Agenda:
Deliberation on the Role of Military Alliances and State-Sponsored Threats as Challenges to International Security
This year, the Disarmament and International Security Committee (DISEC) will confront the critical and multidimensional obstacles posed by state-sponsored threats and the evolving nature of military alliances in the current geopolitical landscape. The support of government institutions for non-state terrorist actors facilitates regional destabilization, large-scale humanitarian and economic crises, and increases susceptibility to violence. Critically, states manage to evade accountability while building the capabilities of terrorist organizations. Military alliances are a monolith of international security and have allowed for conflict de-escalation, incentivized collective security and collaboration, and have been a deterrent against violence. However, it is also crucial to examine their negative implications and the impact of increased polarization between different military alliances in this multipolar world. The committee must deliberate on tangible solutions that protect international stability and global peace.
Trishika Jain
Chairperson, DISEC
I am Trishika Jain, and it is my profound honour to serve as the Chairperson of the Disarmament and International Security Committee at this year’s Emerald Heights Intra-School Model United Nations Conference. As an enthusiastic MUNner, debater, and someone who is deeply interested in International Relations, Political Science, and Governance Studies, I am truly looking forward to guiding this committee and making this the best MUN experience you’ve ever had.
In the present world, military alliances continue to influence global security often acting as both a shield of protection and, at times, a source of conflict. Alongside this, the rise of state-sponsored threats has further complicated the pursuit of peace. DISEC, being the first committee of the General Assembly, carries the important duty of addressing such matters in the spirit of cooperation and dialogue. Our task will be to carefully examine the impact of these alliances and threats, and to work together to propose balanced and lasting solutions that can strengthen international peace and security. I wish you all the very best and look forward to an engaging and productive committee.