The Triptych Treaty (pronounced [trip'tik]) was an MDOAP between ISCO, UBD and =WE=, signed on March 28 and announced on April 4, 2008. However, such an agreement had been in the works between the three close alliances since mid-January of 2008. On June 29, 2008, UBD officially withdrew from The Triptych in accordance with Article 8, Section A, and was followed by ISCO on 13 July, 2008.