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by The Free Republic of Knootoss. . 662 reads.

Foreign policy of Knootoss

The Grand Pensionary represents Knootoss in its international relations, concludes treaties with foreign countries on behalf of the Knootoss and accredits and receives envoys. The foreign policy of Knootoss is decided upon by the cabinet government collectively, under the auspices of the elected Prime Minister, and enacted by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

The Minister is assisted by two deputy ministers. The Ministers’ duties focus on relations with countries of the Western Atlantic region, trade and the Atlantic Ducat Customs Union. A Deputy Minister for World Assembly and Extraregional Relations is responsible for relations with more distant nations, the World Assembly and the promotion of international tourism. The Deputy Minister for Federal Affairs is responsible for relations with the countries of the Knootian Federation.

The first strategic objective is to protect Knootoss and the Knootian Federation from foreign invaders through alliance-building, regional entanglement and an emphasis on credible nuclear deterrence. The second objective is to gain access to foreign markets, and to promote the interests of Knootian business abroad. As a country with a globally-oriented economy, Knootoss attaches great importance to a well-structured world order, and it promotes solving international problems on an international scale. The government is also eager to promote values to which Knootian society attaches great importance such as democracy, the free market and sentient rights.

World Assembly
World Assembly membership remains controversial in Knootoss, with the right of politics most opposed to the notion. Knootoss was an early member of the United Nations, but left when a resolution imposed fishing quotas. Whereas resolutions promoting sentient rights, free trade and security cooperation meet with general approval, resolutions labelled by the World Assembly as "moral decency", "social justice" or which promote protectionist aims have a more difficult time finding approval. A majority of Knootians also oppose resolutions which ban the use of military equipment. Resolutions that promote international security are mildly favoured, provided that they do not infringe on civil liberties. Resolutions that restrict gambling or gun ownership are generally met with hostility. The country has successfully sponsored nine General Assembly resolutions with legislative force, and has been commended in Security Council Resolution #255.

The Knootian legal basis for the enactment of World Assembly legislation and other treaty commitments lies in article 27 of its constitution, which allows for the delegation of legislative, executive, and judicial powers on international institutions by or pursuant to a treaty entered into by the legislature. Any provisions of a treaty that conflict with the Constitution or which lead to conflicts with it may be approved by the Staten-Generaal only if at least two-thirds of the votes cast are in favour.

Multilateralism
Knootoss used to be active in multilateral organisations outside of its home region, but has largely withdrawn from such associations from the Daatman administration (2005-2010) onwards, though it remains a member of UNOG (Dutch: Oude Garde van de Verenigde Naties).

Knootoss is in a currency union with Pantocratoria, the Confederation of the Sovereign States and the Southern Low Countries. Excalbia is expected to join the currency union in the autumn of 2023, but it is already using the Atlantic Ducat as a currency in former Confederate states that have elected to secede from the Confederation and join the Excalbian Empire. There are ongoing negotiations to reform and expand the currency union.

Military cooperation is secured through the Treaty of Oosterbeek, a defensive alliance between Knootoss, Pantocratoria and Excalbia, which originally also included Tarasovka. It requires that parties consult with the others before going to war, after which they shall observe at least a benevolent neutrality. Cooperation also extends to establishing the administrative bodies and military infrastructure necessary to collectively wage war. Other nations may join the treaty, provided that all the existing members agree. A further bilateral military alliance based on the defunct VERITAS treaty was signed with the Caldan Union of the Resurgent dream.

The Treaty of Courtland, signed by the nations of the Excalbian Isles, Pantocratoria, the Caldan Union of the Resurgent Dream and Knootoss, established a Conflict Resolution Mechanism to resolve disputes between signatories. It involves a rotating Conflict Resolution Council composed of three nations at a time. Regular meetings are scheduled for heads of government and foreign ministers to discuss foreign affairs, defence, education, culture, and youth exchanges. Signatories are prohibited from imposing trade sanctions or boycotts on each other, except as authorised by the Conflict Resolution Council. The treaty encourages cooperation in areas such as aid to developing aid, transnational economic policy, and research collaboration.

Knootoss is an active participant in the Atlantic Council, a regional treaty organisation that functions as a 'talking shop' for the region. Within the Atlantic Council it has the following relations:

Name

Knootian Ambassador

Foreign Ambassador

Agreements

Abt
Abtiaanse Republiek

Embassy in Belgorod
Bianca Christoffel-Kazanov

Embassy in Haag
Alexei Kolbasnikov

Atlantic International Organisation

Aerion
Grote Koninkrijk van Aerion

Embassy in Imperial City
Cornelius Wizzelpenning

Embassy in Haag
Zane Aldaseer

Atlantic International Organisation

Ajuba
Ajubaanse Unie

Embassy in Abadan
Drs. Arif Rahman

Embassy in Haag
Sir George Adaku Duru

Atlantic International Organisation

Brasland
Braslander Koninkrijk

Embassy in Markund
Graaf Willem van Hasbrouck

Embassy in Haag
Baron Eubald von Lenswein

Atlantic International Organisation

Breucia
Breuciaanse Staat

Embassy in Dfhanor
Olivier Lambert
Consulate in Ref Tirion

Embassy in Haag
Mrs. Jacxaris Omavalur
Consulate in Lichtenburg
Consulate in Fronten

Atlantic International Organisation

Cyretopolitania
Cyretopolitaniaans Koninkrijk

Embassy in Cyretia
Maximilian Quentin van Pelt

Embassy in Haag
Sir Theophilus Zammit

Atlantic International Organisation

Daytanistan
Democratische Republiek van Daytanistan

Embassy in Jalaalalaal
Imran Khan

Unknown

Atlantic International Organisation

Ernestria
Ernestriaans Koninkrijk

Embassy in Bodendorf
Dr. Casper van der Linden
Consulate in Previs

Embassy in Haag
The Most Honourable The Margrave of Gladen
Consulate in Chamaven
Consulate in Rederland
Consulate in Caerglan

Atlantic International Organisation

Excalbia
Heilige Excalbiaanse Rijk

Embassy in Citadel Excalbia
Rutger van der Berg
Consulate in Landing
Consulate in New Boston

Embassy in Haag
Dr. Arturs Anders
Consulate in Leemtrecht
Consulate in Landval

Treaty of Courtland
Treaty of Oosterbeek
Atlantic International Organisation

Haemusia
Haemusiaans Koninkrijk

Embassy in Strelisa
Lars van den Berg

Embassy in Haag
Dr Srebrin Teodorov Kochanov

Atlantic International Organisation

Jrawa
Jrawaanse Republiek

Embassy in Semien
Thijmen van Dijk

Embassy in Haag
Robert Timsit

Atlantic International Organisation

Kartlis
Kartlische Heerlijkheid

Embassy in Mtskheta
Senna Bakker

Unknown

Atlantic International Organisation

Kasakia
Kozakken Hetmantaat

Embassy in Kasev
Aylin Şahin

Embassy in Haag
Petro Khmelnytsky

Atlantic International Organisation

Laneria
Laneriaanse Republiek

Embassy in Williamsburg
Mathis Bouchard
Consulate in Cranmer

Embassy in Haag
Jean Huber

Atlantic International Organisation

Lulwat
Lulwatiaans Emiraat

Embassy in Mutalah
Aisha Abadi

Unknown

Atlantic International Organisation

Marlund
Unie van Marlund

Embassy in Lutherstadt
Willem de Wagenmaker

Embassy in Haag
Cassius Miller

Atlantic International Organisation

Mayagua
Mayaguaans Koninkrijk

Embassy in La Libertad
Linde Van Dyck

Unknown

Atlantic International Organisation

Ostmark and Nordmark
Oostmarker Heerlijkheid

Ambassador recalled

Ambassador sought asylum in Knootoss

n/a

Pantocratoria
Heilige en Meest Auguste Keizerrijk Pantocratoria

Embassy in New Rome
Berend De Wijkerslooth de Weerdesteyn

Embassy in Haag
Henriette Terravelli

Western Atlantic Currency Area (WACA)
Treaty of Oosterbeek
Treaty of Courtland
Atlantic International Organisation

Providencia y San Andres
Verenigd Koninkrijk van Sint Andreas en Voorzienigsland

Embassy in Providencia
Xavier Dupont

Embassy in Haag
Don Alfonso Ignacio Puche Tobar

Atlantic International Organisation

Qubti
Qubtiaanse Republiek

Embassy in Iskandariya
Zara Al-Farsi

Embassy in Haag
Omar Kazem

Atlantic International Organisation

Sabaristan
Sabaristaanse Kanaat

Embassy in Yangikent
Nora Volkertszen

Embassy in Haag
Taiji Yemdegshirin Bortagai-Mangurt

Atlantic International Organisation

Saxmere
Groothertogdom Saxmere

Consulate in Umbra
Elodie Dubois

Embassy in Haag
Siobhan Moran

Western Atlantic Currency Area (WACA)
Treaty of Courtland
Atlantic International Organisation

Snefaldia
Snefaldiaanse Staat

Embassy in Sargedain
Mr. Dietrich Barendtszoon

Embassy in Haag
Vincenzo Dietrichs

Bilateral Trade Agreement
Atlantic International Organisation

South Epheron
Zuid Epheroonse Republiek

Embassy in Kaap Chamaven
Richard Verwoerd
Consulate in Port-Au-Hôpital
Consulate in Achterhoek

Embassy in Haag
Boudewijn Jakob Coetzee

Bilateral Trade Agreement
Atlantic International Organisation

Soveriegn States
Confederatie van Soevereine Staten

Embassy in Jefferson
Drs. Eva Vermeulen

Embassy in Haag
Victoria Byrd
Consulate in Abington
Consulate in Cesis

Western Atlantic Currency Area (WACA)
Treaty of Courtland
Atlantic International Organisation

Southern Low Countries
Gefedereerde Zuidelijke Lage Landen

Embassy in Namen
Lord Johannes Maria Lintweaver

Unknown

Western Atlantic Currency Area (WACA)
Atlantic International Organisation

Tehua
Tehuaanse Keizerrijk

Embassy in San Miguel
Drs. Thiago Costa

Embassy in Haag
Rafael Estes

Atlantic International Organisation

The Resurgent Dream
Caldiaanse Unie van de Terugkomende Droom

Embassy in Tarana
Jasmijn van Kruissen
Consulate in Saint-Casimir
Consulate in Zwingli

Embassy in Haag
Jocelyn Davis

Bilateral Military Alliance
Treaty of Courtland
Atlantic International Organisation

Uncle Noel
Socialistische Volksheerlijkheid

n/a

n/a

Atlantic International Organisation.
Forellenrivier Republic recognised.

Upper Virginia
Domein van Noord Virginië

Embassy in Courtland
Isabella Da Silva

Embassy in Haag
General Mildred Petersen, ret.

Treaty of Courtland
Atlantic International Organisation

Zamimbia
Zamimbiaanse Federale Republiek

Embassy in New Hope
Basile Leclerc

Embassy in Haag
Frederick Nakale

Treaty of Courtland
Atlantic International Organisation

Bilateral Relations
The government aims for reciprocal free trade with all willing participants, within the framework of limitations imposed by the Atlantic Ducat customs union. In the absence of security threats, economic expansion is the primary goal of international relations.

Knootian governments usually negotiate with foreign nations on the basis of mutual benefit. ("Creating win-win situations"). While Knootian diplomacy can be quite genial, Knootians may resort to manipulation, blackmail, bullying or overt aggression when faced with an adversary that is perceived as weak and uncooperative. Government policies do find themselves constrained by some ethical norms, as dictated by public opinion.

Factors that contribute to a high popular opinion about foreign nations include a mixed economy, a democratic system of government and reasonably good civil rights. Secular nations also find it easier to make friends with the Knootians, as they often display antipathy towards organised religion. Native humans feel a certain kinship with Dutch, Boer and Frisian peoples. Many Dutch-speaking minorities in foreign lands are originally Knootian settlers, and the government feels a certain obligation to look after such 'wayward children'. Conversely, human rights violations such as torture, slavery and persecution of non-humans will not win a foreign nation many friends in Knootoss. Protectionism is looked down upon, and the government compensates exporting businesses for "unfair" burdens caused by foreign impediments to trade.

Name

Knootian envoy

Foreign envoy

Treaties

Allanea
Verenigde Staten van Allanea

Humfried van Kortrijk

Embassy in Haag
William McNesby III

Ardchoille
Vrijstaat Ardchoille

Dorothea Peterse

Embassy in Haag
Mme Feline Thibaudet

UNOG

Brutland and Norden
Verenigd Koninkrijk van Brutland en Norden

None

Embassy in Haag
Bricco Castiello Luporini

Charlotte Ryberg
Minoa

Donald Vinewicz

Embassy in Haag
Antje McClure

Ryberg Institute of Mutual Trade

Crystal Spires
Beestelingenstaat van de Kristallen Torens

Krenintra Teken'viir

Embassy in Haag
Javier David Jimenez

IUEF (Observer)

Frenequesta
Wetenschapscollectief Frenequesta

Levina Markgraaf

Embassy in Haag
Lawrence Voss Sachs, Ph. D.

Ryberg Institute of Mutual Trade
Free Trade Agreement

Iansisle
Meeuwenvlagrepubliek van Ians Eiland

Lidwina de Houtman

Embassy in Haag
Christopher Leonard Dalen

Ilek-Vaad
Vrije Republiek Ilek-Vaad

Saskia Lozier

Embassy in Haag
Vareg Nagy

Lowell Leber
Gewapende Republiek Lowell Leber

Lukas Cleyn

Embassy in Haag
Mr. Richard O'Connor

Free Trade Agreement

Omigodtheykilledkenny
Federale Republiek van Kenny

Berent Bredenbent

Embassy in Haag
Kenny McCormick #26

UNOG

Pacitalia
Pacitaliaanse Republiek

Erik Van Randwijck

Embassy in Haag
Kees Timmerman

Knootoss-Pacitalia relations

Sarzonia
Geïncorporeerde Staten van Sarzonia

Leonora Assuerus

Embassy in Haag
Pieter van der Saar

Tarasovka
Keizerrijk Tarasovka

Wolter Breytenbach

Embassy in Haag
Count Dragomir Volodov

Vigvar Convention on Cooperation

Of the Quendi
Volksrijk van de Quendi

Lady Lessien Fëfalas

Embassy in Haag
HIH Princess Arwen Alcedina

Free Trade Agreement

Tiburon
Verenigde Zonnefederatie van Tiburon

Unknown

Embassy in Haag
Koris Banta

Unibot III
Unibotiaanse Republiek

Consul Vera van Mierenet

Unknown

Valinon
Verenigde Sterrenkeizerrijk Valinon

Dr. Koenrad Bonnel

Embassy in Haag
Lord Wilhelm Reinstadler

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