The Democratic AssemblyBoard

The Theocratic Republic of Illustratio recognizes the importance of maintaining national sovereignty and security while upholding principles of international law, peace, and stability. This policy outlines a framework that allows nations to maintain robust military capabilities while preventing unwarranted aggression and promoting peaceful conflict resolution.

1. Principles of Non-Aggression:

Affirm the commitment to the principles of non-aggression and peaceful coexistence as fundamental to international relations.
Respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all nations, refraining from the threat or use of force to resolve disputes.

2. Diplomatic Engagement:

Promote dialogue and diplomacy as the primary means of resolving conflicts and addressing grievances between nations.
Encourage the use of multilateral forums and international organizations to facilitate peaceful negotiations and conflict resolution.

3. Conflict Prevention:

Support early warning mechanisms and confidence-building measures to prevent conflicts from escalating into armed confrontations.
Promote transparency and communication between nations, including military-to-military contacts and exchanges, to reduce the risk of misunderstandings or miscalculations.

4. Justification for the Use of Force:

Assert that military action should only be undertaken in self-defense or in response to a clear and imminent threat to national security.
Require nations to provide credible evidence and demonstrate a clear and compelling rationale before resorting to the use of force, ensuring that military action is proportional, necessary, and in accordance with international law.

5. Collective Security:

Support collective security arrangements and mutual defense pacts among nations to deter aggression and promote stability in regions prone to conflict.
Encourage cooperation and coordination between regional and international security organizations to address common security challenges and uphold the rule of law.

6. Arms Control and Disarmament:

Advocate for arms control agreements and confidence-building measures to reduce the risk of conflict escalation and promote trust among nations.
Support efforts to limit the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and promote responsible arms transfers to prevent destabilizing arms races.

7. Humanitarian Intervention:

Recognize the responsibility to protect populations from genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing, and crimes against humanity, while also respecting the sovereignty of nations.
Advocate for the use of diplomatic, humanitarian, and peaceful means to address humanitarian crises whenever possible, while acknowledging that military intervention may be necessary as a last resort to prevent mass atrocities.

8. Accountability and Justice:

Hold accountable those responsible for acts of aggression, war crimes, and violations of international humanitarian law, ensuring that perpetrators are brought to justice through fair and impartial legal mechanisms.
Support the jurisdiction of international courts and tribunals to prosecute individuals and entities responsible for serious violations of international law, including crimes against peace.

By implementing this anti-aggression policy framework, our nation-state seeks to promote a world order based on the principles of peace, justice, and the rule of law. Through diplomatic engagement, conflict prevention, and responsible military conduct, we aim to prevent unwarranted aggression and contribute to a more secure and stable international environment for all nations.