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This is a draft for the Association of South Ulethan Nations, an international organization with the aim to be South Uletha's equivalent of the Tarephian Cooperation Council, the Antarephian Coalition and the Egalian Union. The organization aims to have a strong visible presence on the map as to avoid overwikification, with many ASUN institutions that members can map in their territories, most of which are joined on a voluntary basis. This page is a work in progress and the information written here is neither canon nor guaranteed to become canon. Mappers who are interested in discussing the potential functions and structure of the organization are welcome to contact me. Timboh (talk) 21:17, 3 March 2022 (UTC)

The Association of South Ulethan Nations, better known by its Ingerish acronym ASUN, is a regional intergovernmental organization. The organization was founded with the goal of promoting peace and security, economic cooperation and prosperity, and social and cultural development. 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 reached by ASUN member states.

Aims and achievements

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

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.

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.

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.

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 states also have the opportunity to send a delegation, but lack the right to vote.

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.

Plurilateral Agreements

Logo	Name	Location	Purpose
	ASUN Agency for Safety and Stability (ASUNSS)		Its mandates include arms control, crisis management, conflict prevention and post-conflict rehabilitation.
	South Uletha Agency for Infrastructure and Transport (SUAIT)
	Forum for Cultural Heritage and Exchange (ASUNCHE)		Each year, members of the Forum select a “ASUN Capital of Culture“.
	ASUN Climate and Environment Agency (ASUNCE)
	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.
	ASUN University Network (ASUNUN)
	ASUN Education and Vocational Training Agency (ASUNEV)
	ASUN Technology and Innovation Agency (ASUNTI)
	South Ulethan Energy Center (SUEC)
	ASUN Business and Investment Council (ASUNBIC)
	ASUN Anti-Corruption Bureau (ASUNACB)
	ASUN Banking Association (ASUNBA)
	ASUN Development Bank (ASUNDB)		The Development Bank grants loans to ASUN member states for the co-financing of different projects.
	ASUN Agency of Statistics (ASUNSTAT)
	Infrastructure for Spatial Information in South Uletha (ISISU)
	ASUN Agency of Medicine and Health (ASUNMH)

Membership

This list contains countries that have expressed interest in joining, and is not final.

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:

• Arion
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• Navenna
• Qennes

ASUN has a number of observer states:

• Egalian Union
• Geklinia-Dregolesia

Treaties and conventions

• 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.
• South Ulethan Single Visa (SUSV) - allows citizens of its signatories visa-free access to other member countries.

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.