Basic announcement... protectorate agreement - no need for elaboration. Just making this official on OWF.
SNAFU - Sandstorm Protectorate
For mutual benefit, SNAFU and Sandstorm have entered into a Protectorate Agreement effective until further notice.
I. Sovereignty and Behavior
SNAFU and Sandstorm shall recognize the sovereignty of both alliances in this pact.
SNAFU and Sandstorm shall be in a state of non-aggression for the duration of this pact.
SNAFU and Sandstorm shall be in a state of amity for the duration of this pact.
II. Aid, Intelligence, and Protection
The alliances of SNAFU and Sandstorm agree to aid and defend each other against outside aggression.
The alliances of SNAFU and Sandstorm agree to coordinate and share relevant information about the safety of the two alliances.
This treaty also permits an optional-only attack agreement should one of the signatories initiate a state of war with a third party. There is no mandatory mutual attack agreement in place.
III. Interior Policy
Both alliances shall retain complete sovereignty in regards to their respective interior policies.
IV. Exterior Policy
Both alliances agree to warn the other 24 hours before committing to a major foreign policy agreement with a third party.
SNAFU is given veto powers over any Sandstorm foreign policy action that can be reasonably shown to threaten the safety of the SNAFU alliance.
V. Withdrawal and Review
Cancellation of the pact by any party grants a 72 hour grace period by both parties to both parties before the cancellation comes into effect.
SNAFU and Sandstorm shall regularly review this agreement to check the need and validity of a Protectorate agreement based on Sandstorm’s size and need for protection.
Signed for SNAFU
Stetson - Grand Fubar
Joe32320 - Power Behind the Throne
eXcessium - Homeland Director
Lord6Dread - Foreign Director
Signed for Sandstorm
Alex0827a - Minister of Foreign Affairs
Satan - Minister of Internal Affairs
Fabrico - Minister of Finance