The Vote phase is the legitimacy engine of Freeze–Vote–Rebuild.
Its purpose is to convert a stabilized, monitored Freeze into a politically credible outcome through a supervised decision process that is designed to resist coercion and manipulation.
Produce a Legitimate Outcome: Results must meet agreed international standards of fairness.
Ensure Meaningful Participation: Explicit inclusion of displaced persons and refugees is a core requirement.
Make the Process Auditable: Rules, observation, and dispute resolution must be transparent.
Reduce Incentives for Violence: Create a credible non-military route to political outcomes.
What “Vote” Means Here
“Vote” is shorthand for a legitimacy event that can take multiple forms (referendum, supervised elections, multi-option plebiscite), provided it meets the framework’s integrity requirements:
Clear electorate definition.
Safe participation and anti-coercion protections.
Transparent procedures and audit trails.
Independent observation.
A dispute mechanism with binding timelines.
Minimum Viable Vote Package
A Vote phase is not credible without:
An agreed Rulebook (eligibility, modalities, auditing, disputes).
An identity/eligibility approach that includes displaced persons.
An observation mission with freedom of movement and reporting ability.
Version-Locked Procedures: No rule changes allowed midstream.
A credible adjudication path for disputes and recounts.
Entry & Exit Logic
Entry (Readiness)
Preconditions to start the Vote phase:
Freeze stability gate passed (hostilities reduced and monitored).
Voter safety and observer deployment feasible.
Rulebook published and locked.
Dispute mechanism staffed and operational.
Exit Gate (Transition to Rebuild)
What must be verified to proceed to Phase 3:
Observers certify process integrity to agreed standards.
Disputes are adjudicated and final results published.
Acceptance criteria met (e.g., turnout thresholds, audit checks).
