Twice As Bright (TL&C - TWP)

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Twice As Bright
The League & Concord – The West Pacific

PREAMBLE:

NOTING the extensive cooperation between The West Pacific and The League & Concord in advocating for national sovereigntist principles in the World Assembly;

SEEKING to continue developing the unique relationship between The West Pacific and The League & Concord;

WHEREAS The West Pacific and the The League & Concord (hereby referred to as “Signatories”) have dedicated themselves to the ideals of meritocracy and national sovereignty;

NOW, THEREFORE, the Signatories agree to the following:

Article I. Sovereignty

(a) The West Pacific will recognize only the legitimate government of The League & Concord, as determined by the Constitution of the Republic.

(b) The League & Concord will recognize only the legitimate government of The West Pacific, as outlined by The West Pacific’s Manners of Governance.

© The Signatories will endeavor to provide protection under this Treaty to any territories operated by Signatories upon request, whenever possible.

Article II. Mutual Defense

(a) The Signatories agree to provide military defense and support for the legitimate government of either Signatory upon request. Under no circumstance will a Signatory provide aid (either tangible or intangible) to an aggressor against the legitimate government of a Signatory.

(b) The Signatories will share any intelligence relating to the security of a fellow Signatory, and are encouraged to share other intelligence when prudent. Both parties will refrain from conducting clandestine operations, espionage, or other forms of spying against either party.

© The Signatories shall aid each other in Delegacy transferrals when requested.

(d) The Signatories will engage in military cooperation when deemed practical and mutually beneficial.

(e) Signatories being on opposing sides of an external military engagement shall not constitute a breach of this treaty in law nor in principle.

Article III. World Assembly Cooperation

(a) The Signatories will endeavor to support each other in the World Assembly when it is mutually beneficial.

(b) The Signatories are compelled to support proposals authored or co-authored by a member of the other Signatory, except when in contradiction of other binding agreements or when opposed to the interests of the Signatory.

Article IV. Cultural and Other Endeavors

(a) The Signatories will endeavor to collaborate on cultural matters when deemed practical. The Signatories are compelled to hold communal cultural activities between their communities at their convenience.

(b) The Signatories will endeavor to provide diplomatic support to the other signatory as possible and consistent with their internal policies.

© The Signatories shall maintain in-game embassies with the other.

Article V. Ratification and Withdrawal

(a) This agreement will be considered effective upon ratification by both Signatories according to their internal traditions and customs. 

(b) The Signatories may amend this agreement at their leisure, and amendments will be effective upon ratification by both parties as in the previous clause. 

© Either Signatory may withdraw from and nullify this treaty according to their internal traditions and customs. Withdrawing signatories are encouraged to inform the other of a withdrawal in a timely manner.