The Council of Sovereign Nations (CSN) is an IC RP intergovernmental organization where every member-state is represented by a team of diplomats and a single voting ambassador in the 'CSN Assembly'. The CSN reflects aspirations which emerged in the world community following the horrific American-Soviet War of the 1980s (in the main RP timeline of Democritus): these include conflict limitation, promotion of peaceful dialogue between member states, and regulation of possible threats to global stability. All countries which are members of the council can attempt to propose, amend, or repeal international treaties. A majority of Ambassadors from member-states voting in favor of a proposed document after a period of 48 hours results in the adoption of the new bill. Should legislation not have a majority after 48 hours of IC debate, it shall not be accepted by the CSN. A proposal deemed 'urgent' requires support from at least half of the active representatives, but does not have a debating time limit. Although membership of the CSN is optional, it is treated as a symbol of international law and so remains a valuable tool of diplomacy. The CSN can create IC legal legitimacy, but whether or not it can actually accomplish and maintain global security in the currently war-torn and divided world is yet to be seen.
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Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2017 12:05 am
by Democritus Founder
For all new ambassadors:A brief history of the CSN
The CSN was established by countries who remained neutral during the devastating American-Soviet War of the 1980s. The European Federation relocated their World Assembly ambassadors to Iceland following the opening of hostilities due to fears that New York City would become a military target, and they were soon followed by many other concerned non-aligned countries. With the North American continent soon collapsing during the war, this proved to be a wise decision.
Initially only planned as a temporary measure, the world's governments agreed to establish a new intergovernmental organization at the building in Iceland, known as the Council of Sovereign Nations (CSN), to replace their now-defunct WA membership. Having failed to prevent the the Cold War evolving into a Third World War, the new organization was viewed as the best path forward rather than a continuation of the old. Reykjavik became the official headquarters of the CSN, and the Assembly first met in 1983 to facilitate crucial dialogue between the Warsaw Pact (who were not yet members) and the CSN’s member states (in particular the Non-Aligned Movement and European Federation). As a result of this key summit, peace was kept in Europe between the great power blocs even as North America and Eastern Siberia remained a warzone.
When the American-Soviet conflict finally ended CSN membership was made available to all countries (including that of North America and Eastern Europe), and a new Charter of Intent was proclaimed. The veto ability that the Great Powers had gained after the Second World War were discarded as it was believed that they had played a major role in causing global ineffectiveness and a breakdown of stability. Since then, the CSN continues to play an active role in world politics, and is seen by many as the one true creator of international law.
The French Sixth Republic (New Metropolitan France), represented by ambassador Charles Dupont. Calindelo, represented by ambassador Wienczyslaw Hynek.
Posted: Mon Nov 27, 2017 5:35 pm
by Puertollano
Address by President Castillo of Puertollano to the CSN.
To esteemed members of the Council of Sovereign Nations, honourable diplomats, ambassadors, representatives, NGO's and other organisations, I come to you today to speak on the urgent domestic matter of not only Puertollano, but the entire South American sphere. I want to put petty and never-ending feuds behind us when we discuss the upcoming issue.
After my administration legalised the use of the coca leaf, much of the world followed in our foot-steps. The Federation of Socialist Republics and the Germanic Union followed, together we broke down the social barriers and perceived danger of the coca leaf on its own. Yet, the trade of the coca leaf has seen unjustified boundaries and opposition due to an unjustified phobia. During the era of the neoliberal Puertollano, the farmers saw great devastation and destruction from the old regimes attempts to dissolve its market, fearing that the native populations use of their sacred botany was some kind of drug ring. The coca leaf in itself has no adverse effects against the health of human's, or animals, for that matter. In actual fact, the coca leaf is used as a medicinal ointment across the Andes. It has great potential for the international community, but it is held back by prejudice and unfounded hatred. The coca leaf is NOT cocaine, and it is nowhere near as stimulating as cocaine. Drug money has even plummeted in Puertollano because of our actions, no longer are the locals purchasing dirty, and possibly terminal coca from the drug lords, they are purchasing clean, government-sanctioned coca that supports the local community! Due to this we have seen a dramatic boost in the agricultural sector, and a dramatic increase of membership into the Coca Farmer's Union. Do you consider your nation as progressive, ahead of the times, ground-breaking? Then you must join South America and Germany, and de-criminalise the use of coca in your country.
I will personally chew this coca leaf before you to prove that it will NOT turn your people into drug addicts, coca tastes good. It's mildly stimulating, it can be turned into numerous products, beverages, sweets, you name it. It used to be in coca cola, so the West must secretly love coca! Our people have been chewing it for centuries upon centuries, I will not let our nativist sacred plant be trashed by false propaganda. Coca for the People!
Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2017 4:13 pm
by Grandes Terres
The Italian delegate states: "The coca plant shall remain an illegal and completely banned import in the Kingdom of Italy, currently it is in the same drug class as cocaine- 'Class A' and it shall remain that way. Anyone crossing the border from Germany or any other countries that want to decriminalise this filth who are caught in possession of the coca plant in any form, shall have their illegal substances seized and incinerated, and they shall face the Italian courts with sentences up to life in prison for dealing in a class A drug if evidence of that is found."
Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2017 5:47 pm
by Puertollano
Grandes Terres wrote:The Italian delegate states: "The coca plant shall remain an illegal and completely banned import in the Kingdom of Italy, currently it is in the same drug class as cocaine- 'Class A' and it shall remain that way. Anyone crossing the border from Germany or any other countries that want to decriminalise this filth who are caught in possession of the coca plant in any form, shall have their illegal substances seized and incinerated, and they shall face the Italian courts with sentences up to life in prison for dealing in a class A drug if evidence of that is found."
Castillo replied: "I hope you're aware that the toxicity of the coca leaf is not comparable to actual cocaine, and is nowhere near so. Think of this logically, instead disregard the harmless plant as 'filth'; many home items can be used for the creation of drugs and other substances, will you ban all of those too? No, you don't, because it doesn't make logically sense to ban something that does not do harm to people! And might I add, while I don't like to provide commentary on another's domestic rule of law, you honestly imprison for life? You'd find rehabilitation a much more cost-effective approach."
Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2017 11:31 pm
by Grandes Terres
“It is not the consumption of the leaf itself(which is horrendous for you dental health) that the Italian authorities are worried about, its about the potential for the plant to become cocaine, hence it is put in the same class as cocaine.”
“The Italian prison system does attempt to reform criminals, and if successful they shall be entitled to parole however those who do not reform will spend their life in prison.”
Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2017 12:30 am
by Zackaroth
The Zackarothian Delegate spoke up. " Your avoid Mr. Castillo's question sir. He was right in saying many everyday substances can be turned into into mind altering drugs. Simple things like clue or dust off cans can be used. Now are they dangerous as cocaine, no but they still produce negative effects to the person's body. Yet we still allow them. Coca may be bad for your teeth but so is candy, soda and even juice. A regulated system of managing,producing and selling Coca is the best. State or Private enterprise can be overlooked and examined. If you are still not convinced, I would like to suggest to CSN a multi-nation study, free of biases into the effects of chewing coca and consuming coca products"
Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2017 4:49 am
by Helensted
Leo Mayr, the Austro-Danubian proconsul attending the current CSN meeting, stood up from his seat.
“Although I cannot speak for His Majesty Emperor Martin von-Habsburg-Lorraine, as a messenger of the Imperial doctrine, I may give my input on the matter according to the laws of the Empire. The coca leaf is currently illegal in the Empire. This is, of course, due to the fact that it can be manipulated into becoming the Class A drug that is cocaine if given the right resources. The Empire will take part in a CSN investigation of the drug, but do not expect legalization within the Empire unless the results are truly shocking and impossible to put behind.
If the consumption and sale of the leaf is ever legalized within the Empire however, I can assure you that the import of it will be banned in order to prevent a reliance on a foreign power on the global market. Only coca grown in the Empire would be legal for sale, and evidence of its growth in the Empire’s domain would be a requirement necessary to put it on the market.”
Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2017 5:44 am
by Orostan
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2017 1:16 pm
by Puertollano
Castillo, again, spoke.
“The honourable Zackarothian delegate is speaking the truth. Everyday items have the possibility to be used in the production of substances, we don’t ban them because of common-sense. This is yet another common-sense issue. The reason for widespread prohibition of coca is due to archaic conspiracies.
And to you, ambassador for the ADE, you mustn’t worry about ‘reliance on a foreign power’, it is not as if this resource, coca, is vital upon the European economy. It is true that Puertollanoan Farmers will benefit from a larger market, however if the ADE believes it is relying too heavily on Puertollano for coca, you could place restrictions on its sale again.”
Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2017 2:48 pm
by Grandes Terres
"The coca plant will not be legalised until every single other country within the DEU legalises it, after discussions with the cabinet a 1000% tax levy would be imposed upon the sale of the plants, leaves, seeds and any coca-containing product to discourage the use of this unorthodox substance."
Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2017 4:33 pm
by Helensted
Imperial Proconsul Leo Mayr spoke up once again.
"Herr Castillo, I understand what you are saying. Our previous stance, however, is still in place. Unless shocking evidence is gathered by investigations carried out by the CSN and the DEU, the sale and consumption of coca leaf will be banned within the Empire. If coca leaf is ever legalized, imports will be banned until imperial doctrine states otherwise."
Upon making his remark, another Austro-Danubian CSN delegate stood up and took the spotlight.
"It appears that the coca leaf cannot accomplish anything common tea leaves cannot, independent studies have even stated that most common tea leaves taste better than coca leaves. This is quite concerning, as the only thing the coca leaf can do that orthodox tea leaves cannot is produce cocaine. Therefore, the sale and consumption of coca leaves should remain banned to prevent the production of cocaine within the Empire."
Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2017 5:09 pm
by Empire of the United Kingdom
The Egyptian delegate, Rt Hon MP David Ibrahim, spoke after an irritated sigh. "Due to the Empire's committed preservation of personal freedoms, we allow recreational drugs in some parts of the Empire, usually through benchmark voting per region. We've never been pressured by the people of Egypt to legalise coca leaves. No matter how good for your health they are, we have other medicines that I am sure do a better job. Any foreigners carrying illegal substances will be fined and deported, citizens will be fined. Dealers of illegal substances are imprisoned for life. Like I said before, if the people want it, they always can vote."
Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2017 8:13 pm
by Puertollano
Helensted wrote:Leo Mayr, the Austro-Danubian proconsul attending the current CSN meeting, stood up from his seat.
“Although I cannot speak for His Majesty Emperor Martin von-Habsburg-Lorraine, as a messenger of the Imperial doctrine, I may give my input on the matter according to the laws of the Empire. The coca leaf is currently illegal in the Empire. This is, of course, due to the fact that it can be manipulated into becoming the Class A drug that is cocaine if given the right resources. The Empire will take part in a CSN investigation of the drug, but do not expect legalization within the Empire unless the results are truly shocking and impossible to put behind.
If the consumption and sale of the leaf is ever legalized within the Empire however, I can assure you that the import of it will be banned in order to prevent a reliance on a foreign power on the global market. Only coca grown in the Empire would be legal for sale, and evidence of its growth in the Empire’s domain would be a requirement necessary to put it on the market.”
"The taste of food is completely subjective, I personally love coca. It's my favourite."
Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2017 1:21 am
by Puertollano
Probe into apparent German War Crimes
The delegation from the Bolivarian Republic of Puertollano requests an immediate probe and investigation into apparent war crimes committed by the Germanic Union during the Second Calin Civil War. The legal basis behind this probe are backed by the War Crimes Accountability Act, an official act previously passed through the council and now enshrined in international law.
As per the act states, the Bolivarian Republic of Puertollano requests the third-party investigation of war crimes supposedly committed in North-Western Poland, to be launched immediately to properly prosecute those at fault.
The delegation from the Bolivarian Republic of Puertollano requests an immediate probe and investigation into apparent war crimes committed by the Germanic Union during the Second Calin Civil War. The legal basis behind this probe are backed by the War Crimes Accountability Act, an official act previously passed through the council and now enshrined in international law.
As per the act states, the Bolivarian Republic of Puertollano requests the third-party investigation of war crimes supposedly committed in North-Western Poland, to be launched immediately to properly prosecute those at fault.
"The Federation of Socialist Republics supports this measure."
Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2017 1:15 pm
by United Democratic Christian States
"The Germanic Union votes Nay,
However we will cooperate with an investigation, as we are innocent"
Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2017 1:22 pm
by Orostan
United Democratic Christian States wrote:"The Germanic Union votes Nay,
However we will cooperate with an investigation, as we are innocent"
"If you are innocent, then why do you vote against an investigation?"
United Democratic Christian States wrote:"The Germanic Union votes Nay,
However we will cooperate with an investigation, as we are innocent"
"If you are innocent, then why do you vote against an investigation?"
"Because we see it as a waste of resources. Which could be used for other things"
Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2017 2:29 pm
by Losconia
The North American Ambassador spoke, startling others because nobody seemed to notice him, "The North American Federation is committed to upholding the CSN and international law. As such, though we are skeptical whether the Germanic Union actually did commit 'warcrimes', we are voting in favor based off of principle. The N.A.F would also support any measures similar to those for other belligerents, such as the WFC. If this measure passes we will contribute investigators from some of our best agencies to make an unbiased conclusion."
Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2017 3:28 pm
by Grandes Terres
The Italian delegate abstains.
Posted: Sat Dec 02, 2017 8:25 pm
by Espalsio
The Spanish delegate Adriano Ramirez stood up looking at Castillo.
"Dear colleagues. Why is this person even here? Can't you see that he is suggesting that we legalize drugs? This only proves our point of his incompetency. After what he has just said, we will not be surprised if he happens to be a head of a drug cartel in disguise."
Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2017 7:48 pm
by Empire of the United Kingdom
The Egyptian peered at the Spaniard delegate from a lazy slouch - this meeting had gone on forever, and the civil issues in Egypt would be a better waste of time. "Perhaps we should avoid blatantly insulting delegates, yes Mr. Ramirez?"
He looked back at the heap of paperwork on the desk in front of him. "And maybe we should instead tackle some more of these issues and carry on the discussion."
Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2017 1:28 am
by Puertollano
Espalsio wrote:The Spanish delegate Adriano Ramirez stood up looking at Castillo.
"Dear colleagues. Why is this person even here? Can't you see that he is suggesting that we legalize drugs? This only proves our point of his incompetency. After what he has just said, we will not be surprised if he happens to be a head of a drug cartel in disguise."
Castillo grabbed the nearby microphone.
"I ask for the Spanish Delegate to be expelled from the CSN Assembly for unorthodox behaviour. This is an establishment of great integrity, not an echo chamber for allegations and political mud-slinging."
Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2017 11:45 pm