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This is the regional flag, drafted by Sober Thought in consultation with several other members, and democratically chosen by IDU members 6 April 2005

History

The International Democratic Union (IDU) was founded on July 25, 2004 after a series of raids against The North Pacific. The raiders managed to take the delegacy and mass-ejected many of the region's most valuable members and even some completely random members. At the time of the IDU's founding, the North Pacific ban list contained approximately 150 nations. The vast majority of these were nations who wanted nothing more than a peaceful region where democracy ruled and people were free to play the game without fear of the random banishments that would be illegal in any other region.

The current rules unfortunately do not favor that playing style in a Pacific. The IDU is that peaceful, democratic region.

Fundamental values

The IDU stands for democracy. No delegate will ban without a regional vote. No delegate will cast his UN vote without a regional vote. No interregional alliances will be forged without a regional vote. The UN Delegate's vote breaks a tie.

The IDU stands for a powerful UN. Recruitment campaigns will be run in the Pacifics. UN non-members are welcomed but encouraged to join the UN. UN members are encouraged to draft and assist with proposals, as well as to participate in discussions in either or both of our UN forums. The Delegate is encouraged to read the current proposals and approve those deemed worthy of UN attention. With each proposal that reaches quorum, a regional vote will be taken and the Delegate will vote in accordance with the will of the people.

The IDU stands for balance between individual freedom and national sovereignty. Nothing aside from compliance with the IDU Constitution will be required of any individual nation. Our team of UN writers will strive as much as possible to keep our proposals from infringing upon national sovereignty. However, most nations in our region value the individual freedom of a nation's citizen higher than national or international rules. As long as no harm is done, people should be free to develop themselves as free, happy and productive citizens in their society.

The IDU stands for regional stability and security. Constructive rather than destructive competition will be the norm. This will insure that whoever holds the Delegacy, they will have the maximum possible number of endorsements, strengthening us against outside attack. There will be no appeals process for known raiders, they will be regarded as enemies of the state.

The IDU stands for community. Through this forum and through our internal and external diplomatic relations, we will establish a strong, influential, and vibrant NS community. We will show no hostility to diversity, but rather welcome it with open arms.

NS United Nations involvement

The IDU has a relatively large proportion of members active in the United Nations. Resolutions written by our nations are:
Mikitivity: Ballast Water (as co-author), Tracking Near Earth Objects, Needle Sharing Prevention, Good Samaritan Laws
Xtraordinary Gentlemen: Refugee Protection Act
Grosseschnauzer: Tsunami Warning Centre
Groot Gouda: Sex Industry Worker Act, Natural Disaster Act (Resolution #100)

Regional officials

We are currently debating the structure of our regional government. In the meantime, we have the following officials in the region: UN Delegate De facto prime minister of the region and UN Delegate at the NS United Nations. Formally elected by gameplay procedures but in fact elected every three months informally within the region. All UN members must endorse the UN Delegate so that we may defend against non-native raiders. The main responsibilities are being involved in UN discussions, approving worthwhile proposals and keeping keep UN contacts.
Current occupant: Groot Gouda
Former occupants: Randomerica, Xtraordinary Gentlemen, Adam Island, Nieuwe Munchkinland, Cheney-land.

UN Vice-Delegate Elected informally within the region (as the runner up to the UN Delegate election) and holding only one fewer endorsement than the UN Delegate. Within gameplay, there is no formal role but in this region the Vice-Delegate assists the Delegate and is ready to take over in times of crisis. Current occupant: Scoopy. Previous occupant: Adam Island.

Minister of Immigration Elected within the region to recruit and welcome new member nations. Current occupant: Sober Thought. Previous occupant: Randomerica.

Chief Cartographer A de facto office occupied by Domnonia, who has created and maintains a regional map for roleplaying purposes. One may view it on a Jolt forum.

Chief Vexillogist A de facto office occupied by Sober Thought, who has made flags for many IDU and democratic nations. The regional flag was discussed before he joined and several drafts were created from which the IDU as a whole selected the winning design. One may now make a Jolt forum request for a flag at the IDU's Custom Flag Service.

Alliances, befriended regions and embassies

Avengers Assemble
Allied Union of Nations
Free States of Gaia
Futaba Aoi
Nederland
The North Pacific
The West Pacific

Member nations

Only those with a Wiki page are listed, and nations that have a long or special IDU history (such as former delegates).

• The Republic of Adam Island, former delegate
• The Sultanate of the Ayyubids
• The Most Serene Republic of Baranxtu
• The Federation of Domnonia, map maker
• The People's Republic of Groot Gouda, UN delegate
• The Democratic Federation of Grosseschnauzer
• The Brotherly Union of the Isles of Koster
• The Holy Republic of Lloegr-Cymru
• The Constitutional Monarchy of Malabra
• The Confederated City States of Mikitivity
• The Armed Republic of Nieuwe Munchkinland, former UN delegate
• The Commonwealth of Pagemaster
• The Democratic Republic of People from Nederland, ambassador
• The Republic of Scoopy, UN vice-delegate
• The Community of Sober Thought, flagmaker and immigration minister
• The Republic of Yuunli

Extinct member nations

• The Federation of Bindar
• The Dominion of Canadian Air Force, post-1965 RCAF ensign
• Cheney-land, former UN delegate
• The Democratic Republic of Dee Dee Ramone
• The Armed Republic of DestinyEarth
• The Democratic Republic of Hipoa
• The Constitutional Monarchy of Jonquiere-Tadoussac
• The Holy Empire of Kanine Crusaders
• The Most Serene Republic of Morning Glorys
• The Allied States of Nice and Cosy, tea cup flag
• The United States of Randomerica, former Immigration Minister and UN delegate
• The Holy Empire of Ratvipa
• The Free Land of The IDU, founder
• The Borderlands of TorturedEarth
• The Free Land of Unisuits
• The Allied States of Xtraordinary Gentlemen, former UN delegate

Former member nations

• The Federation of Bindar
• The Nationy nation nation of Ham3
• The Federation of Rush-ia
• The Republic of Umur

Timeline of Memorable Events

This is a timeline of memorable events in the history of the International Democratic Union.

2004.07.24 The Xtraordinary Gentlemen, Randomerica, Nieuwe Munchinland, Cheney-Land, and Mikitivity left the North Pacific (organization) to form the International Democratic Union.

2004.07.25 Mikitivity's "Needle Sharing Prevention" is adopted by the United Nations, making a bold step in the treatment of portions of populations that had been previously ignored and raising the awareness of the global HIV/AIDS epidemic.

On the same day, Randomamerica is elected as the first UN Delegate.

2004.08.06 Cheney-land is elected as the second UN Delegate.

2004.10.08 Mikitivity's "Good Samaritan Laws" is adopted by the United Nations, dramatically increasing the role of the International Red Cross and establishing greater civil protections for disaster relief workers. Relief agencies begin enhancing international assistance programs.

2004.09.27 Groot Gouda elected as third UN Delegate.

2004.10.09 - 2004.10.21 Week Of The Musical Delegate Chairs; Nieuwe Munchkinland, Randomerica and Groot Gouda are elected for short periods of time as UN Delegate. Groot Gouda proposes a formal election system to elect the UN Delegate, which is adopted by the region. Until the first elections Nieuwe Munchkinland remains UN Delegate.

2004.11.08 Groot Gouda elected as UN Delegate, the first in the new formal election system, 9th Delegate in the history of the IDU. Groot Gouda was the only candidate. Nieuwe Munchkinland becomes Vice Delegate.

2005.01.08 In an exciting head-to-head election, Adam Island becomes the 10th delegate, with Groot Gouda as Vice Delegate.

2005.01.27 Grosseschnauzer's "Tsunami Warning System" is adopted by the United Nations, establishing an international Tsunami Emergency Warning Center and increased international disaster prepardeness.

2005.02.06 Groot Gouda's "The Sex Industry Workers Act" is adopted by the United Nations, promoting limited deregulation of the sex industry and safer working conditions for workers in this industry.

2005.03.08 Groot Gouda elected as UN Delegate as only candidate. Adam Island becomes Vice Delegate.

2005.03.24 Domnonia announces its plans to coordinate and centralise (i.e. create) a map of the entire region.

2005.03.25 Election Charter amended to reflect organisational changes in the region after the disappearance of the Founder.

2005.04.12 Delegate Groot Gouda founds a new invision forum, assigning more moderators and admins to take care of the growing IDU needs.

2005.04.24 Groot Gouda's "Natural Disaster Act" is adopted by the United Nations, establishing a Natural Disaster Assistance Organisation (NDAO) tasked with researching and helping nations prepare for natural disasters, with the understanding that the NDAO works with the already existing TWEC. This is the 5th resolution to come from the IDU and 8th resolution created by an IDU member.

2005.05.09 Groot Gouda re-elected Delegate, with Scoopy becoming Vice Delegate.

2005.07.12 Isles of Koster is rated as the nation with the most rebellious youth in all of NationStates, making this the first time that an IDU member ranked first!