# Foundational Ordinances This document outlines the foundational principles and legal framework that guides New World Alliances in its mission to ensure emerging global structures remain accountable to the people they serve. ## Core Principles ### Principle 1: Sovereignty of Nations Every nation maintains its inherent right to self-governance and territorial integrity. ### Principle 2: Accountability All global governance structures must remain accountable to the people they claim to serve. ### Principle 3: Transparency Decisions affecting humanity must be made through transparent processes. ### Principle 4: Unity Without Uniformity Global cooperation should enhance, not diminish, the diversity of nations and peoples.