International Union

The **International Union** (**IU**) is an intergovernmental organization dedicated to developing global economic and legal standards, as well as maintain peace and national stability. It is headquartered on international territory in Chemafort, a coastal city in the Granish Federation.

The IU was established as a military alliance during the First World War in order to defeat the Shail Treaty Coalition. After the war, it was transformed into an intergovernmental organization with the aim of preventing a similar global conflict from breaking out. With most of the world's leading economic and military powers agreeing to its establishment, the IU had the power to implement sweeping international legislation around conflict, the laws of war, and human rights. However, the majority of the world still refused to join the organization until the conclusion of the Second World War. The IU Treaty, ratified on December 19th, 1948, has governed the organization's affairs since.

## History

Prior to the establishment of the International Union, no intergovernmental organization of comparable scope and mission had ever existed. Efforts to establish a body to control international law had long been considered, with many politicians across the world and the political spectrum advocating for the creation of one. International law was a complicated affair for much of human history, with very few regulations and treaties being obeyed. The lack of trust among nations was responsible for a great number of wars, and with extreme brutality the norm in conflict, industrialization made any new strife far deadlier and destructive than before.

### As a Military Alliance

During the First World War saw entangling and overlapping alliances turn several regional conflicts into a global one. For some nations, such as those involved in the Second Granish Continental War, it was a rematch over existing territorial and ethnic disputes, while in regions such as Tarepas, a powder keg was erupting after the sparks were lit.

### Foundation

The First World War proved all the fears of a 20th century conflict correct. Casualties were far greater than any conflict before.

## Membership

All member states are required to sign the IU Treaty and its component parts, including the Universal Human Rights Treaty, Wartime Law Protocols, and the International Standardization Treaty.

Member states of the IU are explicitly prohibited from using force against each other in any way. Only by a unanimous vote that suspends a state's membership in the organization can force be authorized against a state. In addition, any military intervention into a suspended member state requires a mandate that is drafted and voted on by the IU. In the event that a member state unilaterally engages in military action against another, it automatically forfeits its protections under the IU. Examples include Aritas being automatically suspended due to invading Kylan during the Tarsbanian War.

## Structure

### IU Secretariat

GA: Grand Assembly

IUSC: Security Council

IUESO: Economic and Social Organization

ICJ: International Court of Justice

IUTTD: Territorial Trusteeship Department

### Specialized Agencies and Departments

IUCHR: Committee on Human Rights

IUCESO: Cultural, Educational, Scientific Organization

IUGMC: Global Medical Commission

IUDRO: Disaster Relief Organization

IUENV: Environmental Committee

### Security Organs under SC Control

IUPKF: International Union Peacekeeping Forces