Alliances - How do they work?

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Just downloaded GalCiv3 and started playing it. It's really fun, but I have a question about Diplomacy and alliances.

It seems that when I get into an alliance with another race that I can't actually ask them to "Declare War" on another alien race. This seems like an oversight, but am I wrong? I can ask them to "Embargo" their trade with another race, but they don't automatically declare war on other civilizations I am fighting with, so I think I might be missing something.

It also seems like some of the late game Diplomacy techs don't actually have usability associated with them - I never saw an option to offer someone an "Assimilation Treaty" for example.

Is there something I am missing in this?

Also, am I correct in assuming that the UP decides votes based on Population? Is there anything I should be doing to get the other races to vote for me to the UP Chair?

Thanks!

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Ufp is population primarily, but there are a few technologies that increase voting score too.

To get other races to vote for you have positive relationships with them, have high diplomacy, and ask them to embargo or declare war on the other strong races who are most likely to be your opponent in the election.

Asking an alien to declare war is an option, but not always right away. I forget the conditions required for it, but you will be able to ask the ai to declare war.

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