Introduction
Recently, Country Bravo experienced terrorist attacks from a militant terrorist organization based in a nearby Country, Alpha. Day of Revenge (DOR)’s aim is a violent political change which includes overthrowing the current, democratically elected government of Bravo. Because of DOR’s position, aims, and actions, Bravo has been unable to overcome the crisis peacefully. Country Alpha has released a statement on the situation; however, it does not understand the complete gravity of the situation and declares certain positions which can be interpreted as pandering to the terrorists.
Argument
Country Bravo appreciates Country Alpha’s condemning DOR’s acts of terrorism on Bravo. Country Bravo urges Country Alpha in the interim to ensure the safe evacuation, rescue, and release of civilians, particularly hostages used as human shields by DOR, to mitigate the number of casualties. Bravo calls on the Security Council, according to the resolution 2117 Security Council adopted in 2013, to impose applicable sanction on countries aiding DOR through the illegal supply of small arms, including illicit transfer and misuse (Security Council Adopts First-ever Resolution Dedicated to Question of Small Arms, Light Weapons, 2013). Country Bravo, therefore, reminds the countries involved that DOR’s actions are not limited to taking hostages.
Country Alpha asks relevant parties to “recognize the delicate political situation within Alpha.” Bravo has no interest in Alpha’s domestic politics, Alpha’s willingness to establish “backchannels” with DOR, or Alpha’s utilization of its resources in Alpha’s humanitarian or security measures. As DOR’s main aim lies within Bravo’s internal politics, its political situation within Alpha’s borders is insignificant and not taken into consideration. Bravo hereby requests that Alpha (a.) excise all mention of “delicate” and “fragility,” and (b.) amend its brief to include “request”. While Alpha formally requests that the international community prepare to provide aid, Bravo is not interested in an eventual international community’s humanitarian response. Bravo asks to take into consideration the gravity of attacks it suffered at the hands of DOR (Ratner, 2002). Bravo is therefore chiefly interested in the immediate cessation of all hostilities, including border incursions, hostage holding, and spreading propaganda within Alpha’s borders via providing medical and educational services.
With de-escalation proved fruitless, and peaceful dialogue with DOR impossible, the situation necessitates immediate action. Bravo requests that Alpha take more direct action in opposing DOR, as the terrorists may opt to acquire weapons of mass destruction (Reisman & Armstrong, 2006). Bravo requests that Alpha, if it deems necessary, temporarily close humanitarian corridors and stop relocating civilians. This extreme measure is needed to simplify the task of screening the populace for “suspected evacuating DOR personnel”, the need of which Alpha acknowledges. Bravo requests that Alpha’s security services screen the civilians to find DOR personnel within until Bravo’s armed forces arrive and begin to manage the situation themselves. Bravo’s inherent right to self-defense allows Bravo to conduct pre-emptive operations, as Alpha allowed its territory to be used as a base for terrorism (Taft, 2002). Bravo is determined to protect its people’s security by any means necessary.
Conclusion
Thus, country Bravo stands for a complete and principal liquidation of DOR. Considering how dangerous the group is to international security, Country Bravo requires Country Alpha to take more active action in their proclaimed screening of the refugees, even temporarily halting evacuation if necessary. When Bravo’s forces arrive, they expect full cooperation on Alpha’s side, up to and including extradition of every member of DOR Alpha manages to detain.
References
Ratner, S. R. (2002). Jus ad bellum and jus in bello after September 11. American Journal of International Law, 96(4), 905-921.
Reisman, W. M., & Armstrong, A. (2006). The past and future of the claim of preemptive self-defense. American Journal of International Law, 100(3), 525-550.
Security Council Adopts First-ever Resolution Dedicated to Question of Small Arms, Light Weapons. (2013). United Nations.
Taft, W. (2002). International law and the use of force. Georgetown Journal of International Law, 36(3).