APPROVED [GA] Resolution for Strategic Ordnance Prohibition

[Logan]

THE GLOBAL ASSEMBLY ​

RESOLUTION PROPOSAL FORM THE ASSEMBLY​

​ [AUTHOR]: Antonio Gaius Abano (Amended by Secretary General Clark Stone) [DATE]: 08/1995 [TYPE OF RESOLUTION]: BINDING [TOPIC OF DISCUSSION]: Resolution for STrategic Ordnance Prohibition (STOP) [DRAFT RESOLUTION]: The Assembly, REMEMBERING the horrors of WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION (hereafter, WMDs) used in combat, HAVING witnessed the horrors of WWI from 1914 to 1919, NOTING weapons of mass destruction, as any chemical, biological or radiological weapon. NOTING chemical weapons as any toxic chemical or its precursor that can cause death, injury, temporary incapacitate or sensory irritation through its chemical action. Munitions or other delivery devices designed to deliver chemical weapons (Whether filled or unfilled) are also considered weapons themselves, NOTING biological weapons as any microbial or other biological agents, or toxins whatever their origin or method of production, of types and in quantities that have no justification for prophylactic, protective or other peaceful purposes; Weapons, equipment or means of delivery designed to use such agents or toxins for hostile purposes or in armed conflict, NOTING radiological weapons any weapons that disperse radioactive agents to inflict injury or cause contamination or damage, DECLARES, that for the continuance of world peace and humanity of warfare, we will extend to the greatest of our abilities the limitation, registration, and disarmament of weapons of mass destruction. Have agreed as follows: Article 1. 1. Each State Party to this Resolution undertakes never in any circumstances to develop, produce, stockpile or otherwise acquire or retain: i. microbial or other biological agents, or toxins whatever their origin or method of production, of types and in quantities that have no justification for prophylactic, protective or other peaceful purposes;​ ii. weapons, equipment or means of delivery designed to use such agents or toxins for hostile purposes or in armed conflict.​ Article 2. 1. Each State Party to this Resolution undertakes to destroy, or to divert to peaceful purposes, as soon as possible but not later than nine months after the entry into force of the Resolution, all agents, toxins, weapons, equipment and means of delivery specified in Article I of the Resolution, which are in its possession or under its jurisdiction or control. In implementing the provisions of this Article all necessary safety precautions shall be observed to protect populations and the environment. Article 3. 1. Each State Party to this Resolution undertakes not to transfer to any recipient whatsover, directly or indirectly, and not in any way to assist, encourage, or induce any State, group of States or international organisations to manufacture or otherwise acquire any of the agents, toxins, weapons, equipment or means of delivery specified in Article I of the Resolution. Article 4. 1. Each State Party to this Resolution shall, in accordance with its constitutional processes, take any necessary measures to prohibit and prevent the development, production, stockpiling, acquisition or retention of the agents, toxins, weapons, equipment and means of delivery specified in Article I of the Resolution, within the territory of such State, under its jurisdiction or under its control anywhere. Article 5. 1. The States Parties to this Resolution undertake to consult one another and to cooperate in solving any problems which may arise in relation to the objective of, or in the application of the provisions of, the Resolution. Consultation and cooperation pursuant to this Article may also be undertaken through appropriate international procedures. Article 6. 1. Any State Party to this Resolution which finds that any other State Party is acting in breach of obligations deriving from the provisions of the Resolution may lodge a complaint with the Secretariat of the Global Assembly. Such a complaint should include all possible evidence confirming its validity, as well as a request for its consideration by the Secretariat. 2. Each State Party to this Resolution undertakes to co-operate in carrying out any investigation which the Secretariat may initiate, on the basis of the complaint received by the Secretariat. The Secretariat shall inform the States Parties to the Resolution of the results of the investigation. Article 7. 1. Each State Party to this Resolution undertakes to provide or support assistance, to any Party to the Resolution which so requests, if the Secretariat decides that such Party has been exposed to danger a result of violation of the Resolution. Article 8. 1. Each State Party to this Resolution affirms the recognised objective of effective prohibition of chemical weapons and, to this end, undertakes to continue negotiations in good faith with a view to reaching early agreement on effective measures for the prohibition of their development, production and stockpiling and for their destruction, and on appropriate measures concerning equipment and means of delivery specifically designed for the production or use of chemical agents for weapons purposes. Article 9. 1. The State Parties to this Resolution undertake to facilitate, and have the right to participate in, the fullest possible exchange of equipment, materials and scientific and technological information for the use of bacteriological (biological) agents and toxins for peaceful purposes. Parties to the Resolution in a position to do so shall also co-operate in contributing individually or together with other States or international organisations to the further development and application of scientific discoveries in the field of bacteriology (biology) for the prevention of disease, or for other peaceful purposes. 2. This Resolution shall be implemented in a manner designed to avoid hampering the economic or technological development of States Parties to the Resolution or international co-operation in the field of peaceful bacteriological (biological) activities, including the international exchange of bacteriological (biological) agents and toxins and equipment for the processing, use or production of bacteriological (biological) agents and toxins for peaceful purposes in accordance with the provisions of the Resolution. Article 10. 1. The Global Assembly shall commission a multilateral inspection and enforcement agency, the Strategic Arms Disarmament Organization, in order to ensure that the prohibitions and agreements established by this resolution are properly undertaken. 2. Each State Party must declare their weapons of mass destruction on an international registry maintained by the Strategic Arms Disarmament Organization. Declarations must include quantities, areas effect of these weapons, deployment status, and, in the case of biological and chemical weapons, the specific chemical compound or biological microbe used. 3. Each State Party registering these weapons must file with their declaration a comprehensive plan for disarmament, including schedules and time frames for different levels of disarmament, no more than six months after the date of registration. Article 11. 1. States Party to this resolution shall assist and cooperate with the Strategic Arms Disarmament Organization to prevent non-governmental organizations, such as corporations and terrorist groups, from developing, constructing, obtaining, maintaining, and using the weapons prohibited by this resolution. Article 12. 1. The development and construction of new weapons of mass destruction shall be prohibited. Article 13. 1. Any State Party may propose amendments to this Resolution. Amendments shall enter into force for each State Party upon the passing of the amendment by a majority within the Assembly. Article 14. 1. This Resolution shall be of unlimited duration. ​

 

[Dutchy]

Global Assembly
Official Statement

The Assembly is now in session in order to address Draft Resolution for STrategic Ordnance Prohibition (STOP).
I have taken it upon myself to amend the original resolution submitted by the Representative in order to more clearly define the resolution and its parameters.
Representatives are now welcome to enter the Assembly Chamber in order to participate in the debate and voting.
​

Clark Stone, Secretary General​

 

[Odinson]

The Norwegian ambassador to the Global Assembly arrived to the chamber and took his seat near where he assumed the other Nordic countries would gather.

 

[Connor]

Marc Kvet struts into the chamber gripping his sequin coffee cup firmly in his right hand, displaying his ambition to minimise plastic waste and to look fabulous. His entrance is short lived before walking swiftly over to the Norwegian representatives and sitting beside them... this being quickly followed by the erection of a small Swedish flag in front of him and the removal of a black conference folder with the Swedish coat of arms emblazoned on the front.

"Hiya" he utters in the lowest tone possible, conscious of the acoustics in the chamber but excited to see his Nordic brother.

 

[Odinson]

Jesper Nordheim, the Norwegian ambassador, was an older man. Some would describe him as a "silver fox" for his full head of hair that was snow white. He also had a full, but neatly trimmed, beard that you might imagine the captain of an early 20th-century ocean liner would have. He was wearing a grey suit that day with a white shirt, dark blue tie, and a Norwegian flag lapel pin. On his left hand was a gold wedding ring. Despite the fact that he tried to ignore every minute of them, he did retain some information from those annoying government "sessions" or classes everyone has to take at some point with silly names like, "Diversity Training" or "You're not the only one!" or "Be nice instead of honest".

Jesper was reading "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carlson when his Nordic brother sat next to him, erect flag and all. "Oh, hallo," Jesper said. His reading glasses were still focused on the book but his blue eyes darted over to the young, seemingly "diverse", young diplomat from Sweden.

"I got you some coffee from the lounge - it's hazelnut. I got a cup for our Danish friend too, but he doesn't always show up to these things," he noted as he handed the cup over to Mr. Kvet.
@Connor

 

[Logan]

Delegate A. Gaius Abano would enter the chambers, carrying with him several papers, documents, folders, and other reports, papers, and information to assist in his argumentation for the resolution. Once a few of the delegates arrived, he'd fidget with his lapel pin for a few seconds and tuck his "St Thomas More" medal into his shirt, before standing up with a red folder emblazoned across the front and back with a Roman Eagle. He'd begin his short opening remarks.

"Ladies and Gentlemen,

We've all heard the stories and those few who yet survive that fought in the disastrous war remember, the absolute terror that was the First World War. We saw the destruction that was wrought when the Germans, French, British, and Americans released mustard gas, chlorine, and Sarin across Europe. Even less than a decade ago, Iraq and Iran used such weapons against each other, Iraq then used it on their own Kurdish minority. Now, in response to these tragedies, to other tragedies throughout history, and in pre-emption to future tragedies, I implore you all to consider, seriously, and vote affirmatively this resolution which will protect the lives of millions, and the livelihood of billions.

Thank You. I Yield the floor."

 

[Connor]

It was no secret that Marc, much newer in the diplomatic game than his Norwegian counterpart, saw Jesper as a grandfather and held a huge amount of respect for his experience and decorum.

As Marc arrives he begins shuffling paperwork and arranging the desk to support a comfortable writing position for his notepad, following Jesper speaking his eyes are diverted to make eye contact whilst continuing to arrange miscellaneous papers. A brief smile bestows the very flamboyant Swedish representative as the drink is extended in his direction, pushing his cup to one side in order to make room for the wax-lined non-reusable coffee cup from the lounge.

"Oh Jesper, you shouldn't have! What're you like?!" a brief smirk is released before he continues to speak "Here, you look a bit limp, let me fix that for you."

Marc's hands extend over from his side of the desk to amend the small Norwegian flag on the desk infront of Jesper, flicking the fabric with his right hand whilst holding the small but thick flag pole with his left, attempting to get a perfect crease. Marc has always had strong opinions regarding cooperation in the Nordic region, especially the relationship between Norway and Sweden which he believes is one of the strongest friendships globally and with history generally unmatched globally.

 

[Strix]

The Portuguese Ambassador, Dom Pedro Passos Coelho, would soon arrive. He would carry a few documents within a dark blue folder decorated with the State Insignia, and his trusty notebook. He would enter the room with a smile, waving at the Nordic Countries and the Romans as he finds Portugal's designated seat. He would greet the representatives warmly before he apologizes for his punctuality.

He looks around the room, playing with his pen as he waits for the others to attend.

 

[JakeDorent]

The Brazilian Ambassador entered the chambers, his name was Fernando Paulo de Noronha, native to the Metropolitan Province of São Paulo and chosen by his majesty, the Emperor of Brazil himself, to represent the Empire in the Global Assembly, he nodded a hello to the other representatives, sitting on his seat where other American countries could be, placing the Imperial Flag upon his table, along with papers and a bottle of water.
Fernando was in his 30s, he had a medium and dark brown slick hair with a moustache. born in the Capital of the province, he graduated from the Federal University of São Paulo, he wore a black suit with a white shirt and a red tie, he also had a pin with the Imperial Insignia. his papers were inside a dark green folder which had the Imperial coat of arms in a golden colour decorating it.
Once sitting, Fernando took a sip of his drink, looking through the documents he brought along to the meeting.

 

[Bruno]

The German Ambassador would arrive and read through the transcript

 

[Jamie]

Entering his new position as the British Ambassador to the Global Assembly, Thomas Tudor made his first appearance into the chamber. Sporting a bespoke suit which he had acquired from the Huntsman, a highly regarded tailor based in London, his attire complimented by the tanned Fedora Hat that he held having removed it prior to entering the room that contained all the other ambassadors. In his spare hand? a cup of tea that he had helped himself too in the restaurant facility. It was almost something from a Mafia Film. Whilst new to the Global Assembly, Thomas had previously worked under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs after his short tenure as an aide within the Ministry of Defence. This ensured he had a concept of the Defence and Foreign Affairs genre that his new role would fit perfectly for. Silently approaching his chair, marked with the plaque 'UNITED KINGDOM', placing his cup down, followed by his fedora before taking his position. Naturally curious as to his surroundings, Mr Tudor was taking mental notes of the other Ambassadors that surrounded him, and if given the opportunity, stepped in to engage in small talk until the discussion of the 'STOP' bill begun.

 

[Dutchy]

The Dutch Representative to the Global Assembly, Bart Spijker would enter the Chamber and take his place before reading the transcript in order to catch up on any debate held prior to his arrival.

 

[HeadlessSeeker]

The Russian Representative to the GA Sergey Lavrov would arrive taking a seat rather promptly at his seat. He would read the transcript and then a copy of the document itself.

 

[Bruno]

"I do believe, and its the German belief that, such weapons are terrible, and those who openly produce them and use them, or threaten to use them should be held accountable for their action in using such terrible weapons, which have no strategic value but to bully other nations into submission. It is imperative that such weapons be banned and dismantled. And I cannot not see any other reason advocating their production or their use, when we have at our disposal, much more precise weaponry which cause minimal to zero collateral damage."

 

[Connor]

Marc rolls his eyes at the Germans reeling off the same old 'save the planet' rubbish that often falls from politicians mouths... whether within his remit or not he leans into his microphone and speaks to the chamber.

"With respect, Ambassador, whilst you are correct that chemical weapons are some of the dirtiest weapons on this earth, I think their existence is fundamental to peace and stability globally. Without them, it weakens the power of some of the most populous cities and nations on our globe and will naturally become a target. I hate to be crude but when it comes to war we cant view civilians as individuals, we need to protect as many bodies as we can and if nations have the economic capacity to hold CBRN equipment in order to deter an attack on their soil then that is their God-given right - who are we to say what is and is not appropriate to protect the lives of millions? - Frankly you are blindsided and naive to say you cannot see any other reason for the production of this style of equipment. There is no such thing as zero collateral. Anywhere."

 

[Bruno]

"I respect your views Mr. Ambassador, but I cannot agree with it. CBRN weaponry being fundamental for peace and stability, is the same rhetoric as fielding vast opposing armies to deter the other one from attack, that same mentality brought us World War One. And then, if one nation fields these weapons for their own security, even if they are responsible in their use, you will have other factions wielding it in not a very respectable manner. A single human error can spell disaster for another nation. And what is stopping these same nations from bully other smaller nations which do not posses the CBRN capability? Should they also then get their own arsenal? It will create a domino effect where nation upon nation will start fielding these weapons, and when tensions between giants start to flare up. Disaster will happen. I hope you can respect my opinion on this matter Mr.Ambassador, as I respect and understand yours."

 

[Connor]

"Ambassador, Germany has been a close friend of Sweden for some time and our friendship is fundemental to Swedish values but we have polar opposite views on this topic. I'm not fighting for my own cause here, Sweden currently has no capacity or means to possess weapons of mass destruction. Organisations such as the Nordic Council and the multinational Global Assembly are in place for a reason and that's to ensure the safety and security of every nation on this planet - including those that do not have the fortune of economic stability required for self defence. Its naive to think that banning weapons of mass destruction will limit super powers - this will simply provide a void in military capability that will, at some point, be filled. Nations cannot just build an arsenal of this type, they're expensive, they're powerful, they require infrastructure and research... the ideology that we will have a globe full of these things is fiction. Regulation? Absolutely. Extinction? Not an option."

 

[Logan]

"The cost that is required to develop and deploy Chemical and Biological Weapons, as well as the systems that would be required to deliver them in any notable fashion, would be prohibitive to all but the largest and most developed of the nations on this earth - those very nations which already are the least likely to be threatened because of their capability to fund their defensive and offensive apparatuses. What's more, these weapons have no legitimate use except for actions that this body has already agreed to outlaw in its charter, namely to terrorize and/or target civilian populations. Such actions that will never be acceptable, and that we, as member states of this body, and as human beings who care about others than ourselves, cannot condone, and must always strive to prevent."

 

[JakeDorent]

Fernando would enter the discussion by leaning into his mic, beginning to speak

"If I may, yes, chemical weaponry is indeed a despicable weapon, however, as it has been said, these weapons have no legitimate usage, so why the need to prohibit the production of the weapon itself? By doing so, we are infringing on a Nation's Sovereignty of producing weapons in their territory, I believe that the current Regulations that the Global Assembly has in place are enough to protect innocent lives from being lost by such means."

The Brazilian would move away from the mic, sitting back on his seat and listening to the Argument of the Other Representatives, taking a sip of his water.

 

[Connor]

"Conflict has casualties and unfortunately civilian casualties - this is more often than not collateral damage and k really do not believe that the super powers that do currently possess weapons of mass destruction would use them with the intent to inflict injury on civilians... no different to the collateral of artillery, aerial warfare and cross-fire, just on a wider scale. Echoing what the Brazilian Ambassador was saying, the role of the Gloabl Assembly is not to dictate what is and is not suitable for the protection of sovereign territory but rather to regulate and manage the potential for uses in less-than-ethical circumstances.

Do I believe we should stop governments making decisions on whether or not weapons of mass destruction fit within their moral boundaries and the expectations of their population? Absolutely not.

Do I believe we should manage, regulate and disseminate information in order to better educate the world on the effects of weapons of mass destruction with the ideology to prevent unlawful use? Yes.

Let's not forget that the use of any weapon with the sole intent to injure or kill unarmed civilians is already a serious crime - a production ban does not solve the issues you are raising."