Qiao Zihao, Counsellor-in-Chief of Yingdala
Thank you, Your Imperial Majesty, for your opening remarks and for your guidance.
Allow us to start tackling the issues of why we are here by starting with the foundations of the order itself. This is the most difficult question to answer and likely one that will upset the most individuals. But, we must speak plainly and frankly. This is a safe space to do so.
Regarding the international order, we have seen profound changes over the past 1,000 years, but one thing remains the same: the great powers lead. Even under the World Congress system, the great powers have been the most influential in governing the order. This was the case throughout history and will likely remain so. It is best if we recognize this reality.
Not only do the great powers tend to manage the globe, but their interests are, frankly, more important. Perhaps not necessarily in an objective or moral sense, at least not always, but their interests have the ability to spark conflict - which breeds death and destruction. I think we can all agree that this is not in the interests of the people.
Therefore, we must establish a system in which we recognize reality - that the great powers matter more - and to minimize conflict. We see the best way to this by creating a commissioner and deputy system - imitating a police force. Each great power will be responsible for managing the peace in a given area. Their interests in these areas will be paramount. The great power can appoint other nations to serve as "deputies" to help manage the region in question. But external great powers to that area should not be allowed any interference whatsoever outside of standard diplomatic relations and commerce. This means no military bases and the like.
Recognizing that under such a system blocs or groups of great powers could form, which is also a natural reality, a new system must be created to adjudicate great power disputes and maintain peace. Since the World Congress has proven incapable of keeping the peace, we would propose a conference system such as this to diplomatically resolve issues. The conference system could, if all else fails, threaten war if great power peace and balance are at risk.
Balance is essential. No single great power should become powerful enough to gobble up the rest. Each of them must be checked by the others. In some cases, each great power may have to drop certain interests for the sake of international peace - the greater interest to all and certainly the greatest interest to the great powers who would be most impacted.
Yingdala has provided the outline for the order, essentially relegating the World Congress as a symbolic and diplomatic body - no resolutions should be enforced except those the great powers choose. We have more granular details to share, but desire to allow others to respond first so that we may adjust our more detailed proposal accordingly.