DISEC

The Disarmament and International Security Committee (DISEC) is the First Committee of the United Nations General Assembly, responsible for addressing issues related to international peace, security, and disarmament. It serves as a key forum for delegates to debate global security challenges, negotiate policies, and draft resolutions on topics such as arms control, terrorism, cyber security, and military technologies. Although it consists of all 193 UN Member States, DISEC cannot pass legally binding resolutions, instead, it promotes international cooperation and prevents conflict through diplomacy.

The escalating conflicts across the Middle East have resulted in a significant loss of life, widespread displacement amongst the people and increasing regional instability. Conflict between Israel and Hamas, along with the involvement of proxy groups such as the Houthis in Yemen and Shia militias in Iraq, have escalated into violence and drawn external military powers into the region. The growing presence of advanced weapons has caused a surge in regional violence, leading to heightened security concerns, negatively impacting global trade and energy supplies, as well as threatening maritime safety. Delegates will examine strategies to strengthen regional security and promote peaceful, diplomatic solutions in order to prevent further escalation of the conflicts.