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20-05-2006, 05:40
The International Allied Defence Federation Consititution
Preamble:
The international Allied Defense Federation (IADF) is an alliance based on the common well being of her members, including mercantilism and defense. The IADF has always stuck by its word, and is an alliance for the unification, in terms of diplomacy, even nations split by ideological differences, such as Communist and Fascists.
The administration includes three seperate tiers. The technical high end of the administration belongs to the President, which is voted for every real life month. The President, however, has several restrictions and checks, ensuring the dominance of the general assembly, which is the assembly of all members. The middle tier, between the general assembly and the president, is the Security Council, formed of three seperate nations. The Security Council includes a Commander in Chief of the Rapid Reaction Force, the minister of intelligence and the minister of foreign relations.
The IADF is given a law code through the alliance charter:
[Alliance Charter]
Preamble:
The IADF is an alliance that promises the defense of all member nations, small or large, socialist or fascist, regardless of political ideologies. In the world of NATO and the RWC it is imperative that a neutral alliance is formed along these lines that protects the individuals from the larger behemoths who's only aims are to gobble up the weak and unprotected. Furthermore, the IADF stands up for the all that is ethically and morally correct, being a champion of the underdog. In that sense, the IADF in accordance to the wishes of the IADF member body, will stand against those who practice genocide or other war crimes. The evil will find no safe haven against the IADF and the good will always find an ally in times of need. It is to say, that even as the skies grow dark the IADF will always be there to cast an ambient of light and an aura of hope.
Although it might seem hypocritical that the IADF allow both the right and the left to join, or the imperialist and the isolationist, or white and black, it truly fails to fit into the category of hypocracy. We are not opposed to conquests or war, we are a peaceful alliance. However, under no circumstances would we allow war crimes to occur or blatant imperialism, and that is what sets us apart from those who conquer just to conquer.
Article 1A
The powers of the General Assembly will hearby be layed out in this article. It will detail the powers of the General Assembly against the Security Council and the President, alike. The General Assembly is intended to be the most powerful branch of the IADF government and is for that reason, the most influential. It is also intended to counterbalance the powers of the Security Council along with the President to assure that they truely represent the alliance along with the good of the alliance.
The General Assembly will be made up of every member of the alliance except for the 3 individuals in Security Council and the Presidency. This assures that no nation gains more power in the alliance then the other.
Each member has one vote and no more. No matter your status, you will have one vote and only one vote. But you are allowed to influence other nations, but bullying or forceful tactics will not be tolerated and will result in harsh punishment for the wrongdoing nation.
The General Assembly is responsible for maintaining the IADF alliance while also further progressing it in the International stage of NS.
The General Assembly is the only body or authority, that is capable of forming comittees inside the alliance for specific jobs.
The Security Council is responsible to listen to the General Assembly and report a weekly report too it, if there are any events that affect the alliance on a whole.
The General Assembly is allowed to establish hearings, probes, and investigations on behalf of the alliance on member nations, office holders, and the president. No one is allowed to keep secrets from the Assembly if under probe, investigations, or in hearings.
The General Assembly is responsible for managing the funds for the IADF.
The General Assembly is the only body capable of declaring war for more than 5 days.
The General Assembly is has the final say for any recommendations or laws brought up by member nations.
The General Assembly has the power to block membership to any nation if 2 objections by member nation's have been voiced about the applying nation.
Article 1B
The Security Council, made up for the Commander in Chief, Director of Foreign Affairs, and Director of Interior and Intelligence Affairs, has powers detailed here.
The Security Council will be composed of three positions, the Commander-and-Chief of the RRF, the Director of Foreign Affairs, and the Director of Intelligence.
The Security Council has the power to initiate a war with another nation or alliance if deemed nessessary, but for 5 days before either gaining premission to expand the war from the General Assembly or pull out.
The Commander-and-Chief of the Rapid Reaction Forces is responsible for controlling and reporting about the Rapid Reatiion Forces of the IADF.
The Director of Foreign Affairs is responsible for representing the alliance in the international stage. The Director also influences the membership of nations to the alliance.
The Director of Intelligence and Domestic Affairs is responsible for the welfare of the nation. The Director of Intelligence is responsible for reporting problems internally in the alliance to the Security Council or where the General Assembly can not be used, problems in the international stage where the IADF can become involved, and other information that would further expand the capabilities of the IADF.
The Security Council has the power to start an impeachment of the President. If impeached by the Security Council, then the case will go to the General Assembly for final vote.
The Security Council will be headed by the President of the IADF.
The Security Council is responsible for maintaining the security of the alliance at all costs.
The Security Council is obligated to report all major events concerning the alliance to the General Assembly.
The Security Council is capable vetoing any issues proposed by the General Assembly if they are deemed a threat to the security of the alliance. All three members along with the President must cite opposition before it is capable of using this power.
The Security Council is allowed to form treaties, pacts, embargos, etc against opposing nation/alliance/body when nessessary without the approval of the General Assembly, but must gain premission from the General Assembly to continue such activity past 5 days or face being forced to end or lift the act committed.
The Security Council is capable of deploying peacekeeping forces without the General Assembly's voice for 5 days max before having to ask premission. But must get okay from President.
The Security Council is given temporary powers to act against attacking nation/alliance/body when in a state of invasion without asking the General Assembly.
The Security Council is capable of creating sub-committees that are concerned with the defense or welfare of the alliance.
The Security Council is capable of declaring a state of emergency for the alliance.
Article 1C
The president will have administrational powers, as depicted here.
The President is the head of the IADF.
The President is incharge of creating the policy and providing leadership and direction for the pact.
The President is the only member except for founder (The Macabee) to accept new members into the alliance.
The President is given the power to defend the pact at all costs.
The President must report to the Security Council and the General Assembly with an annual State of the Pact speech every month in office.
The President is capable impeaching officials deemed "uncontrollable" from the alliance without the premission of the General Assembly but with the premission from the Security Council.
The President is capable of creating Secetary positions and forming a cabinet independent of the Security Council for advice on matters concerning the alliance.
The President is capable of vetoing any laws or recommendations put by the General Assembly or Security Council if deemed "unnessessary". But veto can be lifted by General Assembly with a 2/3's vote.
The President is allowed to sign treaties and begin embargos on other nations with the premission of the Security Council.
The President is responsible for proposing laws for the pact and influencing the pact outline.
The President is responsible for guiding the pact in all states of time, from peace to war, from emergency to prosperity.
The President can serve for unlimited terms.
Article 2
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 maintaining international peace and security and justice unless such use of force is required to bring a return to peace and stability.
Article 3
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. They will seek to eliminate conflict in their international economic policies and will encourage economic collaboration between any or all of them.
Article 4
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.
Millitary action against any Party or Parties is forbidden, except with the unanimous consent of the Security Council, excluding the potential target(s) of action, if that Party or Parties is a member the Security Council.
Article 5
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. A Security Council of no more than three members plus a President will be established to evaluate these claims and to determine when the use of force is justified.
The Security Council and President shall consist of active members and shall serve in staggered terms of two RL months. The Presidency of the Security Council shall be an elected position in addition to the Security Council.
Article 6
The Parties agree that an armed attack against one or more of them 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-defense 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 attacked Party or Parties.
Any such armed attack and all measures taken as a result thereof shall immediately be reported to the Security Council. Such measures shall be terminated when the Security Council has taken the measures necessary to restore and maintain international peace and security.
Article 7
For the purpose of Article 6, an armed attack on one or more of the Parties is deemed to include an armed attack:
• On the territory of any of the Parties, or on any lands under the jurisdiction of any of the Parties;
• On the forces, vessels, or aircraft of any of the Parties, when in or over these territories or any other area in the world if the Party was attacked upon and commited no previous wrong against the attacking nation;
• On the citizens of any of the Parties either at home or abroad.
Article 8
A Rapid Reaction Force shall be established for the mutual defense of one or more of the Parties in the event of an armed attack. All Parties shall contribute to the Rapid Reaction Force the following: one light infantry battalion and air transport necessary to transport such forces. If a party nation cannot donate what is required to the Rapid Reaction Force the nation may substitute other vheciles or troops to the force, as long as the Security Council deems the substution is fair.
The Rapid Reaction Force shall be trained and equipped in such a fashion as to be a cohesive fighting force when deployed. Field command of the Rapid Reaction Force shall be assigned to the designee of the President of the Security Council.
Article 9
This Treaty does not affect, and shall not be interpreted as affecting in any way the rights and obligations of any Party.
Article 10
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 11
The Parties hereby establish a General Assembly, on which each of them shall be represented, to consider matters concerning the implementation of this Treaty. The General Assembly shall be so organised as to be able to meet promptly at any time. The General Assembly shall set up such subsidiary bodies and committees as may be necessary; in particular it shall establish immediately a Security Council which shall recommend measures for the implementation of Articles 3, 4 and 5.
Article 12
The Parties may, by a simple majority agreement of the General Assembly, invite any other State in a position to further the principles of this Treaty and to contribute to the security of the Parties to accede to this Treaty. Any State so invited may become a Party to the Treaty by depositing its instrument of accession with the IADF. The IADF will inform each of the Parties of the deposit of each such instrument of accession.
Article 13
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 IADF, which will notify all the other signatories of each deposit. The Treaty shall enter into force between the States which have ratified it as soon as the ratifications of the majority of the signatories have been deposited and shall come into effect with respect to other States on the date of the deposit of their ratifications.
Article 14
After the Treaty has been in force for one RL month, or at any time thereafter, the Parties shall, if any of them so requests, consult together for the purpose of reviewing the Treaty, having regard for the factors then affecting peace and security in the NS World, including the development of universal as well as regional arrangements for the maintenance of international peace and security.
Article 15
Any Party may cease to be a Party one RL day after its notice of denunciation has been given to the IADF, which will inform the Governments of the other Parties of the deposit of each notice of denunciation. Any equipment and/or funds donated to the IADF Rapid Reaction Force will be returned.
Article 16
This Treaty shall be deposited in the archives of the IADF. Duly certified copies will be transmitted to the Governments of all signatories.
Article 17
The Alliance shall keep record of all Active and Inactive Alliance members. Active Alliance members are those who have signed the Alliance charter, and who have communicated through Allliance diplomatic channels (OOC: The web board or our region page on NS) in the previous 14 RL days. Inactive Alliance Members are those who have signed the Alliance charter, but who have not communicated through Alliance diplomatic channels in the previous 14 RL days.
Inactive Alliance members recieve the full benefits of IADF membership, but their vote will not be counted in either the numerator or denominator of the required members in order to pass a motion. Both Inactive and Active Alliance members all recieve the assurance of mutual self-defense as defined in Articles 4 and 5, and are obligated to follow all rules and regulations set out by the Alliance and by this charter.
Any member who has been placed on the Inactive member list may regain Active status by establishing communication on an Alliance Diplomatic channel.
Article 18
The Alliance shall keep a record of whether member nations are Alliance Members or Puppet Members. Puppet Members shall be nations that are controlled by the government of an Alliance Member.
Only Alliance Members may vote in the General Assembly or hold office as President or as a Security Council member. However, Puppet Nations are subject to mutual self-protection as outlined in Articles 4 and 5, and are obligated to follow and are obligated to follow all rules and regulations set out by the Alliance and by this charter.
No Alliance Member shall be required to bring their Puppet Nations into the IADF, but any Puppet Nation that is not a member of the IADF shall not be included in the mutual protection offered by the Alliance. Puppet Nations are, however, expected to follow Alliance policy in the categories of imperialism, non-agression against Alliance members, and Weapons of Mass Destruction.
Article 19
This charter may be amended by a 2/3rds majority vote in the General Assembly.
Article 20
IADF is a NationStates Earth only alliance, meaning the bonds between nations only exists on NS Earth. Of course, nations that are willing can carry over the bonds to their Earths, however, in the general sense war between two IADF members on Earth X is allowed and does not disrupt the alliance. Furthermore, as do most Earths, to the IADF all other Earths are regarded as Out of Character, or non-existant.
Article 21
Membership into the IADF is open to all nations that agree with the ideology of the organization. They will not be discriminated based upon their state, policies, and commitements unless they prove to be violent. In order to join the alliance, though, the member must have a legal standing that makes it independent of another nation and allows it to carry out all the obligations of a member in the alliance. If a member is incapable of fulfilling these obligations, then they will not be accepted.
As for nation's that are colonies or territories of another nation. If that nation is given the right to join the alliance from its motherland or occupier and the occupier is not within the alliance, then it will be treated as a soverign nation within the alliance. This is because if the nation has the right to decide upon its legal issues, then it should be allowed to be a full member of the alliance. But the IADF is not obligated to defend the motherland of the colony if it is under attack, as the alliance considers the nation to be an independent nation not a subordinate organization. But the nation may appeal for defense of its mother country.
Member Nations:
Vietnamexico (Founding Member)
Preamble:
The international Allied Defense Federation (IADF) is an alliance based on the common well being of her members, including mercantilism and defense. The IADF has always stuck by its word, and is an alliance for the unification, in terms of diplomacy, even nations split by ideological differences, such as Communist and Fascists.
The administration includes three seperate tiers. The technical high end of the administration belongs to the President, which is voted for every real life month. The President, however, has several restrictions and checks, ensuring the dominance of the general assembly, which is the assembly of all members. The middle tier, between the general assembly and the president, is the Security Council, formed of three seperate nations. The Security Council includes a Commander in Chief of the Rapid Reaction Force, the minister of intelligence and the minister of foreign relations.
The IADF is given a law code through the alliance charter:
[Alliance Charter]
Preamble:
The IADF is an alliance that promises the defense of all member nations, small or large, socialist or fascist, regardless of political ideologies. In the world of NATO and the RWC it is imperative that a neutral alliance is formed along these lines that protects the individuals from the larger behemoths who's only aims are to gobble up the weak and unprotected. Furthermore, the IADF stands up for the all that is ethically and morally correct, being a champion of the underdog. In that sense, the IADF in accordance to the wishes of the IADF member body, will stand against those who practice genocide or other war crimes. The evil will find no safe haven against the IADF and the good will always find an ally in times of need. It is to say, that even as the skies grow dark the IADF will always be there to cast an ambient of light and an aura of hope.
Although it might seem hypocritical that the IADF allow both the right and the left to join, or the imperialist and the isolationist, or white and black, it truly fails to fit into the category of hypocracy. We are not opposed to conquests or war, we are a peaceful alliance. However, under no circumstances would we allow war crimes to occur or blatant imperialism, and that is what sets us apart from those who conquer just to conquer.
Article 1A
The powers of the General Assembly will hearby be layed out in this article. It will detail the powers of the General Assembly against the Security Council and the President, alike. The General Assembly is intended to be the most powerful branch of the IADF government and is for that reason, the most influential. It is also intended to counterbalance the powers of the Security Council along with the President to assure that they truely represent the alliance along with the good of the alliance.
The General Assembly will be made up of every member of the alliance except for the 3 individuals in Security Council and the Presidency. This assures that no nation gains more power in the alliance then the other.
Each member has one vote and no more. No matter your status, you will have one vote and only one vote. But you are allowed to influence other nations, but bullying or forceful tactics will not be tolerated and will result in harsh punishment for the wrongdoing nation.
The General Assembly is responsible for maintaining the IADF alliance while also further progressing it in the International stage of NS.
The General Assembly is the only body or authority, that is capable of forming comittees inside the alliance for specific jobs.
The Security Council is responsible to listen to the General Assembly and report a weekly report too it, if there are any events that affect the alliance on a whole.
The General Assembly is allowed to establish hearings, probes, and investigations on behalf of the alliance on member nations, office holders, and the president. No one is allowed to keep secrets from the Assembly if under probe, investigations, or in hearings.
The General Assembly is responsible for managing the funds for the IADF.
The General Assembly is the only body capable of declaring war for more than 5 days.
The General Assembly is has the final say for any recommendations or laws brought up by member nations.
The General Assembly has the power to block membership to any nation if 2 objections by member nation's have been voiced about the applying nation.
Article 1B
The Security Council, made up for the Commander in Chief, Director of Foreign Affairs, and Director of Interior and Intelligence Affairs, has powers detailed here.
The Security Council will be composed of three positions, the Commander-and-Chief of the RRF, the Director of Foreign Affairs, and the Director of Intelligence.
The Security Council has the power to initiate a war with another nation or alliance if deemed nessessary, but for 5 days before either gaining premission to expand the war from the General Assembly or pull out.
The Commander-and-Chief of the Rapid Reaction Forces is responsible for controlling and reporting about the Rapid Reatiion Forces of the IADF.
The Director of Foreign Affairs is responsible for representing the alliance in the international stage. The Director also influences the membership of nations to the alliance.
The Director of Intelligence and Domestic Affairs is responsible for the welfare of the nation. The Director of Intelligence is responsible for reporting problems internally in the alliance to the Security Council or where the General Assembly can not be used, problems in the international stage where the IADF can become involved, and other information that would further expand the capabilities of the IADF.
The Security Council has the power to start an impeachment of the President. If impeached by the Security Council, then the case will go to the General Assembly for final vote.
The Security Council will be headed by the President of the IADF.
The Security Council is responsible for maintaining the security of the alliance at all costs.
The Security Council is obligated to report all major events concerning the alliance to the General Assembly.
The Security Council is capable vetoing any issues proposed by the General Assembly if they are deemed a threat to the security of the alliance. All three members along with the President must cite opposition before it is capable of using this power.
The Security Council is allowed to form treaties, pacts, embargos, etc against opposing nation/alliance/body when nessessary without the approval of the General Assembly, but must gain premission from the General Assembly to continue such activity past 5 days or face being forced to end or lift the act committed.
The Security Council is capable of deploying peacekeeping forces without the General Assembly's voice for 5 days max before having to ask premission. But must get okay from President.
The Security Council is given temporary powers to act against attacking nation/alliance/body when in a state of invasion without asking the General Assembly.
The Security Council is capable of creating sub-committees that are concerned with the defense or welfare of the alliance.
The Security Council is capable of declaring a state of emergency for the alliance.
Article 1C
The president will have administrational powers, as depicted here.
The President is the head of the IADF.
The President is incharge of creating the policy and providing leadership and direction for the pact.
The President is the only member except for founder (The Macabee) to accept new members into the alliance.
The President is given the power to defend the pact at all costs.
The President must report to the Security Council and the General Assembly with an annual State of the Pact speech every month in office.
The President is capable impeaching officials deemed "uncontrollable" from the alliance without the premission of the General Assembly but with the premission from the Security Council.
The President is capable of creating Secetary positions and forming a cabinet independent of the Security Council for advice on matters concerning the alliance.
The President is capable of vetoing any laws or recommendations put by the General Assembly or Security Council if deemed "unnessessary". But veto can be lifted by General Assembly with a 2/3's vote.
The President is allowed to sign treaties and begin embargos on other nations with the premission of the Security Council.
The President is responsible for proposing laws for the pact and influencing the pact outline.
The President is responsible for guiding the pact in all states of time, from peace to war, from emergency to prosperity.
The President can serve for unlimited terms.
Article 2
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 maintaining international peace and security and justice unless such use of force is required to bring a return to peace and stability.
Article 3
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. They will seek to eliminate conflict in their international economic policies and will encourage economic collaboration between any or all of them.
Article 4
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.
Millitary action against any Party or Parties is forbidden, except with the unanimous consent of the Security Council, excluding the potential target(s) of action, if that Party or Parties is a member the Security Council.
Article 5
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. A Security Council of no more than three members plus a President will be established to evaluate these claims and to determine when the use of force is justified.
The Security Council and President shall consist of active members and shall serve in staggered terms of two RL months. The Presidency of the Security Council shall be an elected position in addition to the Security Council.
Article 6
The Parties agree that an armed attack against one or more of them 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-defense 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 attacked Party or Parties.
Any such armed attack and all measures taken as a result thereof shall immediately be reported to the Security Council. Such measures shall be terminated when the Security Council has taken the measures necessary to restore and maintain international peace and security.
Article 7
For the purpose of Article 6, an armed attack on one or more of the Parties is deemed to include an armed attack:
• On the territory of any of the Parties, or on any lands under the jurisdiction of any of the Parties;
• On the forces, vessels, or aircraft of any of the Parties, when in or over these territories or any other area in the world if the Party was attacked upon and commited no previous wrong against the attacking nation;
• On the citizens of any of the Parties either at home or abroad.
Article 8
A Rapid Reaction Force shall be established for the mutual defense of one or more of the Parties in the event of an armed attack. All Parties shall contribute to the Rapid Reaction Force the following: one light infantry battalion and air transport necessary to transport such forces. If a party nation cannot donate what is required to the Rapid Reaction Force the nation may substitute other vheciles or troops to the force, as long as the Security Council deems the substution is fair.
The Rapid Reaction Force shall be trained and equipped in such a fashion as to be a cohesive fighting force when deployed. Field command of the Rapid Reaction Force shall be assigned to the designee of the President of the Security Council.
Article 9
This Treaty does not affect, and shall not be interpreted as affecting in any way the rights and obligations of any Party.
Article 10
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 11
The Parties hereby establish a General Assembly, on which each of them shall be represented, to consider matters concerning the implementation of this Treaty. The General Assembly shall be so organised as to be able to meet promptly at any time. The General Assembly shall set up such subsidiary bodies and committees as may be necessary; in particular it shall establish immediately a Security Council which shall recommend measures for the implementation of Articles 3, 4 and 5.
Article 12
The Parties may, by a simple majority agreement of the General Assembly, invite any other State in a position to further the principles of this Treaty and to contribute to the security of the Parties to accede to this Treaty. Any State so invited may become a Party to the Treaty by depositing its instrument of accession with the IADF. The IADF will inform each of the Parties of the deposit of each such instrument of accession.
Article 13
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 IADF, which will notify all the other signatories of each deposit. The Treaty shall enter into force between the States which have ratified it as soon as the ratifications of the majority of the signatories have been deposited and shall come into effect with respect to other States on the date of the deposit of their ratifications.
Article 14
After the Treaty has been in force for one RL month, or at any time thereafter, the Parties shall, if any of them so requests, consult together for the purpose of reviewing the Treaty, having regard for the factors then affecting peace and security in the NS World, including the development of universal as well as regional arrangements for the maintenance of international peace and security.
Article 15
Any Party may cease to be a Party one RL day after its notice of denunciation has been given to the IADF, which will inform the Governments of the other Parties of the deposit of each notice of denunciation. Any equipment and/or funds donated to the IADF Rapid Reaction Force will be returned.
Article 16
This Treaty shall be deposited in the archives of the IADF. Duly certified copies will be transmitted to the Governments of all signatories.
Article 17
The Alliance shall keep record of all Active and Inactive Alliance members. Active Alliance members are those who have signed the Alliance charter, and who have communicated through Allliance diplomatic channels (OOC: The web board or our region page on NS) in the previous 14 RL days. Inactive Alliance Members are those who have signed the Alliance charter, but who have not communicated through Alliance diplomatic channels in the previous 14 RL days.
Inactive Alliance members recieve the full benefits of IADF membership, but their vote will not be counted in either the numerator or denominator of the required members in order to pass a motion. Both Inactive and Active Alliance members all recieve the assurance of mutual self-defense as defined in Articles 4 and 5, and are obligated to follow all rules and regulations set out by the Alliance and by this charter.
Any member who has been placed on the Inactive member list may regain Active status by establishing communication on an Alliance Diplomatic channel.
Article 18
The Alliance shall keep a record of whether member nations are Alliance Members or Puppet Members. Puppet Members shall be nations that are controlled by the government of an Alliance Member.
Only Alliance Members may vote in the General Assembly or hold office as President or as a Security Council member. However, Puppet Nations are subject to mutual self-protection as outlined in Articles 4 and 5, and are obligated to follow and are obligated to follow all rules and regulations set out by the Alliance and by this charter.
No Alliance Member shall be required to bring their Puppet Nations into the IADF, but any Puppet Nation that is not a member of the IADF shall not be included in the mutual protection offered by the Alliance. Puppet Nations are, however, expected to follow Alliance policy in the categories of imperialism, non-agression against Alliance members, and Weapons of Mass Destruction.
Article 19
This charter may be amended by a 2/3rds majority vote in the General Assembly.
Article 20
IADF is a NationStates Earth only alliance, meaning the bonds between nations only exists on NS Earth. Of course, nations that are willing can carry over the bonds to their Earths, however, in the general sense war between two IADF members on Earth X is allowed and does not disrupt the alliance. Furthermore, as do most Earths, to the IADF all other Earths are regarded as Out of Character, or non-existant.
Article 21
Membership into the IADF is open to all nations that agree with the ideology of the organization. They will not be discriminated based upon their state, policies, and commitements unless they prove to be violent. In order to join the alliance, though, the member must have a legal standing that makes it independent of another nation and allows it to carry out all the obligations of a member in the alliance. If a member is incapable of fulfilling these obligations, then they will not be accepted.
As for nation's that are colonies or territories of another nation. If that nation is given the right to join the alliance from its motherland or occupier and the occupier is not within the alliance, then it will be treated as a soverign nation within the alliance. This is because if the nation has the right to decide upon its legal issues, then it should be allowed to be a full member of the alliance. But the IADF is not obligated to defend the motherland of the colony if it is under attack, as the alliance considers the nation to be an independent nation not a subordinate organization. But the nation may appeal for defense of its mother country.
Member Nations:
Vietnamexico (Founding Member)