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GlobalVote035: Should the international community intervene to ensure the legitimacy of the upcoming investigation of the alleged voter fraud in the recent Iranian election?
The disputed June 12th presidential elections in Iran have caused major uprisings in the capital Tehran and other cities throughout the country. Partisans of the opposition are taking to the streets in protest, refusing to accept the incumbent President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s declaration of victory and clashing with government forces, and the opposition has filed several complaints about the fairness of the election. Communication channels have been severely restricted and bans have been placed on foreign journalists. There is evidence of excessive force having been used by government forces against often peaceful demonstrators. Most recently, the Guardian Council has taken the first steps that should lead to a recount, at the least.
GlobalVote035: Should the international community intervene to ensure the legitimacy of the upcoming investigation of the alleged voter fraud in the recent Iranian election?
Approve (Yes, the international community should intervene to ensure the legitimacy of the upcoming investigation of the alleged voter fraud in the recent Iranian election.)
Reject (No, the international community should not intervene to ensure the legitimacy of the upcoming investigation of the alleged voter fraud in the recent Iranian election.)
GlobalVote034: Should the international community use more aggressive tactics to pressure North Korea into ceasing its nuclear weapon and missile activity?
Summary:
On Monday the 25th of May, North Korea performed an underground nuclear test. They have since tested short-range missiles and experts see the risk of a longer-range missile and military activity on the border with South Korea as likely. Multiple nations have spoken out in condemnation of this recent development and the regional and global destabilization that would result if North Korea were to succeed in developing the capacity to deploy long range nuclear missiles. The US has taken the lead in suggesting a coordinated effort to further isolate North Korea, though it is unclear how far other world powers China and Russia are willing to commit themselves to “strong measures,” such as banking embargoes and flight and travel bans.
GlobalVote034: Should the international community use more aggressive tactics to pressure North Korea into ceasing its nuclear weapon and missile activity?
Approve (Yes, the international community should use more aggressive tactics to pressure North Korea into ceasing its nuclear weapon and missile activity.)
Reject (No, the international community should not use more aggressive tactics to pressure North Korea into ceasing its nuclear weapon and missile activity.)
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