South Anterian Defense Alliance

South Anterian Defense Alliance

Flag of the SADA
Member states of SADA
Abbreviation	SADA
Motto	Stabilitatem et libertatem
Formation	1 February 2020
Type	Military alliance
Headquarters	Taubon, Toubaze
Membership	Member states of the SADA: Toubaze Geordinia Foxomexra Sarussia Medovia Almeyynia Sacrofnia
Official language	English

The South Anterian Defense Alliance (SADA, /`seɪdə/), is an intergovernmental military alliance between five South Anterian countries that was signed on 1 February 2020. The headquarters of the alliance is located in Taubon, Toubaze. Members of SADA are obligated by the South Anterian Treaty to uphold a policy of mutual defense. Signatories of the Treaty affirm their desire to settle regional disputes through peaceful means and to promote economic collaboration between other member states.

Originally three countries - Toubaze, Geordinia, and Foxomexra - were signatories to the South Anterian Treaty, however the alliance has since been joined by Sarussia and Medovia. On 29 June 2020, Almeyynia began seeking ascension into the alliance. Approval of new members requires a vote in favor from at least two-thirds of current signatories.

The alliance operates a joint space station for research purposes and to promote cooperation between the members. Participation in the maintenance of Liberty Space Station is voluntary, with most funding and support of the station is provided for by Foxomexra - due in large part to it originally having been an independent station for their own use prior to the formation of SADA. Along with this, the Foxomexran government shares use of its Bundes Satellitennavigationssystem (BSNS) with members of the alliance.

Purpose

According to the South Anterian Treaty, the countries of the South Anterian Defense Alliance are determined to protect the freedom and rights of their people, and to promote stability and freedom in Anteria for the preservation of peace and security. The alliance's formation was lead by Toubaze with the intention of keeping their nation and people secure from external threats. SADA has no formal stance on ideological matters, with countries of various diverse governments cooperating in the interests of promoting stability in the region. The alliance supports a position of non-intervention and diplomatic negotiation over military action, with retaliatory military action requiring a two-thirds majority vote before action is taken.

Member States

SADA has five members, all in the south hemisphere of Anteria. The Founding Members of Toubaze, Geordinia and Foxomexra are the founding members of the SADA with Sarussia joining the Alliance on 25 February 2020 as the first nation besides the founders to sign the South Anterian Treaty. Medovia followed suit on 1 May 2020, and since 29 June 2020 Almeyynia has been pursuing membership in the alliance. So far no countries have voted to support Almeyynia's request, however the Foxomexran government has tasked its General Committee on Foreign Defence Affairs to deliver their opinion on the matter to the Congress on 4 July 2020.

Nation:	Admission Date:	Status:
Toubaze	Founding Member	Active
Geordinia	Founding Member	Active
Foxomexra	Founding Member	Active
Sarussia	25 February 2020	Active
Medovia	1 May 2020	Active
Almeyynia	16 July 2020	Active
Sacrofnia	16 July 2020	Active