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URA July elections. They will run till July 31st, 2022. Please cast your ballots using this google form. All nations in URA regions are eligible to vote as long as they have a World Assembly nation somewhere. The form for voting is here: https://forms.gle/hWS8kqmbegdTBPSz8 |
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Good [insert time of day here] friends! I'm writing to you as your region was a participant in the Canopy N-Day alliance in 2019 or prior, and you've yet to publicly declare an allegiance to another faction this year. This is to let you know that for 2022, Canopy is BACK! If you're interested, we would be happy to have you return to Canopy for N-Day7 this year. Please let me know if this is something your region is interested in. Best wishes, |
Salutations from Forest! The newest regional update from Forest for the Summer of 2022 has been published today, and is ready for your perusal: . . .  Forest Regional Update - Summer 2022 . . . Warm greetings from the verdant woodlands of Forest! Allow me to begin this update by briefly introducing myself as the new Foreign Affairs minister of our region. To some I'm perhaps a familiar face (or should I say flag) from the WA or Got Issues? sub-forums, but I'm certain most of you will be seeing me for the first time through this dispatch. I've been a resident of Forest for a couple of years now, and it is an absolute honour and joy to take care of our region's Foreign Affairs department for the first time. As this year's summer came to an end, and perhaps many breathed a sigh of relief as temperatures dropped and rains started to fall, we in Forest had our biannual Election Season. This election was particularly interesting to us as the previous cabinet had passed a constitutional amendment that saw the instalment of a Debate Moderator during the elections. The role of this election officer is to monitor the debates during the campaign week, and make sure that all candidates are asked relevant and serious questions as to their plans for our region as Forest Keeper. This election season, and for the first time, the role was bestowed upon Verdant Haven who asked wonderful questions that revealed the intentions and plans of our election candidates. As such, we can conclude that the endeavours of the previous cabinet to create more engagement and serious campaigning during the election season were successfully realised. Once the voting poll was closed on the 15th of September, the democratic will of Forest was made clear, and Garbelia replaced Jutsa as the new Forest Keeper. Garbelia had secured 19 of the 35 validly-cast votes, and therefore secured a simple majority. Thus, with approximately 54% of the votes secured by one candidate a run-off election between the two candidates that received the highest number of votes was unnecessary. Yet, fortunately enough our region did not have to bid Jutsa farewell from our regional government, as in their wisdom the new Forest Keeper appointed our former two-term government head as their Deputy. Shortly upon assuming the mantle of Forest Keeper, Garbelia proceeded to form a new regional government. As a result, these members of our community have been appointed to the following cabinet positions: Jutsa as Deputy Forest Keeper Roless as Cartographer Verdant Haven as Archivist Einswenn and Uan aa Boa as Forest Rangers The summertime was a quiet moment for Forest. Yet, with this year's N-Day activity within our region was once again rekindled as members old and new made their presence known on our Regional Message Board. This resulted in a number of interesting discussions within our public space, and naturally we welcome any nation from our friends and allies in our embassy regions to participate in our debates and discussions. The more voices are heard, the more perspectives can be shared and horizons broadened. These regional updates will be released on a quarterly basis, and will briefly detail the most important events that have transpired within our neck of the woods during that time. Yet, if any significant announcements would arise in the meantime, or interesting events be hosted, you can be assured that Forest's Ministry of Foreign Affairs will release a dispatch, and distribute it through our team of ambassadors in a timely fashion. Thank you for your time and attention in reading this regional update. Signed, Daarwyrth . Enjoy! |
Hello all! To all new nations, feel free to join our discord servers (links can be found under the World Factbook Entry). I recommend joining both the community and rp servers. |
The United Regions Alliance recommends a vote AGAINST "Repeal: Condemn Ever-Wandering Souls" by a vote of 54.94% AGAINST, 2.89% ABSTAIN. 12 of 23 regions voting. URA World Assembly Recommendation Repeal: Condemn Ever-Wandering Souls Security Council Resolution #326 “Condemn Ever-Wandering Souls” shall be struck out and rendered null and void. The Security Council, Reiterating that condemnation by this august body is one of the highest forms of punitive recognition a nation can receive for villainy and subversion, Acknowledging the prior passage of Condemn Ever-Wandering Souls (Souls), which sought to condemn the nominee for their many years as a figure in raiding, Respecting that the writing of SC#326 is excellent and up to modern standards of quality, though nevertheless unconvinced that the nominee is deserving of recognition by the Security Council for their alleged misdeeds, Recognizing that SC#236 mentions Souls’ involvement and leadership in numerous raiding organizations, though contending that their career in the multiverse is primarily viewed through their role in The Black Hawks specifically, Questioning the relevance of the “Iterating” clause, as ensuring the destruction of The Black Riders and “denying [them] any chance at salvation” is not a condemnable act given The Black Riders’ reputation as a repulsive organization which has been forever removed from the plane of existence by divine intervention, Asserting that Souls’ leadership of The Black Hawks was, on the whole, detrimental to raiderdom due to their advancement of the parasitic and self-defeating “Raider Unity” ideology. Under Souls’ leadership, the Council of Hawks exploited and attempted to vassalize other raider organizations, notably the iteration of HYDRA at the time, decidedly making Souls’ style of leadership damaging to raider objectives, Recalling that Souls has played a major role in the political alienation of imperialist and Independent regions from supporting invaders, where regions such as The Land of Kings and Emperors and Balder, previously reliable supporters of invasions, were pushed away from raiderdom by Souls’ dogmatic and antagonistic demeanor, thereby adding significantly to the political crisis faced by raiderdom today, Dissatisfied with the claim that Souls is condemnable in nature, as nations which are most deserving of the designation are those which operate with unmitigated brutality, whereas, in the rare instances where they have produced a viable scheme, Souls has often failed to follow through on their proclaimed nefarious intentions, especially when said intentions were brought to the public eye, such as: Hiding from the public eye almost completely in the aftermath of the “Red Phone” intelligence disclosures. Souls repeatedly asserted their interest in subverting and eventually destroying the South Pacific’s legitimate government in these declassified documents, but refused to expend their own effort and later retreated from answering for their boasts, A series of intelligence and subversion operations planned by another organization Souls holds commanding rank in, targeting multiple regions, most notably Balder, which were unsuccessful and abandoned due to poor planning and execution on all fronts, such incompetence and the subsequent public fallout further isolating raider regions in the public discourse, Delighted that many founded regions were further protected against permanent damage and seizure as a result of Souls’ diplomatic folly. Due to the loss of support from many imperialist and Independent groups, liberating coalitions and their allies have found passing preventative liberations to be of relative ease with minimal controversy, in part thanks to diplomatic repulsion by raiders encouraging more moderate regions to support these measures, Concluding that while the target resolution is well articulated, Souls lacked ability, efficiency and tactful calculation while leading The Black Hawks, ultimately undermining their own ill-intended goals, dismantling their suitability for condemnation, Affirming that while Souls held several positions in raiding high command over several years, their contributions to raiderdom have undoubtedly been feeble and that of a cosmic liability, and therefore, Hereby repeals Security Council Resolution #326 “Condemn Ever-Wandering Souls”. Co-author: Writinglegend  here.The United Regions Alliance recommends that you vote AGAINST the resolution This resolution argues that the condemnation given to Ever-Wandering Souls by SC #326 is not deserved by arguing that their contributions to raiderdom have been both weak towards the success of that sphere, as well as a liability in certain aspects to their success. When assessing this resolution and whether or not to vote against or in favour, it is important to consider not just the context textually, but also around the political motivations of this proposal. As has been discussed at length on the forum thread for this resolution, and stated directly by the author themselves, their goal with this resolution (as well as others that they have proposed in the past repealing other condemnations) is to repeal so-called "congratulatory" raider condemnations. Within the URA, we have experienced threats and actual raids on some of our member regions, including from The Brotherhood of Malice, which the target nation of the condemnation in question is a member of and a leader in. It is precisely these reasons that we as the United Regions Alliance are so firmly opposed to repealing the condemnation of Ever-Wandering Souls. To claim that simply because a raider may appreciate and value their condemnation is reason enough to prevent them from having one is preposterous; this condemnation is to recognize the actions of this nation, particularly because of the impact of them being negative, not because they should feel bad about it being granted to them. We disagree with the arguments put forth under this repeal in disregarding and undervaluing Ever-Wandering Souls achievements, negative though they may be, and STRONGLY urge a vote AGAINST this resolution. The following comments were given during discussion on the From URA member region Aros Elyium WA Delegate Roylaii: From URA member region Lands End Voting Member TESDAI: From URA Founder, Ellenburg: From URA member region Conch Kingdom WA Delegate Socialist Platypus: Internal voting results Turnout: 12/23 Members Weighted turnout: 57.83% No region voted for this resolution. This document was authored by Suvmia on behalf of the United Regions Alliance. Please do not reproduce it without permission.
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he West Pacific and the United Regions Alliance are proud to announce a new joint initiative called the TWP-URA WA Training Camp! Have you ever wished to draft a WA resolution but couldn't figure out how? In this server, we have several experienced people willing to help, with channels for general WA discussion, advice, and specific channels for each draft that can be created at members' request! Upvote our official dispatch and join at the server link below! Official Dispatch: The West Pacific and the United Regions Alliance invite you to a special new initiative between the two partners! We're launching the TWP-URA WA Training Camp, a Discord Server for citizens of TWP and URA to work on World Assembly drafts together. Have you ever wanted to write a proposal but never understood how? Don't worry, because you can get help from experienced authors here! In the Training Camp you'll find: → General Discussion channels about the WA and its chambers for members to debate and learn → WA Advice channel for new members to ask general questions to experienced ones → Special channel creation for proposals being worked on at authors' request And much more! Don't miss this opportunity, and see what the WA proposals community has to offer! Server Invite: https://discord.gg/Pwk2Tb8ju9 |
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Hello friends! Forest's eighth annual Photo Contest is beginning, and as has been the case in past years, submissions are open to anyone from our embassy regions. We'd love to see some submissions from y'all! :) You can find more information here: . . . Forest Photo Contest 2023 . . . It's been an important year for Forest. After a prolonged period of founderlessness, the introduction of strongholds allowed us to regain stability in the form of a Governor (and a new WA delegate as well). In the past year, we've moved into a new chapter of our history, and even as we will inevitably continue to confront challenges, the lively discussions on the RMB attest to the fact that our Forest remains as verdant as ever -- constantly evolving and, simultaneously, continuing to maintain the values and traditions that we have held for 16 years and counting. One of those traditions -- admittedly not quite 16 years old, but still well up there -- is our annual Photo Contest. Started in 2015 by then-Culture Minister Frieden-und Freudenland, it gives us the chance to mark the end of each year and reflect back on it for at least a moment before diving into the next one. Whether you've participated for all the iterations, or this is your first time -- and whether you're a Forestian denizen or a friend from one of our embassies -- we invite you to join in: it's time for the ninth annual Forest Photo Contest! Here's what you need to know: 🌲 We have four categories once again this year:
🌲 You may submit up to 12 photos total. You may choose how to divide those among the different categories, but please do not submit more than 12. 🌲 Please post your photos in the appropriate thread on our forums, located 🌲 The photos must be taken by you, but can be taken at any time (not just during the contest). 🌲 Anyone in Forest or in a region which has an embassy with Forest may submit photographs for the contest. 🌲 Timing: Submissions will be open from December 3 at 05:00 GMT (12:00am Dec 3 EST) to December 23rd at 23:59 GMT. Voting will begin on December 24th at 23:59 GMT and end December 31st at 23:59 GMT, so that we will select the winners in the first minutes of 2024! 🌲 Voting will take place on a Google Form. Needless to say, please no puppeteering! 🌲 The photographers with the top three photographs in each category will have their photos acknowledged on our RMB, on our World Factbook Entry, and potentially in our next foreign update. A banner will also (hopefully) be created with a collage of the top photos to applaud the winners, and participants in the competition will be encouraged to add it as their nation's custom banner. Forest's flag will also be changed to the 1st place photos in each category for a week after the Contest. Now it's time to head out and start photographing! Good luck to everyone! Any questions about the Contest should be directed to Mount Seymour. . . . . . Forest Photo Contest 2022 . . . The year is drawing to a close, and soon we'll be entering 2023. That means 2019 will be four years ago. NationStates has now lasted more than two decades, quite an impressive feat for an author's hacked-together text-based brower game on the margins of the internet. It's all a little hard to process. And worst of all, time doesn't stop to wait for you to process it! Just when you feel comfortable writing '22' in your dates, you have to switch it up again. Here in Forest, though, we have a bit of a tradition to mark the end of each year, and hopefully give everyone a chance to reflect back on it for at least a moment before diving into the next one. Whether you've participated for all the iterations, or this is your first time, we invite you to join in: it's time for the eighth annual Photo Contest! Here's what you need to know: 🌲 We have four categories once again this year:
🌲 You may submit up to 12 photos total. You may choose how to divide those among the different categories, but please do not submit more than 12. 🌲 Please post your photos in the appropriate thread on our forums, located 🌲 The photos must be taken by you, but can be taken at any time (not just during the contest). 🌲 Anyone in Forest or in a region which has an embassy with Forest may submit photographs for the contest. 🌲 Timing: Submissions will be open from December 1 at 09:00 GMT (4:00am Dec 1 EST) to December 23rd December 31st at 23:59 GMT. Voting will begin on December 24th January 1st at 23:59 GMT and end December 31st January 6th at 23:59 GMT. 🌲 Voting will take place on a Google Form. Needless to say, please no puppeteering! 🌲 The photographers with the top three photographs in each category will have their photos acknowledged on our RMB, on our World Factbook Entry, and potentially in our next foreign update. A banner will also (hopefully) be created with a collage of the top photos to applaud the winners, and participants in the competition will be encouraged to add it as their nation's custom banner. Forest's flag will also be changed to the 1st place photos in each category for a week after the Contest. Now it's time to head out and start photographing! Good luck to everyone! Any questions about the Contest should be directed to Mount Seymour. . . Happy photographing! |
The URA Third Anniversary Festival is starting today! Join us for an opening address delivered by our Founder, If you're interested in joining the festivities, please join our https://discord.gg/BExPgPF Discord Server and we can get you started. If you have any questions about the event, feel free to direct them to We hope to see you there! |
Looks like we're another WA delegate down |
I haven't even done anything here in years, why am I the best nation here?? |
I am excited to kick off the Candidate declaration period for the new URA election season kicks off! As many of you are aware this will most likely be the last election where Directors will be elected via the Citizens of the Alliance. I officially open up the Candidate declaration period which will run from 3/3/2023-3/18/2023 for the following positions. President, Vice President, Directors of Internal Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Cultural Affairs. All Citizens of the alliance are eligible to run for any position listed above. The requirement is they are a member of the URA discord when elected. Debates will follow after the candidate declaration period ends. Candidates are encouraged to submit a candidate Manifesto so that I can post them in that channel. You may declare candidate intentions in #campaign-central in URA discord. If you need a link to URA discord feel free to telegram or DM me on discord. |
The URA March election voting has started! All Citizens of the Alliance are eligible to vote in the election. Please cast your votes through the form. https://forms.gle/YsxFwTMWrH4MZNo67 The voting will be open till the morning of April 1st, 2023 please cast your vote prior to that date. Ellenburg |
Dropping by to plug 2024 Presidential Election, a 4-way, state-by-state competition between Democrats, Republicans, Libertarians, and Greens. Currently deciding the electoral votes of West Virginia. |
The URA is proud to present The August Card Giveaway Contest! It will take place on the URA discord with many cards being given away during the month of August! Details are in this dispatch CARD GIVEAWAY CONTEST! The URA is excited to announce its August Card Giveaway Contest! Rules: 1. All URA Citizens and Residents are eligible for the contest! Good Luck to everyone! Ellenburg Winners so far that have entry into the Legendary Card giveaway at the end of the month: Timiskrane - 2 entries Please check it out and give it an upvote. Legendary Card will be given away at the end of August! |
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The URA is excited to announce the start of Election season in URA! The Alliance Cabinet elections are held 2 twice a year and it is that time again! It starts out with Candidate Declarations for the Positions of President, Vice President, Director of Internal Affairs, Director of Foreign affairs, and Director of Cultural Affairs. A description of duties for these can be found here: About the United Regions Alliance (URA): The United Regions Alliance (URA) is a prominent and influential alliance within the virtual world of NationStates. Comprising a diverse group of regions, the URA is committed to fostering cooperation, diplomacy, and unity among its member regions. The alliance acts as a platform for regions to collaborate on various projects, engage in interregional diplomacy, and promote a positive gaming experience within NationStates. President of URA The President of the United Regions Alliance (URA) is a crucial leadership role. This position entails representing the URA on the international stage, facilitating communication and collaboration among member regions, and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the alliance. The President serves as the face of the URA and plays a pivotal role in ensuring the alliance's continued growth and success.[ Leadership and Representation: -Represent the URA in diplomatic negotiations and discussions with other alliances, regions, and organizations in the NationStates community. -Oversee and coordinate the activities of the URA, including the execution of alliance-wide events, initiatives, and projects. -Build and maintain diplomatic relations with other alliances, regions, and organizations to promote collaboration and peace within the NationStates community. Communication and Media: -Serve as the alliance's spokesperson, communicating important updates, announcements, and developments to member regions and the wider NationStates community. Conflict Resolution: -Mediate disputes and conflicts within the alliance, working to find amicable solutions and maintain alliance cohesion. Qualifications:
Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Ability to work collaboratively with diverse individuals and regions. Strong organizational and administrative abilities. Dedication to promoting a positive gaming experience and fostering unity within the NationStates community. Vice President: The Vice President of the United Regions Alliance (URA) is a vital leadership role. This position serves as the second-in-command to the President and assists in the overall management and direction of the alliance. The Vice President plays a crucial role in supporting the President's initiatives, representing the URA, and ensuring the alliance's continued success. Leadership Support: -Collaborate closely with the President in setting the alliance's strategic direction and goals. -Assist in diplomatic efforts, negotiations, and discussions with other alliances, regions, and organizations in the NationStates community. -Support the President in overseeing and coordinating the activities of the URA, including alliance-wide events, initiatives, and projects. -Collaborate with the President to communicate important updates, announcements, and developments to member regions and the wider NationStates community. -Assist in mediating disputes and conflicts within the alliance, working toward peaceful and constructive resolutions.
Strong communication and negotiation skills. Ability to work collaboratively with diverse individuals and regions. Excellent organizational and administrative abilities. Dedication to promoting a positive experience and fostering unity within the NationStates community. Director of Internal Affairs: The Director of Internal Affairs plays a pivotal role within the United Regions Alliance (URA), focusing on the internal operations and well-being of the alliance. This role is responsible for managing and enhancing the alliance's internal programs, engagement with member regions, and ensuring a positive and inclusive alliance environment. Key Responsibilities: Program Management: -Foster active participation and collaboration among member regions, encouraging their involvement in alliance activities. -Promote a positive and inclusive alliance culture that aligns with the URA's values and principles. -Assist in planning and organizing alliance-wide events, projects, and initiatives, ensuring they align with the URA's mission and objectives. -Maintain accurate records of alliance activities, discussions, and initiatives.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively with diverse individuals and regions. Organizational skills with attention to detail. Dedication to fostering a positive alliance environment and promoting unity within the community. Director of Foreign Affairs The Director of Foreign Affairs is a key leadership role within the United Regions Alliance (URA), responsible for managing and enhancing the alliance's diplomatic relationships with other alliances, regions, and organizations in the NationStates community. This role plays a crucial part in representing the URA's interests on the international stage and promoting cooperation and peaceful interactions. Key Responsibilities: Diplomatic Relations: -Collaborate with the President and Vice President to formulate the URA's diplomatic strategy and goals. -Mediate and facilitate peaceful resolution of disputes and conflicts involving the URA and its member regions. -Gather and analyze information related to the diplomatic landscape within NationStates, keeping alliance leadership informed about relevant developments. -Communicate diplomatic updates and activities to alliance members and leadership.
Exceptional interpersonal and negotiation skills. Ability to work collaboratively with diverse individuals and regions. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Dedication to promoting a positive and cooperative international environment within the community. Director of Cultural Affairs: The Director of Cultural Affairs has a vital leadership role within the United Regions Alliance (URA), responsible for cultivating and promoting cultural exchanges, events, and initiatives among member regions. This role plays a crucial part in enhancing the alliance's cultural identity, fostering a sense of community, and celebrating the diversity of member regions. Key Responsibilities: Cultural Programs and Initiatives: -Develop and oversee cultural programs, events, and initiatives that celebrate the unique cultures and identities of member regions within the URA. -Promote interregional cultural exchanges, encouraging member regions to share their customs, traditions, and cultural aspects with each other. -Plan and coordinate alliance-wide celebrations, cultural festivals, and special events that bring member regions together and promote unity. -Maintain regular communication with member regions to gauge their cultural interests and needs. -Encourage the preservation and promotion of cultural heritage within member regions, respecting their autonomy and individuality.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively with diverse individuals and regions. Creativity and innovative thinking to develop cultural programs and events. Dedication to fostering a positive alliance culture that values diversity and inclusivity. All nations that are residing in a URA region are eligible to run and vote in the elections as long as you have a WA nation somewhere in NS. Discord though is required for all positions. To declare your intent to run for a position please post it in the campaign-central channel in URA discord. It's advised you write up a platform dispatch so that voters can see what your plans are and experience. Once you have that completed it can be posted in campaign manifestos. The declaration period will run till September 18th US EST. Let the election season kick off as the URA is looking for you to help us grow and expand! |
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