Crisis of Amastice

Good day, ladies and gentlmen,
today we open the first session of the High Commission for Foreign Affairs in order to discuss a delicate situation in which our government have become aware: the invasion of the independent State of Amastice by the United Federation of the World (link here: http://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=203903).

Our government has just taken its position against the invasion, together with a great part of the international community, and, for the moment, the invasion forces are retreating under the diplomatic pressure. However, we believe the UFW would continue its imperialistic policy, and offered the SECURS mediation to resolve the crisis and coordinate the international action.
Now, we wish to involve all SECURS member, on the behalf of the Article II, 2 paragraph, of the Founding Treaty, to discuss common measures against the UFW, and, if necessary, the coordination of a joint military action.

The Grand Duke Zerek De Reja Himself takes the floor:

"Glorious allied of the Securs,
I've noticed and deeply analyzed this troublesome situation. Certainly, the behaviour of the United Federation of the World has been intolerably concerning and disrespectful. However, I would suggest to stay neutral, even if the precarious situation will degenerate. Casavarr is not ready for such an enormous and unexpected conflict, like this one."

After the last sentence, Lord Zerek De Reja waited few seconds. Then he added:

"And yet, if New Tarajan and Antanares agree to back a military intervention, the Grand Duchy would join the coalition task force, according to Article II of Securs."

The new Prime Minister of the Kingdom and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Conrad Van Vinkel, decides to speak:

"We really appreciate your position, Your Highness, and we also wish this situation will not escalate. The peace talks will be held at the Royal Castle of Merlberg, and we would invite you too to support our diplomatic talks. However, the war is even more close then before. But this is also the occasion for promoting a new idea, as stated by Your Highness: the creation of a joint military force. We wish to extend such a measure permanently, creating a Joint Military Force inside the SECURS, with the aim to enforce the respect of our decisions, defend ourselves, and keep peace in the world.
Also, in order to promote a more stable order in the region, it would be in the interest of the SECURS to send this contingent to a peace-keeping operation INSIDE Amastice, for the suppression of those terrorist movement which are taking advantage of this dangerous situation. I'll make contact with the Amastician government in this perpsective."

His Highness The Duke, delegate representative of the Principality of Antanares, take the word after che Tarajan Delegate:

"Dear gentlemen and ladies of the SECURS,
we have note the dangerous situation what is was created in Amastice, or helldamned is called. We support the political line of New Tarajan and, in case of war, we want support our allies against the ... ehm ... oh yes, the Federation. But we don't think is very necessary a peace-keeping task force. Only in case of war, we attack, but is the official position of my country every nation, before an invasion, can defends itself. Greetings to all"

"We appreciate the position of the Principality at our side. However, we would specify our proposal is not for this specific case, but a generlized first step toward the constitution of a Joint Military Command of all SECURS members.
About the crisis of Amastice, we would like to see all SECURS Member States as signatories of the agreement proposal our government will present at the Merlberg Summit, with an international guarantee of independence for Amastice.
Also, we believe to be appropriate and necessary, to make our allies aware of our commitment to a great expansion of our military system, already in progress in this moment with the purchase of new ships, aircrafts and vehicles (link here: http://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.ph...64194#p11264194 and here: http://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.ph...64045#p11264045) in order to promote our defence and the defence of our allies."

"Our military presence in the territory of Amastice, even if it will be in order to deal with their internal affairs, could be seen as a SECURS stance with the Sovereign Alliance by the Central powers and compromise our position in the negotiation. I suggest to wait the end of this crysis before sending our troops.
A joint military action against Amastician terrorists will be an excellent training field for our ambitious project. So, shall be it, but only after the resolution of the conflict. I, Lord Zerek De Reja, the Grand Duke of Casavarr, totally agree with the creation of a SECURS military defense force."

"Thank you, Your Highness. The government of New Tarajan greatly appreciated your support in such a delicate matter. Also, we would inform all Members that actually the Summit of Merlberg is started, and New Tarajan officialy proposed the draft for a peace agreement. But, actually, there's no response from other nations, and reports of our intelligence and embassies are not so optimistic.
In their last meeting, the King and the Prime Minister of the Kingdom have confirmed their resolution to go on the way of a diplomatic solution. However, the institution of a joint military command now becomes an imperative, in our opinion. So, we would like to start as soon as possibile the procedures for the creation of a first core. We are waiting for the vote of the Principality of Antanares about this question."

His Highness The Duke, delegate representative of the Principality of Antanares, take the word after che Tarajan Delegate:

"Dear friends, we understand your position and we totally agree with you. For this, we accept the creation of a SECURS Joint Military Command, but we want to specify the Antanares's Force need a very large freedom of action. In the constitution of my country is clearly write about the "Freedom of use ALL possible weapons on enemy military forces and civil position" for the most rapid road to end a war. And our armament incorporate Neutrinos Weapons, Gas and Chemical Weapons, Orbital Ionic and Solar Cannon and ICBM. And no, at war our soldier don't respect the war rules. If this is a problem for our honorables allies ..."

"GODDAMMIT! CERTAINLY IT IS!"

Yelled Lord Zerek De Reja, interrupting the Principality delegate's speech. A dense silence descended on the room. Embarassed about his exploit, the Grand Duke cleared his throat and started to speak like nothing happened:

"We fought in many wars and everytime We did it following a strict code of rules, preventing any unnecessary harm to civilians, as We saw the devastation and suffering that a conflict may deliver to the people. Moreover, in this case, our duty is to prevent a bloodbath, not to cause it!"

Everyone could read on the Grand Duke's face that the last part of his speech was categorical:

"Thus, if Antanares wants to be part of JMC, they would have to sign a SECURS' Convention, in which it renunces the use of any biological and mass destruction weapons, promises to not intentionally target civilians and to wage war honourably. Otherwise, We shall revoke our participation to the Joint Military Command and withdraw our military contingent from the conflict."

Conrad Van Vinkel, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Tarajan, takes on an expression somewhere between the astonished and the afraid, the mouth almost open as if to say something.
Finally, he seems to shake and take a deep breath, adjusting his elegant, maybe too nineteenth-century uniform:

"Neutrinos what??? Are you crazy, your Excellency? You are saying Antanares would be capable of attacking unarmed civilians? Just the thing we accused for Bankampar! It would be a disaster, politically and humanly.
I agree with the proposal of Casavarr: Antanares have to understand such a policy will take several consequences to the Principality. We don't know how the International Community would accept such destructive use of weapons, so, we suggest to the Prince to accept our conditions, and to change his policy toward a more human use of military force."

The Duke, after the complaint of other delegate, take a bottle of whisky, fill a glass with the liquor and drink fast. After, he wake up and observe the scene with an expression of fun:

"Honorable ... friends! The target of a war is the total annihilation of the enemy. Civils, militaries, infrastructures ... everyone and everythings must ... be ... destroyed! After our attack, nothing ... i repeat, nothing must remain. If, for you, this is a problem we recall our fleet and you can continue your "operation in the respect of human and civil rights".
The Antanares's Military Forces follow our rules of war, not yours"

The Marquis Van Vinkel decided to speak again:

"Honourable colleague, we don't want to criticize Antanares. However, you can't ask us to accept a policy that we, and also you, in the recent Meeting of the Assembly, have condemned as criminal, claiming Bankampar to be a Rogue State.
So, you're contradicting yourself and the policy of Antanares. We simply are asking you to mantain a more correct approach toward war rules, regarding to the view the international community have about us and our organization.
Signing the Treaty, the Prince have decided to link, bad or good, his liberty of decision with the ours. If you want to withdraw your forces, you're free to do so, however, at least, you have to maintain the embargo, as connected with the declaration of Bankampar as Rogue State."

"We have decided to declare Bankampar a Rogue State not for their actions in war, but only for it's declaration of war against a pacific country" talk the Duke, again with his glass of whisky "The Article II of the Treaty forces my nation to help you, Marquis, but, during the embargo can happen that a ship exceed our navy line and we are forced to open fire ... or also to capture every people on board and killed after. It's our military code in case of embargo, Marquis. Are you sure you want our help?"

"So, not only your policy is completely a non-sense, but also your rules, Your Excellency" soon replied Conrad Van Vinkel, with is calm voice: "I'm sorry I have to say things like these, but I don't see any other word which explains better the situation: the problem, at this point, is not if WE need your help, but if YOU need us. As you stated here, the Principality is in a very dangerous situation. If you don't want to accept limitations to rules that have not a sense, so, probably, soon Antanares will be alone, and not for our choice. SECURS has a reputation in the International Community, and we have to defend it.
If His Highness the Prince doesn't want to accept our proposals, we couldn't force him to change his minds. But it is our duty, as allies, to clarify the consequences of your actual policy, Your Excellency."

"Oh-oh-oh, you hope to scary us?" the Baron, second most important person in Antanares, go out from dark "Our rules aren't non-sense rules. You can't, also you mustn't, criticize the rules of other nation only because are different from your rules. Antanares, in its very long story, have adopted different government systems and different rules. Now, we have found the right balance of our Principality and we don't abandon it only for satisfy you, the International Community or God.
And no, we don't need you. We don't need an allies who don't respect ourselves. It's the second time when a member of SECURS criticizes Antanares for its internal order. We haven't to accept another criticism, remember that"