing, with some exceptions. (Notably, in case of an embargo or bilateral agreement.) An effort is currently underway to measure these effects.
Other activities include the creation of an Intelligence Group and Cultural- and student Exchange programmes. The KIST forums are also home to the Knootian Embassy District which can be used for various diplomatic dealings.
The World Trade Organisation
Using the KIST as a platform, the nation of The Holy Saints is launching an initiative to set up the World Trade Organisation which will mediate disputes and provide additional trading rules to be mutually agreed upon.
More information can be found here. (http://s7.invisionfree.com/KIST/index.php?showforum=4)
Current signatories to the KIST treaty are:
The Federal Republic of Aerigia, the Sacred Sindarin Empire of Aelosia, the Tourist Republic of Akiros, the United Duchies of Alcona and Hubris, the United Federation of Atlantian Outcasts, the Community of AquaticMist, the Eternal Republic of Barentsburg, the Robotic Kingdom of Benderland, the Libertarian Utopia of Cabinia, the Imperial Union of Cetaganda, the Commonwealth of Chimaea, the Pink Fluffy Commonwealth of Clangerland, The Uberkapitaliztrepublik of Commerce Heights, The Eastern Bloc Dictatorship of Communist Poland, Derieties, the Dominion of Dread Lady Nathicana, the Drakonian Imperium, the Jungle Paradise of El Hefe, the Imperial Power of Falastur, the Democratic Arcologies of Feline, the Federation of Glorious Humanity, the Liberal Unitary Republic of Goobergunchia, the Community of Greenfarm, Guild Phoenicia, the Benevolent Dictatorship of Iuthia, the Dictatorship of Jakkeslavia, the Militaristic Democracy of Jondera, the Most Serene Union of Kaenei, the Technocratic State of Kaukolastan, the Dutch Democratic Republic of Knootoss and the Knootian Federation, the Federal Republic of Konania, the Teutonic Empire of Lavenrunz, the Socialist Republic of Lietuveska, the Eternal Noldorin Empire of Menelmacar, the Federal Republic of New York and Jersey, The Queldereno Estati of Nikea, The Etats-Unis Socialistes of North-West Antarctica, The Democratic Federal Republic of Omz222, the Rogue Nation of Pauldustllah, The Orange-White-Blue Regions of Rejistania, the Armed Imperial Republic of Ruhr, The Transnational Exchange of Santa Santa Barbara, The Federated Segments of Scolopendra, the Libertarian Paradise of Sunset, The Rogue Province of _Taiwan, The Ancient Kingdom of Teritora, The Eternal Necrontyr Empire of the Ctan, the New Tri-Planet Conglomerate of the Holy Saints, the Holy Empire of the Water Cooler, the Star Empire of Thelas, the Colony of Tor Yvresse-Mars, the United Star Empire of Valinon, the Peoples Republic of Vernii, the Glorious Kingdom of Vrak, the United States of Western Asia and the Democratic States of Zvarinograd
Nations that have not yet ratified KIST but have stated an intention to do so in the future:
The Absolute Republic of Mintar and the Imperial Alliance of Terra Malus
The KIST forums – open to everyone. (http://s7.invisionfree.com/KIST)