UN Security Council Discussion

[Triyun]

I think that sounds like a marvelous idea and a true show if strength. Rest assured if Draka aggression is illegal they will find their leadership swiftly under economic sanctions!

[Justinian the Mighty]

The Ministry of Defense is still compiling a report on Russia's nuclear arms reduction program. Rest assured Russia is still dedicated to nuclear arms reduction and a report is forthcoming.

 

On another note Russia would like to propose a resolution whereby the UNSC drafts an angry letter and sends it to the Dominion of Draka condemning it's government for its actions. We understand they have done something at some point and should be chastised.

[Triyun]

Mmmm.... has anyone heard from Selenarctos on this matter.  I do believe their arsenal is also under legacy decommissioning requirements.

 

On the matter of Draka, I do believe the Russian Gentleman has it about right.

Edited April 26, 2014 by Triyun

[Imperator Azenquor]

"The government of the Greater Russian Empire is pleased to report to the Security Council that we have begun the process of nuclear weapons reduction to bring us into compliance with the standards outlined in the UNSC Resolution on disarmament. The Russian Defense Ministry, tasked with overseeing the process of nuclear arsenal reduction, has completed the process of identifying and removing from active service of 80% of all nuclear weaponry which is in excess of the limits specified in the aforementioned UNSC Resolution. We note that the process was interrupted by the brazen aggression of the Pure Lands regime against Russia, but it is now once again underway. The completion of this process and the destruction of the weapons in excess of the new arsenal limits should be completed within the next 60 days.

 

Accordingly, at that time, the Russian Defense Ministry, via our permanent Representative to the UNSC shall submit a declaration of our full compliance with the UNSC Resolution and supporting documentation as is deemed necessary."-Russian Deputy Rep.

[Jarl Frost]

Representing Africa on this point, Madagascar wholeheartedly supports writing a sternly worded letter to the Dominion Draka, on the grounds that we, as the UN, are displeased for doing whatever is they are probably and/or might be doing.

[Evangeline Anovilis]

While the Laurentine Union had a good few more important issues than what went on on the other end of the atlantic, the Realm did care quite a bit about the implications of the actions. After the issues at the Cape were seen by some as an encouragement for disregarding the laws of war, which in the eyes of some theoreticians had led to the atrocities along the Saint-Laurent, any further undermining of important principles was seen as a general threat and especially in this case, the possibility of an encouragement of nuclear proliferation (and possible usage) seemed not too appealing when Québec itself was facing a nuclear power in a war with near-genocidal characteristics.

 

A letter would be sent to the UNSC, to voice these concerns. Attached to it would be a few news reports from Draka, as well as from the Laurentine Foreign Intelligence Service on the nuclear testing.

 

Madames et Monsieurs,

 

While the Laurentine Union is not a member of the United Nations and has no intention to become one, we do think that it is in the interest of the UN, as well as our own country to put a halt to nuclear proliferation and to prevent nations from acquiring and/or utilising this most destructive and most destabilising of weapons. Regardless of the individual positions our all countries might have on other issues pertaining the Drakan Dominion, it is the opinion of our country that with the official testing of nuclear devices the Drakan Dominion has crossed a line where any of the current security council members should be alarmed and where actions should no longer be held back in favour of "condemnation" and "stern letters". The Laurentine Union hereby expresses its hope that the global powers uphold one of their most important principles, lest we see a return to the days of first strike policies and nuclear terrorism. We do know that in the current climate there might be reservations to take action, but to let this challenge to global order remain as is would send the worst of all signals, in our most humble opinion.

 

With kind regards,

Florence de Pétèvellier, Minister of the Exterior of the Laurentine Union

 

OOC: Damn, had to dig this thread out on page ten.

[Centurius]

While the letter was being read the Athenian ambassador to the UNSC was already reading through a report from the Military Intelligence Agency reporting that it had detected a nuclear detonation within the Dominion of Draka. After requesting a few copies for the other delegates each one would receive a copy of the report.

 

"In light of the recent findings the Athenian Federation moves to issue an order to the Dominion of Draka to cease all nuclear development as well as the hand over of all nuclear weapons to a permanent member and allow inspectors to verify obedience to the resolutions of this body"

[Justinian the Mighty]

"We second the motion by the Athenian delegation. And since we are on the subject of Draka, Russia would like to address the Dominion's unwarranted invasion of Sierra Leone. Russia still has 1,500 troops on the ground and 2 imperial warships off the coast. So, not only is Draka harming our interests in Africa's western coast, but it has put Russian lives in direct harm. We would like to discuss the possibility of sanctions against Draka with the goal of ending the invasion and preserving stability in West Africa."

[Triyun]

Tianxia abstains from this issue as currently our government is preoccupied by internal affairs during the transition of emperors.

[Centurius]

"Our intelligence indicates the Dominion acted in self defence where it concerns Sierra Leone. While we can agree to pressure as to facilitate a save evacuation of Russian nationals we can not sanction a nation over an act made in self-defence."

[Justinian the Mighty]

"The Sierra Leoneans are our allies and we will not abandon them. However we would like to know what egregious act by Sierra Leone does the omniscient intelligence agency of Athens know about that would support a claim of 'self-defense?' Because we know of none."

[Yawoo]

Prussia supports the Athenian Federation's motion, and is interested in hearing more about Draka's involvement in Sierra Leone. 

[Centurius]

At the request of the Russian delegation intelligence reports would be requested and handed out showing forces from Sierra Leone fighting against Drakan ones. Additionally the Russians would be given a copy of the transcripts of the actual announcement by Sierra Leone where they declared war. "A full declaration of war aired on public television. Imperial Intelligence monitors those channels too"

Edited June 2, 2014 by Centurius

[Justinian the Mighty]

"Sierra Leone thought it was standing up for an oppressed regime. No matter how you frame Drake-Cape War, Russia cannot ignore the fact that Sierra Leone's actions were well intended. Its it no longer the responsibility of this body to ensure peace and stability in the world? Or are those lofty ideals this organization represents merely platitudes? We have a responsibility to create lasting peace in Africa and if we refuse to act then we don't deserve to call ourselves a Security Council."

[Triyun]

Perhaps it is time we acknowledge the limits of this body in enforcing international norms based solely on idealism, but rather that this body has an obligation to act in the spirit of utilitarian inspired real politik.

[Centurius]

"Under the charter of these United Nations every member has the right to self-defence pending Security Council action. Punitive measures against the country attacked is not an acceptable response. Any action taken by this Security Council should target Sierra Leone as the offender"

[Justinian the Mighty]

We will remember that when Russia requested the Security Council's help in a matter of our national interest, our closest allies Athens and Tianxia, ignored our plea for help. We will if necessary take unilateral action to ensure a swift end and return to normalcy.

[Jarl Frost]

Madagascar will, assuming it is still the voice of Africa on this council, reject action against Draka at this time (if not, then we speak for ourselves). Politics aside, the charter and the circumstances are clear. Further, and we shall not hide this, Madagascar has a direct economic interest in keeping the southern area of Africa stable, which an intervention against Draka liable to ruin.

[Yawoo]

"While Draka does have the right to self defense, this Security Council should rise to the occasion and mediate a peace deal that brings security, prosperity and peace to an often turbulent continent. To do otherwise will undermine what little prestige and respect this organization has left in the world."

[Centurius]

"And in that I agree with Prussia, such measures should however not unilaterally affect the defensive nation and most definitely not be an intervention force against it"

[Evangeline Anovilis]

A notice would be sent to the UNSC, as a reminder that not only a nuclear weapon had been tested, but that another one had been used in combat, completely ridiculing the NPT, given that seemingly other matters were vastly more important than nuclear non-proliferation.

[Triyun]

This detonation is a grave cause for concern.  Tianxia proposes the deployment of BMD equipped guided missile ships to the area to stop any further launches, while the Athenian Peace Initiative unfolds.

[Jarl Frost]

Madagascar puts forth a request for joint aid, rescue, and cleanup operations. The detonation of a Nuclear weapon so close to our borders is incredibly worrisome

[Justinian the Mighty]

"Perhaps this situation could have been avoided if the UNSC hadn't failed to act against what is clearly an aggressive and expansionist foreign policy. Who will they target next? Sierra Leone? Russia? God forbid they point their missiles at the mighty Athens and Tianxia."

[Centurius]

"Before rushing to conclusions as Russia has been in the habit of doing as of late we should inquire into what exactly transpired as the location of the nuclear detonation seems to also strongly affect Drakan forces"