Disarmament and International Security Committee DISEC

The Disarmament and International Security Committee (DISEC) is the First Committee of the United Nations General Assembly. Its primary foci are demilitarization and the creation of a more secure world. With modern armaments developing at a rapid pace, DISEC’s role evolves alongside changing current issues. This year, DISEC’s theme revolves around continuing our recent global progress powered by technological advancements, resource sharing, and cooperation. The idea of a “global community” is promising, but realizing it requires diligence and diplomacy. Delegates will be required to craft thoughtful, productive, and communal solutions to help spur the world order into the next generation.

TOPIC A: Lunar Militarization
In light of recent space travel such as the Artemis missions, the future of space travel and engineering is upon us. Humanity is finally leaving the confines of Earth’s orbit, and discussions are taking place for Lunar bases and further exploration. With this in mind, it is increasingly apparent that there will be a permanent human colony on the moon in the near future. Initially, this appears to be a major step in the pursuit of global scientific collaboration, but as countries become more solidified in their place, issues will arise concerning sovereignty, armament transport, and rights to resources. The moon and the scientific advancements it can provide will give humanity hope for progress, but standards and checks need to be put in place to ensure it does not become a hostile ground for attacks and extreme militarization. If topic A is chosen, Delegates will need to consider what the lunar landscape, exploration, and militarization will need to look like for true cooperation between all member states, big and small, and the effective safety of human life as a product of the resolution.

TOPIC B: Demilitarization in Maritime Trade
In our globalized world, few locations are as critical for the global economy and security as international sea lanes. The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) guarantees all nations the right of safe passage through sea lanes, whether they be in international waters or in a state’s territorial waters. With a panoply of threats arising to this right in recent history, whether they be from blockades, quarantine, or simply voluntary avoidance due to active threats, the creation of solutions that ensure that global trade is not ensnared by localized conflict is a necessity. If topic B is chosen, delegates will focus on creating long-term frameworks and specific solutions geared towards guaranteeing all member states their right to conduct maritime trade—a balance of solutions, including legal, practical, and technological, will be necessary to preserve this right for all.