MSCO - Council

[Augustus Germanus]

Nikolao Savenido, Foreign Minister of the Republic of Zardugal

We concur with our Beiteynuese colleagues. Kundrati has taken a step too far and increased the instability the security of Majatra is facing. Therefore we express our wholehearted support for any and all restrictive measures that this Council proposes be placed on Kundrati. Thank you.

[BananaZebra]

Halia Mahdi, Permanent Representative to the MSCO, Republic of Badara

The Republic of Badara agrees with Beiteynu, and while we do not have the means to continue to lead this body in its effort in the present crisis, we will gladly step down and allow Yishelem to take the lead on settling the aggression from the Kundrati Union.

We look forward to cooperation with the new Secretary General

[Kubrick]

Major Juhn Vrkz-Kerlmék, Representative of the Kingdom of Wrnuke to the MSCO

Misguided fools, confused old men, and a bunch of traitors to the ancient blood of Majatra, that is what I see in this sacred chamber. Dare I say that? I do. For decades the greatest Kingdom of the Jelbics has been dormant, but with nuclear war looming over ours and our brethren we can not sit idly by. The MSCO has failed miserably at its goal, but that is not weird when oaths and treaties are ignored as if they are idle promises done at late hours in a pub. It is shameful that those who betray their closest friends sit here with smirks on their faces.

The treason of the Kundrati against our Yeudi friends cannot be ignored. I have been issued a mandate signed by the leadership of my nation to condemn all of Kundrati. The sins of a traitor are not washed away easily. During isolation the Kingdom of Wrnuke has been steadfast, we will be ready to aid our allies in Beiteynu if they so require it. While the Kingdom of Wrnuke calls for an immediate ceasefire and an ending to all hostilities we wish to make it abundantly clear that treason will never be forgotten and never be forgiven. We shall be ready to offer post-war aid during our own re-emergence on the world stage. Krsyizi Hiko orzy tachásjozuo, Konz trzy Frtoék'ns firja!

[GreekIdiot]

Yeshua Shavit, Emergency Secretary-General of the MSCO, Homeland State of Beiteynu

We appreciate the Council's support. It is settled then, Kundratijan military is not welcome in Majatra and if it is seen traversing southwards of the South Ocean, it will be attacked immediately. The JAMS Agreement will also no longer recognise Kundrati as a ratifer.

Moving forward, we would like to introduce an amendment to the nature of the MSCO itself, moving it towards more into an emergency response force against external threats rather than a mutual defence pact that limits Majatran states in their right to self-determination within our continent.

We will be in touch; we're aiming for simplicity.

[GreekIdiot]

Yeshua Shavit, Emergency Secretary-General of the MSCO, Homeland State of Beiteynu

Esteemed colleagues,

Following the devastating results of the Beiteynuese-Lourennais war and both recent and historic attempts by Majatran states to leverage this organisation as a tool to impose their own agendas over the continent, we'd like to propose an amendment to the very core of the MSCO.

As such, moving forward, there will be no resolutions, no use inside our continent unless asked for and no rotations, transforming the MSCO into a passive organisation available only for times of crisis; and an MSCO that can be leveraged by any member state to protect our continent.

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PROPOSAL FOR AMENDING THE MSCO AGREEMENT

(1) RECOGNISE the Majatran Security Cooperation Organisation (MSCO) as a security organisation tasked with the defense of Majatra and as such

(2) UNDERSTAND that the MSCO is responsible only for the defense of Majatran states against threats from outside the continent and

(3) UNDERSTAND that the MSCO can be used against security threats from inside the continent only if a Majatran state in distress calls for it, thus

(4) AGREE to respect the sovereignty and right to self-determination of all Majatran states;

(5) RECOGNISE any member state wishing to ascend to the position of Secretary-General in times of crisis and as such

(6) RECOGNISE any mandates passed by the Secretary-General and

(7) UNDERSTAND that any member state can veto both the appointment of a member state as Secretary-General and their mandates;

(8) AGREE to dedicate a minimum of 1/6th of their military forces when a Secretary-General calls for mobilisation in the defense of Majatra.

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Active member states may vote AYE/NAY on this proposal, which requires unanimous support to pass.

Inactivate member states as of this time:

- Jelbe
- Zardugal
- Cildania
- Istalia

[journey.]

Anastasia Konstadinou, Permanent Representative to the MSCO, Republic of Jakania

Dear colleagues,

Finally, this organisation is turning into something it should've always been: defensive, yet only in crises, pact. Never, should one state use something as crucial as MSCO or any other supranational organisation as a tool and/or leverage for personal gains and causes. What happened between Beiteynu and Lourenne is nothing, but an unnecessary conflict between two nations that held the whole Terra captive, affecting global economies and diplomatic relations. The Beiteynuese state used this body as leverage to proceed with their conflicts with another continent state, no matter how rightful or wrong the cause was. This should never happen again. Therefore, Jakania will be voting AYE on the amendments proposal.

Additionally, Jakania wants to propose a small, yet important detail: with all due respect to the nation and their representatives, prohibit Beiteynu from occupying the Secretary-General position of the organisation for the next two terms, considering the possible conflict of interests and possibly biased behaviour of the respective nation. We should not allow some states to boss around in something that never touched or affected others, and would never happen, be those states diplomatic and sane in their foreign policy.

Thank you.

[GreekIdiot]

Yeshua Shavit, Emergency Secretary-General of the MSCO, Homeland State of Beiteynu

Beiteynu does not object. Should the proposal pass, as a final act before resigning the post of Emergency Secretary-General, I will be passing a mandate as per Jakania's proposal. The mandate will also include the already in effect decision to bar Kundratijan military from the continent.

[Drax]

Foreign Minister Lucian Parvelescu, Veliko Carstvo Deltarije:

Veliko Carstvo Deltarije is inclined to support the proposal in front of us but does raise two questions.

First, we do not really understand how item (5) in the proposal would work. Is the idea for some nation to leap nimbly into the breach to restore functioning or would it operate to remove a Secretary - General who was in office? This question is for clarification.

Second, we can not tell for certain if the MSCO would have or could have standing forces under this proposal. If not, and we are only asking, we believe a headquarters should be maintained as a military intelligence and communications center which is also prepared to become a command and control center should a crisis occur.

[GreekIdiot]

Yeshua Shavit, Emergency Secretary-General of the MSCO, Homeland State of Beiteynu

Thank you for your comments, Mr. Parvelescu.

On item (5), to put it simply, the position of the Secretary-General essentially becomes a need-on-basis position. If there's a crisis, the MSCO requires a Secretary-General to take the mantle and coordinate defense operations.

Any member state can take up the position and any member state can veto.

On the second inquiry, by default it would not. However, a Secretary-General can mandate permanent forces. For example, I am intending to issue 2 mandates confirming the continued operation of the 2 naval groups in the Migrant's Pass and the Sea of Lost Souls.

On HQ and command and control, I find Badara's security zones still in effect to be sufficient. A mandate thus, for 3 zones establishing HQs in 3 locations.

A new mandate by a future Secretary-General, say Deltaria, may change that number to 5, or even revert to 1 HQ.

There really is a lot of flexibility for member states to shape the operations of this organisation.

[Drax]

Foreign Minister Lucian Parvelescu, Veliko Carstvo Deltarije:

Veliko Carstvo Deltarije appreciates the explanation and will support the proposal.