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New Alliance Treaty Organization Announces Reforms
February 22, 2008


Following the Four Day War, the New Alliance Treaty Organization had recessed largely into isolation from much contact with the world while quietly retreating to reinforce its positions and allies. From that time on, the New Alliance ceased most official interaction with the outside world, its member states instead moving on in their own individual interests.

An announcement from the NATO offices in downtown Laurana came as a shock this morning, when the appointment of a new Primus to the New Alliance was made official by the leadership of NATO. The new Primus, a native Cravanian, was inaugurated later in the afternoon. Sir Andrew Rensford was chosen as the new Primus, a former Senator on the Council of Lords representing Tillingham and former Director of Foreign Affairs under Primary Director Gallens. Rensford, who has served as the Eastern Havenic Empire's representative to the New Alliance since its induction, made a brief statement after being confirmed as the new Primus.

"The New Alliance Treaty Organization has been at rest since the devastating Four Day War," Rensford said. "I hope that, through cooperation between members and the international community we can change this. It's my hope that NATO can once again be a driving force for peace in the international community. It's with this belief in mind that NATO has plenty of room to grow with prospects of new members."

Rensford declined to comment on APOC and the current status of the Questarian Commonwealth, instead concentrating on future developments and progress in the organization.

"When people in the world today think of NATO they think of Gholgoth and Automagfreek. Although allies and friends to the organization, I want people to instead think of peace and progress when they think of NATO. NATO can cause change in this world, and that change should be positive change in favor of the prosperity of people everywhere."

Currently Rensford has announced that the New Alliance's offices in Laurana will be upscaled, and possibly occupy the former central complex of the GASN which is currently kept aside by the government.


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New Alliance Treaty Organization

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Preamble

The undersigned Parties to this Treaty place their signature in agreement to the following terms as per the Charter of the New Alliance Treaty Organization, to henceforth be referred to as NATO, with the intent of upholding these vows and virtues to their fullest extent. It is these terms which define and shape the organizational structure and purpose of NATO; ensuring that all nations brought under the collective protection of the organization are guaranteed the rights and privileges spelled out by this Treaty.

The undersigned parties, which agree to this organization's charter, do henceforth reaffirm their commitment to peace and tranquility in our world, and vow to come to the defense of the security of their fellow members should their peaceful existence be threatened.

The nations of NATO pledge their allegiance to one another and to the defense of one another, uniting under one banner to safeguard their peoples and nations. The nations of NATO do affirm that their commitment to the collective defense to one another and to the interests of NATO are just and true.

It is through these basic ideals and virtues that the undersigned nations do hereby accept the Treaty of the New Alliance, as further defined below, as written international law; binding them together in common defense and interest and ensuring their security for a brighter tomorrow.

The Charter of the New Alliance

Article I
The Parties which agree to adhere to this Treaty do hereby pledge to open unlimited relations with other adherents of this Treaty; the interests of common understanding and fellowship in mind. Free and unrestricted trade between member states is encouraged by the Treaty, as well as relaxed immigration regulation and increased cooperation in international agreement.

Article II
The Parties which agree to adhere to this Treaty do hereby pledge that they shall remain active participants in NATO, ensuring continued participation in international agreements which directly relate to NATO as well as participation in NATO policy. The Parties will agree to actively contribute towards peace and security through mutual understanding with fellow adherents to the Treaty as well as with foreign entities which recognize the Treaty as valid but do not adhere to the Treaty.

Parties defined as inactive must either announce themselves as inactive or contact must be lost over a prolonged period of time. This prolonged period will be defined on a case by case basis, with a motion to mark a Party as inactive suggested by an active and concerned Party.

Article III
The Parties which apply to adhere to this Treaty shall be approved by a majority vote of the Assembly of Members, detailed later underneath Article XI, and confirmed by the Director of Foreign Offices and the Primus and/or First Director. All applications to NATO will be processed by the Director of Foreign Offices, who will present applications before the Assembly of Members for further approval.

Article IV
In order to further the goals of security and stability, the Parties will agree to continue to build their ability to defend themselves, either through individual development or through cooperative efforts. Each of the Parties shall maintain its own armed forces to contribute to the overall security of their own legal entity and of the Treaty as a whole.

Article V
The Parties will agree to come together to declare a consensus when the legal status, territorial integrity, political stability, or national security of one or multiple members is declared to be in jeopardy. The Assembly of Members will declare this consensus and the intent of the organization in the face of such a situation.

Article VI
The Parties agree that an armed attack against one or multiple of them which results through unprovoked means shall be considered an attack against the organization. In the event of such an assault, it is the duty of all Parties of the organization to respond with the proper course of action as deemed by the Assembly of Members; including but not limited to the use of force against the offending party or parties. All Parties which adhere to this treaty may undertake the effort of defense at their own discretion, either separately or in concert.

Any action taken in defense of a member shall immediately cease when proper agreement between the Parties and the offending party or parties is made, or when peace and security is reestablished and recognized by the Assembly of Members and Primus.

Article VII
For the purposes of Article V and all subsequent Articles, “unprovoked assault” and other derivatives is defined as the “initiation of force upon an adherent Party without prior military action or threat against the offending foreign party or parties.”

Article VIII
The laws of individual adherent Parties is not to be superseded by this Treaty, unless deemed necessary by majority vote in the Assembly of Members for the preservation of peace and the security of adherent Parties. The ability for individual adherent Parties to exercise political sovereignty over their territorial dominions shall not be inhibited in any way by this Treaty.

Article IX
The Parties agree that no aggressive action shall be taken against a NATO aligned state under any circumstances at the risk of dire consequences. Any Party which commits aggressive action against another NATO aligned state without proper provocation will face ejection from the organization, as well as the threat of imposed sanctions, naval blockade, or reciprocal military action against the offending Party.

Article X
For the purposes of Article IX and all subsequent articles, “NATO aligned state” is to be defined as any member of NATO or any nation friendly to the whole of NATO as determined by the Assembly of Members on a case-by-case basis.”

Article XI
The governmental structure of NATO shall take shape with a well defined executive and a well defined legislature.

The executive, which exists in the form of the Primus and the Directorate, serves as the daily policy-making body of NATO, adhering to the Treaty in its verbatim form and enacting policies with the interests and ideals spelled out in this Treaty in mind. The executive answers directly to the legislature.

The legislature, which takes the form of the Assembly of Members, is the long term policy-making body of NATO. The legislature enacts official policies and amendments to the charter of the Treaty, ensuring the expectations of the Treaty are fulfilled to the fullest degree. The Assembly of Members is composed of one representative from each Party with equal representation given to all Parties.

Article XII
The Parties agree that a defense commission shall be created to operate alongside the Assembly of Members; the likes of which will advise the Assembly of military matters and possible courses of action. The Chairman of the commission will be an appointed military officer from a NATO nation, and serve in the same capacity as a Director.

Article XIII
The Parties agree that no other international treaty shall conflict with the aims and goals set down by this Treaty, maintaining that a Party's position in the organization is not compromised by other engagements. The Parties agree that they shall not enter into any such agreements which would conflict with this Treaty.

Article XIV
The Parties agree to recognize any further amendments which alter or augment the purposes and aims of this Treaty, as approved by the Assembly of Members. All amendment votes to the charter require a quorum of three-fourths (3/4) of the active Parties, as defined in Article II. In order for an amendment to pass, it requires at least two-thirds (2/3) approval from the Parties which cast their vote.

If a quorum of three-fourths of the organization cannot be reached within the designated period of time for voting, an extension of one week (seven (7) days) shall occur. If a quorum is not reached during this extended voting period, the proposed amendment will be rejected.

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Leadership
Primus Sir Andrew Rensford of Cravan
First Director (NAME) of Automagfreek
Director of Foreign Offices Jessica Lantelme of Illior
Chairman of the Military Committee Lieutenant-General Frederick Koltz of Aequatio
Director of Intelligence Baron Ragez D'Asta of Malatose
Director of Finance Lord Friederich Hazlitov of Derscon

Signatory Parties

Aequatio
Aleos
Allanea
Automagfreek
Carbandia
Castilla y Belmonte
Cravan
Crimmond
Derscon
Don’t Piss Us Off
HailandKill
Haraki
Holy Marsh
IDF
Illior
Malatose
The Macabees
Novacom
Oceania (Azazia)
Scandavian States
Schultaria Prime
Sigma Octavius
Sovereign California
South East Asia (Southeast Asia)

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NATO has long been seen an honourable organisation in Barronia's eyes, made up of nations who oft allow their actions to speak louder than their words.

Despite being turned down for membership in the past, we still have an enormous respect for this organisation any many of it's members, and wish it all best in it's future endeavors.

May prosperity come long to your nations, and with it peace and freedom. The truly greatest day for an alliance is the day it is not needed, for the world is at peace. May this day come soon.

Amelie Carpentier-St Claire
Magistrate, Foreign, Commonwealth and Colonial Office

on behalf of

Her Majesty Queen Santina I
Current Ruling Monarch, House of Bourbon-Clearwater-Kane
Protector of Barronia and all her Colonies and Protectorates

Georgetown Times

Ingrahm Reaffirms Support for NATO
Charlesbourg – UK Prime Minister Rodney Ingrahm stated that Oceanian dedication to NATO remains "resolute" despite increased tensions with APOC and the Questarian Commonwealth. The Prime Minister also said the United Kingdom remained "committed to the common defence of all member states." The statements come after the announcement in Laurana, Cravan of an ambitious programme to reform NATO, of which the United Kingdom is a member.

Mr. Ingrahm made his statement in a news conference after touring a new steel plant recently opened in Charlesbourg. He lauded the decision of NATO to appoint Cravanian Sir Andrew Rensford as Primus: "The world must be shown not by words bur rather through that NATO is an alliance neither of tyranny nor wanton aggression but of sovereign states dedicated to the protection and strengthening of that sovereignty."

The Prime Minister further emphasised: "To strengthen such sovereignty it is necessary to provide an environment of stability wherein peace and prosperity thrive."

When pressed about increasing tensions between APOC and NATO, he reiterated that Oceanian support for NATO is "resolute" and would not "waver in fear of mere sabre rattling."

It has not yet been announced who will be the new Oceanian ambassador to NATO.

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[TO] The New Alliance Treaty Organization
[FROM] The Neo-Prussian Parliamentary Dictatorship of Kampfers

During the recent days, the world has seen much dissent between the member states of the Alliance for the Preservation Of Civilization and the members of the tightly aligned Gholgoth and New Alliance Treaty Organization. Kampfers, a member of the Alliance for the Preservation Of Civilization, has experienced a feeling of mourning as many nations that were once friends of the state or were beginning to develop relations with the state were now isolated by these alliance lines.

The reformation of the New Alliance Treaty Organization, however, has given this nation much hope. Now under the leadership of Cravan, a nation who had formerly headed the Global Alliance of Sovereign Nations, which Kampfers had sought enterance into before its disbanding, Kampfers sees hope that relations can be restored to status quo, if not better. Other notable members of the New Alliance Treaty Organization that Kampfers had experienced good relations with in the past would include the Aequatians, with whom we had entered into a bilateral agreement with before a small crisis developed.

Now, as the world perilously teeters on the brink of a cliff, with nothing but a small push from either Gholgoth or the Alliance for the Preservation Of Civilization needed to set it falling, the nation of Kampfers wishes to offer its aid. In an effort to reduce unnecessary tensions between major powers, Kampfers hereby applys for membership in the New Alliance Treaty Organization. To those that question our loyalty: don't. Never have we abandoned an ally in need. Never have we let down the nations that we have called brother. Never have we nor will we renege on our word. With as much integrity as one can hold, and with all appropriate humility, I petition this body for entrance and request that Kampfers not be tossed aside simply due to its ties to the Alliance for the Preservation Of Civilization.

Sincerely,
Eric Richtoff I
Fuhrer of the Neo-Prussian Parliamentary Dictatorship of Kampfers

To: Primus Gallens. Rensford
From: President Eduard Gurashoy
Sir
I would like to congratulate you on your new position as primus of NATO, the esteemed alliance our two nations are both members of.

It is my hope that this will only strengthen the bonds between our nations, and by extension the whole alliance.

With regards
Eduard Gurashoy

To: Admissions Board of the New Alliance Treaty Organization
From: Justin M. Gannon, Secretary of Foreign Affairs

The Republic of Prestonia is interested to see the reformation of NATO. We have long held this alliance in highest regard, as it has stood fast against imperialism since it's inception but particularly in the Four Day War. The goals and interests of NATO are for the most part the goals and interests of Prestonia, and thus The Republic of Prestonia hereby submits it's application for membership.

On the topic of the membership of Kampfers, I wholeheartedly endorse Kampferian membership. While Fuhrer Richtoff and I had our disagreements while I was President of Prestonia and his nation was in UFAN, I know the Fuhrer to be a good and honorable man. His nation would make a fine addition to the New Alliance Treaty Organization.

From the Office of Jessica Lantelme, Director of Foreign Offices NATO

At this time, the foreign office is heavily swamped with its own internal restructuring hence the brevity of this notice: all applicants from the previous NATO foreign offices are being rolled over, with the applications being processed as soon as physically possible. I apologize for the delay in some replies, but it is what it is. As decisions are made, I will directly contact the head executive of each nation with the response of NATO and further instructions.

[Signed]

Jessica Lantelme
Director of Foreign Offices, NATO

To: Admissions Board of the New Alliance Treaty Organization
From: The Desk of the Arch-Priest

We are seeking admission into this esteemed alliance. NATO has stood for honor, courage, and justice for many years. The world we live in now is a grave one indeed, and alliances like NATO will steadfastly refuse to allow the taint of chaos and bloodshed to affect ther free people's of the world. We, the Great Theocracy of the Justice-Loving Holy Marsh, wish to join you.

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NATO Reveals Revised Treaty
March 16, 2008


After undergoing reforms earlier last month, the New Alliance revealed today a revised treaty which defines many of the organization's beliefs and ideals. Primus Rensford announced the treaty earlier today with enthusiasm.

"I believe the approval of this revised treaty is a step in the right direction for this organization.", he was quoted as saying. "For too long NATO has remained a largely unorganized and undefined organization; with this treaty revision NATO has a chance at new life."

Rensford also announced that recent applicant Holy Marsh had been accepted to the organization. The acceptance of Holy Marsh took very little time, probably due to the location of the nation in the Havenic realm. Kampfers, on the other hand, was denied membership in the organization under concerns of loyalties. Kampfers is a founding member of the current incarnation of APOC.


"Although we think very highly of the Kampferian people, Kampfers' membership in the Alliance for the Preservation of Civilization threatens their ability to contribute to the New Alliance. Although I am sure they would be an active and contributing member, it is the Assembly's fear that Kampfers' obligations to APOC may very well jeopardize their ability to contribute to NATO substantially."

Sir Rensford declined to comment further on the subject, however a more in-depth press conference is expected later in the evening after the revision to the treaty has been officially signed by the members of the Assembly.

Official Church Statement:

"We are exceedingly pleased at our acceptance into this fine organization, and we shall do everything in our power to uphold the honor, courage, and international cooperation that is asked of NATO members."

From The Desk of the Arch-Priest:

"I do hereby ratify the NATO Charter and do oblige my nation to hold true to the contents of it."

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The Continental Empire announces support for NATO

Today, the New Alliance Treaty Organization announced major reforms, which would propel the alliance, into the future. Just hours after the announcment, Continental Emperor Galius Falucia announced his support for the alliance. "NATO represents a beacon of light in an otherwise dark world", the Emperor said in a brief statement released from the Imperial Palace.

When asked about the situation between APOC and NATO, the Emperor refused to directly comment on the situation, however he did say the following: "I'm sure APOC knows to tread lightly"

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From:
Labhekistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Ulicza Svetogorska, No. 14
322093, Augustgrad, Labhekistan

To:
New Alliance Treaty Organization

Although the Democratic-Socialist Republic of Labhekistan has remained relatively isolationist in its foreign affairs over the past several years, the political and cultural reformation that has been occuring within our nation brings us once again the the forefront of world politics. One of Labhekistan's more prominent interests at the present time is the establishment/re-establishment of foreign relations within nations located both within and outside of Haven.

On the morning of Monday, March 17 of this year, the Labhekistan Upper Parliament held an official vote; with the results being 189-61 in favour of an application for membership to the New Alliance Treaty Organization.

The Republic of Labhekistan currently has high hopes for its application, and hopes it will soon be able to contribute its substantial economic, political, and military assets towards NATO and the furthering of that esteemed organization. We respect any decision that is made towards our application, and anticipate an expedient reply with interest.

Respectfully,

Nikolai Zabirova
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Labhekistan

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Tempers flare in the Fuhrer's Reaction to NATO decision
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By Jim Brandt

When confronted with the news that Kampfers' application to join the New Alliance Treaty organization had been rejected, Fuhrer Richtoff was evidently displeased. With a waving hand, the Fuhrer stated that he had been "privately notified of [Kampfers'] rejection some time before the news became public." He continued on to state that he was "personally upset that some NATO members were not willing to move past the surface" and that they "called into question [Kampfers'] integrity, something that should never be questioned." He mentioned that "Kampfers will attempt to maintain their high quality of relations with certain NATO states," but he noted that "as this will likely strain relations even more between NATO and APOC, the liklihood that those relationships stay at the same level is low." Furthermore, the Fuhrer asserted that "nations such as Malatose have meant little and will continue to mean as much in the future. Their statement about APOC shows how little they truely understand about the world's current state of affairs" and that "if they were truely dedicated to finding a lasting peace, as Kampfers is, then they would approach the subject more cautiously and not prod the fire anymore."

The Fuhrer continued on to explain what disappointed him the most about the failure to enter to alliance. "What I had hoped was that this would be just another step along a larger road to lasting peace between our alliances, and while I believe that certain nations are committed to this ideal as well, it has become apparant to me that certain individuals within the organization of NATO are far from this ideal, and will cling to their hate of anything involved with APOC until their nation has long passed from the international stage."

The Fuhrer wrapped up his conversation by stating that he "will continue to pursue peace as the only option, and rest assured that Kampfers will never declare war upon any member of NATO unless thoroughly provoked." As the NATO-APOC situation continues to simmer, it is still unclear what will occur in the future. One thing we know, however, is that the Fuhrer is hoping to move the pot onto a backburner to let the situation cool down for a bit. His reaction to the comments by Malatose, however, a relatively unimportant nation, show that he is not willing to be bad-mouthed by anyone, and especially not by a nation who is a member of an alliance that stands precariously across the brink from the Fuhrer's own APOC.

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Dear NATO recruitment:

The United Democratic Federation of the Federal Union, has been observing your alliance, and we believe this alliance to be a staple of the modern world that all modern nations and dynamic peoples should join, there fore, I President James Miller am officially submitting an application to your glorious alliance, we believe in order for our nation to move froward, and for us to counteract the evil powers at be that we must become an active part of the community, along side current major powers assisting them in defense and maintaining peace and order, as for the APOC situation, we believe they must be crushed and vanquished, as they have their greedy slave holding sights upon our region and our nation, we will not yield..

Sincerely, President James Miller, Secretary of state Bester Kayborn, and the Congress of the Democratic Federation

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The Promethian Republic of Faxanavia
Est,Erat,Erit

Dear sirs,
The newly reformed New Alliance Treaty Organization has drawn the attention of the new government of the Promethian Republic of Faxanavia. Upon inspection of their aims and goals, we find them to be meeting that which we support. NATO stands as a beacon of hope amongst these dark times, where the unscrupulous greater nations of the world unite under banners like those of APOC. As such, the Promethian Republic of Faxanavia does herebye repsectfully submit its application to join the ranks of NATO.

Respectfully yours,
Ivansky Bochick
Prime Minister of the Promethian Republic of Faxanavia and her associated territories

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FROM THE OFFICE OF THE INTIRUM MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
MR. KENNITH G. TERRANCE
_____While I have not been an official of the Government of the Shazbotdom Empire for very long, I am told that the bond between the Shazbotdom Empire the The Eastern Havenic Empire of Cravan was rather strong during the days of the G.A.S.N.

_____Thus I was ordered by the Supreme Emperor of the Shazbotdom Empire, Mr. Larry Williams, and several other government official to send a letter of Congradulations on The Eastern Havenic Empire of Cravan in reforming the Glorious New Alliance Treaty Organization. We bid you peace and prosperity now and into the future.

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Official Government Communique

TO: New Alliance Treaty Organization
FROM: Erusean Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Salutations!

It is the policy of our government of Erusea not to sign and become part of major treaties such as these ones, seeing previous and devastating wars take place in alliances such as GASN and CA, GOOD and EVIL. However, speaking on behalf of Premier Marshal David Mondol, sovereign over all the lands and people of Erusea, it is with honor that Erusea will align itself with NATO for its goals and purpose. You may consider Erusea a friend and ally of your organization.

With regards,
Chris Grisal
Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Official Imperial Communiqué

The Sovereign Empire of Alacea

To: NATO Officials
From: Office of the Lord Consul

indentWhereas we may have had our differences in the past, the Sovereign Empire's people are greatly pleased with this great step forward in the grand alliance of NATO. With a Cravanian as the Primus, native to our southeastern, westernized libertarian neighbor with whom we share excellent relations, we have pushed a bill through the Imperial Senate that would allow the SEA to submit an application to the New Alliance Treaty Organization.

Alacea feels alienated by its former friends. They rally behind the banner of Doomingsland, the feared nation ruled by a tyrannical theocrat. The former Sovereign League now looks to conflict to resolve global problems. We wish to share in the great wealth and prosperity your alliance has, and will be more than willing to protect our fellow members.

Thank You,

Gordon Barkove
Lord Consul of the Alacean Empire


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LC Barkove Meets with NATO Ambassador

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John Salminen
TSO by Region: Alacea

Barkove Joins NATO: Diplomatic Structure Breaks Down

Upon the refounding of APOC by Doomingsland, many Alaceans had a nervous knot in the bottom of their stomaches. The Sovereign League was all but dissolved in the aftermath of the Four Day War, and they didn't have many places to turn to. The newly founded NCON seemed a good option, for the time, but the notion was successfully repealed 120-222 in the Imperial Senate. Then came the even shorter lived GCHS, which lasted mere days and collapsed when a reluctant Barkove wrote a letter to join that pact as well, after his veto was overthrown by three votes.

The administration was out of options. Any commonwealth was always out of the qusetion, remember Barkove's campaign slogan, "Keep the S in SEA"? The Empire had nowhere else to turn but NATO. The notion seemed ludicrous- naseous, almost. However, NATO had recently been revamped by friendly Cravan, loosening the puppet strings of Gholgoth and opening the door for more liberal nations. With Cravan as the Primus and nowhere else to turn but the chanting hordes of Doomingsland, the Senate passed "Resolution 10567" almost unanimously, with the outbreak of war looming ever nearer.

FROM THE OFFICE OF JESSICA LANTELME
I would like to thank messers Zabirova, Miller, Bochick and Barkove for their applications to the New Alliance, and I assure you, your applications will be dealt with in a manner as quickly as our representatives can gather themselves to vote on your applications. In the mean time, I would like to invite possible ambassadors to the Illiorian Governorship of Burning Bay to party at the club TWILIGHT while you’re waiting for a response.

[signed]
Jessica Lantelme
Director of Foreign Offices.
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[Encryption level: 5 BRAVO
To: Fuhrer Richtoff of Kamfers
From: Jessica Lantelme, Director of Foreign Offices, NATO
Dear Sir,
I came across an article during my daily briefings as to apparently how disappointed you were as to the rejection. I can understand your disappointment, and your fury as well as to having your integrity questioned. Again, NATO is an alliance based around the ability of the other members to defend any other member from any outside unjustified source of aggression. As you stated in the article, the tensions between NATO and APOC are running high, and if it wasn’t for the fact the tensions were so high, your nation would be almost a Shoo-in to NATO, but again, it’s all due to the tensions that both of our allies have created with one another. Anyways, that’s all besides the point.

The actual reason I’m contacting you is to enquire as to whether or not your government would like to open “Formal relations” with the New Alliance Treaty Organization, mainly through opening a “Consulate” of sorts at a NATO enclave within Haven (most likely on Illiorian soil, as the Consulates have been open there first, although if you’d prefer a different location, that could easily be arranged), as to keep a person in touch with NATO at all times to ensure that any diplomatic or military situations that arise can be solved quickly and easily, or for any proposals of any sort to be heard and passed along to the appropriate authorities faster than by any sort of transfer. The Consulate personnel would be treated like any other diplomatic personnel and be given the usual immunities and such, although because they’d be on a NATO compound, any security compliment would need to be kept at a minimum, as the NATO security would, and I do personally promise this, ensure the safety of your representatives like they would any other NATO personnel.

I await your response to further discuss this proposal, and if you would like to do it in some other format (OOC: IRC/AIM/Tg discussion or here works), that would work as well

[signed]
Jessica Lantelme
Director of Foreign Offices
New Alliance Treaty Organization [\end Encryption]

Friendly Neighborhood BUMP!!!

THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE IS ENCRYPTION LEVEL ZULU - EYES ONLY FUHRER AND RECIPIENT

[TO] Jessica Lantelme, Director of Foreign Offices, NATO
[FROM] The Neo-Prussian Parliamentary Dictatorship of Kampfers

Thank you for your kind words regarding the admission process, but let me assure you that I really am not in need of them at the time. I have resolved the issue of Kampers' rejection and have set to continue to look for peace. In regards, to the tensions, I hope they can be sorted out soon. While I do not expect to be reapplying to NATO any time in the near future, I would like to see relations with nations such as yours at least return to status quo, if not better, as status quo was still relatively terse with some.

Moving on, I am intrigued by this offer of yours. A direct go-between for APOC and NATO would be very helpful given the current state of affairs. I would prefer that the 'Consulate' be located on Northland, rather than in Burning Bay. Not only is it a shorter travel from Kampferian Arguin, but it is also partly maintained by the Cravanians, of whom we think highly. Moreover, I do not worry for the safety of the staff of said Consulate, for I realize that both Illior and Cravan are highly respectful and will properly defend and recognize the rights of the staff. I am also sure that you fully understand the effects that not protecting these people could have, and as you and I both fully want to avoid that situation, I know you will keep them in good care. One thing I would ask would be that I am allowed to send people out to ensure that their connection to Kampferian secure communication lines are in fact secure, and that they are set up properly to begin with. I am not trying to slight you by suggesting that you would attempt to gain access to private Kampferian data, however, a matter of national security is indeed one of national security, and said security must not be compromised. I am sure you can understand.

I believe that the establishment of this consulate will do much in the way of encouraging other nations within APOC to also open relations. This can only be a good thing in trying times such as ours. As much as my people love the Endorsian people, one can be quite certain in noting that they do not want to end up like them. One thing your message previous to this did not mention is if NATO would be interested in setting up similar sights throughout APOC, be it in Kampfers, Chevrokia, or elsewhere. If interested, I am sure that we can accommodate you on much the same terms as your own.

[SIGNED]
Eric Richtoff
Fuhrer of Kampfers


OOC: I thought about discussing this over IRC but realized that an IC context would be better. The lines between OOC and IC in regards to IRC have become rather blurred, especially as of late, and I would prefer to move to make things more IC oriented. Should we fluid time this as before or after Matt's conference because it could change my upcoming posts in that thread depending on the response I get here. My personal preference would be before, but I am flexible. Didn't know what the Cravanian/Illiorian colony was called but went with Northland since you mentioned that name in your post in Matt's thread :/

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Official Greal Statement

To: Admissions Board of the New Alliance Treaty Organization
From: Office of President Martin Watson

We is seeking admission into this great alliance. NATO is famous among the Greal public, and we believe alliances like NATO will prevent more wars that already have devastated the world of the free people. We, the Imperial Republic of Greal, wishes to join NATO.

Regards,

President of Greal
Martin Watson

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TO: The New Alliance Treaty Organization

After hearing great things about this alliance, The Republic of the Indonesian States wishes to join NATO. We see that it is a great alliance, which prevents violence and helps people in general. There for, we wish to join this organization to help others in need.

Muhammad Hanka,
Acting President of the Indonesian States

OOC: Sorry for the shit post but I don't have a lot of time right now, and I'll get a better post up tonight. Greal and TIS, I'll get your applications up later today.

Kampf, go ahead and fluid it to before, and as is, your IC requests will be OKed later tonight, so if you want to fluid that into it being already established on Northland, you can do that too if you will.

A much better IC post will be coming up tonight.

Official Communique from the Californian President:

the Californian Commonwealth takes pride in ratifying this charter and will do its best to uphold it.

FROM THE OFFICE OF DIRECTOR OF FOREIGN OFFICES JESSICA LANTELME

I would personally like to congratulate the governments of Alacea and Labhekistan on their acceptances into NATO. As such, I request that their respective representatives present themselves at NATO headquarters as soon as possible (OOC: joining the NATO boards). I regret to say that The Federal Union has been denied entry into NATO at this time, but you may come back in a while and apply again. To those applicants who haven't been notified yet, your applications are currently being processed and you will be notified as soon as our decision becomes available.

[Signed]
Jessica Lantelme

(OOC: Whats the reason for my rejection?)

The great reputation of NATO is widespread and honorable; we have heard much about this great and noble alliance, and therefore, The Fascist Republic of the Fanboyists wishes to apply for membership within NATO.

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Official Diplomatic Communique

The Federal Republic of Hamilay has long held NATO and its members in high esteem, as one of the most powerful forces for justice and global security in the world. We are pleased to announce the Federal Parliament has approved a Hamilayan request for membership with an unprecedented majority of 531-9. We wish to apply to join the New Alliance Treaty Organisation. Should our application be unsucessful, please take this message as an indication of Hamilayan solidarity and support for your fine alliance.

Best regards,

The President of the Federal Republic of Hamilay
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[OOC: Go ahead, II. You may laugh now.]

((Bumpage. To all who have applied and not received a response, your applications are still being scrutinized. You will have word on the Assembly's decision shortly.))

To: the leadership of the New Alliance Treaty Organization (NATO)

We have heard great things about NATO here in Achae-Ottonia, though we have not had the honor of dealing with this grand organization directly; However, it is with a strong desire for greater world security that the Achae-Ottonian Empire wishes to apply for membership within NATO. Even should we not be accepted for whatever reason, please recognize this letter as a signal of our desire to cooperate with NATO and to be a friend of all of its member nations.

Many Thanks,
Heinrich Theodoric Hansburg II, Achae-Ottonian Emperor

To: Admissions Board of the New Alliance Treaty Organization
From: Minister of Foreign Affairs: Dr. Garbhán Óg Ó Súilleabháin
The New True Cross has seen fit to request entrance into NATO. Word on the street is the Shansekia is allying itself with APOC as we speak, and I happen to share a long open and tempting border with Shansekia. If allowed into the ranks of NATO I will do my best to bring doom upon APOC for as long as the war lasts. It will also be my aim to further strengthen NATO politically, economically, and militarily.

Dr. Garbhán Óg Ó Súilleabháin
Minister of Foreign Affairs

FROM THE OFFICE OF JESSICA LANTELME
I am pleased to welcome Hamilay into the New Alliance Treaty Organization, and invites her to send her representative to the NATO headquarters as soon as possible (Read: register on the NATO boards). I am sorry to say that at this time, the fanboyists, Greal, Faxinavia, and The Indonesian States could not be offered a place in the alliance at this time, but I do invite them to reapply at a later date and hope for a different outcome. Currently, The New True Cross and Achae-Ottonia are on the docket for requesting admission, and decisions are pending now.

[Signed] Jessica Lantelme

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Official Diplomatic Communique

There comes a time when all mature and responsible nations stand up and do what they all common sense decrees that they do. That they fight for what they believe in, be it through the sword of war, or the pen of politics. The Telrosian Republic understands this call for change and safeguarding the peace of the world. We are happy to see that NATO has reformed itself and become a true engine for peace and democracy, shedding their old, destructive image for one of peace and hope, a change for the future.

It is with humble respect that I ask the great nations of NATO to consider the Telrosian Republic's application into their ranks. I await your answer, and if we are accepted, I look forward to working with you all.

Signed,

President Jessica Lyndon
Telrosian Republic.