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Agenda:
Deliberating on Escalating Proxy Tensions in the Red Sea Corridor, with Special Emphasis on the Iran–Israel Conflict
For decades, the Red Sea Corridor has been plagued by escalating proxy tensions, driven by deep-seated regional rivalries and the broader Iran–Israel conflict. The ongoing Iran–Israel rivalry has further complicated an already volatile environment, intersecting the interests of neighboring states and external actors. These rising tensions have not only heightened security concerns but have also disrupted vital maritime trade routes, exacerbating humanitarian vulnerabilities across the region. Naval blockades, targeted attacks, and interference by foreign actors have limited the flow of essential aid, leaving millions exposed to economic and social hardship. As these overlapping conflicts continue to threaten regional stability, it is imperative to provide an immediate and coordinated intervention from the international community, ensuring the security of the Red Sea Corridor.
Ananya Wadhwani
Chairperson, UNSC
I am Ananya Wadhwani and I am incredibly honored to serve as the Chairperson for the United Nations Security Council at this year's Emerald Heights Intra-School Model United Nations Conference. I am a 12th grader who is an avid MUNner, academic scholar, and passionate advocate for gender equality, with a keen interest in economics, econometrics, and mathematics and I am looking forward to making this an enriching experience for you all.
This year, the UNSC will be focusing on escalating proxy tensions in the Red Sea Corridor, with special emphasis on the Iran–Israel conflict, a region of immense strategic and geopolitical significance. As the committee with the most powerful mandate in the UN, the responsibility to find long-standing and sustainable solutions to these tensions lies on our shoulders. We must ensure the security of vital maritime routes, address the humanitarian vulnerabilities faced by affected populations, and mitigate the destabilizing influence of foreign actors. In this objective, we must remain cognizant of the complexity of the issue and the unique role played by multiple regional and international stakeholders.