ICDN General Assembly (ICDN Members Only)

[Arvan Irawer]

"Thank you, the time for nominations have elapsed. We will no vote using the polling function. However, I am giving 48 hours to vote for this first round to give time to ask and answer questions and make decisions."

"Now I do have questions for the candidates:
Question 1: What peacekeeping plans do you have for the ICDN?
Question 2: How do you propose to ensure peacekeepers are adequately trained and supplied?"

Thank you for your questions.
1) I plan to study the conflicts, like I did as a general and as a conflict planner, this will ensure that the ICDN will only engage in absolutely necessary conflicts that are infringing on democracy and freedom. However, any conflicts that do infringe on the aforementioned topics will be met with the upmost show of power and force.

2) A group of soldiers from each member nation (~25,000 each) will be trained at a 'ICDN Military Training Headquarters', where they will be trained on ICDN tactics and rules, as well as being equipped with ICDN grade military equipment. Then sent to their home for easy deployment, if a conflict should arise. Furthermore, every two years half of the forces shall be recalled to the 'ICDN Military Training Headquarters' where they will be reminded of their training, this is so all forces are up to date on training. Other training programs will be set in place if I am elected.

- Inti Wickaninnish

[Dalmannia]

"Thank you, the time for nominations have elapsed. We will no vote using the polling function. However, I am giving 48 hours to vote for this first round to give time to ask and answer questions and make decisions."

"Now I do have questions for the candidates:
Question 1: What peacekeeping plans do you have for the ICDN?
Question 2: How do you propose to ensure peacekeepers are adequately trained and supplied?"

Question for Mr Rasselkopf:

What can you say about the fact that you haven't been active in the field for many years? What assurance can you give that you are still at your 100%? You have our tentative support at the moment, but we would like to know.

Question 1: What peacekeeping plans do you have for the ICDN?
A: As head of the ICDN Peacekeeping branch, I would ensure that this new branch is not calling the shots as to whether or not we should intervene in a country. That is the job of this body to which I speak right now. In the event of a peacekeeping intervention, or the defense of any of our own nations, I want our peacekeepers to be trained for defensive combat as well as for providing medical aid to civilians in drastic situations. With a disciplined force, we should be able to run missions defending positions or territories, bringing supplies and aid to refugee camps or war torn areas, and reclaiming territory from warlords and terrorists.

Question 2: How do you propose to ensure peacekeepers are adequately trained and supplied?"
A: In the area of training, I propose the establishment of at several main training sites across the world, at which our soldiers may receive basic, specialized and mission-specific peacekeeping training before deployment. Our peacekeepers should be educated on the regions where they will be deployed. Most importantly, our peacekeepers must be educated on the boundaries of international humanitarian law, jus in bello. They must learn to limit any potential destruction and suffering which may result from their presence in an unstable region to an absolute minimum. I would also propose the allocation of funds from member states to continually provide resources for our forces. I also know of several military corporations which may support and supply our cause with their state of the art designs and equipment.

Question from Representative Raddok of Lorrana: What can you say about the fact that you haven't been active in the field for many years? What assurance can you give that you are still at your 100%?
A: Well, I’ll admit that there’s no hiding the fact that I’m much older than most of my fellow candidates... except for Mr. Schwarz that is, I think he might have discovered the fountain of youth. Jokes aside, I have maintained a close following of current events and have advised the Dalmannian Defense Department as recently as a few months ago during our involvement in the Ohkhoskalite Civil War. During that time I was prepared to become the Prime Minister of Dalmannia if I had won the election. I can guarantee that I am in good shape to perform this duty to the very best of my ability.

Please feel welcome to ask any more questions.

[Zarnicovia nova]

"Thank you, the time for nominations have elapsed. We will no vote using the polling function. However, I am giving 48 hours to vote for this first round to give time to ask and answer questions and make decisions."

"Now I do have questions for the candidates:
Question 1: What peacekeeping plans do you have for the ICDN?
Question 2: How do you propose to ensure peacekeepers are adequately trained and supplied?"

question 1 answer: We will create 4 sectors that will have units under that sector. the sector will be intelligence, army, air force, and navy. They will coordinate units that are mainly focused on stabilizing regions, humanitarian aid, and preventing war crimes. We will work with member states to determine which units should be made.

question 2: I propose that all units and squads will have daily training and all member country must have a least one base of operations to protect them via organizing and supplying defense forces. They will also do the trainings. We will make sure that our troops will always have a base of operations nearby. If there are no close base of operation that we will need to make them.

[United Australasian Commonwealth]

P.W. Botha announces that all the rebel groups agreed to a permanent ceasefire in the australian Civil War.

OOC:https://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=497624&start=400

[Imperium Germaniae]

P.W. Botha announces that all the rebel groups agreed to a permanent ceasefire in the Australian Civil War.

That is good, it is always important our members have stability.

As for the election, we are having our first runoff. Please vote by tomorrow at this time.
OOC: Please revote, sorry I could not remove an option without resetting the poll.

[Dalmannia]

P.W. Botha announces that all the rebel groups agreed to a permanent ceasefire in the australian Civil War.

OOC:https://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=497624&start=400

Secretary General Manfred Büchler is glad that this ceasefire has occurred, and reminds Mr. Botha to bring up any unrest or mass civil violence in the UAC to this assembly.

OOC: With the end of the runoff, are we having more runoffs to narrow things down?

[Imperium Germaniae]

OOC: Sorry for the delay but the poll has been updated!

[Imperium Germaniae]

OOC: Final runoff taking place, please vote.

[Imperium Germaniae]

Congratulations to Victor Rasselkopf of Dalmannia, our new head of the ICDN Peacekeeping force. We welcome you to ICDN and are looking forward to working with you.

[Dalmannia]

With the conclusion of the vote, Victor Rasselkopf graciously accepts his new title as Head of the ICDN Peacekeeping Forces. He vows to do his utmost to provide for the defense of democracy and human rights across the globe.

Mr. Rasselkopf also personally requests that Inti Wickaninnish, given his experience in logistics and conflict planning serve as his Central Military Advisor on Intervention. In this role, Inti Wickaninnish will research and brief peacekeeping forces on the region of intervention, or on situations of developing crisis. This is a vital position not only in the hierarchy of command, but in the education of ICDN peacekeepers.

[Arvan Irawer]

Representative Evy Krall congratulates Mr Victor Rasselkopf and presents the following statement from Inti Wickaninnish:

Congratulations, Mr Victor Rasselkopf on becoming the Head of the ICDN Peacekeeping Forces. I hope that while you serve it will be a time of productivity, safety, security and peace.

Furthermore, I graciously accept your offer of becoming the Central Military Advisor on Intervention, and I hope that we will be able to work well together.
-Inti Wickaninnish

[Corrington]

Representative Miles Montgomery congratulates Victor Rasselkopf of Dalmannia on landing the position, and to Inti Wickaninnish for also joining the hierarchy.

[Dalmannia]

The Secretary General returns to the podium. “Next on the agenda, we will talk on the aftermath of the Ohkhoskalite Civil War. For approximately a month, the nation of Ohkhos has seen peace under the joint occupation of its territory by a democratic coalition of Dalmannia, Hopal, Artonin, Chemgota and the UAC. Currently our militaries are enforcing the law and security, however an ideal long-term aim would be to phase out National troops over time to peacekeeping deployments into the existing military districts, which would ideally include peacekeepers of various nations of origin.”

“In other news as well, Ohkhos will be holding its first presidential election. I believe it would be prudent for an ICDN committee to ensure the security and impartiality of this election by overseeing the electoral commission, moderating debates and ensuring the legitimacy of the vote. Of course, I propose that Dalmannia, Hopal, Artonin and the UAC—all of which are in the ICDN—be barred from taking a seat in this multilateral committee of ICDN nations. I should wish to hear debate on this matter from other representatives in the chamber now.”

[Dalmannia]

OOC: If nobody wants to discuss this, or disagrees with it I invite any delegate to state their opposition or just suggest another topic.

[Silvedania]

The Secretary General returns to the podium. “Next on the agenda, we will talk on the aftermath of the Ohkhoskalite Civil War. For approximately a month, the nation of Ohkhos has seen peace under the joint occupation of its territory by a democratic coalition of Dalmannia, Hopal, Artonin, Chemgota and the UAC. Currently our militaries are enforcing the law and security, however an ideal long-term aim would be to phase out National troops over time to peacekeeping deployments into the existing military districts, which would ideally include peacekeepers of various nations of origin.”

“In other news as well, Ohkhos will be holding its first presidential election. I believe it would be prudent for an ICDN committee to ensure the security and impartiality of this election by overseeing the electoral commission, moderating debates and ensuring the legitimacy of the vote. Of course, I propose that Dalmannia, Hopal, Artonin and the UAC—all of which are in the ICDN—be barred from taking a seat in this multilateral committee of ICDN nations. I should wish to hear debate on this matter from other representatives in the chamber now.”

"I think that protecting these elections from fraud and corruption is a good idea, as in true democracies the people decide. Full support."

[Dalmannia]

The Secretary General returns to the podium. “Next on the agenda, we will talk on the aftermath of the Ohkhoskalite Civil War. For approximately a month, the nation of Ohkhos has seen peace under the joint occupation of its territory by a democratic coalition of Dalmannia, Hopal, Artonin, Chemgota and the UAC. Currently our militaries are enforcing the law and security, however an ideal long-term aim would be to phase out National troops over time to peacekeeping deployments into the existing military districts, which would ideally include peacekeepers of various nations of origin.”

“In other news as well, Ohkhos will be holding its first presidential election. I believe it would be prudent for an ICDN committee to ensure the security and impartiality of this election by overseeing the electoral commission, moderating debates and ensuring the legitimacy of the vote. Of course, I propose that Dalmannia, Hopal, Artonin and the UAC—all of which are in the ICDN—be barred from taking a seat in this multilateral committee of ICDN nations. I should wish to hear debate on this matter from other representatives in the chamber now.”

"I think that protecting these elections from fraud and corruption is a good idea, as in true democracies the people decide. Full support."

“Representative Marciante, would Silvedania be interested in joining the Committee on Ohkhoskalite Election Security?”, the Secretary General asked.

[Silvedania]

"I think that protecting these elections from fraud and corruption is a good idea, as in true democracies the people decide. Full support."

“Representative Marciante, would Silvedania be interested in joining the Committee on Ohkhoskalite Election Security?”, the Secretary General asked.

"Yes. I hope more nation's will join mine on this committee. Thank you for this opportunity, Secretary General Büchler."

[Arvan Irawer]

The Secretary General returns to the podium. “Next on the agenda, we will talk on the aftermath of the Ohkhoskalite Civil War. For approximately a month, the nation of Ohkhos has seen peace under the joint occupation of its territory by a democratic coalition of Dalmannia, Hopal, Artonin, Chemgota and the UAC. Currently our militaries are enforcing the law and security, however an ideal long-term aim would be to phase out National troops over time to peacekeeping deployments into the existing military districts, which would ideally include peacekeepers of various nations of origin.”

“In other news as well, Ohkhos will be holding its first presidential election. I believe it would be prudent for an ICDN committee to ensure the security and impartiality of this election by overseeing the electoral commission, moderating debates and ensuring the legitimacy of the vote. Of course, I propose that Dalmannia, Hopal, Artonin and the UAC—all of which are in the ICDN—be barred from taking a seat in this multilateral committee of ICDN nations. I should wish to hear debate on this matter from other representatives in the chamber now.”

Evy krall proceeds to take the podium.

Members of the ICDN General Assembly,
I have been discussing the matter that the Secretary General has proposed with members of the Arvan Irawer Leading Member's Cabinet. Over the course of the debate three main points presented themselves. Those points were:

• That the points made were all very strong, and it was hard to argue against,
• That this would be a test for the ICDN peacekeeping forces, and the ICDN as a whole
  and
  
• That these points promote the core values of the ICDN.

Therefore, after many hours of debate, Arvan Irawer would like to Vote Yea, on some aspects of the proposal.

Those aspects being that an ICDN committee be created to ensure that there are factual and fair elections. However, we do not support the aim for the deployment of peacekeeping forces, this is because we believe that it would be wiser for the overall security of Ohkhos to leave the currently occupying countries forces to remain. This is so that Ohkhos will only have the occupiers that they are accustomed to. This will create stability. Furthermore, the ICDN peacekeeping force has only just been established, this means forces are not prepared, and that there will be a rush to train and plan, creating confusion which will negatively affect stability of all involved nations.

Despite this, we do support ICDN forces be deployed later after training, planning and logistics can be arranged.

Thank you for listening, and I hope that you will agree with us.

[Dalmannia]

The Secretary General returns to the podium. “Next on the agenda, we will talk on the aftermath of the Ohkhoskalite Civil War. For approximately a month, the nation of Ohkhos has seen peace under the joint occupation of its territory by a democratic coalition of Dalmannia, Hopal, Artonin, Chemgota and the UAC. Currently our militaries are enforcing the law and security, however an ideal long-term aim would be to phase out National troops over time to peacekeeping deployments into the existing military districts, which would ideally include peacekeepers of various nations of origin.”

“In other news as well, Ohkhos will be holding its first presidential election. I believe it would be prudent for an ICDN committee to ensure the security and impartiality of this election by overseeing the electoral commission, moderating debates and ensuring the legitimacy of the vote. Of course, I propose that Dalmannia, Hopal, Artonin and the UAC—all of which are in the ICDN—be barred from taking a seat in this multilateral committee of ICDN nations. I should wish to hear debate on this matter from other representatives in the chamber now.”

Evy krall proceeds to take the podium.

Members of the ICDN General Assembly,
I have been discussing the matter that the Secretary General has proposed with members of the Arvan Irawer Leading Member's Cabinet. Over the course of the debate three main points presented themselves. Those points were:

• That the points made were all very strong, and it was hard to argue against,
• That this would be a test for the ICDN peacekeeping forces, and the ICDN as a whole
  and
  
• That these points promote the core values of the ICDN.

Therefore, after many hours of debate, Arvan Irawer would like to Vote Yea, on some aspects of the proposal.

Those aspects being that an ICDN committee be created to ensure that there are factual and fair elections. However, we do not support the aim for the deployment of peacekeeping forces, this is because we believe that it would be wiser for the overall security of Ohkhos to leave the currently occupying countries forces to remain. This is so that Ohkhos will only have the occupiers that they are accustomed to. This will create stability. Furthermore, the ICDN peacekeeping force has only just been established, this means forces are not prepared, and that there will be a rush to train and plan, creating confusion which will negatively affect stability of all involved nations.

Despite this, we do support ICDN forces be deployed later after training, planning and logistics can be arranged.

Thank you for listening, and I hope that you will agree with us.

“Representative Krall, your grievances are noted. We do not plan on an immediate deployment, rather at some point in the next several years. Additionally, would Arvan Irawer be interested in joining the Committee on Ohkhoskalite Election Security?”

[Arvan Irawer]

“Representative Krall, your grievances are noted. We do not plan on an immediate deployment, rather at some point in the next several years. Additionally, would Arvan Irawer be interested in joining the Committee on Ohkhoskalite Election Security?”

"Thank you for your clarification on the deployment of forces. With this new information Arvan Irawer can Vote Yea Fully. Furthermore, it would be an honour to preside on the committee."

[Dalmannia]

“It would be ideal to have a committee of five, however a minimum of three would be acceptable. At the moment, the ICDN Commission on Ohkhoskalite Election Security (COES) is comprised of Silvedania and Arvan Irawer.”, the Secretary General announced.

[Imperium Germaniae]

The Secretary General returns to the podium. “Next on the agenda, we will talk on the aftermath of the Ohkhoskalite Civil War. For approximately a month, the nation of Ohkhos has seen peace under the joint occupation of its territory by a democratic coalition of Dalmannia, Hopal, Artonin, Chemgota and the UAC. Currently our militaries are enforcing the law and security, however an ideal long-term aim would be to phase out National troops over time to peacekeeping deployments into the existing military districts, which would ideally include peacekeepers of various nations of origin.”

“In other news as well, Ohkhos will be holding its first presidential election. I believe it would be prudent for an ICDN committee to ensure the security and impartiality of this election by overseeing the electoral commission, moderating debates and ensuring the legitimacy of the vote. Of course, I propose that Dalmannia, Hopal, Artonin and the UAC—all of which are in the ICDN—be barred from taking a seat in this multilateral committee of ICDN nations. I should wish to hear debate on this matter from other representatives in the chamber now.”

"The Imperium Germaniae delegation supports this and nwould like to be a member of the committee. This will be a good test of our peacekeeping operations and show the ICDN is a force for good."

[Corrington]

Representative Miles Montgomery votesyea on the creation of a committee on election security for Ohkhos.

[Lorrana]

“It would be ideal to have a committee of five, however a minimum of three would be acceptable. At the moment, the ICDN Commission on Ohkhoskalite Election Security (COES) is comprised of Silvedania, Arvan Irawer, and Imperium Germanae.”, the Secretary General announced.

Maya Raddok replies, "Lorrana would be interested in joining such a committee to ensure that the election in Ohkhos goes smoothly"

[Dalmannia]

“It would be ideal to have a committee of five, however a minimum of three would be acceptable. At the moment, the ICDN Commission on Ohkhoskalite Election Security (COES) is comprised of Silvedania, Arvan Irawer, and Imperium Germanae.”, the Secretary General announced.

Maya Raddok replies, "Lorrana would be interested in joining such a committee to ensure that the election in Ohkhos goes smoothly"

Lorrana will be assigned to the committee as well. We now have Silvedania, Arwan Irawer, Imperium Germaniae, and Lorrana as part of the committee. For now, these are sufficient numbers, and the committee may oversee and organize the security of the Ohkhoskalite Election.