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Independent States Treaty Organization (Semi-Closed,MT)

Oseato
19-05-2009, 23:18
Due to the collapse of the Commonwealth of Independent States and the need to solidify the friendships between several nations the following treaty has been drawn up:

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Independent States Treaty

The Parties to this Treaty reaffirm their desire to live in peace with all peoples and all governments.

The Parties of this Treaty affirm that they are determined to safeguard their people and their rights. They seek to promote stability and well-being in the territories held by the signatory nations.

They are resolved to unite their efforts for collective defense and for the preservation of peace and security. They therefore agree to this treaty:

Article 1

The Parties shall seek to eliminate economic policy conflicts and encourage economic cooperation between any and all signatory nations. They shall seek peaceful and friendly international relationships by working together to promote stability and well-being of all member states.

Any Party may request economic aid from other parties, should they suffer any kind of economic crisis.

Article 2

In order to more effectively 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.

Article 3

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.

Article 4

The Parties agree that an armed attack against one or more of them shall be considered an act of war against them all and thus they agree that, if such an armed attack occurs, each of them, in exercise of the right of individual or collective self-defense and will assist the Party or Parties so attacked by taking without delay, 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 signatory nations

Any such armed attack and all measures taken as a result thereof shall immediately be reported to the Executive Council. Such measures shall be terminated when the Council has taken the measures necessary to restore and maintain international peace and security.

Unless otherwise agreed to no Party will deploy or involve the troops of another unless under direct attack.
No Party shall be forced to place troops in other signatory nations against their wishes. However, basing agreements made between signatory nations are allowed and encouraged.

Article 5

For the purpose of Article 4, 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 around the world, on colonies, on the territory of or on the islands 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 which occupation forces of any of the Parties were stationed on the date when the Treaty entered into force.
On forces, vessels, or aircraft of any of the Parties in international waters.

Article 6

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.

Any Party that engages in hostile acts against another Party will be immediately ejected from the organization and will be open to attack from any and all treaty nations.
Any conflict initiated by a member Party does not bind other Parties to aid in the undertaking of the conflict, however, member Parties are allowed to provide assistance if they so desire.

Article 7

The Parties hereby establish an Executive Council, on which each of them shall be represented, to consider matters concerning the implementation of this Treaty. All nations shall be represented on the Council and will be able to cast one vote on any issue brought before the Council. The Original Signatories of the Treaty will hold veto power over any collective decisions made by the member states.

In addition to the establishment of an Executive council, the Parties of this treaty shall establish a joint military command to better coordinate military movements together in the event of armed conflict.

Article 8

The Parties may, by majority agreement, invite any other state in a position to further the principles of this Treaty and to contribute to the security of the signatories’ areas to accede to this Treaty.

Nations with strong ties to the Parties of the Treaty may inquire about possible invitation to the Treaty. Thus no applications will be accepted unless a there is a strong relationship between the applicant and a treaty signatory.

Article 9

Member nations can, at any time, propose changes to the Treaty. Any proposed changes will be voted upon by the Executive Council to be approved or disapproved.




Nations Signed:
Nations denoted in green are veto holding members of the Executive Council, black denotes regular members of the Execurtive Council, and blue denotes Observer Status.
- The Federation of Oseato
- The Directorate of Cukarica
- The Armed Republic of Nachmere
- The Military Federation of The Wolf Hold
- The Imperial Order of Void Templar
- The Holy Empire of Osea

ISTO Forum is located here (http://z3.invisionfree.com/ISTO_Pact/index.php). Activity on the forum is essential.

Interested Parties for either membership or observer positions may make an application either here or on the ISTO Forum. Application is below. Please note that it is preferred that nations have ties to current ISTO signatories before applying. Nations with populations under 150 million will not be accepted. (Unless they have strong ties to ISTO members and can show a high quality of previous RPs)

Name of Nation:
Head of State:
Relations to ISTO Nations:
Reason for Application:
Examples of past RP's:
Current conflicts:

Other:
United States of PA
19-05-2009, 23:37
The Republic of the United States of Pennsylvania would like to apply for membership
Oseato
19-05-2009, 23:48
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To: The Republic of the United States of Pennsylvania
From: Lt. General Kevin Little, Oseaton Federal Army, Acting Head of ISTO
SUB: Membership Application

While we appreciate the interest shown by the Republic of the United States of Pennsylvania, we cannot process the application at this time. Once the founding nations have been established, the council shall vote on the topic of USPA membership. We will inform you once the council has been fully convened and is able to vote on your application. We apologize for the delay.

Most Sincerely,
Kevin Little
Lt. General, Oseaton Federal Army
Acting Head of the Independent States Treaty Organization.
United States of PA
20-05-2009, 03:37
It is of no need to worry, we do not mind and dully understand for the delay
Cukarica
20-05-2009, 08:10
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The Directorate of Cukarica

To: Lt. General Kevin Little, Oseaton Federal Army, Acting Head of ISTO
From: General Gordon Drake,Head of the Directorate
Subject: ISTO

As we already agreed at our meeting in Oseato city(msn),the Directorate is pleased to announce it's membership in the Independent States Treaty Organization.We are glad that our friends in Oseato and Wolf Hold have come up with this great idea to further our cause,establish prosperity and well being of all parties that signed this treaty.We hope for a bright future for all parties who have signed this treaty.The former CIS proved to have many administrative and solidarity weaknesses,and we know that this pact won't have any,because many precautions were taken to protect the pact from those weaknesses.
Also we want to inform all of our friends that they can expect aid from the directorate at any given time,according to the charter of the treaty.
Legions of the Directorate stand ready to help you at any time,and don't hesitate to call for their aid.
We live in dangerous times,dear friends and the Directorate has only one piece of advice for you,it's very obvious and simple:
In pace, ut sapiens, aptarit idonea bello,
it means:In peace, like a wise man, he appropriately prepares for war.
We are facing numerous threats from multiple sides,but we now stand united,and nothing can crush the spirit of a free man.
Liberty and Justice will prevail over tyranny and evil.
God bless the ISTO.
And may the Almighty God continue to bless Cukarica.
Oseato
20-05-2009, 16:01
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To: General Gordon Drake, Head of the Directorate
From: Lt. General Kevin Little, Oseaton Federal Army, Acting Head of ISTO
Sub: Re:ISTO

The Federation of Oseato is joyous that the Directorate of Cukarica finds the treaty acceptable. We recognized the flaws and weaknesses of the CIS following it's collapse and sought to correct and address those issues, thus this document was born. We wish only prosperous and peaceful relations with all parties to this treaty. If the Directorate is ever in need of the Armed Forces of the Federation of Oseato, we would be more than willing to assist for any endeavor.

This treaty, as you well know, was created for the collective defense of our nations during these troubled and dangerous times. Your words of wisdom are most applicable during this time. Hopefully any and all threats to our nations will now think twice before presuming to attack any party to this treaty, as the combined might of our nations is quite a powerful sight to behold.

God bless Cukarica, God bless the ISTO, and God Bless the Federation.

Sincerely,
Kevin Little
Lt. General, Oseaton Federal Army
Acting Head of ISTO
Nachmere
20-05-2009, 22:21
The Armed Republic of Nachmere is honored to join these great nations in an alliance. From this day on we shall stand at your side, through thin and thick. The people of Nachmere hope to cooperate with all members of this alliance in every field of human progress.

Ray Ginger, President of the Armed Republic of Nachmere,
On behalf of the people of Nachmere.
The Wolf Hold
20-05-2009, 22:34
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Message from The Military Federation of The Wolf Hold

To: Lt. General Kevin Little, Oseaton Federal Army, Acting Head of ISTO
From: 1st Wolf's Marshall Cain, CinC of the Military Federation of The Wolf Hold

We would happily sign this treaty, it is good to see the old CIS nations reforming under a new banner and constitution. We promise not to subvert this treaty like we did the CIS treaty. The Military Federation pledges all of its support to this alliance and if any of its members need support we will always be there to help them. As a wise man in Cukarica once said, our 'paws' have been bloodied before and we will happily bloody them again. So we give our full support for this alliance and we look forward to seeing it prosper. We may be cut off from our troops abroad but by Larka we will work together and free our nations from these troubled times.

'Always have the biggest gun'
1st Wolf's Marshall Cain
Oseato
20-05-2009, 23:05
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Official Communique from the Office of the General Secretary of ISTO
To: Ray Ginger, President of the Armed Republic of Nachmere.
1st Wolf's Marshall Cain, The Military Federation of The Wolf Hold
From: Lt. General Kevin Little, Oseaton Federal Army, General Secretary of ISTO
Sub:Welcome

The Federation of Oseato warmly welcomes The Armed Republic of Nachmere and The Military Federation of The Wolf Hold to the Independent States Treaty Organization. We are glad that these nations have seen fit to join us in our efforts to solidify our nations respective relationships. While we wish for peace, we understand the need to "bloody our paws" as the great 1st Wolf's Marshall Cain quoted if any of our nations is threatened or attacked. We live in turbulent times and it is better that we stand side by side against tyranny and oppression.

Most Sincerely,
Kevin Little
Lt. General, Oseaton Federal Army
General Secretary of ISTO

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Official Communique from the Office of the General Secretary of ISTO
To: The Republic of the United States of Pennsylvania
From: Lt. General Kevin Little, Oseaton Federal Army, General Secretary of ISTO
Sub: Application

It is my unfortunate duty to inform The Republic of The United States of Pennsylvania that it's application for admission to the Independent States Treaty Organization was not accepted. Please understand that we cannot disclose what exactly the details of the vote were or the reasons behind it. Another application can be submitted at some point in the future, if USPA wishes to join the alliance again at some point in the future.

Sincerely,
Kevin Little
Lt. General, Oseaton Federal Army
General Secretary of ISTO
Oseato
22-05-2009, 21:26
Applications are now being taken. The Imperial Order of Void Templar is hereby invited to sign the Treaty and join ISTO.
Void Templar
22-05-2009, 22:55
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From Her Royal Majesty, Empress Tara Whyt, Ruler of the Void and Her Colonies
It is with great honour that I accept membership of ISTO on behalf of the Imperium. However, due to recent events throughout the Void and the world, I am unable as of this time to fully commit and as such request only an observer status for the Imperium. Hopefully, in due time, we shall be able to commit fully. We do not object to ISTO bases being built on any territory attributed to the Void, nor ISTO forces entering, exiting, being stationed or resupplying in any Templar water, airspace or port, but we will most likely not be able to assist in any offensive or defensive support.
Signed with my apologies:
Tara Whyt
Laudren
23-05-2009, 16:30
Dear Friends,

Well, It is good to see old members of the cis comming together and forming a newer, revised alligence. i applaud for this. Although i won't be joining for now I wish old commrades well-being and prosperity. And even though i wasn't there for the end of the cis, i hope to later be here and not see and end to this, but rather a prosperous future and a long live to this alliance.

Laudren
Osea 767
23-05-2009, 17:29
To: The Independent States Treaty Organization
From: The Holy Empire of Osea

We are happy to see the efforts of former members of the CIS, nations we consider to be friends, working together to create a new stronger alliance. Unfortunately , we must inform you that we do not intend to become a member of the alliance, but we do ask if the ISTO is willing to grant us observer status.
Leistung
23-05-2009, 19:50
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To: [Open]
From: Office of the Chancellor
Subj: Formation of the ISTO

The Federal Republic wishes the ISTO luck in their quest to solidify the bonds of friendship between nations, and hopes that certain members do not drag the newly formed alliance into any situations they may not be capable of handling.

Cordially,
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Gregor Ringkampf
Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Leistung
Oseato
23-05-2009, 20:11
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Official Communique from the Office of the General Secretary of ISTO
To: Her Royal Majesty, Empress Tara Whyt, Ruler of the Void and Her Colonies
From: Lt. General Kevin Little, Oseaton Federal Army, General Secretary of ISTO
Sub:Welcome

On Behalf of the Independent States Treaty Organization and all signatory nations, it is my pleasure to welcome The Imperial Order of Void Templar into ISTO. As a former CIS nation, the Federation is always glad to welcome fellow CIS nations into the organization. You request for Observer status has been approved, however while observer nations are not generally entitled to the protection offered under Article 4 of the Treaty, I have decided to extend the offer of protection to the Imperial Order of Void Templar. Any attacks on Void Templar or her colonies will result in ISTO support, should you choose to accept it. Welcome, once again.

Most Sincerely,
Kevin Little
Lt. General, Oseaton Federal Army
General Secretary of ISTO

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Official Communique from the Office of the General Secretary of ISTO
To: The Confederacy of Laudren
From: Lt. General Kevin Little, Oseaton Federal Army, General Secretary of ISTO
Sub:

We appreciate your good tidings and well wishes, we hope that your nation is prosperous and peaceful in the years to come. If at any time you wish to join ISTO, please do not hesitate to submit and application. I'm sure we would warmly welcome your great nation.

Sincerely,
Kevin Little
Lt. General, Oseaton Federal Army
General Secretary of ISTO

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Official Communique from the Office of the General Secretary of ISTO
To: The Holy Empire of Osea
From: Lt. General Kevin Little, Oseaton Federal Army, General Secretary of ISTO
Sub:Application for Observer Status

The Federation of Oseato, on behalf of ISTO, is glad to hear that The Holy Empire of Osea considers the gathered nations as friends. We shall seek to strengthen our ties once again, though we understand why you do not wish to be a full member of the Organization. As I write this message, voting is taking place on your application to become an observer. Once the votes have been tallied we will inform you of our decision on the matter.

May your country continue to prosper,
Kevin Little
Lt. General, Oseaton Federal Army
General Secretary of ISTO
Oseato
23-05-2009, 20:21
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Official Communique from the Office of the General Secretary of ISTO
To: Gregor Ringkampf, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Leistungs
From: Lt. General Kevin Little, Oseaton Federal Army, General Secretary of ISTO
Sub: Re:Formation of the ISTO

We thank you for your well wishes and we'd like to assure the Federal Republic that ISTO
seeks only peace and security for it's signatory nations. Though we feel as though we are quite prepared to handle any situation that might involve the organization as a whole.

Respectfully,
Kevin Little
Lt. General, Oseaton Federal Army
General Secretary of ISTO
Leistung
23-05-2009, 22:32
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To: [Open]
From: Office of the Chancellor
Subj: Re:Re: Formation of the ISTO

One can only hope, Lieutenant General.

Cordially,
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Gregor Ringkampf
Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Leistung
Oseato
26-05-2009, 22:10
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Official Communique from the Office of the General Secretary of ISTO
To: The Holy Empire of Osea
From: Lt. General Kevin Little, Oseaton Federal Army, General Secretary of ISTO
Sub:Application for Observer Status

The Osean application for observer status in ISTO has been approved. Thank you again for your interest in ISTO. We look forward to working with you in the future.

Sincerely,
Kevin Little
Lt. General, Oseaton Federal Army
General Secretary of ISTO
Nachmere
03-06-2009, 23:19
BUMP for new members