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"Peace through dialogue"

The Commonwealth Society has been through three distinct incarnations, each created by a different nation; the first Society founded by the Republic of Stenbeck, the second by the Rajjoutho of Nafistan, and the third and current incarnation by the Kingdom of Britcan.

Each iteration of the Commonwealth Society was founded on the belief that its nations have the right to govern their citizens freely, and that there should always be equality among member states. These values are commonly referred to as the ‘twin pillars’ of the Commonwealth Society: Equality and Sovereignty. The primary stated objective of the organisation is to achieve peace between nations through dialogue and diplomacy. This is known as the "Commonwealth Directive".

The current incarnation was founded in the aftermath of multiple large-scale conflicts on the Albionian continent in the hopes of ensuring that the destruction of those conflicts would never be repeated. The first meeting of the Commonwealth Society included representatives from Britcan, Kheria (now Kherkov), and Viperia. The nations of Kaarland, Saint-Auguste, and many more joined in later years.

The most visible element of the society is the Commonwealth Assembly, based in the Britcani City of Ida. It exists as a neutral forum for diplomacy between members, and serves to promote dialogue and discussion between Member States. The Assembly is also able to pass motions of condemnation and commendation towards states in response to their actions.

The main governing document for the organisation is the Commonwealth Charter, signed by the three co-founding nations in 1963. The document has been subject to various revisions since its inception, with the most recent amendment made in 2006. The Charter codifies the ‘twin pillars’ values of the Commonwealth.

The Charter is supplemented by the Treaty on the Functioning of the Commonwealth Society (TFCS), which outlines the administrative procedures of the organisation. Nations wishing to become Member States must agree to become signatories to both documents in order to join. Alterations to either document must be approved by a 2/3rds majority in the Commonwealth Assembly.