Association of South Ulethan Nations
| Association of South Ulethan Nations | |||||
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| Regional intergovernmental organization | |||||
| Members | 19 member states
2 partner entities 8 observer entities
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| • Secretary General | Abdullah Al Arsami | ||||
| • President of the Committee of Ministers | |||||
| • Speaker of the Interparliamentary Assembly | Kabiri Mustafa Paşa | ||||
| Timezone | WUT +3 to +6 | ||||
The Association of South Ulethan Nations, better known by its Ingerish acronym ASUN, is a regional intergovernmental organization in Uletha. The organization was founded with the goal of promoting peace and security, economic cooperation and prosperity, and social and cultural development. The organization has its roots in various treaties between Mediterranean states, but has since expanded its scope significantly with a number of permanent institutions all over South Uletha. The most important statutory bodies of ASUN include the Secretariat of the Association of South Ulethan Nations headed by the Secretary General, the Committee of Ministers which comprises the foreign ministers from each member state, the Interparliamentary Assembly which comprises national parliamentarians from all member states, and the South Ulethan Court of Fundamental Rights. ASUN cannot make binding laws, but it has the power to enforce international conventions and treaties ratified by ASUN member states.
Aims
ASUN is founded on four principles:
- Promote peace, security and stability in the region through the renunciation of threat or use of force and the settlement of disputes through peaceful manners.
- Developing prosperous and resilient economies through sustainable economic growth and economic competitiveness, free and fair trade, and increased economic integration.
- Promote scientific and technological progress through collaboration in the fields of education, training and research.
- Promote social progress and cultural development in order to strengthen equality and cherish the unique cultural heritage of the community.
Structure
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ASUN consists of two types of institutions; official bodies and Plurilateral Agreements. The official bodies make up the main structures of governance in ASUN, setting the agenda and managing the activities of the organization itself. ASUN’s Plurilateral Agreements are semi-autonomous institutions organized by or in association with ASUN. Members of ASUN are not obliged to take part in partial agreements, but are encouraged to opt in on a voluntary basis. Plurilateral Agreements are in most cases funded through cost sharing by participating states. Observer and partner states are allowed to partake in any plurilateral agreement that is funded through cost sharing. Plurilateral agreements fully funded by ASUN itself are only open to member states.
Official bodies
Secretariat
The Secretariat of the Association of South Ulethan Nations (SASUN) holds the responsibility for the strategic management, administration and budgeting of ASUN’s meetings and activities. The position of Secretary General is appointed by majority vote by the Interparliamentary Assembly for a non-renewable term of six years. The Secretariat is located in Osianopoli, Plevia.
Committee of Ministers
The Committee of Ministers of the Association of South Ulethan Nations (CMASUN) is the executive body of ASUN, representing the national governments of its member states. Its members consist of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of all member states. Its mandate includes deciding the general action and common policy of ASUN, finalizing conventions and agreements, adopting the budget submitted by the Secretariat, as well as admitting new member states in dialogue with the Interparliamentary Assembly. The Committee meets at least two times a year; additional meetings can be called when necessary. Each member state also has the opportunity to appoint a Deputy Representative, who provides permanent representation for its member state outside of the Committee’s biannual meetings. The Committee is located in Hanif, Mazan.
Interparliamentary Assembly
The Interparliamentary Assembly of the Association of South Ulethan Nations (IAASUN) is the parliamentary arm of ASUN. The overarching goal of the Interparliamentary Assembly is the dissemination of best practices and harmonization of national laws across member states. The Assembly does not have the power to make binding laws, but can help develop, recommend, implement and evaluate national legislation of member states. In addition, the Interparliamentary Assembly acts as a platform for debate for member states and holds frequent dialogues and debate sessions on any topic it chooses. The Assembly has the power to appoint the position of Secretary General and judges for the South Uletha Court of Fundamental Rights. Member states found to be in violation of ASUN’s statutes can have their delegation suspended or voting rights removed. The Assembly includes the delegations of each member states’ parliament, and seats are distributed proportionally according to country population. It is the responsibility of the member state that the delegation is representative of the national parliament. Observer and partner states also have the opportunity to send a delegation, but lack the right to vote. The Assembly is located in Castellán.
South Uletha Court of Fundamental Rights
The South Uletha Court of Fundamental Rights (SUCFR) is the international court of the Association of South Ulethan Nations, whose mandate includes enforcing the contents of the Ulethan Charter of Fundamental Rights to which every member state is a party. The court has jurisdiction amongst all member states of ASUN. The court hears applications from individuals, groups, organizations or entire states and makes judgments regarding the Ulethan Charter of Fundamental Rights or any of ASUN’s optional treaties and conventions when applicable for involved parties. The court may also, upon the request of the Committee of Ministers or the Interparliamentary Assembly, issue advisory opinions regarding the interpretation of ASUN treaties and conventions. Judges are elected by majority vote by the Interparliamentary Assembly for a non-renewable eight-year term. The court is located in Portat e Arta, Malësoria.
Plurilateral Agreements
| Logo | Name | Location | Purpose | Ratifiers |
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| ASUN Banking Association (ASUNBA) | ASUNBA aims to promote the development and implementation of common payment systems, to encourage cooperation and dialogue among member banks, and to foster monetary and financial stability | AR, AQ, DD, LR, MË, NA, PL, QN, SF | ||
| ASUN Business and Investment Council (ASUNBIC) | City of Navenna, Navenna | Aims to strengthen economic competitiveness, ease of business among members, and promote economic cooperation through the formation of multinational networks. The Business and Investment Council works on a variety of issues related to international trade, foreign investment and sustainable economic growth. | AR, AQ, DD, LR, NA, PL, QN, SF | |
| South Uletha Monetary Fund (SUMF) | Malvertta, Qennes | The Monetary Fund grants loans to ASUN member states for the co-financing of different projects. Projects co-financed by SUMF include ... | AR, AQ, DD, LR, NA, PL, QN, SF |
| Logo | Name | Location | Purpose | Ratifiers |
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| ASUN Agency for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (ASUNMAF) | Its mandate includes international shipping, cooperation between port authorities, maritime resources and fishing rights. | AR, AQ, DD, LR, NA, PL, QN | ||
| South Uletha Agency for Infrastructure and Transport (SUAIT) | Aims to identify important transport corridors, coordinate the planning and construction of trunk roads, railways, seaports, traffic management systems, telecommunications and energy networks. | AR, AQ, DD, LR, MË, MM, NA, PL, QN, SF | ||
| South Ulethan Energy Center (SUEC) | Aims to work towards sustainability and self-sufficiency in the energy sector, and increase the integration of national energy systems across member states. | AQ, NA, PL, QN, SF |
| Logo | Name | Location | Purpose | Ratifiers |
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| ASUN Agency of Medicine and Health (ASUNAMH) | Its mandate include harmonization of quality standards for medicines regulations, monitoring and raising issues regarding public health among member states, and food control. | AR, AQ, DD, LR, MË, MM, NA, PL, QN, SF | ||
| ASUN Agency of Statistics (ASUNSTAT) | Tarsinar, Demirhan Empire | Aims to harmonize statistical data collection methods and provide member states and other ASUN institutions with statistical data. | AR, AQ, DD, LR, MË, NA, PL, QN, SF | |
| ASUN Technology and Innovation Agency (ASUNTI) | Aims to provide expertise and funding for the development and deployment of innovative technologies and services. | AR, AQ, DD, EgU, LR, NA, PL, QN, SF | ||
| Infrastructure for Spatial Information in South Uletha (ISISU) | ISISU works towards establishing a common and open infrastructure for geographical information among member states through the harmonization of spatial data collection, storage and usage policies. | AR, AQ, DD, LR, MË, NA, PL, QN, SF | ||
| South Uletha Meteorological Network (SUMN) | Aims to promote cooperation and harmonization among national meteorological organizations and the establishment of a common network of meteorological data collection points. | AR, AQ, DD, EgU, LR, MË, MM, NA, PL, SF |
| Logo | Name | Location | Purpose | Ratifiers |
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| ASUN Agency for Maritime Safety (ASUNAMS) | Its mandates include the protection of life and property on waterborne transportation. Its scope is similar to ASUNSS, but with a focus on maritime conflicts. | AR, LR, MM, NA, PL, QN | ||
| ASUN Agency of Natural Disaster Prevention and Relief (ASUNNDPR) | Its aims include developing disaster prediction research, risk management, post-crisis analysis and rehabilitation. | AR, AQ, DD, LR, MË, NA, PL, QN, SF | ||
| ASUN Agency for Safety and Stability (ASUNSS) | Its mandates include arms control, crisis management, conflict prevention and post-conflict rehabilitation. | AR, AQ, LR, MM, NA, PL, QN | ||
| ASUN Anti-Corruption Bureau (ASUNACB) | The Anti-Corruption Bureau provides member states with recommendations regarding corruption through the identification of deficiencies in national anti-corruption legislation and evaluating the implementation of such legislation. | AR, AQ, LR, NA, PL, QN | ||
| South Uletha Law Enforcement Cooperation Agency (SUPOL) | SUPOL is the agency for cooperation between the national law enforcement forces of ASUN member states. Its mandate includes cross-border crime prevention and investigation. | AR, AQ, LR, MË, NA, PL, QN, SF |
| Logo | Name | Location | Purpose | Ratifiers |
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| ASUN Education and Vocational Training Agency (ASUNEVT) | Aims to promote investment into primary and secondary level education as well as vocational training. | AR, AQ, EgU, LR, MË, NA, PL, SF | ||
| ASUN University Network (ASUNUN) | Its mandate encompasses easing credit transfers and student exchanges, encouraging cooperation in academic research and providing participating universities with a platform for communication and cooperation. | AR, AQ, EgU, LR, MË, MM, NA, PL, QN, SF | ||
| Forum for Cultural Heritage and Exchange (ASUNCHE) | Aims to promote cooperation in arts and culture. Each year, members of the Forum select a “ASUN Capital of Culture“. | AR, AQ, DD, EgU, LR, MË, MM, NA, PL, QN, SF |
| Logo | Name | Location | Purpose | Ratifiers |
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| ASUN Climate and Environment Agency (ASUNCE) | Neril, Lorantis | ASUNCE's mandate includes developing and evaluating environmental protection policies among member states. Aims to promote the use of renewable energy sources, ecologically sustainable development and efficient resource use. | AR, AQ, LR, MË, NA, PL, QN, SF | |
| ASUN Initiative for Responsible and Effective Protection of Ulethan Geology and Ecology (REFUGE) | REFUGE oversees and funds a network of marine and terrestrial nature protection areas in South Uletha. | AR, AQ, LR, MË, NA, PL, QN, SF | ||
| ASUN Agency for Agriculture and Rural Development (ASUNARD) | The agency provides subsidies for agriculture and forestry, and promotes the development of rural areas among members. ASUNARD is responsible for the South Ulethan Agricultural Guarantee Fund. | AR, AQ, DD, LR, MË, NA, PL, QN, SF |
Membership
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Member states
All AN member states located in southern Uletha are eligible for membership in ASUN. States are required to ratify the Foundational Statute of the Association of South Ulethan Nations as well as the Ulethan Charter of Fundamental Rights in order to become a member. Member states include:
Partners
States that are not full members of ASUN, but partake in some plurilateral agreements, are eligible for partner status:
Observers
States with an interest in southern Ulethan affairs, and states located in or adjacent to Uletha, are eligible for observer status. Major supranational entities all over the world may also apply for observer status:
- Antarephian Coalition
Alora- Chara (constituent entity of
Suria) - Egani
- Gaskús (constituent entity of Ruoguovvás)
Geklinia-Dregolesia
Iscu
Izaland
Kara
Treaties and conventions
ASUN also has a number of treaties and conventions that, unlike plurilateral agreements, do not have a physical institution associated with them. Two of these are obligatory for ASUN members to ratify:
- Association of South Ulethan Nations Foundational Statute (ASUNFS) - outlines the purpose, principles and organizational structure of ASUN.
- Ulethan Charter of Fundamental Rights (UCFR) - outlines the values and rights enshrined by ASUN, such as the rule of law, pluralistic democracy, free and fair elections, and fundamental freedoms.
Other treaties function similar to plurilateral agreements, in that they are voluntary to ratify:
- South Ulethan Single Visa (SUSV) - allows citizens of its signatories visa-free access to other member countries.
- Mediterranean Free Trade Agreement (MEDIFTA) - free trade area centered around the Mediterranean sea in southern Uletha.
Controversies
Many politicians have accused ASUN of not having any meaningful purpose or clear aim. In particular, the Interparliamentary Assembly has been the object of repeated criticism for not having any effective power and being a “political theater”, with critics positing that the Committee of Ministers being the only body with actual authority. Issues have been raised regarding the inability of the Court of Fundamental Rights to effectively pursue violations of the Charter of Fundamental Rights.