Sovereign Internationalism

Sovereign Internationalism is a political ideology centered around a commitment to cooperation among states and belief in the necessity of a global community founded upon the principle of mutual respect. It was founded on the idea that the sovereignty of the state against external forces is essential to positive development, but holds that cooperation among states is important in the preservation and improvement of society as a whole.

Supporters of Sovereign Internationalism - commonly referred to as "sovereign internationalists" or simply 'internationalists" - generally argue that great commitments among national governments must be made to advance the common interests of humanity. To do this, sovereign internationalists advocate the formation of international organizations to facilitate cooperation and promote a common understanding and respect among the peoples of the world. While proponents are often considered to be nationalists - stressing the importance of national sovereignty over international authority - the ideology applies many ideas characteristic of inter-nationalism and cosmopolitanism.

Supporters of Sovereign Internationalism typically also support the principles of self-determination and individual liberty, although perspectives on such issues can vary.

History

While the ideological views existed prior to the term itself, "sovereign internationalism" was first coined by the Foxomexran thinker Aronei Henolk in 1875 after a dispute between himself and his fellow socialists in the newly formed Federal Republic of Foxomexra. To them in order for the global socialist movement to succeed it was considered necessary to form an international commune, through which all people would interact and cooperate for the good of the community. They believed the existence of a state itself would prevent such a society from taking shape, and thus considered the still fledgling republic to be the perfect place to perform their Great Socialist Experiment. Henolk, while agreeing that cooperation through international mediums would result in greater success, nevertheless saw value in the state. He believed it served as a valuable tool in uniting and organizing the people, and did not consider the ideal of a completely global community that acted in the common interest to be achievable. Through the state Henolk figured the unique needs and preferences of people would be represented, while an international community could be formed consisting of these states, that would then discuss methods to work towards the betterment of society.

As the Federal Republic developed, the ideals of Henolk became more defined and saw rapid widespread appeal in federal territories and the southern provinces of Foxomexra. The outbreak of the Eastern War led to an even further expansion of the ideology as it developed alongside the shaping of the Federal Republic's own identity. The war led to a common belief in internal cooperation and the necessity of Human Commitment - the idea that it was the responsibility of society to play an active role in the protection of the oppressed.

In the modern day the ideals of Sovereign Internationalism are considered a foundation of Foxomexran society, and take various forms in other countries across the world.

Application in Foxomexra

Sovereign Internationalism is considered to be the guiding principle of the modern Federal Republic of Foxomexra, with its ideals being nearly universally accepted within the country.

Universal Hospitality

Although Foxomexra has substantial border control in the form of monitoring and checking of individuals entering or exiting, it nonetheless maintains a policy of open borders, with exceptionally few restrictions on entry. For the purposes of record keeping it is considered essential for the government to identify persons entering or leaving, however most people will simply be allowed in after stating their reason for visiting and being subjected to a search. Because of this policy, the crime of "Violating the People's Faith" caries among the harshest penalties in the country. Violations of the People's Faith are crimes conducted by visitors to Foxomexra that involve ill-intent towards others, such as thievery or murder. These actions - although crimes in and of themselves - have their significance exasperated due to the nature of the criminal's presence in Foxomexra. Typical repercussions include upwards of several months in prison in addition to the penalties of the regular crime committed, although for greater offenses an individual may face years.

Human Commitment

The Foxomexran government and organizations formed by its citizens play an active role in humanitarian efforts around the world. On 8 June 1940 the Foxomexran government along with numerous civil rights groups within the country and around the world rallied much international support behind the creation of the Ardgan Declaration which has since become a framework for many human rights documents. Foxomexra employs a liberal use of sanctions against governments or individuals who abuse these rights, and takes political action to encourage the development of civil rights.

Individual Liberty

The importance of individual liberty is held immensely high within Foxomexra, with the rights of each person being considered the most fundamental priority for the government to guarantee. An individual in Foxomexra is entitled to an extensive list of rights stipulated in the Federal Constitution, including freedom of speech, association, and the right to life and personal protection. These rights are afforded to all individuals indiscriminately.

Self Determination

The administration of Foxomexra is highly decentralized, with the individual Provinces maintaining a substantial degree of autonomy within the country. These Provinces cooperate, nevertheless, on matters considered to be of national importance. Through the institutions of the Federal Government, representatives of each Province engage in debate, draft and enact national legislation, and work to preserve and improve Foxomexran society.