DISEC

 The Disarmament and International Security Committee (DISEC) is the First Committee of the United Nations General Assembly, responsible for addressing threats to international peace, global security, and disarmament. Since its establishment on 24th October 1945, DISEC has served as a critical platform for member states to debate issues such as nuclear proliferation, illicit arms trafficking, and the militarization of emerging domains. The committee convenes annually from September to December, adapting its sessions to the global political climate. This year at JBCN Oshiwara MUN, DISEC will address the limitations of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) and the broader implications of nuclear non-proliferation.

 

While the NPT has served as the cornerstone of global nuclear regulation since 1970, its effectiveness is undermined by key nuclear-capable states—such as India, Pakistan, Israel, and North Korea—that remain outside its framework. Their refusal to join the treaty not only weakens its global legitimacy but also fuels regional insecurities and arms races. Moreover, the lack of enforcement mechanisms within the treaty has raised serious concerns about compliance. Delegates must critically examine these structural flaws, navigate the geopolitics of nuclear deterrence, and propose more inclusive and enforceable frameworks to strengthen global nuclear governance. As with all First Committee bodies, DISEC’s resolutions are non-binding and serve as recommendations to the 193 member states.