Esteemed colleagues and representatives of the Northern Council, I appreciate everyone's efforts to see and understand the perspective of the United Kingdom. We understand that these reforms are extensive and will require resources and capital; however, they will re-shape this alliance into one that is more humanitarian, peaceful, and diplomatic.
Before we vote on these reforms, I'd like to introduce phase two of these reforms. First and foremost, I'd like to introduce the Second Phase of Reforms, which focus on the re-structuring of our alliance, a change in military policy, and a change to our collectives security clause.
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First, I'd like to mention a change to our collective security clause. For centuries, the Northern Council has been known for an aggressive collective security clause, which gives us a highly militaristic ideology. We believe that collective security must be an option for nations who choose to join the alliance. Nations who choose to be a part of collective security will have access to military intelligence and be considered "full members" I shall explain this further along. Nations, who do not choose to be a part of the collective security clause, will be still be in the alliance and have access to its benefits, but will neither receive or provide security/ military intelligence. I shall explain this further below.
Second, we propose a reform to the structure of the alliance. Like I explained with collective security, nations who choose to allow collective security will be considered full members and receives military intelligence. Members who decline, will then be considered "Affiliate Nations". Affiliate Nations will have access to the new councils discussed earlier (CHA/CDA), have access to economic cooperation, and be known as members of the Northern Council alliance internationally. We also propose adding "Observer Nations". These are nations who recognize the Northern Council as an international alliance and it's institutions legitimate. Nations who decide to hold peaceful and diplomatic relations with the Northern Council will be known as observer nations.
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Finally, we propose reforms to our military strategy. We believe that the Northern Council should focus on military intelligence, reconnaissance, and limited operations compared to increasing military aggression and presences. To re-adjust our strategy we propose that the alliance focuses on expanding military intelligence and data centers to ensure peace and diplomacy in the northern hemisphere is secure and fulfilled. We believe that intelligence and covert operations should be the focus of the alliance, rather than brute military builds-up and action. We also propose that the alliance should strictly be contained to building military bases and refueling centers in the northern hemisphere and within "full" and "affiliate nations". To facilitate this, we propose that funding and resources go towards building and creating strong intelligence networks and facilities. We must avoid mass militarization and focus on diplomacy and increased reconnaissance. These small steps are the difference between peace and a mass conflict.
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Members, we understand these are heavy reforms, but we believe they are necessary if this alliance is to survive into the next century. We would like to redeclare that we shall vote on both phases of reforms after our next debate. I open up the floor. Thank you.