Robert Talin,
Minister for Diplomatic Relations,
The United Democratic Republic of Utania.
January 7th, 301 AP.
Peace be with you.
Utania is, with Ordland and other nations, committed to the extermination of terrorism in all its forms, and will gladly support the formation of the ATO.
However, we also feel that the current draft of the charter for the ATO is lacking in the preventative measures against terrorism and, though we duly note that a sub-committee on Sociology will be formed, feel that the role of the ATO should be squarely aimed not only at stopping terrorism, but at preventing its evolution.
Terrorism does not spontaneously form without precedent or root cause. It is invariably developed over long periods by men of twisted minds or twisted goals, by states seeking to undermine others, or by unwarranted oppression of a specific people-group.
The prevention of terrorism cannot be effectively managed without punitive measures against states that are proven to sponsor terrorism, without monitoring of the international arms trade, or without an international mediation body to provide for states who are undergoing the stresses that lead to the development of perspectives of injustice or oppression, that in turn often lead to terrorism. With respect to mediation, we cite Fora Rifo as an example.
And these measures must be binding upon member states, though we can hardly expect, without resolute declarations of war, to force these strict measures upon non-member states. Furthermore, the measures must apply to all anti-insurgency activities as well. Too often, heavy-handed approach by national police forces against perceived enemies of the state leads to the formation of terrorist groups. We cite the former oppression in what is now Rovens as an example.
For without prevention of terrorism being the goal of the ATO, we will forever be fighting the symptoms of terrorism, not the causes, without hope of their eventual eradication.
If the ATO is to have any hope in achieving it's goals, then these measures must also be put in place. Specifically, we offer the following adjustments to the charter. If these are rejected at this time, then we will vigourously pursue them as amendments once the organisation is formed.
1(b) Establish international laws, binding in all of our member states, concerning terrorism, including the making illegal the sponsorship of terrorism or any other anti-national government insurgency by member-states against any other member or non-member state.
1(c) Monitor the evolution of terrorism Vexwide, including, but not limited to, counter-insurgency actions by member-states, and ethnic or political minorities and their perceptions of oppression by the member-state.
4(b) Advisory committee on Sociology focusing on the seeds of violent revolt by citizens,
5. ...areas that were under the jurisdiction of another body. The judgements of the Internal Court shall be binding on member states, and may also require the payment of reparations by the judged-offending nation to the offended nation. To this end, a sum of no less than 0.5% of each nation's national GDP shall be placed in trust an advance on possible reparations. (These monies shall attract a reasonable level of interest during their deposit, which shall be repaid to nations as a "good behaviour bond", after ATO costs have been subtracted. The Justices serving in the...
6. International monitors may be appointed in accordance with clause 1(c), which no member-state may turn away, except in extreme cases to be judged by the Executive Council.
We concede that these may be highly intrusive measures, however, we also feel that without them, the ATO will be little mroe than a "policeman's ball".
Regardless, we applaud the initiative being taken by the Kingdom of Ordland, and for their work in establishing this vital international body. Furthermore, we pledge our support to the principles of the ATO, and will co-sign with the Kingdom.
Robert Talin,
Minister for Diplomatic Relations,
Office of the President,
UDR of Utania.