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Global Security Association
Abbreviation	GSA
Motto	Think no Evil
Formation	28 January 2021 ; as the Asian Union; 5 April 2021 ; in current form;
Type	Supranational political union
Headquarters	WIP (GCC); WIP (MCD); WIP (CSSF); WIP (CMPS); WIP (ICVR); WIP (GMC); WIP (GCIA); Northern University Territory (STC); WIP (GA); WIP (CC);
Region served	Asia, Africa, South America
Membership	9 members, 1 observer, 3 partners
Budget	~0.3% GDP?

Latest revision as of 18:51, 28 April 2024

The Global Security Association (GSA) is a supranational political union located across Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It is a sui generis political entity (without precedent or comparison) which displays the traits of a military alliance, common market, customs union, monetary union, and confederation. It was preceded by the Asian Union.

Politics

Institutions

Executive institutions

The Global Cooperation Council (GCC) consists of member states' representatives or representatives at higher level (i.e: government ministers, heads of state, etc.). It convenes regularly to make major decisions regarding GSA policy. When decisions have to be made, action is agreed upon on the basis of common accord. Each member nation is represented in the Council.
The Science and Technology Council (STC) is an alliance of universities, research institutes, and laboratories dedicated to researching and developing new technologies for use among the GSA. It is headquartered at the Northern University Territory.
- The STC oversees the Satellite Internet Access Project (SIAP), a constellation of 600 satellites in circular low Earth orbit which provides free satellite internet to GSA users. The project cost a total of $2.4 billion USD over 3 years. Its IRL counterparts are Starlink and the OneWeb satellite constellation.
The Market Control Division (MCD) manages the Common Securities Stability Framework (CSSF), Commodity Market Protection Stockpile (CMPS), and Interstate Currency Value Reserve (ICVR), each led by a Framework Board, Stockpile Commission, and Reserve Authority respectively. These are stockpiles of securities, select commodities, and precious metals which may be used to stabilize prices and prevent gluts or shortages.
The Interstate Civil Defence Agency (ICDA) is the GSA's common civil defence arm.

Legislative institutions

The Global Assembly (GA) is the legislature of the GSA. It passes GSA laws, approves and supervises the GSA budget, determines the admission or ejection of members, and oversees the GSA's foreign policy initiatives through a proportional voting mechanism.

Judicial institutions

The Common Court of the GSA (CC) is the GSA's judicial arm. It issues rulings on the correct interpretation of GSA law, determines if national institutions are in compliance with it, and enforces the fundamental rights granted to all GSA citizens. Each Member State may nominate 3 judges to the Court. Cases are heard by a bench of 5 judges on a randomised basis.

Military institutions

The Global Military Committee (GMC) is composed of member states' defense ministers/military officials. It advises the GCC on military policy and strategy, and convenes regularly to discuss such matters.
The Global Command (GC) is the supranational command authority responsible for GSA operations worldwide.
- The Rapid Reaction Force (RRF) include various military units which all report to the GC. The RRFs are a set of high readiness forces comprising land, air, sea and special forces units, all of which are capable of being deployed quickly wherever needed. They are divided to Division A1, Division A2, Division M, and Division P, with a total of 200,000 troops.
The Global Command - Training Component (GCT) is responsible for training GSA forces, hosting joint exercises, and coordinating actions in peacetime.
The Global Communications and Information Agency (GCIA) facilitates joint C4ISR activities in wartime, and supports joint projects surrounding high-tech enterprises such as cyber, space, and missile defence.

Key individuals
Position	Office Holder
President of the Cooperation Council
President of the Global Assembly
President of the Military Committee
Advisor-General of the Military Committee
Supreme Allied Commander of the Global Command	Indah Aditya, EU
Master Trainer of the Global Command - Training Component
Chief Scientist of the Science and Technology Council
Director of the Global Communications and Information Agency	Ca Taeyang, KO
Chancellor of the Northern University Territory	Myeong Narae, KO
Chief Justice of the Common Court
Puisine Judges of the Common Court	29 x needed
Director of the Market Control Division
Chairperson of the Securities Framwork Board
Commissioner of the Commodities Stockpile Commission
Chairperson of the Currency Reserve Authority

Law

The GSA is officially constituted by the New GSA Treaty, and operates in accordance with GSA law. GSA laws are created by the Global Assembly, and once passed, have multinational effect across all Member States. Issues around the laws' interpretation and implementation are adjudicated by the Common Court, whose rulings bind national authorities.

New GSA Treaty

[list=1][b][center][size=120]PART I. Obligations[/size][/center][/b]

[*]The Member States undertake to refrain from the threat or use of force where relations with fellow Member States are concerned, and pledge to resolve any international disputes through peaceful and diplomatic means.

[*]The Member States shall punish any person who organises, plans, commits, or participates in any of the following acts in accordance to law:[list] (1) overthrowing or undermining the basic constitutional system of a fellow Member State; (2) overthrowing a body of power of a fellow Member State; (3) seriously interfering in, disrupting, or undermining the performance of duties and functions in accordance with the law by a body of power of a fellow Member State; (4) attacking or damaging the premises and facilities used by a body of power of a fellow Member State in a manner which renders it incapable of performing its normal duties and functions; (5) stealing, spying, or unlawfully providing state secrets or intelligence for a foreign country; or (6) separating any part of a fellow Member State from itself.[/list]

[*]The Member States shall consult together on all important international questions involving their common interests, or whenever any one of the Member States considers that a threat of armed or economic attack on one or more of the Member States is imminent or will be imminent.

[*]The Member States agree that an armed attack against one or more of them shall be considered an attack against them all, and will take all appropriate steps necessary to defend the attacked Member State.

[*]The Member States agree to uphold their obligations under the Closer Economic Relations framework, as set out in Section 3.

[*]The Member States agree to respect and recognize GSA institutions, as set out in Section 2.

[*]The Member States shall not organise, plan, commit, participate, or condone any of the following acts against fellow Member States, and shall punish persons who do within their sovereign territories in accordance to law: [list](1) waging or threatening to wage a war or any armed attack against a fellow Member State; (2) seriously disrupting formulation, execution, and enforcement of laws within any Member State; (3) rigging or undermining an election held within any Member State; (4) imposing sanctions or blockades, or engaging in activities which may be perceived as hostile against a fellow Member State; or (5) provoking by any means hatred between Member States.[/list]

[*]The Member States shall not participate in any international agreement or alliance which is governed by substance incompatible with this Treaty. The Member States affirm that their obligations under international law at present are fully compatible with their participation in the GSA and with the provisions of this Treaty.

[*] The Member States shall be guided by the principles of mutual benefit, friendship, collaboration, and mutual respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity in all dealings with fellow Member States.

[color=white]. . . [/color] [b][center][size=120]PART II. Institutions[/size][/center][/b]

[*]In order to promote good governance and ensure public participation, the GSA's institutions shall conduct their work as openly as possible, subject to information, clearance, and access restrictions for work that is sensitive and related to national security.

[*]The GSA's institutions shall be: [list](1) the Cooperation Council, (2) the Global Assembly, (3) the Science and Technology Council, (4) the Military Committee, (5) the Global Communications and Information Agency, (6) the Global Military Command, and (7) the Common Court. [i]([url=https://www.nationstates.net/page=rmb/postid=52054587]Amended 6 May 2023[/url])[/i][/list]

[*]Each GSA institution shall act within the limits of the powers and in conformity with its objectives as conferred by this Treaty. The institutions shall mutually collaborate with one another.

[*]The Global Assembly shall exercise legislative functions. It shall pass non-binding resolutions and committee hearings, pass binding directives that bind the GSA, pass the budget, oversee the application of the budget to joint projects and GSA institutions, and oversee all foreign policy initiatives performed by the GSA. It shall be the only body capable of censuring, admitting, or ejecting Member States from the GSA.

[*]Its representatives shall be directly elected every five years by the citizens of the Member States through universal suffrage in accordance with prevailing national law.

[*]The Global Assembly shall pass legislation if it is approved by ≥55% of the total number of Member States, and is approved by Member States representing ≥65% of the total GSA population.

[*]The Cooperation Council shall define the policy directions and priorities of the GSA. It shall consist of appointed representatives from the Member States.

[*]The Cooperation Council shall make decisions on the basis of unanimous consent.

[*]The Science and Technology Council shall research and develop novel or improved technologies for use by the GSA in accordance to the Cooperation Council's policy directions and within the Global Assembly's budget.

[*]The Science and Technology Council shall be granted administration and tenancy of the [url=https://www.nationstates.net/page=rmb/postid=42559200]Northern University Territory (NUT)[/url]. It shall use the NUT as its main campus of operations.

[*]The Science and Technology Council shall be comprised of universities, research institutes, and public and private laboratories. Participating institutions shall be appointed by Member States, subject to approval by the Cooperation Council. It is accountable to the Cooperation Council.

[*]The Military Committee shall advise the Cooperation Council on the GSA's overall military policy and strategy. The Military Committee shall consist of Member States' defence ministers or their equivalent, and military officials from the Member States.

[*]Member States shall retain a permanent military attache to the GSA. Members of the attache shall represent the Member State in the Military Council where the respective defence minister or their equivalent is absent.

[*]The Global Communications and Information Agency (GCIA) shall facilitate the sharing of intelligence among Member States, including, but not limited to, defence intelligence, signals intelligence, human intelligence, geospatial intelligence, and threat assessments. It is accountable to the Cooperation Council.

[*]The GCIA shall consist of intelligence attaches from each of the Member States.

[*]The Global Military Command shall lead all GSA military operations and GSA military formations, including the Rapid Reaction Force, and promote military interoperability within the GSA. It is accountable to the Military Committee.

[*]The Rapid Reaction Force shall provide Member States with high-readiness military forces.

[*]Member States shall contribute a minimum of 1.8% of their active duty military personnel to the Rapid Reaction Force.

[*]The Rapid Reaction Force should be capable of deploying its rapid deployment forces within 20 hours, and its entire force within 200 hours.

[color=white]. . . [/color] [b][center][size=120]PART III. Closer Economic Relations[/size][/center][/b]

[*]The objectives of the Member States in relation to Closer Economic Relations are: [list](a) to develop closer economic relations between the Member States through the mutually beneficial expansion of free trade; (b) to eliminate barriers to trade between Member States in a gradual and progressive manner to minimise disruption; and (c) to develop trade between Member States.[/list]

[*]The following goods shall be treated to originate from a Member State: [list](a) unmanufactured raw products from a Member State's territories; and (b) manufactured products from a Member State's territories, where the final process in its manufacture was performed in the territory of that Member State, and at least half of the product's value-added is created within the territory of that Member State.[/list]

[*]Goods originating from a Member State that are exported to the territory of another Member State, either directly or indirectly via a third Member State, shall be free of all tariffs, import restrictions and quotas, duties, and taxes.

[*]Tariffs, duties, and taxes shall not be increased on any goods originating in the territory of any Member State.

[*]Tariffs, duties, and taxes on all goods originating in the territory of a Member State shall be reduced to zero on a gradual basis by 5 to 10 percentage points per annum. A Member State may reduce or eliminate tariffs more rapidly in accordance to national law.

[*]Taxes may be applied to goods originating from a Member State that are exported to the territory of another Member State, either directly or indirectly via a third Member State, if: [list](a) they are likewise applied to domestic goods at the same rate; (b) they are applied with the consent of the Member State exporting the good; or (c) he latter Member State has a tangible, provable need to protect its own producers or manufacturers of like or directly competitive goods. [/list]

[*]Suppliers from other Member States shall be afforded equal preference as domestic suppliers in public procurement and government purchasing.

[*]A Member State may levy anti-dumping measures on goods exported from the territory of another Member State if:[list] (a) there exists dumping, and there is an inherent tendency that the dumping will materially injure a domestic industry; and (b) the Member State from which the dumped goods are exported from is given notice and opportunity to consult on the dumping.[/list] "Dumping" means the exportation of goods from one country to another at less than their normal value. "Normal value" means the median value of goods ± 5.5 percent, as assessed from a random selection of 100 domestic suppliers of the good over a period of 100 days.

[*]All Member States shall guarantee the freedom of establishment for nationals of other Member States. This shall include the right to pursue business activities as self-employed persons, or to establish branches or subsidiaries, in accordance with the national laws of the Member State in which the self-employed person or established branch or subsidiary resides.

[*][i]Repealed[/i] ([url=https://www.nationstates.net/page=rmb/postid=51423833]Amended 20 March 2023[/url])

[color=white]. . . [/color] [b][center][size=120]PART IV. Rights of Persons[/size][/center][/b]

[*][i]Repealed[/i] ([url=https://www.nationstates.net/page=rmb/postid=51423833]Amended 20 March 2023[/url])

[color=white]. . . [/color] [b][center][size=120]PART V. Joint Projects[/size][/center][/b]

[*]The budget of the GSA shall be constituted from the following:[list] (a) contributions from the Member State; (b) dividends and yields from the [url=https://www.nationstates.net/page=rmb/postid=49164354]Procurement of Outstanding National Instruments and Securities (PONIS) programme[/url]; (c) bonds; and (d) any other form of funding approved by the Global Assembly.[/list]

[*]The budget of the GSA shall be promulgated once every two years by the Global Assembly in a plenary session.

[*]The Global Assembly shall keep expenditures within the limits of revenues in drawing up the GSA budget, and strive to avoid deficits and keep the budget commensurate with the growth rate of the Member States' gross domestic product.

[*]Member States shall provide annual contributions to the GSA budget at a minimum rate of 0.3% of their annual gross domestic product.

[*]There shall be a [url=https://www.nationstates.net/page=display_region_rmb/region=geopolity?postid=43561107#p43561107]Global Youth Fund (GYF)[/url] to financially support youth affairs. The GYF shall be operated, supervised, and led in accordance to directives from the Global Assembly. The GYF shall be supervised by a Governor for a term of five years, renewable twice, who is appointed by the Cooperation Council and is accountable to the Global Assembly.

[*]Other projects shall be approved by the Global Assembly. These projects shall be operated, supervised, and led in accordance to directives from the Global Assembly. These projects shall be supervised by a Project Commissioner for a term of five years, renewable twice, who is appointed by the Cooperation Council and is accountable to the Global Assembly.

[color=white]. . . [/color] [b][center][size=120]PART VI. Other Provisions[/size][/center][/b]

[*]The Global Assembly may amend this Treaty if it is approved by ≥75% of the total number of Member States, and is approved by Member States representing ≥75% of the total GSA population.

[*]A Member State is entitled to observe and take part in all institutional proceedings of the GSA. A Member State shall be admitted by the Global Assembly. They are entitled to vote on GSA legislation, membership, and policy. They are entitled to enjoy all rights, benefits, and obligations that this Treaty confers, and are bound to the guiding principles as enumerated in Schedule 1.

[*]A Special Partner is entitled to join the GSA as a Member State unilaterally. A Special Partner shall be admitted by the Global Assembly. A Special Partner is entitled to observe and take part in all institutional proceedings of the GSA. They are not entitled to vote on GSA legislation, membership and policy. They are entitled to enjoy rights, benefits, and obligations conferred in Part I and Part IV, and are bound to the guiding principles as enumerated in Schedule 1.

[*]A Strategic Partner is a state that is in partnership with the GSA in a given area of partnership, including, but not limited to, counter-narcotics, counter-terrorism, and environmental protection. A Strategic Partner shall be admitted by the Global Assembly. The area of partnership shall be determined by common accord between the Global Assembly and the Strategic Partner. A Strategic Partner is entitled to observe and take part in institutional proceedings of the GSA within their area of partnership. They are not entitled to vote on GSA legislation, membership, and policy. They are not entitled to enjoy all rights and benefits that this Treaty confers, but are bound to the guiding principles as enumerated in Schedule 1.

[*]An Observer is a state that observes proceedings of the GSA. An Observer shall be admitted by the Global Assembly. An Observer is entitled to observe in all institutional proceedings of the GSA. It may lodge a nonbinding opinion on such proceedings but is not entitled to participate. They are not entitled to vote on GSA legislation, membership and policy. They are not entitled to enjoy all rights and benefits that this Treaty confers, but are bound to the guiding principles as enumerated in Schedule 1. [color=white]. . . [/color]

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[b][center][size=120]Schedule I. Guiding Principles[/size][/center][/b]

[list]All Member States shall be guided by the following principles when dealing with other Member States:

(1) Creation of an strong, sustainable, and survivable intra-GSA economy based on decreasing market barriers, bolstering trade ties, and integration;

(2) Provision of financial, developmental, and military assistance to GSA allies in need;

(3) Collective unity and consensus in foreign policy;

(4) Joint acquisition and stockpiling of strategic materials;

(5) Mutual exchange of foreign non-GSA internet, cyberspace, or technological traffic; communicated documents and/or equipment; and other communications in the event of an emergent conflict which threatens a Member State's sovereignty as decided by a collective consensus:

(6) Establishment of transparent, fair, and competitive practices with regards to inter-GSA investments;

(7) Encouraging technological and intellectual property collaboration between GSA states; and

(8) Advancing the material and cultural prosperity and wellbeing of the GSA and its peoples.[/list] [color=white]. . . [/color] [b][center][size=120]Schedule II. Military Standardization[/size][/center][/b]

[list]The following small arms platforms may be standardised to use the following cartridges:

(1) Pistols: [list](a) 9x19mm Parabellum; or (b) 9x18mm Makarov[/list]

(2) SMGs: [list](a) 9x19mm Parabellum; or (b) 9x18mm Makarov[/list]

(3) Shotguns: [list](a) 12-gauge[/list]

(4) Assault rifles: [list](a) 5.8x42mm, ISA-improved variant (https://www.nationstates.net/page=rmb/postid=37748571); (b) 7.62x39mm Soviet; or (c) 5.45x39mm Soviet[/list]

(5) Light and general-purpose machine guns: [list](a) 8x60mm S[/list][/list] [color=white]. . . [/color] [b][center][size=120]Schedule III. Participating Institutions in the Science and Technology Council[/size][/center][/b]

[list]The following institutions are participating institutions in the Science and Technology Council:

(1) [nation]Eulumia[/nation] [list](a) National University of Singapura (b) Nanyang Technological University (c) University of Malaya (d) Kemenko PMK [/list]

(2) [nation]Soviet-Federation[/nation] [list][/list]

(3) [nation]Turco-Bulgaria[/nation] [list][/list]

(4) [nation]Zhonghua-Diguo[/nation] [list][/list]

(5) [nation]Republica-Argentina[/nation] [list](a) Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas[/list]

(6) [nation]Commonwealth of Tamazgha[/nation] [list][/list]

(7) [nation]Flourishing Southlands[/nation] [list](a) Universidade de São Paulo (b) Universidade Estadual de Campinas (c) Fundação Getulio Vargas (d) Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas da Amazônia (e) Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora[/list]

(8) [nation]Saechosun[/nation]

(9) [nation]The Turkic State[/nation]

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Law No. 1 on Special Voting Privileges

A Law to extend voting rights to Special Partners of the GSA.

Be it enacted by the Global Assembly the following:—

1 Special Voting Privileges

Special Partners of the GSA may vote on Global Assembly legislation if the following conditions are met.

The first condition is that the Special Partner must express a wish to be bound by the piece of Global Assembly legislation they intend to vote on.

The second condition is that the piece of legislation being voted on must concern a matter regarding the GSA Treaty, specifically the Closer Economic Relations (Part III.), Rights of Persons (Part IV.), or Treaty Obligations (Part I.).

The third condition is that the Member States agree that the Special Partner in question may vote on Global Assembly legislation in that instance.

Law No. 2 on Vehicular Brakes

A Law to ensure safe braking performance for electric vehicles.

Be it enacted by the Global Assembly the following:—

1 Purpose

The purpose of this law is to ensure the integrity of a car's braking system under normal and emergency driving conditions. 2 Application

This law applies to all electric vehicles manufactured on or after 17 November 2022 that will be sold, marketed, distributed, or exported into any GSA Member State or bound Special Partner pursuant to Law No. 1 on Special Voting Privileges. 3 Meaning of term 'electric vehicle'

"Electric vehicle" or "electric vehicles" means a motor vehicle that is powered by an electric motor which draws current from batteries, fuel cells, or other portable sources of electrical current; or powered by an electric motor which includes a non-electrical source of power. 4 Meaning of term 'primary brake'

"Primary brake" means a brake used to slow down a vehicle when it is in motion. 5 Requirement for primary brakes

Each vehicle shall be equipped with a primary brake system that acts on all wheels. 6 Tamper-proof braking

No vehicle is permitted to give effect to the manual disabling, either fully or partially, of any of its braking systems. 7 Requirement for mechanical brakes

Each vehicle shall be equipped with a primary brake system of a friction type with solely mechanical means to retain engagement. The primary brake system of a friction type shall be activated by means of a control that is continually operable, readily accessible, clear and distinct visually and based on touch, and capable of fulfilling its function via a single human intervention. The control must be distinct from the vehicle's other braking systems.

This does not preclude the equipping of non-friction type primary braking systems on a vehicle.

8 Export limitations

It shall be forbidden to import into a GSA Member State or bound Special Partner an electric vehicle that does not comply with the aforementioned requirements on or after 17 November 2022.

The rules on legal liability, remedy, and punishment for infringement of this Law shall be determined in accordance with national law.

Law No. 3 on Global Companies (press release only)

"The Global Assembly of the GSA has passed Law No. 3 on Global Companies, formally creating a new type of business entity to lessen obstacles to the creation of businesses and companies from different Member States and Special Partners.

This new type of business entity is known as a "Global Company" (GC). It can be validly formed in any GSA Member State or bound Special Partner pursuant to Law No. 1 on Special Voting Privileges, as well as any other other territory on the basis of voluntary adoption of Law No. 3. GCs allow businesses to run intra-GSA operations much smoothly by promoting greater mobility - GCs can operate within any GSA Member State and bound Special Partner without the need to establish a local subsidiary, and can move their registered offices into the same without the need for reformation or dissolution. Taxes are also simplified: a GC pays a corporate tax based on its total revenue from the GSA nations it operates in to the GSA treasury, which then divides and distributes the monies back to to national governments. The brackets are 8.5% for total revenues less than 5,000,000 COCCs, 12.5% for total revenue between 5,000,000 to 100,000,000 COCCs, and 16.5% for total revenue above 100,000,000 COCCs.

All GCs are companies limited by shares.

GCs can be formed in 3 ways: through a merger of 2 or more companies governed by national law within GSA Member States and bound Special Partners, through a straightforward formation, or through the conversion of a company governed by national law. The capital of a GC shall be expressed in COCCs, with the minimum subscribed capital set at 200,000 COCCs. A GC must have operations within a GSA Member State or bound Special Partner. The formation and dissolution of a GC is gazetted on the GSA Legal Gazette.

GCs are required to keep accounts. These accounts must indicate a GC's transactions, and disclose a true and fair view of a GC's financial position at any time. Accounts must be kept within a GSA Member State or bound Special Partner.

GCs are required to keep personal data within a GSA Member State or bound Special Partner. Personal data cannot be brought outside the foregoing jurisdictions unless approved by a domestic government order, or if it is strictly necessary in order to operate the business."

Law No. 4 on Amending Part IV of the New GSA Treaty

A Law to amend the Part IV of the New GSA Treaty.

Insert, in Article 42:—

42. [Citizens of Member States and Special Partners shall have the right of residence on the territory of another Member State or Special Partner for a period of up to three months, subject only to the requirement to hold a valid identity document.] ~~Common borders of the Member States may be crossed at any point without a border check on persons, irrespective of their nationality, being carried out.~~

This does not waive a person's duty to carry with them proof of one's identity in accordance to national law, nor does it waive any criminal or civil liability that may arise as a result of failing to produce for inspection on demand proof of one's identity.

Non-common borders of the Member States shall be subject to border restrictions in accordance to national law.

Insert, in Article 43:—

43. [The determination of what constitutes a valid identity document shall remain the competence of the respective Member State and Special Partner.] ~~All Member States shall abolish all visa requirements for nationals of other Member States.~~

Article 46 shall be stricken.

Insert, in Article 47:—

47. [Citizens of Member States and Special Partners shall have the right of residence on the territory of another Member State or Special Partner for a period over three months if they are:
(1) students of an accredited educational establishment at the host Member State or Special Partner and are seeking education;
(2) workers or self-employed persons;
(3) residing within the host Member State or Special Partner for compassionate reasons; or
(4) residing within the host Member State or Special Partner with their spouse, children, or registered partners.]

All Member States shall not levy conditions of stay for any national of another Member State. Any condition of stay that is imposed shall have no effect from the day on which this Treaty enters into force.

Law No. 5 on Fugitive Extradition

A Law to make provision for the surrender of persons wanted for prosecution, or for the imposition or enforcement of a sentence, in respect of certain offences.

Be it enacted by the Global Assembly the following:—

1 Eligible Persons

A person in a GSA Member State or bound Special Partner who is wanted in another Member State or bound Special Partner for prosecution, or for the imposition or enforcement of a sentence, in respect of an offence against the law within section 4 may be arrested and surrendered to that place in accordance with the provisions of this Law.

GSA Observer States may elect to comply in full with the provisions of this Law.

2 Procedure

A GSA Member State or bound Special Partner shall not surrender any person unless a request for surrender is put forth to national-level authorities through a diplomatic channel. 3 Amendment of Section 4

The Cooperation Council may, by order, amend section 4. 4 Grounds for Surrender

Murder or manslaughter;

Threatening to kill or harm another;

Organising, planning, committing, or participating in acts defined under Article 2 of the New GSA Treaty;

Fraud; deception;

Sexual offences; pornographic offences;

Computer offences;

Kidnapping; taking a hostage; false imprisonment;

Narcotic offences;

Theft; robbery; burglary;

False accounting;

Insolvency offences;

False accounting; money laundering;

Employment offences;

Company offences;

Perjury;

Firearms offences; explosives offences; dangerous weapons and substances offences;

Piracy;

Facilitating or permitting the escape of a person from custody;

Smuggling offences; trafficking offences; and

Tax offences.

Law No. 6 on Consolidated Matters

A Law to consolidate the law relating to the sale of goods, rights and status of GSA Citizens, and free movement, and supersede Part IV of the New GSA Treaty.

Be it enacted by the Global Assembly the following:—

1 GSA Citizenship

Citizenship of the GSA is hereby established.

GSA Citizenship does not replace national citizenship.

Member States and bound Special Partners jointly comprise the GSA Citizenship Area.

GSA Citizenship is the fundamental status of the person within the GSA, conferring to them the following rights which must be protected by public authorities of all Member States and bound Special Partners:

(a) the right to move and reside freely within the territory of another Member State or bound Special Partner; (b) the right to receive education within the territoriy of another Member State or bound Special Partner; (c) the right to, where located in a third country not bound by GSA law, enjoy consular and diplomatic protection of any Member State or bound Special Partner on the same conditions as the nationals of that State; and (d) other rights as conferred by GSA law. Rights associated with GSA Citizenship are not absolute and shall be exercised in accordance with the conditions and limits defined by GSA law.

2 Meaning of term 'GSA citizen'

Every person holding the nationality of a Member State or bound Special Partner shall be a GSA citizen. 3 Sale of goods

This Law applies to contracts of sale of goods within a Member State or bound Special Partner made on or after the date of enactment.

The following terms shall be implied to contracts of sale:

(a) that the goods are free from any beneficial interest, ownership, or encumbrance not disclosed or known to the buyer before the contract is made (applicable to jurisdictions practicing the law of equity only); (b) that the goods will correspond with the description, and where available, the image; (c) that the goods will be of reasonable quality; and (d) that the goods are free from any right or claim of a third party. A description of goods may be communicated orally, in writing, or visually.

Determinations of reasonable quality per srticle 3(2)(c) shall be determined by the national courts. They may take into account the following factors when making their determination:

(a) the fitness of the goods for their commonly intended purpose; (b) the appearance of the goods; (c) the presence or absence of defects in the goods; (d) the durability of the goods; and (e) the conformity of the goods to national standards. Srticles 3(2)(b) and (c) are inapplicable if:

(a) the buyer personally selects the goods; (b) the buyer personally examines or inspects the goods; or (c) the buyer has had an opportunity to examine or inspect the goods but has failed, or elected not to do so. A buyer who has entered into a contract and suffers loss due to the seller's failure to abide by the provisions of this law shall be entitled to seek rescission or damages, unless the seller can prove that they have abided by the provisions of this Law to the best of their ability.

Whether a valid contract exists on the facts shall be determined by national contract law.

4 Right to travel

All GSA Citizens have the right to free movement.

All GSA citizens have the right to travel, without any visa requirement or other formality, to another Member State or bound Special Partner.

This does not waive a GSA citizen's duty to comply with identity checks at the border in accordance to national law, not does it waive any legal liability that may arise as a result of failing to comply with said check in a satisfactory manner.

The determination of what constitutes a satisfactory identity check shall remain the competence of the respective Member State and bound Special Partner.

All border restrictions between Member States and bound Special Partners shall be abolished. External borders of the Member States and bound Special Partners shall be subject to border restrictions in accordance to national law.

"External borders" mean borders between a Member State or bound Special Partner and a third nation.

5 Right to work

Any GSA citizen has, irrespective of his place of residence, the right to take up lawful work within another Member State or bound Special Partner in accordance with the prevailing labour and employment laws of that state.

Any GSA citizen who seeks employment in another Member State or bound Special Partner shall not be treated differently from national workers by reason of his nationality in respect of any of the following:

(a) remuneration or benefits; (b) dismissal; (c) reinstatement or re-employment; (d) terms of employment contracts; (e) upskilling, vocational training, or retraining; (f) promotion or career progression; (g) social or tax entitlements; and (h) hiring. A "social or tax entitlement" means any welfare measure or public initiative that is granted to a person by virtue of their residence, or by virtue of their status as workers.

6 Right to residence

Any GSA citizen shall have the right of residence on the territory of another Member State or bound Special Partner for a period of up to three months, subject only to the requirement to hold a valid identity document.

This does not waive a GSA citizen's duty to carry with them proof of one's identity in accordance to national law, nor does it waive any legal liability that may arise as a result of failing to produce for inspection on demand proof of one's identity.

The determination of what constitutes a valid identity document shall remain the competence of the respective Member State and bound Special Partner.

Any GSA citizen shall have the right of residence in another Member State or bound Special Partner for a period over three months if they are:

(a) students of an accredited educational establishment at that state and are seeking education; (b) workers or self-employed persons; (c) residing within that state for compassionate reasons; or (d) residing within that state with their family members. A GSA citizen is entitled to apply for permanent residency or citizenship of another Member State or bound Special Partner, provided they have met the requirements as enumerated by national law.

A GSA citizen may be deported from a Member State or bound Special Partner of which they are not a national to if:

(a) the national has been found guilty of an offence punishable with imprisonment for not less than 5 years in their host state; (b) their rights of residence are restricted by sections 8 to 10 of this Law; or (c) the national has been found guilty of tax evasion in their host state. The procedural aspects of deportation are within the competences of the Member States and bound Special Partners.

7 Familial ties

The family is the basic unit of society and should be afforded protection.

Family members of GSA citizens, irrespective of their nationality, are entitled to the same rights and treatment as the citizen.

Family members include:

(a) spouses or registered partners; (b) biological, adopted, or step-children; (c) direct descendents below the age of 21; and (d) dependents in the ascending line. A dependent is any person who obtains subsistence from a GSA citizen to maintain their current standards of living, or requires care from the GSA citizen owing to a physical condition.

Family members of GSA citizens are required to obtain the necessary visas and documents for the duration of their stay.

Family members of GSA citizens are required to reside in the same Member State or bound Special Partner as the GSA citizen in question is residing in.

A spouse or partner's entitlements under this Law shall be extinguished upon the formal conclusion of a divorce or partnership termination procedure. The spouse or partner shall depart the Member State or bound Special Partner in which they are currently residing in within 4 months unless they are:

(a) stateless, in which arrangements shall be made in accordance with national law; (b) in possession of residency for that state; or (c) themselves a GSA citizen. The direct descendents of a GSA citizen shall be entitled to seek education in the Member State or bound Special Partner they are currently residing in on equal terms as any national.

8 Exceptions

Member States and bound Special Partners may restrict the rights enjoyed by GSA citizens on the following grounds: (a) public security; (b) public health; and (c) public policy. 9 Public policy exceptions

Restrictions adopted on the grounds of section 8(a) and (c) shall be based exclusively on the personal conduct of the GSA citizen concerned.

Previous criminal convictions cannot, in themselves, constitute valid grounds for a restriction unless:

(a) the conviction is for an offence which affects the fundamental interests of national society; or (b) the GSA citizen in question has been convicted an unreasonable number of times. 10 Public health exceptions

Restrictions adopted on the grounds of Article 8(b) shall be based on diseases with epidemic potential.

A Member State or bound Special Partner may require a GSA citizen, prior to entry into their territory, to present proof of vaccination corresponding with the state's national vaccination regimen.

A Member State or bound Special Partner may not require a GSA citizen, prior to entry into their territory, to present proof of vaccination for a disease outside the state's national vaccination regimen.

11 Freedom of Establishment

All Member States and bound Special Partners shall guarantee the freedom of establishment for GSA citizens.

"Freedom of establishment" means the right to pursue business activities in another Member State or bound Special Partner:

(a) as a self-employed person in accordance with national law; or (b) through the establishment of companies or subsidiaries in accordance with national law. A GSA citizen must abide by the relevant company, employment, taxation, and accounting laws of the Member State or bound Special Partner they do business in.

All Member States and bound Special Partners shall prohibit any restriction or discriminatory practice, whether public or private, that prejudices any GSA citizen in exercising their freedom of establishment in accordance to this Law. Such restrictions or discriminatory practices shall be eliminated via national legislation within seven years from the day on which this Treaty enters into force.

12 Free Movement of Capital

All Member States and bound Special Partners shall guarantee the freedom of capital for GSA citizens.

All restrictions on the movement of capital within the GSA Citizenship Area shall be prohibited.

The free movement of capital may be restricted:

(a) to ensure compliance with the relevant tax laws; (b) to prevent infringements of national law; (c) for reasons of public policy and public security; or (d) to prevent speculation in the real estate market. The free movement of capital shall not prejudice declaration requirements for capital movements.

"Capital" must originate from a Member State or bound Special Partner, and means:

(a) direct investments; (b) cash; (c) tradeable assets, such as commodities or securities; (d) loans or credit; (e) sureties or guarantees; (f) gifts; (g) inheritances; (h) dowries; (i) endowments to public or private institutions; (j) donations; (k) debts; and (l) royalties. The Cooperation Council may, by order, add to section 12(5).

13 Amendment to the New GSA Treaty

This Law shall replace portions of the New GSA Treaty. Any area not covered within this Law remains within the competence of the Member States and bound Special Partners. The following sections of the Treaty shall be repealed: (a) Part IV; and (b) Articles 37 to 40. The Cooperation Council may, by order, amend the New GSA Treaty to render its language congruent with this Law.

14 Compliance

Member States and bound Special Partners shall take all steps to ensure compliance with, and implementation of, GSA law to its fullest extent.

GSA law shall have legal effect within Member States and bound Special Partners. It shall be upheld by the courts and may be pleaded by legal persons in judicial or quasi-judicial proceedings.

The Concordat of Sovereign Entities for International Security, Autonomy, Stability and Solidarity

A second GSA Treaty to provide for a fundamental human rights framework for signatories, complement the New GSA Treaty, uphold the alliance's security interests, provide stability mechanisms to resist events of turmoil, and promote the autonomy of ethnic minorities.

Be it enacted by the signatories the following:—

1 Human rights

This Concordat shall be the supreme and fundamental piece of human rights law for Member States and bound Special Partners. 2 Enforcement

This Concordat shall be justiciable in national courts. It shall be upheld by the courts and may be pleaded by legal persons in judicial or quasi-judicial proceedings.

Member States and bound Special Partners shall take all steps to ensure compliance with, and implementation of, the Concordat to the fullest extent.

This Concordat renders automatically inapplicable any conflicting provision of current and past national law.

This Concordat serves as the lowest common denominator of human rights for Member States and bound Special Partners. It does not prevent Member States and bound Special Partners from adopting more extensive human rights protections within their national law than those guaranteed by this Concordat.

3 The GSA judiciary

The Common Court of the GSA shall be established.

The Common Court shall consist of one Justice from each Member State and bound Special Partner.

The Common Court shall hear cases brought before it by national authorities.

The Common Court shall have the following jurisdiction:

(a) to issue rulings on the correct interpretation of GSA law where such a question is raised before any national court or tribunal, and the national court or tribunal to which the question is raised; and (b) to issue rulings on a national or GSA institution's compliance with GSA law. A national court or tribunal of final appeal shall be obliged to refer any questions of GSA law raised before it to the Common Court.

4 Redress

Legal persons may seek redress from a Member State or bound Special Partner before national courts if:

(a) a public organ of the Member State or bound Special Partner in question has infringed a right protected by the Concordat; (b) the infringement is sufficiently serious; (c) the infringement has caused the legal person in question to suffer damage; and (d) the Member State or bound Special Partner has failed to come to a settlement with the legal person in question. It is for the legal person to positively prove the conditions in Article 4(1) of this Concordat have been met.

It is for national courts to determine whether the infringement in question has caused the damage sustained by the legal person.

The value of monetary redress to be awarded upon a successful claim of redress under Article 4 of this Concordat must make good any losses suffered by the legal person.

5 Derogation

All rights guaranteed by this Concordat may be derogated from unless alternative provisions are made for its derogation, or unless specified otherwise.

A right guaranteed by this Concordat may be derogated from if it passes the test of proportionality.

The test of proportionality requires a measure undertaken by any public organ of a Member State or Special Partner to pursue a legitimate objective in a sufficiently connected and necessary way.

Legitimate objectives include:

(a) public safety; (b) national or internal security; (c) occupational safety; (d) environmental protection and resource conservation; (e) the protection, upkeep, maintenence, and upgrade of critical infrastructure and utilities; (f) pubic health; (g) market or sectoral stability; (h) consumer protection; (i) maintaining the quality of goods and services; (g) any other objective pursued in the public interest. A sufficient connection exists if a reasonable person would think the measure in question is likely able to achieve the legitimate objective the measure seeks to pursue.

A measure is necessary if its restrictive effects on a right guaranteed by this Concordat are needed to achieve the legitimate objective the measure seeks to pursue.

For a measure to be necessary, a public organ does not need to positively prove that no other measure could possibly enable the legitimate objective to be achieved under the same conditions.

A measure fails the proportionality test if it is manifestly excessive.

A measure fails the proportionality test if it is not performed in accordance with national law.

National authorities shall notify the Cooperation Council of any derogations from this Concordat.

6 Amendments to GSA law

The Cooperation Council may, by order, amend any article of GSA law to render it congruent with this Concordat. 7 Common Securities Stability Framework

The Common Securities Stablity Framework (CSSF) shall be established. It shall be led by a Framework Board.

The Board shall consist of two representatives from each Member State and bound Special Partner. It shall be an institution of the GSA.

In carrying out its responsibilities, the Framework and its Board shall be completely independent. Members of the Board shall neither seek nor take instructions from any government or other institution, body, office, or entity. They shall refrain from any action incompatible with the performance of the Framework's objective.

The Framework's objective is to maintain the stability of securities prices on the Global Integrated Trader and its constituent exchanges.

The Framework is authorized to audit companies listed on the Global Integrated Trader and its constituent exchanges to ensure it is in compliance with relevant securities laws, is in good financial health, and is capable of meeting its debt obligations in a timely manner.

The Framework is authorized to trade securities listed on the Global Integrated Trader.

The Framework is authorized to make rescue arrangements to companies listed on the Global Integrated Trader which are at risk of default or insolvency. These arrangements may include, among other things, low-interest loans, equity investments, company restructuring, and so on.

The Framework is authorized to procure any equipment and recruit staff necessary to perform its objective, and to take any steps necessary to preserve the quantity and quality of stockpiled securities so far as practicable.

The Framework's monies shall be sourced from:

(a) the GSA budget; and (b) national contributions. Each Member State and bound Special Partner shall contribute to the Framework a minimum of $800 million CCC per annum.

The precise workings of the Framework shall be determined by the Board through the publication of guidance documents, notices, and regulations.

8 Commodity Market Protection Stockpile

The Commodity Market Protection Stockpile (CMPS) shall be established. It shall be led by a Stockpile Commission.

The Commission shall consist of four representatives from each Member State and bound Special Partner. It shall be an institution of the GSA.

In carrying out its responsibilities, the Stockpile and its Commission shall be completely independent. Members of the Commission shall neither seek nor take instructions from any government or other institution, body, office, or entity. They shall refrain from any action incompatible with the performance of the Framework's objective.

The Stockpile's objective is to maintain a stockpile of important commodities, and to maintain the stability of commodity prices on the Global Integrated Trader and its constituent exchanges.

The Stockpile is authorized to trade commodities to prevent gluts or shortages.

The Stockpile is authorized to own, hold, manage, and build on land to perform its objective.

The Stockpile is authorized to procure any equipment and recruit staff necessary to perform its objective, and to take any steps necessary to preserve the quantity and quality of stockpiled commodities so far as practicable.

The Stockpile's monies shall be sourced from:

(a) the GSA budget; and (b) national contributions. Each Member State and bound Special Partner shall contribute to the Stockpile a minimum of $500 million CCC per annum.

The precise workings of the Stockpile shall be determined by the Board through the publication of guidance documents, notices, and regulations.

The Stockpile is authorized to stockpile and trade the following commodities: copper, aluminium, lead, zinc, tin, nickel, iron ore, steels, steel scrap, cobalt, lithium, palladium, platinum, crude oil, low sulfur fuel oil, rubber, PVC, coke, coal, corn, soybeans, soybean meal, soybean oil, eggs, peanuts, lentils, cotton, silks.

The Cooperation Council may, by order, amend Article 8(11) of this Concordat.

9 Interstate Currency Value Reserve

The Interstate Currency Value Reserve (ICVR) shall be established. It shall be led by a Reserve Authority.

The Authority shall consist of two representatives from each Member State and bound Special Partner. It shall be an institution of the GSA.

In carrying out its responsibilities, the Reserve and its Authority shall be completely independent. Members of the Authority shall neither seek nor take instructions from any government or other institution, body, office, or entity. They shall refrain from any action incompatible with the performance of the Framework's objective.

The Reserve's objective is to maintain a stockpile of precious metals, and to maintain the stability of foreign exchange rates for national currencies.

The Reserve is authorized to trade precious metals, and to inject its stocks of precious metals into national foreign exchange reserves.

The Reserve is authorized to own, hold, manage, and build on land to perform its objective.

The Reserve is authorized to procure any equipment and recruit staff necessary to perform its objective, and to take any steps necessary to preserve the quantity and quality of stockpiled metals so far as practicable.

The Reserve's monies shall be sourced from:

(a) the GSA budget; and (b) national contributions. Each Member State and bound Special Partner shall contribute to the Reserve a minimum of $700 million CCC per annum.

The precise workings of the Reserve shall be determined by the Board through the publication of guidance documents, notices, and regulations.

The Reserve is authorized to stockpile and trade the following precious metals: gold, silver, platinum, and palladium.

10 Joint Security Aid Stockpile

The Joint Security Aid Stockpile (JSAS) shall be established. It shall be led by a Stockpiling Department.

The Department shall consist of five representatives from each Member State and bound Special Partner. It shall be an institution of the GSA.

The Stockpile's objective is to maintain a stockpile of armaments, munitions, and war materiel.

The Stockpile is authorized to disburse stockpiled assets to national law enforcement, intelligence, and internal security services to meet needs which arise as a result of counter-terrorism operations, counter-narcotics operations, counter-trafficking needs, and situations of unrest.

The Stockpile is authorized to own, hold, manage, and build on land to perform its objective.

The Stockpile is authorized to procure any equipment and recruit staff necessary to perform its objective, and to take any steps necessary to preserve the quantity and quality of stockpiled assets so far as practicable.

The Stockpile's monies shall be sourced from:

(a) the GSA budget; and (b) national contributions. Each Member State and bound Special Partner shall contribute to the Stockpile a minimum of $200 million CCC per annum.

The precise workings of the Stockpile shall be determined by the Department through the publication of guidance documents, notices, and regulations.

The Reserve is not authorized to stockpile and disburse weapons of mass destruction.

11 Exceptions

The Cooperation Council may, upon request, permit a Member State or bound Special Partner contribute to the bodies established under Articles 7 through 10 a sum beneath the minimum stipulated sum if it deems the request to be reasonable. 12 Fundamental rights

The rights protected under this Concordat shall be enjoyed without distinction of any kind, including, but not limited to, ethnic background, sex, language, religion, nationality, birthplace, or other discriminant.

The rights afforded by Law No. 6 on Consolidated Matters shall be protected under this Concordat.

The other fundamental rights protected under this Concordat are as follows:

(a) The right against arbitrary deprivation of life; (b) The right against cruel punishment; (c) The right against forced scientific experimentation; (d) The right against slavery. Member States and bound Special Partners shall have an obligation to combat the slave trade wherever possible; (e) The right against arbitrary deprivations of liberty, including arbitrary searches, arrests, and detention. Such acts must be performed in accordance to national procedural and evidential laws. A person who has their liberty deprived is entitled to know the reasons for the deprivation and whether criminal charges are to be levied against them; (f) The right of an inmate to be trained and educated with the goal of facilitating their integration into national society following their release; (g) The right of a child to play and receive education; (h) The right against imprisonment on the grounds that one is unable to fulfil a contractual obligation; (i) The right to movement and choice of residence; (j) The right to equal treatment before the courts and by public authorities; (k) The right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty; (l) The right against retrospective imposition of criminal liability; (m) The right to nutritious food, clean drinking water, and shelter; (n) The right to clothing and basic sanitation; (o) The right to recognition as a person before the law; (p) The right of a legal person to seek legal redress for a legally-recognized wrong which affects them, such as a breach of trust, breach of duty, commission of a tort, or breach of contract; (q) The right to free thought and conscience; (r) The right to communicate grievances to public authorities; (s) The right to hold an opinion; (t) The right to associate with lawful bodies; (u) The right to marry and start a family; (v) The right to serve in the uniformed services; (w) The right to equal protection of the law; (x) The right to choice of employment and work; (y) The right to choice of lifestyle; and (z) The right against a manifestly absurd application of the law. 13 Autonomy of ethnic minorities

Member States and bound Special Partners shall guarantee equal rights to all ethnic groups in their nations.

Member States and bound Special Partners shall legislate in accordance with national law to develop frameworks to preserve the language and literature of ethnic minorities within their nations.

Member States and bound Special Partners shall legislate in accordance with national law to develop frameworks to preserve the intangible cultural practices of ethnic minorities within their nations.

Member States and bound Special Partners shall legislate in accordance with national law to develop frameworks to ensure that areas with high concentrations of ethnic minorities do not receive disproportionately less public works investments compared to other areas within the nation.

Member States and bound Special Partners shall legislate in accordance with national law to develop frameworks to ensure that areas with high concentrations of ethnic minorities do not receive disproportionately less educational investments compared to other areas within the nation.

Member States and bound Special Partners shall guarantee proportional representation of ethnic minorities in public office and legislatures so far as practicable.

14 Solidarity

The Member States and bound Special Partners voice their solidarity with one another in matters of mutual concern. 15 Interstate Civil Defence Agency

The Interstate Civil Defence Agency (ICDA) shall be established. It shall be led by a Commission.

The Commission shall consist of five representatives from each Member State and bound Special Partner. It shall be an institution of the GSA.

In carrying out its responsibilities, the Agency and its Commission shall be completely independent. Members of the Board shall neither seek nor take instructions from any government or other institution, body, office, or entity. They shall refrain from any action incompatible with the performance of the Framework's objective.

The Agency's objective is to provide civil defence education and first response assistance to Member States and bound Special Partners.

The Agency is authorized to own, hold, manage, and build on land to perform its objective.

The Agency is authorized to procure any equipment and recruit staff necessary to perform its objective.

The Agency's monies shall be sourced from:

(a) the GSA budget; and (b) national contributions. Each Member State and bound Special Partner shall contribute to the Agency either (i) a minimum of $200 million CCC per annum; or (ii) a minimum of 1,000 personnel for year-long lengths of service.

The precise workings of the Commission shall be determined by the Commission through the publication of guidance documents, notices, and regulations.

16 Amendment

The Concordat may be amended by the Global Assembly.

Law No. 7 on Community Preference

A Law to consolidate the law relating to trade and human resources between GSA Member States.

Be it enacted by the Global Assembly the following:—

1 Community Preference

In filling posts, employers within the GSA are required to give preference to those holding GSA Citizenship over third-country nationals.

In matters of trade and commerce, commercial parties within the GSA are required to give preference to other commercial parties within the GSA over third-country entities.

Community preference may be disapplied where the needs of the employer cannot be met by resort to GSA Citizens, for example, where suitable expertise sought cannot be found within the GSA.

Community preference may be disapplied where the needs of the commercial party cannot be met by resort to other commercial parties within the GSA, for example, where goods sought are not manufactured within the GSA.

Law No. 8 on the Creation of a Customs Union (press release only)

"Establishment of the GSA Customs Union (GCU)

The Global Assembly (GA) has approved a proposal by the Global Cooperation Council (GCC) to establish a customs union, thus establishing the GSA Customs Union (GCU).

The GCU and comes into force next year. It provides for a common trade policy, common travel policy, and common external tariff, with the goal of:

Creating a competitive market atmosphere,
Attracting intra-alliance investment,
Realizing economies of scale, and
Promoting technological and social progress.

All goods imported into a GSA Member State will be subject to the following standardized tariffs. They are applied on an ad valorem basis. Tariffs are collected by national customs authorities, with 50% diverted to support the GSA budget.

Tariffs will only be collected once, at the GSA point of entry. External imports may move unimpeded through and between GSA Member States after tariffs have been collected.

The tariff schedule is as follows:

Animal products, i.e: live animals, meats, dairy, 18%
Vegetable products, i.e: fruits, cereals, vegetables, 18%
Animal and vegetable fats and oils, i.e: soybean oil, fish oil, tallow, 18%
Foodstuffs, i.e: confectionary, packaged foods, drinks, 18%
Mineral products, i.e: coal, ores, petroleum, 12%
Chemical products, i.e: medicines, fertilizers, cosmetics, 10%
Plastics and rubbers, i.e: polymers, resins, tires, 10%
Hides, i.e: leather, furs, skins, 10%
Wood products, i.e: timber, charcoal, straw, 10%
Paper products, i.e: books, paper, pulp, 10%
Textiles, i.e: silk, cotton, fabrics, 12%
Footwear and headwear, i.e: shoes, hats, umbrellas, 10%
Stone and glass products, i.e: plaster, glassware, ceramics, 10%
Precious metals, i.e: gems, jewellery, coinage metals, 18%
Non-precious metals, i.e: iron, copper, alloys, 12%
Machines, i.e: engines, electronics, industrial machinery, 10%
Transportation solutions, i.e: automobiles, aircraft, rolling stock, 20%
Instruments, i.e: optical instruments, medical instruments, timepieces, 20%
Weapons, i.e: blades, firearms, explosives, 30%
Household items, i.e: furniture, toys, sports, 10%
Art and antiques, i.e: paintings, prints, sculptures, 30%
Other goods, 10%

Tariff evasion is an offence punishable by the seizure and destruction of the goods for which tariffs are evaded for without compensation.

Restricted goods cannot be imported into any GSA Member State without an import licence issued by the Market Control Division (MCD). The list of restricted goods is as follows:

Natural ivory (NI), NI-based products
Asbestos, asbestos-based construction products, asbestos-based paints
Controlled drugs, as listed in Parts I-II of Schedule 1, Misuse of Drugs Act 1973 (Singapore)
Counterfeit products, pirated recordings

The importation of restricted goods is an offence punishable by the seizure and destruction of the offending goods without compensation, and a fine of $50,000 CCC paid to the MCD. Those who import controlled drugs or counterfeit goods may be subject to additional penalties provided for under national law.

The transfer, unauthorized copying, or forging of a MCD import licence is an offence punishable by a ban on issuing licences to the offender for 5 years, a fine of $50,000 CCC paid to the MCD, and imprisonment for 2 years at the jurisdiction the offence took place.

Nationals from the following nations are permitted to enjoy visa-free privileges throughout the GCU:

Infiny, 60 days in any 180-day period, with an option to renew once every calendar year Central-Asia, 60 days in any 180-day period, with an option to renew once every calendar year

Nationals from all nations not contained thereof must apply for visas as required under national law.

The GCC will be discussing trade arrangements with its partners, Infiny and Central-Asia, in the coming weeks. Details of these arrangements will be publicised in due course."

Law No. 9 on the First Trade and Travel Partnership Framework

A Law to promote trade and travel between the GSA Customs Union, Central-Asia, and Infiny.

Be it enacted by the Global Assembly the following:—

1 Applicability

Infiny and Central-Asia shall recognize, implement, and enforce the GSA laws listed in section 2, and shall recognize the jurisdiction of the Common Court in adjudicating disputes relating to GSA law. 2 Applicable laws

Sections 4 (legal redress to the Common Court) and 5 (acceptable derogations from GSA laws) of the Concordat of Sovereign Entities for International Security, Autonomy, Stability and Solidarity;

Sections 4 (free movement of people), 5 (freedom to work), 6 (freedom of residence), 7 (rights of dependents), 8, 9, 10 (acceptable exceptions), 12 (free movement of capital) of the Law No. 6 on Consolidated Matters; and

Articles 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, and 36 (free movement of goods) of the New GSA Treaty.

3 Saving provisions

Nothing in this Law shall affect the sovereignty of Infiny or Central-Asia, nor shall it prevent the two states from entering into diplomatic agreements of its own accord, save where such agreements conflict with this Law.

Law No. 10 on the Second Trade Partnership Framework

A Law to promote trade between the GSA Customs Union and Zeleniya.

Be it enacted by the Global Assembly the following:—

1 Tariff reduction

Unless otherwise provided in this Framework, each Party shall halve customs duties on originating goods of the other Party within three years of the signing of this Framework.

'Originating goods of the other Party' means goods which are

(a) wholly obtained or produced entirely in the territory of one or both of the Parties; or (b) produced entirely in the territory of one or both of the Parties, provided 50% or more of its total value derives from materials wholly obtained in the same. This Framework does not apply to goods listed in section 2.

2 Exemptions

Where they are destined for Zeleniya, mineral products, non-precious metals, animal products, and vegetable products.

Where they are destined for the GSA Customs Union, mineral products.

3 Saving provisions

Nothing in this Law shall affect the sovereignty of Zeleniya, nor shall it prevent her from entering into diplomatic agreements of her own accord, save where such agreements conflict with this Framework.

Law No. 11 on the Third Trade Partnership Framework

A Law to promote trade between the GSA Customs Union and Romanovskaya and Ukhta.

Be it enacted by the Global Assembly the following:—

1 Tariff reduction

Unless otherwise provided in this Framework, each Party shall halve customs duties on originating goods of the other Party within three years of the signing of this Framework.

'Originating goods of the other Party' means goods which are

(a) wholly obtained in the territory of one or both of the Parties; or (b) produced entirely in the territory of one or both of the Parties, provided 50% or more of its total value derives from materials wholly obtained in the same. 2 Saving provisions

Nothing in this Law shall affect the sovereignty of Romanovskaya and Ukhta, nor shall it prevent her from entering into diplomatic agreements of her own accord, save where such agreements conflict with this Framework.

Law No. 12 on the Fourth Trade and Travel Partnership Framework

A Law to promote trade and travel between the GSA Customs Union and Misr Alkubraa.

Be it enacted by the Global Assembly the following:—

1 Applicability

Misr Alkubraa shall recognize, implement, and enforce the GSA laws listed in section 2, and shall recognize the jurisdiction of the Common Court in adjudicating disputes relating to GSA law. 2 Applicable laws

Sections 4 (legal redress to the Common Court) and 5 (acceptable derogations from GSA laws) of the Concordat of Sovereign Entities for International Security, Autonomy, Stability and Solidarity;

Sections 4 (free movement of people), 5 (freedom to work), 6 (freedom of residence), 7 (rights of dependents), 8, 9, 10 (acceptable exceptions), 12 (free movement of capital) of the Law No. 6 on Consolidated Matters; and

Articles 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, and 36 (free movement of goods) of the New GSA Treaty.

3 Saving provisios

Nothing in this Law shall affect the sovereignty of Misr Alkubraa, nor shall it prevent her from entering into diplomatic agreements of her own accord, save where such agreements conflict with this Law.

Law No. 13 on the Fifth Trade Partnership Framework

A Law to promote trade between the GSA Customs Union and Imperial Eagle.

Be it enacted by the Global Assembly the following:—

1 Tariff reduction

Unless otherwise provided in this Framework, each Party shall halve customs duties on originating goods of the other Party within three years of the signing of this Framework.

'Originating goods of the other Party' means goods which are

(a) wholly obtained or produced entirely in the territory of one or both of the Parties; or (b) produced entirely in the territory of one or both of the Parties, provided 50% or more of its total value derives from materials wholly obtained in the same. This Framework does not apply to goods listed in section 2.

2 Exemptions

Where they are destined for Imperial Eagle, items packaged for retail sale and consumption.

Where they are destined for the GSA Customs Union, mineral products, cereals, and legumes.

3 Saving provisions

Nothing in this Law shall affect the sovereignty of Imperial Eagle, nor shall it prevent her from entering into diplomatic agreements of her own accord, save where such agreements conflict with this Framework.

Law No. No. 14 on Amending Law No. 9 on the First Trade and Travel Partnership Framework

A Law to amend Law No. 9 on the First Trade and Travel Partnership Framework.

Insert, in Section 1:—

1 Infiny [and Central-Asia] shall recognize, implement, and enforce the GSA laws listed in section 2, and shall recognize the jurisdiction of the Common Court in adjudicating disputes relating to GSA law. Insert, in Section 3:—

3 Nothing in this Law shall affect the sovereignty of Infiny [or Central-Asia], nor shall it prevent the two states from entering into diplomatic agreements of its own accord, save where such agreements conflict with this Law.

Law No. 15 on the Sixth Trade and Travel Partnership Framework

A Law to promote trade between the GSA Customs Union and Banglades h.

Be it enacted by the Global Assembly the following:—

1 Tariff reduction

Unless otherwise provided in this Framework, each Party shall halve customs duties on originating goods of the other Party within three years of the signing of this Framework.

'Originating goods of the other Party' means goods which are

(a) wholly obtained or produced entirely in the territory of one or both of the Parties; or (b) produced entirely in the territory of one or both of the Parties, provided 50% or more of its total value derives from materials wholly obtained in the same. This Framework does not apply to goods listed in section 2.

2 Exemptions

None.

3 Saving provisions

Nothing in this Law shall affect the sovereignty of Banglades h, nor shall it prevent her from entering into diplomatic agreements of her own accord, save where such agreements conflict with this Framework.

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Economy

Monetary union

The Common Overseas Convertible Currency (CCC) is the official reserve currency of the GSA. It is exclusively used to denominate trade and investments between GSA states.

The currency is issued through a linked exchange rate regime. Under this system, the issuers - the central banks of Member States - may only issue CCCs upon depositing an equivalent value of their national currency into the GSA's foreign exchange reserve, thereby backing the currency by design. Issuance can be further delegated from central banks to ordinary commercial banks, as seen in Brazil, where the CCC is issued by Banco do Brasil, Itaú Unibanco, and Banco Bradesco on behalf of the Banco Central do Brasil.

Trade

The Global Integrated Trader (GIT) is a super-bourse that allows for the trading of equities, ETFs, warrants and certificates, bonds, derivatives, and commodities. Clearing and settling infrastructure is provided by ASSPOO.

The GIT has a set of harmonized listing, delisting, and trading regulations that are released jointly by national regulators. It makes use of a blockchain-based securities depository to safekeep and hold securities in a high-redundancy setting.

The development of the GIT means that any asset which is listed in any one of the super-bourse's constituent exchanges, be it in Buenos Aires or Singapura, can be traded by any trader in any other constituent exchange, and vice versa. Listed assets can be traded either with national currencies, with exchange rates to be determined on the spot through in-house computing systems, or in the Common Overseas Convertible Currency (CCC). Traders based within the GSA have the privilege in trading with both currencies, while foreign/non-GSA traders will only be permitted to trade in CCC. Post-merger, each of the GIT's constituent exchanges will be renamed in the format of "GIT-[location name]", i.e: GIT-Singapura, GIT-Istanbul, and so on.

Its IRL counterpart is Euronext.

The Alternative Settlement System for Payment Operations and Obligations (ASSPOO) is a cross-border messaging-cum-payment clearing system based on the Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS) and Sistema peredachi finansovykh soobscheniy (SPFS) infrastructures. It aims to streamline the cross-border payments process for GSA payors and loosen the alliance's dependence on foreign-controlled systems such as SWIFT.

ASSPOO is comprised of three main components: a secure messaging network between financial institutions, its in-house syntax standards in financial messages, and its clearing and settlement services.

The secure messaging service is run from eight data centres spread across the world. Blockchain technology is utilised both to log peer-to-peer and cross-border transfers in a tamper-proof manner, and to reduce the risk of money laundering or fraud by automatically censoring suspicious messages between institutions. The data centres themselves contain a high degree of redundancy, as up to six data centres can experience failures before the system is at risk. Every financial institution located within a GSA Member State or Special Partner is entitled to use the system for free, with all maintenence and operational costs to be borne from the GSA budget.

To minimise interoperability risks, ASSPOO can only perform its clearing and settlement function on payment demarcated in CCC.

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