Disarmament and International Security Committee (DISEC)

APPROXIMATE COMMITTEE SIZE: 165 double DELEGATIONS

DISEC brings together UN member states to negotiate and recommend solutions to security challenges that transcend borders. Topic A will explore the growing threat of extremism and its impact on inter-state relations. Delegates will evaluate how extremist ideologies gain traction, the role of digital platforms in amplifying them, and how international cooperation can address the resulting instability. Topic B will focus on the increasing role of private cybersecurity firms in national defense infrastructure. Delegates will examine the balance between public oversight and private sector efficiency, and how international frameworks can guide regulation, cooperation, and accountability in this emerging defense frontier.

Chairs: Saanvi Bhagwat & q gallant

TOPICS

Topic A: Mitigating Extremism in Inter-State Violence

Topic B: Involvement of Private Cyber-Security Firms in National Defense

lEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Analyze how extremist ideologies influence global security and how diplomatic tools are used to prevent interstate violence.

• Understand the diplomatic and ethical challenges in defining and countering extremism across political and cultural contexts.

• Explore the evolving role of private actors in state security and how international law addresses cybersecurity threats.

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