The Daily Report - The Sol Alliance

Day 622, 09:32 • Published in Ireland Ireland • by Top Gun
The Sol Alliance



Members

Australia
China
Malaysia
Pakistan
Philippines
Singapore
Thailand.
Japan (Proposed)

Total Alliance Population

6295 (Including Japan)

Background

The Sol Alliance charterwas written by Chinese President Snayke.
From there, the current member states joined to form the Sol Alliance.
Japan is currently discussing joining the alliance in congress and is likely to join.
The Sol alliance is a non military alliance.

Aims

Peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region;
Forging closer relations between the governments and peoples of member nations;
Ensuring the security of member nations.

Wargames

Most of you would have heard of Sol for the first time from the mention of their wargames.
These games, organised by the Malaysian President Nagyzee were organised for Sol members and other nations who wish to take part in wargames but not be associated with PEACE for joining the Latvian-Lithuanian wargames.
Ireland is currently discussing in the Dáil which of the two wargames above to join.

Interview with Founder, Snayke

What compelled you to make this new alliance?

The region of Asia contained many neutral nations which had little interaction with one another. Also prior to this, there have been many idle suggestions of making an alliance based in the Asian region. However, this was not to be a military alliance. Rather, we took note from the United Nations and how that functioned and shaped Sol in similar fashion. Sol can assemble in defence of a member nation, which can benefit the neutral nations in Sol. However, in creating this, I wanted to forge closer relations between the nations of Asia and to create a community within Sol itself. The nations involved have smaller populations than the rest of the New World, and by combining the communities of these nations, I hope to create more incentive for citizen participation in the game.

What are the main aims of Sol and are any plans under way to achieve them?

Well, I guess the above answer describes much of the aims of Sol, but to extend on from that, Sol can also be a forum for dispute resolution between member nations but also allows for diplomatic engagements with nations not a member of Sol, which is covered by the "Observer" status.

Who are the confirmed members and are any other nations interested in planning to join Sol?

The nations who have passed the proposal to join are: Australia, China, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. The only nation left is Japan who are still deciding in their congress. However, as far as I know, they are looking very positive.

What do you think will be the most difficult obstacles/problems for this alliance?

The biggest obstacle was the creation of the charter and getting nations interested and in discussions, a phase which has passed.

How have PEACE reacted to Sol?

Not negatively. Due to the non-military nature of Sol, it does not clash with PEACE, or EDEN or FORTIS for that matter.

And finally, what would attract a nation to join Sol, and how far do you think this Alliance can go?

Any nation within the Asia-Pacific wishing to engage with a larger community can apply to join. For those wishing diplomatic engagement, they can also apply as Observer members. So far the Charter restricts its size to the nations of the Asia-Pacific, but who knows what the future will bring?

Thanks to Snakye for the interview.

My Views

In some respects this alliance reminds me of the failed ESA (European Social Alliance) in that it’s not based around the military aspect of the game and instead focuses on economic growth and better relations between member nations.

So why would this alliance turn out differently?
Well, for a start, they already have something to bind these nations together in the wargames already taking place.
The wargames are certainly a building block towards further co-operation.
When you also compare the nations of ESA and the nations of Sol, the Sol nations are much smaller. Larger nations don’t really need close co-operation in areas such as the economy; such large markets usually fix themselves.

However should economic co-operation presumably take place as a result from a focused increase in relations, it will be much more beneficial to small countries such as those in Sol.
In small nations of only a couple hundred people some sectors may only have 1 or 2 companies in each sector, and a lack of labour.
Therefore working together when it comes to the economy is much more plausible in Sol, even if not stated as a main aim as it was in ESA.

In terms of protection, Sol is better than being alone, but still against the might of PEACE would be easily swept away.
So the observer status taken by Indonesia is certainly a big plus in the early days of this alliance, and so long Sol can stick to its non-military status, then there is no reason to see why it cannot grow and be beneficial to all member nations.

The wargames are certainly a good step in the right direction for the alliance and will at least give one major link between member nations.
Only time will tell for now whether it will succeed,but the prospects look good for the future and I wish the alliance well for the future.

Thanks For Reading and please feel free to share your own thoughts/comments,
Cheers,
Top Gun


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