Disarmament and International Security Committee
You will need a device (laptop, tablet) for this committee. Position papers are not required.
Type: General Assembly
Delegation Size: Single
Experience: Beginner
Structure: Tech
About
Welcome to the Disarmament and International Security Committee (DISEC)! Here delegates will choose between two crucial topics shaping global security: autonomous weapons systems (AWS) and the sustainable demilitarization of space. These issues challenge international law, ethics, and geopolitical stability, requiring careful deliberation to craft effective solutions.
Autonomous weapons systems (AWS) raise urgent questions about the role of AI in warfare. With drones, unmanned naval systems, and robotic combat units increasingly used, the debate centers on regulation, accountability, and the risks of removing human oversight from lethal decision-making. Some nations see AWS as a means to enhance security, while others warn of ethical and legal violations, pushing for strict international controls. It will be your task to balance these priorities that have hobbled international cooperation for years.
Alternatively, the sustainable demilitarization of space addresses the growing risk of weaponization beyond Earth's atmosphere. While treaties like the Outer Space Treaty of 1967 set initial guidelines, new challenges have emerged: the development of anti-satellite weapons, military space stations, and concerns over orbital debris. DISEC must find ways to prevent an arms race in space while once again balancing national security interests and technological advancements.
DISEC will challenge delegates to think critically, find diplomatic compromises, and develop practical, globally inclusive policies. Welcome to all levels, this committee offers rigorous debate, strategic negotiation, and an opportunity to learn more about the way the world works.