United Nations Security Council (UNSC)

Topic 1: Private security companies in conflict zones: Should the use of private security companies be allowed or restricted?

There are urgent concerns regarding responsibility, sovereignty, and international law as a result of the increasing use of private security companies (PSCs) in conflict areas. Although PSCs are frequently employed by governments, businesses, or international organisations to offer protection in situations where national military are overburdened, they have also been linked to violations of humanitarian law and human rights abuses, frequently functioning in murky legal waters. The risks of contracting out security to private parties are demonstrated by instances like Wagner Group in Ukraine and Africa and Blackwater in Iraq. Delegates must discuss who is responsible for PSCs’ actions, whether the UN should regulate or restrict them, and whether their existence promotes stability or threatens peace and sovereignty.

Topic 2: Nuclear weapons and international security

International peace and security are still threatened by the worldwide threat posed by nuclear weapons. Concern over the development and possible use of nuclear weapons in space, which could raise tensions and raise the possibility of a devastating conflict, is growing in addition to traditional stockpiles. In order to address these risks, the UN Security Council must strike a balance between the international community’s commitment to non-proliferation, disarmament, and the peaceful use of space, as well as the security concerns of nuclear-armed states. Although some states still rely heavily on nuclear weapons for defence, their existence presents serious environmental and humanitarian risks.