I'm Willowinds, UN Delegate of The Great Land of the Moon, affectionately known by we moonlings as TGLM. It is our hope that we may establish diplomatic ties with your renowned region.
TGLM is a relatively new region, established June 5, 2006. We have between 150 and 170 member nations, and a fairly active forum. When first founded, the original twenty or so nations voted to hold off on becoming a democratic region until the region was more stable. We've now just held our first round of elections, and are in the process of re-writing our Constitution to reflect the new needs of the region.
We are neither an invader nor a defender region. We have no standing army. This was the wish of the founding nations. To date, we have signed a single peace treaty with another region indicating that in the event they require assistance, the Delegate will both PM and TG each UN Nation and ASK if they wish to become involved. We have also made it clear to at least two other alliances that we have no desire to become a part of any alliance for the foreseeable future.
We would be more than pleased to have you visit our forums at any time.
As a general rule, our updates to Foreign Embassies are published on a roughly biweekly schedule.
Should you have any further questions/comments/concerns, please don't hesitate to ask.
Cheers! Willowinds
When wealth is lost, nothing is lost. When health is lost, something is lost. When character is lost, all is lost.
Post by Girlsandboys on Feb 2, 2007 12:26:56 GMT -5
Hello Willowinds Moonling, Thank you for representing TGLM by opening this thread for an Embassy request. Surely XKI's Chief Emissary, Jesioneka will be updating here sometime soon..Our defense force, TITO, is ALSO composed of volunteers. XKI does not have regional obligatory military service, although TITO experience is required by nations that wish to become regional UN Delegate..The reason for that is because XKI has oft been the target of many an invader force...so it's important that our regional UN Delegate have some defending experience. Likewise by choice, XKI does not have any alliances, though we have in the past..TITO does go on defending missions and has defended over 500 foreign regions throughout its history.
In our State dept. emphasis is definitly put towards cultural exchange. XKI is not necessarily as war/militaristically oriented as it might appear. TITO is just a part of XKI, albeit an important part, but certainly not the only slice of pie.
Welcome to our region, Willowinds! We're glad to have opened relations with a young, vibrant, and growing region -- and one transitioning to democracy, at that. Our region has been democratic since its inception, essentially. We have a constitution and various government institutions. If you'd like any information about how we run ourselves, I'm sure our new emissary to your region, Girlsandboys, will be happy to provide it.
Again, welcome and enjoy the sunshine here in the Islands!
Thank you for your kind welcome, Jesioneka. Girlsandboys has already proved herself an asset to our region and a credit to yours. We won't hesitate to ask her questions.
I must say that much as I enjoy the view from our region, there are times when I miss the sand and the sun! Be assured that I will take full advantage of the opportunity offered to enjoy both here in the 10KI!
Willowinds
When wealth is lost, nothing is lost. When health is lost, something is lost. When character is lost, all is lost.