CoN 4: Resolution V

Background
Following the First Treaty of Melaka, the Asian states had staked their claims to their nearby territories. Now, while their own differences had been settled, the Europeans were still a threat. Knowing this, Malaya planned to abuse the power of the Council and begin an unprecedented vote over the prevention of foreign colonialism.

Text of the Resolution
RESOLUTION V

ON THE QUESTION OF EUROPEAN COLONIZATION OF ASIA AND OCEANIA

Sponsored by: Mughals

15 DEC 1572

Whereas Malaya has made its intention clear to colonize and conquer the East Indies super-region and the Moluccas and Australia regions;

Whereas Mughals have made their intention clear to conquer the India super-region; Whereas Japan has made its intention clear to conquer the East Asia super-region;

Whereas Portugal and Holland have no proper regional, cultural, religious, dynastic or economic claims to any of these regions;

Whereas Malaya, Mughals and Japan have regional, cultural and religious claims to these regions;

Hereforth Malaya calls the council to prevent European colonization of Asia.

Yea - Any European member-state must abandon their Asian colonies and sell any cored territories to the proper Asian claimant for free. Additionally, European member-states must release any vassals with territory claimed by any Asian member-state. Additionally, European member-states will not oppose Asian efforts to conquer or colonize these claimed territories

Nay - Asian claims to these territories are not deemed sufficient enough, and any nation may colonize or conquer the territories as they please.

Abstain

Official Vote
The Official Vote of the Council was as follows;

Yea: 5

Nay: 3

Abstain: 0 Final Verdict: The Council votes in favor of preventing the European colonization of Asia.

Aftermath
With the passing of Resolution V, the Council's power had been used in a way it was never intended for. Still, it passed through the Council. After the vote, many member-states were in uproar, some over the illegibility of the Resolution, some over being disallowed from colonizing due to discrimination, and others due to not having read the fine print. Conflict was on the horizon.