The WED aims to uphold the principles of sovereign equality, impartiality, and adherence to international law, fostering a just and stable global order where all states are treated equitably, regardless of their size, economic capacity, or military strength.­­­ Central to its mission is promoting the consistent and impartial application of international law, addressing disparities in diplomatic and legal responses caused by historical power dynamics, and ensuring that all states are held to the same legal standards. Additionally, the WED is dedicated to supporting states in meeting their international obligations, fostering accountability, and promoting compliance with legally binding commitments to build a predictable, rules-based international order rooted in mutual respect and cooperation.

No, the WED does not involve itself in a state’s internal affairs. Its responsibility lies solely in matters between states. The WED focuses on ensuring that countries uphold their international commitments and only takes action when a state breaches an agreement it has made with other States.

The WED is best described as an independent, multilateral body dedicated to the achievement and enforcement of peace resolutions. It operates independently, ensuring impartiality and neutrality, while focusing on the consistent application of international agreements. It is not a NGO.

No, the WED does not aim to replace the current international system. That remains to the discretion of all states. Instead, the WED operates as an enforcement agent within the framework of the UN and other existing legal frameworks. Its function is to enforce compliance with international law and engagements of states, ensuring that all states—regardless of their size or power—adhere to the same international standards and obligations.

While the UN is responsible for making legislation/resolutions, it lacks the factual means to directly enforce them. In this way, the WED serves as a complementary body to the UN rather than a distinctive authority. It does not override or replace the UN’s decision-making processes (unless the world wants that) but reinforces them by providing the necessary enforcement capabilities. This ensures that international engagements are not merely symbolic but are effectively implemented, maintaining global stability and accountability.

The WED was not initiated nor led by any single country but was formed as a collective response to a fundamental gap in the international system. The WED initiative stems from a widespread recognition of dissatisfaction with the current international system. For many years, numerous states have struggled to achieve their objectives through existing mechanisms.

Recognizing this challenge, the WED was founded on the principles of mutual respect and equality, ensuring that all member states have an equal voice and role in shaping global affairs. Every member state participates on equal footing, ensuring that no single nation holds disproportionate influence over its decisions or operations. With this principle, no single or a group of countries should dominate or spearhead initiatives within the WED. Instead, the organization is designed to be a tool that serves the mutual interests of all states, ensuring that each country has an equal opportunity to contribute and benefit from global cooperation.

• Advisory Role: The WED offers expert guidance to help countries interpret and apply their international obligations, preventing potential disputes before they arise.
• Enforcement Role: When a state is declared in breach of its obligations, the WED will put that in writing and inform the breaching state. That state will have a limited time period, which will be determined per case, to correct itself and thus to comply with its agreed obligations. If the state refuses to comply, the WED will make use of the tools that it has been provided by the member states to act against the breaching state, and to restore the status quo. Depending on the severity of the breach, the WED will determine which tools it will use.
• Appeal Mechanism: When a state is declared in breach of its obligations, it has the right to challenge this declaration before an independent committee composed of impartial experts. The appeals process guarantees transparency and impartiality while maintaining the WED’s commitment to restoring the status quo. Importantly, the appeals mechanism operates without delaying enforcement actions, ensuring that justice and compliance are pursued in parallel.
• Congress of Desks: instead of an appeal to the appeal committee, the state that is declared to be in breach could also refer the matter to the Congress of Desks, where it can be determined with the majority of votes (without a veto right) if the Congress accepts the arguments of that state or not. The congress could determine that the WED should not act further, despite the fact that there may be a breach.
• Request for action: Countries can also file a request if they believe that a state is in breach of its obligations, while the WED has acted on that. If nevertheless, the WED does not see any reason for action, the matter could be referred to the congress, which can determine that the WED should act.

Understandably, states may have concerns about the potential implications for their sovereignty when engaging with international mechanisms such as the WED. However, it’s important to recognize that the WED is designed to respect the autonomy of each nation while fostering cooperation on a global scale. The WED is structured to ensure that states retain control over their own decisions, with independent and impartial bodies providing guidance and oversight. Rather than diminishing sovereignty, the WED’s framework aims to enhance it by promoting adherence to shared international obligations, resolving disputes through peaceful means, and ensuring that all parties are treated equitably and with respect. In this way, the WED helps to strengthen the collective commitment to stability and cooperation without infringing upon the sovereignty of individual states.

The WED does not seek to punish any state or individual. It seeks instead to restore the status quo and ensure that international agreements that states have freely accepted by their own choice are upheld. Our approach is corrective, not punitive, with a focus on maintaining peace, stability, and cooperation among states.

However, in cases of serious breaches, the WED has the authority to take measures aimed at encouraging compliance. These measures may include actions such as closing airspace to restrict transportation and logistics or implementing other tools that target individuals, companies, or states responsible for the breach. Tools can be interpreted broadly, covering measures such as travel barriers for individuals or large groups, as well as business restrictions (with immediate effect) that limit economic activity or trade. Such measures are always applied for a defined period and are intended to encourage a return to compliance rather than serve as a form of punishment. The WED’s priority is always to resolve disputes through dialogue, using enforcement actions only when necessary to uphold international agreements and maintain global stability.

If a country, at the instruction of the WED and by the use of tools by the WED, takes action against a breach but faces economic challenges as a result, the WED will provide financial compensation. This ensures that economically vulnerable countries are not unfairly impacted when upholding international agreements.

The WED’s financial structure operates similarly to other international organizations, with member states contributing to its budget. Additionally, the WED has a financial buffer to support countries that enforce its decisions.

The form and structure of contributions to the WED will be determined collectively by the member states, not by any single individual. The principle behind this is that the states themselves should have ownership in the organization’s final establishment and decision-making processes. Each state will have a role in shaping the contributions, ensuring that there is a sense of shared responsibility and investment in the WED’s success. The contributions will reflect the collective agreement and priorities of the member states.

The WED will manage its finances similarly to other international organizations, with member contributions supporting its operations and initiatives. To ensure fairness and stability, the WED will also maintain a financial buffer. This buffer is designed to compensate economically vulnerable countries that face financial strain when enforcing WED decisions against a breach of international law. This approach ensures that all member states can uphold their commitments without suffering undue economic hardship.

The WED charter will be leading in this and determining if and under which conditions a country can withdraw from the WED.

As of early 2025, significant progress has been made in establishing the WED. We have engaged with many countries from different regions and continents, and there is strong interest and support for the initiative. Several resolutions addressing recent developments in areas of ongoing concern has been put forward and has garnered positive reception from a number of concerned states.

The next major step is to host a conference, bringing together all the states that have expressed interest. During this conference, states will have the opportunity to exchange ideas, network, and discuss their shared commitment to the WED’s vision. Additionally, participating states will be invited to sign a Letter of Interest, signalling their support and willingness to collaborate in shaping the organisation’s future.