I would, before proposing this motion, like to make a number of comments. Firstly, I do not intend to undermine the rule of the J-TAI over Istkalen. The primary issue is that distrust and outright hatred of them has gone so far that a second war may be on the horizon, something which I desperately want to prevent. Secondly, I do not intend to force the EU to officially recognize the Republic, although I certainly would not like to be expelled from this body.
Let me again say that I do not wish to harm or in any way destabilize the J-TAI, as that would almost certainly result in more bloodshed. The point of this motion is to prevent bloodshed, not cause it. If it is likely to cause bloodshed, I will withdraw it.
Moving on - what is presently transpiring in Istkalen is entirely the fault of the early Republic. The government of Ilest Kerel moved with its foolish decision to use religion as to manipulate people into opposing the J-TAI, as well as with its implicit endorsements of any and all statements opposing the J-TAI, and we must now suffer the consequences of it. Laicitism is dead; half of the country is under the de facto control of ultranationalists who govern through radio; and the rest is falling apart. Tensions between the people and the J-TAI are again high, at exploding point. If something is not done - and we do not have the power, possessing no military, perhaps rightfully, nor even police force, only the people who have now been lost - my nation will be truly lost.
More than anything, I want to see Istkalen rejoin the community of nations as an equal, head held high, dignified and prosperous. I want to see it rise from this mire and become something truly great, see it finally realize its true potential. I want to see it, my beloved homeland, bloom under the bright sun of peace. No longer will it be in hideous brotherhood with the failed states of our Europe, no longer will it be endlessly confused for other nations, with which it has no connection but that which the Social Democrats wished to create, no longer will it belong to the realm of the half-dead. It will be alive, independent, and with the energy of youth, like so many of the countries and nations from which you hail.
Do not let it fall back into that hell in which it has been imprisoned for so long. Do not condemn it to the pit of the failed states, I implore you. Lend to us a helping hand, pull us out of this mire, save us from perdition, please.
PREAMBLE
The turmoil and impasse that Istkalen has experienced throughout the past few months, especially after the fall of the totalitarian Social Democratic regime, have left it scarred, divided, and unstable. An intervention, although not a military intervention, is necessary as to create a buffer between the Joint Transitional Authority for Istkalen, the Republic, and the people, to prevent an outbreak of civil violence and war and protect both the citizens of Istkalen and the citizens of European Union member-states which may be affected by it.
DEFINITIONS
I. Istkalen - the territory controlled by the Federation of Istkalen prior to 12 April 2021.
SECTION I
I. The European Union, with all due haste, will call upon member-states to, with the unanimous agreement of those taking part, contribute parts of their respective defense forces to serve in a peacekeeping role in Istkalen.
II. The participation of member-states is voluntary. Intention to contribute to the proposed peacekeeping mission in the Istkalen is to be within 48 hours of the passage of this motion.
III. The primary responsibility of the peacekeeping mission in Istkalen shall be the prevention of civil conflict and violence. It is authorized to take any and all measures to do so, save those which:
- are in contradiction with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
- require regime change beyond on a local level
IV. The peacekeeping missionwill especially be tasked with, but will not be limited to, the duties of disarming non-state militias and paramilitaries operating in Istkalen, assisting the Joint Transitional Authority for Istkalen and the Republic of Istkalen to enforce the presently-in-place prohibition on the operation of the "Northern Radio," and acting as a mediator in conflicts occurring at a local level
IV. The peacekeeping mission in Istkalen will threaten neither the integrity of the Joint Transitional Authority in Istkalen or that of the Republic of Istkalen.
V. The peacekeeping mission in Istkalen will be beholden to no authority except that of the European Union.
VI. The Republic of Istkalen, the Kingdom of Reitzmag, the Archrepublic of Vayinaod, and any and all defense and armed forces under the command of the Joint Transitional Authority in Istkalen may not contribute to peacekeeping forces or the peacekeeping mission. All are required to facilitate it outside of this to the greatest extent possible within the territory of Istkalen.
VII. The Internal Affairs Commissioner shall appoint a commissioned Flag Officer, not from the Republic of Istkalen, Kingdom of Reitzmag, or the Archrepublic of Vayinaod, and not from anyone connected to the activities of the Joint Transitional Authority in Istkalen, to lead the peacekeeping mission, with the agreement of all contributing member-states.
VIII. The peacekeeping mission must prepare a report of its activities in Istkalen to be presented to the European Council every 30 days.
IX. The peacekeeping mission may only be withdrawn by supermajority vote of the European Council.
X. This motion may only be repealed by supermajority vote of the European Council.
Iras Tilkanas
Councillor for the Republic of Istkalen
The Kingdom of Spain
