Disarmament and International Security Committee (DISEC)
Topic A: Addressing the need for transparency in a world of multipolar nuclear powers
Many international relations scholars argue that the bipolar world of two nuclear powers that was experienced in the Cold War was safer than the multipolar nuclear world seen today. In this new geopolitical landscape, transparency is essential for maintaining strategic stability and fostering trust among nuclear-armed nations. Open communication about nuclear doctrines, arsenals, and military activities can help prevent the kinds of fears and suspicions that often lead to arms races or conflict. With more nuclear powers comes more miscommunication. Country A can misinterpret country B’s nuclear buildup as a preparation for a potential assault against them, when it is really for country C. Transparency can also allow for more informed international oversight, where independent bodies can monitor compliance with arms control treaties and non-proliferation agreements, ensuring that nuclear weapons are not being developed or deployed in secret.
This DISEC community must address this need for transparency in a world of multipolar nuclear powers and focus on creating institutions, policies, and agreements
Topic B: Accountability in Cyberspace
As the world becomes increasingly interconnected and dependent on digital technologies, addressing the need for accountability in cyberspace is an increasingly urgent issue. The anonymity and borderless nature of cyberspace make it difficult to identify and hold responsible those who engage in harmful activities, whether they are state actors, criminal organizations, or individuals.
This DISEC committee must tackle this issue, taking the most innovative and recent approaches to create a comprehensive plan, where laws, regulations, and norms are established to govern online behavior, and mechanisms are established to ensure that violations are met with appropriate consequences.
