The Transparent War Negotiation Act (Proposed)
EXPLANATORY NOTE
War thrives in secrecy, deception, and the breakdown of rational dialogue. Throughout history, countless ceasefires and peace agreements have been negotiated behind closed doors — delayed by political posturing, derailed by inflated egos, and concealed from the very people whose lives are most affected. The result is a global pattern of protracted conflicts, broken truces, and failed peace processes that deepen suffering and distrust.
This bill seeks to introduce a revolutionary approach to modern conflict resolution: a legally binding framework for structured, transparent, and time-bound peace negotiations, grounded in public accountability and procedural discipline. By mandating the use of Robert’s Rules of Order and requiring all negotiating parties to participate in live, public, and recorded sessions lasting eight (8) hours per day, five (5) days per week, until a peaceful resolution is reached, this Act institutionalizes peacebuilding with the same rigor, transparency, and procedural consistency expected of democratic governance.
Just as courts of law demand due process and legislative bodies require orderly debate, so too must war-ending negotiations be brought out of the shadows and into the light. Visibility deters manipulation. Structure discourages delay. Discipline fosters results. When the world sees the talks, hears the reasoning, and witnesses the progress — or lack thereof — the burden of accountability shifts from diplomats to the truth.
This Act does not merely propose a new tool for diplomacy. It aims to establish a global precedent: that peace is not a private transaction between power leaders, but a public duty owed to humanity. By transforming peace negotiations into structured civic processes, we strip away the shadow games that prolong conflict and reaffirm the right of all people to know who is fighting for peace — and who is not.
REPUBLIC ACT NO. XXXX
AN ACT MANDATING STRUCTURED, PUBLICLY RECORDED, AND TIME-BOUND PEACE NEGOTIATIONS USING ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER, INSTITUTIONALIZING TRANSPARENCY, PROCEDURAL DISCIPLINE, AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN WAR-ENDING TALKS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Section 1. Short Title.
This Act shall be known as “The Transparent War Negotiation Act”.
Section 2. Declaration of Policy.
It is the policy of the State to promote genuine peace through transparency, structured dialogue, and public accountability. Recognizing that prolonged armed conflicts are exacerbated by secrecy, ego-driven diplomacy, and disorganized negotiation practices, the State commits to institutionalizing a modern, disciplined framework for peace negotiations that mirrors the standards of democratic governance and due process.
Section 3. Definition of Terms.
For the purposes of this Act:
- Peace Negotiations - Formal talks aimed at ending active hostilities between parties to a conflict.
- Negotiating Parties - All representatives of parties in armed conflict, including governments, rebel groups, and international mediators.
- Public Sessions - Negotiation proceedings that are live-streamed, recorded, and made accessible to the public in real time.
- Robert’s Rules of Order - A widely recognized manual of parliamentary procedure ensuring orderly, democratic discussion and decision-making.
- Procedural Discipline - The obligation to follow standardized debate rules, attendance, and session schedules.
- Time-Bound Negotiations - A negotiation format requiring daily sessions until a resolution is achieved, without indefinite adjournments.