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	In 2021, a new non-binding power called Declarations were added to the roster of options.<ref>https://www.nationstates.net/page=news/2021/07/08/index.html</ref> This allowed members of the Security Council to propose resolutions that reflected the opinion of the body on regional or international matters. The addition of this power was greatly welcomed by the body's members, with few detractors. Some criticised the power for potentially allowing the Security Council to indirectly legislate on matters, which is a reserved power for the General Assembly, however it was stressed by the Secretariat during the proposing of the new power that these would be non-binding only, and any resolutions that looked liked legislation would not be permitted to be put to vote, and member states proposing such would be directed to the General Assembly.		In 2021, a new non-binding power called Declarations were added to the roster of options.<ref>https://www.nationstates.net/page=news/2021/07/08/index.html</ref> This allowed members of the Security Council to propose resolutions that reflected the opinion of the body on regional or international matters. The addition of this power was greatly welcomed by the body's members, with few detractors. Some criticised the power for potentially allowing the Security Council to indirectly legislate on matters, which is a reserved power for the General Assembly, however it was stressed by the Secretariat during the proposing of the new power that these would be non-binding only, and any resolutions that looked liked legislation would not be permitted to be put to vote, and member states proposing such would be directed to the General Assembly.

	After years of consultation with the member states, the World Assembly announced a cosmetic refresh in 2023, consisting of a more "modernised" flag for the body as a whole, as well as a new flag for each of the General Assembly and the Security Council.<ref>https://www.nationstates.net/page=news/2023/04/18/index.html</ref> In addition, the Security Council received a further new resolution type, with the new binding option of Injunctions. This power allows the World Assembly to intercede in regional security situations and block, where the body sees necessary, regions (both geographic and organisational) from ~~eliminating all nation recognition or entry criteria~~. This new power attracted some contention during its proposal stage, but negotiations between Secretariat and member states led to compromises being made by both sides, and the final extent of the power being agreeable to most.		After years of consultation with the member states, the World Assembly announced a cosmetic refresh in 2023, consisting of a more "modernised" flag for the body as a whole, as well as a new flag for each of the General Assembly and the Security Council.<ref>https://www.nationstates.net/page=news/2023/04/18/index.html</ref> In addition, the Security Council received a further new resolution type, with the new binding option of Injunctions. This power allows the World Assembly to intercede in regional security situations and block, where the body sees necessary, regions (both geographic and organisational) from adjusting their regional security protocols. This new power attracted some contention during its proposal stage, but negotiations between Secretariat and member states led to compromises being made by both sides, and the final extent of the power being agreeable to most.

	==Structure==		==Structure==

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	The '''World Assembly''' ('''WA''') is a voluntary world governing body, and an intergovernmental organisation tasked with [[World Assembly resolution\|creating and enforcing a body of laws]] that all member states must abide by. It is also responsible for some border disputes, and for praising or admonishing individual nations and/or regions. The World Assembly is the successor to the [[United Nations]], which was dissolved on 06 April 2008.<ref name=wa>https://www.nationstates.net/page=WA_past_resolution/id=1/council=1</ref> There are currently c.22,~~250~~ nations that are member states of the body, with c.950 of those nations also acting as regional Delegates. The organisation is financed by assessed donations from its member states. Of all voluntary governing bodies that exist, the WA is one of the largest, international, and powerful.		The '''World Assembly''' ('''WA''') is a voluntary world governing body, and an intergovernmental organisation tasked with [[World Assembly resolution\|creating and enforcing a body of laws]] that all member states must abide by. It is also responsible for some border disputes, and for praising or admonishing individual nations and/or regions. The World Assembly is the successor to the [[United Nations]], which was dissolved on 06 April 2008.<ref name=wa>https://www.nationstates.net/page=WA_past_resolution/id=1/council=1</ref> There are currently c.22,090 nations that are member states of the body, with c.950 of those nations also acting as regional Delegates. The organisation is financed by assessed donations from its member states. Of all voluntary governing bodies that exist, the WA is one of the largest, international, and powerful.

	The World Assembly was created on 01 April 2008 immediately prior to the dissolution of the United Nations; legislation officially creating the body was passed on 06 April.<ref name=wa/> When creating the new organisation it was decided that, though all members of the UN would automatically be considered members of the WA, the body of laws that had been curated since the founding of the UN six years previously would be cleared and that member states would be free to establish, or re-establish, new or previously existing laws.<ref name=wa/> This decision was met with vocal opposition at the time and membership in the body dipped significantly. Though no concessions were given to opponents, membership gradually began to climb again once a period of adjustment to the new body had passed.		The World Assembly was created on 01 April 2008 immediately prior to the dissolution of the United Nations; legislation officially creating the body was passed on 06 April.<ref name=wa/> When creating the new organisation it was decided that, though all members of the UN would automatically be considered members of the WA, the body of laws that had been curated since the founding of the UN six years previously would be cleared and that member states would be free to establish, or re-establish, new or previously existing laws.<ref name=wa/> This decision was met with vocal opposition at the time and membership in the body dipped significantly. Though no concessions were given to opponents, membership gradually began to climb again once a period of adjustment to the new body had passed.
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	Since the 2009 expansion of powers of the World Assembly, the Secretariat has, with the consent of member states, on three occasions added further powers to the World Assembly, more specifically the Security Council. First in June of 2009, the power to bindingly resolve border disputes, called Liberations, were added to the decision-making portfolio of member states. This addition was not without controversy, with some member states objecting to the Security Council being given binding powers after a period of only non-binding resolutions, but the majority of member states were happy to proceed.		Since the 2009 expansion of powers of the World Assembly, the Secretariat has, with the consent of member states, on three occasions added further powers to the World Assembly, more specifically the Security Council. First in June of 2009, the power to bindingly resolve border disputes, called Liberations, were added to the decision-making portfolio of member states. This addition was not without controversy, with some member states objecting to the Security Council being given binding powers after a period of only non-binding resolutions, but the majority of member states were happy to proceed.

	In 2021, a new non-binding power called Declarations were added to the roster of options. This allowed members of the Security Council to propose resolutions that reflected the opinion of the body on regional or international matters. The addition of this power was greatly welcomed by the body's members, with few detractors. Some criticised the power for potentially allowing the Security Council to indirectly legislate on matters, which is a reserved power for the General Assembly, however it was stressed by the Secretariat during the proposing of the new power that these would be non-binding only, and any resolutions that looked liked legislation would not be permitted to be put to vote, and member states proposing such would be directed to the General Assembly.		In 2021, a new non-binding power called Declarations were added to the roster of options.<ref>https://www.nationstates.net/page=news/2021/07/08/index.html</ref> This allowed members of the Security Council to propose resolutions that reflected the opinion of the body on regional or international matters. The addition of this power was greatly welcomed by the body's members, with few detractors. Some criticised the power for potentially allowing the Security Council to indirectly legislate on matters, which is a reserved power for the General Assembly, however it was stressed by the Secretariat during the proposing of the new power that these would be non-binding only, and any resolutions that looked liked legislation would not be permitted to be put to vote, and member states proposing such would be directed to the General Assembly.

	After years of consultation with the member states, the World Assembly announced a cosmetic refresh in 2023, consisting of a more "modernised" flag for the body as a whole, as well as a new flag for each of the General Assembly and the Security Council. In addition, the Security Council received a further new resolution type, with the new binding option of Injunctions. This power allows the World Assembly to intercede in regional security situations and block, where the body sees necessary, regions (both geographic and organisational) from eliminating all nation recognition or entry criteria. This new power attracted some contention during its proposal stage, but negotiations between Secretariat and member states led to compromises being made by both sides, and the final extent of the power being agreeable to most.		After years of consultation with the member states, the World Assembly announced a cosmetic refresh in 2023, consisting of a more "modernised" flag for the body as a whole, as well as a new flag for each of the General Assembly and the Security Council.<ref>https://www.nationstates.net/page=news/2023/04/18/index.html</ref> In addition, the Security Council received a further new resolution type, with the new binding option of Injunctions. This power allows the World Assembly to intercede in regional security situations and block, where the body sees necessary, regions (both geographic and organisational) from eliminating all nation recognition or entry criteria. This new power attracted some contention during its proposal stage, but negotiations between Secretariat and member states led to compromises being made by both sides, and the final extent of the power being agreeable to most.

	==Structure==		==Structure==

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	After a significant number of delegations protested that such resolutions would be a significant deviation from the law-making expertise and tradition the body had, the Secretariat announced on 8 June that it would be creating a second chamber, the [[Security Council (World Assembly)\|Security Council]], that would be tasked with the debates and enactment of the Resolutions to Commend or Condemn. The original chamber would be renamed the [[General Assembly (World Assembly)\|General Assembly]]. It was clarified at the time of this announcement that member states of the World Assembly would be members of, and entitled to votes in, both chambers.		After a significant number of delegations protested that such resolutions would be a significant deviation from the law-making expertise and tradition the body had, the Secretariat announced on 8 June that it would be creating a second chamber, the [[Security Council (World Assembly)\|Security Council]], that would be tasked with the debates and enactment of the Resolutions to Commend or Condemn. The original chamber would be renamed the [[General Assembly (World Assembly)\|General Assembly]]. It was clarified at the time of this announcement that member states of the World Assembly would be members of, and entitled to votes in, both chambers.

			===Further changes===
			Since the 2009 expansion of powers of the World Assembly, the Secretariat has, with the consent of member states, on three occasions added further powers to the World Assembly, more specifically the Security Council. First in June of 2009, the power to bindingly resolve border disputes, called Liberations, were added to the decision-making portfolio of member states. This addition was not without controversy, with some member states objecting to the Security Council being given binding powers after a period of only non-binding resolutions, but the majority of member states were happy to proceed.

			In 2021, a new non-binding power called Declarations were added to the roster of options. This allowed members of the Security Council to propose resolutions that reflected the opinion of the body on regional or international matters. The addition of this power was greatly welcomed by the body's members, with few detractors. Some criticised the power for potentially allowing the Security Council to indirectly legislate on matters, which is a reserved power for the General Assembly, however it was stressed by the Secretariat during the proposing of the new power that these would be non-binding only, and any resolutions that looked liked legislation would not be permitted to be put to vote, and member states proposing such would be directed to the General Assembly.

			After years of consultation with the member states, the World Assembly announced a cosmetic refresh in 2023, consisting of a more "modernised" flag for the body as a whole, as well as a new flag for each of the General Assembly and the Security Council. In addition, the Security Council received a further new resolution type, with the new binding option of Injunctions. This power allows the World Assembly to intercede in regional security situations and block, where the body sees necessary, regions (both geographic and organisational) from eliminating all nation recognition or entry criteria. This new power attracted some contention during its proposal stage, but negotiations between Secretariat and member states led to compromises being made by both sides, and the final extent of the power being agreeable to most.

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	The Security Council (SC) is charged with spreading interregional peace and goodwill, as well as the resolution of contested regional border disputes. Like the GA, it also meets in a continuous session at WA Headquarters, and as with the GA, all member states of the World Assembly are also members of this Council. Since its creation, however, a number of notable members of the World Assembly have mounted very public boycotts of the Security Council refusing to take part in its sessions and vote on their proposed resolutions.		The Security Council (SC) is charged with spreading interregional peace and goodwill, as well as the resolution of contested regional border disputes. Like the GA, it also meets in a continuous session at WA Headquarters, and as with the GA, all member states of the World Assembly are also members of this Council. Since its creation, however, a number of notable members of the World Assembly have mounted very public boycotts of the Security Council refusing to take part in its sessions and vote on their proposed resolutions.

	Resolutions made by the SC can come in ~~four~~ forms, three of which, Declaration, Commend, and Condemn, are non-binding and are instead general statements of opinion, or statements of praise or displeasure of a nation or region by the World Assembly. The fourth, Liberations, are binding resolutions of the Security Council pertaining to regional border dispute arbitration.		Resolutions made by the SC can come in five forms, three of which, Declaration, Commend, and Condemn, are non-binding and are instead general statements of opinion, or statements of praise or displeasure of a nation or region by the World Assembly. The fourth and fifth, Liberations and Injunctions, are binding resolutions of the Security Council pertaining to regional border dispute arbitration and regional security respectively.

	As with the General Assembly, the SC has no designated leader of the body, with the Secretariat acting as presiding officers. The Security Council does not have a dedicated rules committee like the General Assembly has with the GA Secretariat; instead the Secretariat themselves decide when proposals are illegal.		As with the General Assembly, the SC has no designated leader of the body, with the Secretariat acting as presiding officers. The Security Council does not have a dedicated rules committee like the General Assembly has with the GA Secretariat; instead the Secretariat themselves decide when proposals are illegal.
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	==Membership==		==Membership==

	Membership in the World Assembly is entirely optional and, indeed, most nations in existence do not maintain membership in the body. As there is a high turnover in nations being admitted to, and being expelled or resigning from, the World Assembly, it is impossible to give an accurate number of nations in the body at any one time; ~~June 2018~~ estimates, however, put it around 27,~~900~~ nations.		Membership in the World Assembly is entirely optional and, indeed, most nations in existence do not maintain membership in the body. As there is a high turnover in nations being admitted to, and being expelled or resigning from, the World Assembly, it is impossible to give an accurate number of nations in the body at any one time; April 2023 estimates, however, put it around 22,100 nations.

	There are two tiers of membership in the World Assembly - regular member state status, and regional delegate status; the usage of regional delegates means that each [[region]] is also represented in the World Assembly, not just individual nations. Each member state has one vote in each the General Assembly and the Security Council. Regional delegates, however, have a voting power of [number of member states in their region endorsing/supporting them] + [their own one vote].		There are two tiers of membership in the World Assembly - regular member state status, and regional delegate status; the usage of regional delegates means that each [[region]] is also represented in the World Assembly, not just individual nations. Each member state has one vote in each the General Assembly and the Security Council. Regional delegates, however, have a voting power of [number of member states in their region endorsing/supporting them] + [their own one vote].

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	The '''World Assembly''' ('''WA''') is a voluntary world governing body, and an intergovernmental organisation tasked with creating and enforcing a body of laws that all member states must abide by. It is also responsible for some border disputes, and for praising or admonishing individual nations and/or regions. The World Assembly is the successor to the [[United Nations]], which was dissolved on 06 April 2008.<ref name=wa>https://www.nationstates.net/page=WA_past_resolution/id=1/council=1</ref> There are currently c.22,250 nations that are member states of the body, with c.950 of those nations also acting as regional Delegates. The organisation is financed by assessed donations from its member states. Of all voluntary governing bodies that exist, the WA is one of the largest, international, and powerful.		The '''World Assembly''' ('''WA''') is a voluntary world governing body, and an intergovernmental organisation tasked with [[World Assembly resolution\|creating and enforcing a body of laws]] that all member states must abide by. It is also responsible for some border disputes, and for praising or admonishing individual nations and/or regions. The World Assembly is the successor to the [[United Nations]], which was dissolved on 06 April 2008.<ref name=wa>https://www.nationstates.net/page=WA_past_resolution/id=1/council=1</ref> There are currently c.22,250 nations that are member states of the body, with c.950 of those nations also acting as regional Delegates. The organisation is financed by assessed donations from its member states. Of all voluntary governing bodies that exist, the WA is one of the largest, international, and powerful.

	The World Assembly was created on 01 April 2008 immediately prior to the dissolution of the United Nations; legislation officially creating the body was passed on 06 April.<ref name=wa/> When creating the new organisation it was decided that, though all members of the UN would automatically be considered members of the WA, the body of laws that had been curated since the founding of the UN six years previously would be cleared and that member states would be free to establish, or re-establish, new or previously existing laws.<ref name=wa/> This decision was met with vocal opposition at the time and membership in the body dipped significantly. Though no concessions were given to opponents, membership gradually began to climb again once a period of adjustment to the new body had passed.		The World Assembly was created on 01 April 2008 immediately prior to the dissolution of the United Nations; legislation officially creating the body was passed on 06 April.<ref name=wa/> When creating the new organisation it was decided that, though all members of the UN would automatically be considered members of the WA, the body of laws that had been curated since the founding of the UN six years previously would be cleared and that member states would be free to establish, or re-establish, new or previously existing laws.<ref name=wa/> This decision was met with vocal opposition at the time and membership in the body dipped significantly. Though no concessions were given to opponents, membership gradually began to climb again once a period of adjustment to the new body had passed.

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	The '''World Assembly''' ('''WA''') is a voluntary world governing body, and an intergovernmental organisation tasked with creating and enforcing a body of laws that all member states must abide by. It is also responsible for some border disputes, and for praising or admonishing individual nations and/or regions. The World Assembly is the successor to the [[United Nations]], which was dissolved on 06 April 2008.<ref name=wa>https://www.nationstates.net/page=WA_past_resolution/id=1/council=1</ref> There are currently c.28,~~000~~ nations that are member states of the body, with c.~~1,700~~ of those nations also acting as regional Delegates. The organisation is financed by assessed donations from its member states. Of all voluntary governing bodies that exist, the WA is one of the largest, international, and powerful.		The '''World Assembly''' ('''WA''') is a voluntary world governing body, and an intergovernmental organisation tasked with creating and enforcing a body of laws that all member states must abide by. It is also responsible for some border disputes, and for praising or admonishing individual nations and/or regions. The World Assembly is the successor to the [[United Nations]], which was dissolved on 06 April 2008.<ref name=wa>https://www.nationstates.net/page=WA_past_resolution/id=1/council=1</ref> There are currently c.22,250 nations that are member states of the body, with c.950 of those nations also acting as regional Delegates. The organisation is financed by assessed donations from its member states. Of all voluntary governing bodies that exist, the WA is one of the largest, international, and powerful.

	The World Assembly was created on 01 April 2008 immediately prior to the dissolution of the United Nations; legislation officially creating the body was passed on 06 April.<ref name=wa/> When creating the new organisation it was decided that, though all members of the UN would automatically be considered members of the WA, the body of laws that had been curated since the founding of the UN six years previously would be cleared and that member states would be free to establish, or re-establish, new or previously existing laws.<ref name=wa/> This decision was met with vocal opposition at the time and membership in the body dipped significantly. Though no concessions were given to opponents, membership gradually began to climb again once a period of adjustment to the new body had passed.		The World Assembly was created on 01 April 2008 immediately prior to the dissolution of the United Nations; legislation officially creating the body was passed on 06 April.<ref name=wa/> When creating the new organisation it was decided that, though all members of the UN would automatically be considered members of the WA, the body of laws that had been curated since the founding of the UN six years previously would be cleared and that member states would be free to establish, or re-establish, new or previously existing laws.<ref name=wa/> This decision was met with vocal opposition at the time and membership in the body dipped significantly. Though no concessions were given to opponents, membership gradually began to climb again once a period of adjustment to the new body had passed.

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	The General Assembly (GA) is the main deliberatively body of the World Assembly. It meets in a continuous session at the WA Headquarters building, located in sovereign and inviolable WA territory. The GA has no designated President or leader, though the Secretariat are the enforcers of decorum when necessary. A sub-committee of the Secretariat, the GA Secretariat, is also present in this chamber and are considered the arbiters of the legality of proposals made by delegations. Six member states currently sit on the GA Secretariat; original appointments were made by the Secretariat and all subsequent vacancies are filled by a vote of the GA Secretariat themselves.		The General Assembly (GA) is the main deliberatively body of the World Assembly. It meets in a continuous session at the WA Headquarters building, located in sovereign and inviolable WA territory. The GA has no designated President or leader, though the Secretariat are the enforcers of decorum when necessary. A sub-committee of the Secretariat, the GA Secretariat, is also present in this chamber and are considered the arbiters of the legality of proposals made by delegations. Six member states currently sit on the GA Secretariat; original appointments were made by the Secretariat and all subsequent vacancies are filled by a vote of the GA Secretariat themselves.

	The GA is made up of ~~fifteen~~ different committees, through which delegations propose and debate different resolutions. Proposed resolutions that make it to the floor to vote, however, are voted upon by the entire World Assembly.		The GA is made up of thirteen different committees, through which delegations propose and debate different resolutions. Proposed resolutions that make it to the floor to vote, however, are voted upon by the entire World Assembly.

	Each resolution at vote is allocated ninety-six hours to achieve a simple majority of votes cast in favour to become a binding resolution. Resolutions that do not meet this threshold are not considered passed. Occasionally resolutions may meet the threshold of a majority of votes cast in favour, however the GA Secretariat may decide to discard the vote's results if they find the resolution in question falls foul of legality rules and conventions.		Each resolution at vote is allocated ninety-six hours to achieve a simple majority of votes cast in favour to become a binding resolution. Resolutions that do not meet this threshold are not considered passed. Occasionally resolutions may meet the threshold of a majority of votes cast in favour, however the GA Secretariat may decide to discard the vote's results if they find the resolution in question falls foul of legality rules and conventions.