Disarmament and International Security Council

DISEC

The Disarmament and International Security Committee (DISEC) is the First Committee of the United Nations General Assembly and one of the six main organs of the United Nations. Its purpose, as outlined under Chapter IV of the United Nations Charter, is to uphold general principles of cooperation in the maintenance of international peace. More specifically, DISEC oversees international disarmament, the regulation of arms, and any other issues regarding international security.

DISEC cannot enforce any legally binding decisions, nor can it directly intervene in situations of conflict; therefore, member states must collaborate closely in order to draft peace treaties, establish cooperative arrangements, and make recommendations to solve the issues on its agenda. As DISEC is open to all 193 member states of the UN, it is a crucial body in dealing with international issues.

DISEC is a beginner committee that offers the traditional Model UN experience for all delegates alike.

  • In the Disarmament and International Security Committee (DISEC), the ongoing Russo-Ukraine War highlights the devastating impact of cyberterrorism and automated weapons on modern conflict. Cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure, communication networks, and financial systems have disrupted civilian life and military operations alike, setting a dangerous precedent for digital warfare. Meanwhile, the use of automated and autonomous weapons raises urgent ethical and security concerns, potentially escalating violence while reducing human oversight. This topic urges DISEC to address the evolving nature of warfare, seeking frameworks for accountability, cybersecurity resilience, and restrictions on autonomous weapon systems to prevent further destabilization.

Russo-Ukraine War