Disarmament and International Security Committee

General Assembly

Topic A

Transnational Security
and Military Forces

With supranational organizations all over the globe taking steps towards forming transnational military and security forces, the creation of these coalitions has been reintroduced into widespread global discussion in tandem with the increasing risk of international conflict.

These transnational and supranational organizations are comprised of multiple nations, and have the ability to enact change past the limits of individual actors.

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Topic B

Cyberwarfare in the 21st Century

With rapid technological advancements on the rise in the 21st century, cyber warfare has become a pressing concern for the entire international community. Along with the many tangible benefits, brought by the rise of the Internet, it has also brought with it an onslaught of cyber attacks that jeopardize the security of billions across the globe.

With cyber attacks on the rise, hackers have the ability to shut off power grids and other critical infrastructure at will. From Russian meddling in American elections3 to the destruction of Iranian nuclear facilities4, these attacks have proved to be devastating in their effect. With global tensions rising and world leaders seemingly at odds with each other, the risk of a full-scale international cyberwar is constantly rising.

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Dais team

Emily Ni

Director

Steven Long

Chair

Rhea Tabet

Chair

About

DISEC

Created in 1945 following the atrocities witnessed in World War Two, the Disarmament and International Security Committee maintains international security and stability. As the First Committee of the United Nations, all 193 members of DISEC play an integral role in maintaining world peace.

Ever since its first resolution on the “Establishment of a Commission to Deal with the Problems Raised by the Discovery of Atomic Energy”, DISEC has grown to encompass a plethora of pressing international issues ranging from asymmetric warfare to cybersecurity. Although unable to make binding resolutions, DISEC is able to recommend effective solutions that broaden the limited scope of the UNSC. Unique to DISEC is its entitlement to verbatim records coverage, the only Main Committee of the General Assembly able to do so. Its size and scope make it an invaluable organ of the United Nations, offering multifaceted opinions on far-reaching international issues. The considerations and recommendations that DISEC, as part of the General Assembly, is able to offer, are crucial to the UN.

Director

Emily Ni

Currently a Grade 10 student at Crofton House, Emily is honoured to be serving as the Director of DISEC at PacificMUN 2019. Ever since her first conference, she’s become enamoured with the nuanced discourse that only Model United Nations can inspire. Now going into her third year of MUN, she can confidently say that the chaotic midnight crises, hours of lost sleep, and late-night caffeine runs have been wholeheartedly worth it. The people you meet at each conference, knowledge you gain through researching your topics, and skills you acquire as a diplomat, speaker, and collaborator, are inarguably invaluable. Outside of MUN, she can be found in the dance studio for hours on end, using buzzwords incorrectly in debate, avoiding anything even remotely academic, or fuelling her increasing Chatime addiction. Emily is looking forward to making PacificMUN a memorable experience filled with insightful debate and cannot wait to meet all of you!

Chair

Steven Long

Currently in Grade 11 at St. George’s School, Steven is excited to be serving as the Chair of DISEC. This will be Steven’s 5th year in MUN, his 2nd PacificMUN, and his 2nd time staffing. Besides MUN, Steven enjoys photography, studying languages, watching oriental animated television shows, and taking long walks on a moonlit beach. He looks forward to a weekend of inspiring resolutions and fierce security debate!

Chair

Rhea Tabet

Rhéa is a grade 11 IB student at École Secondaire Jules-Verne and she is thrilled to be serving as the Chair of DISEC at PacificMUN 2019. Having only delegated her first conference just a little over a year ago, Rhéa has grown very fond of the intense debate in MUN as well as the public speaking skills she has developed as a delegate. Additionally, she has always loved the social aspect of MUN and looks forward to meeting new people. During her spare time, she enjoys watching movies, aimlessly walking around Downtown, and spending time with her friends. Rhéa wishes the best of luck to all delegates attending the conference this year and hopes it will be a memorable and exciting experience for everyone.