DISEC serves as the UN's first committee and is dedicated to disarmament, global security, and international peacebuilding. Established in 1945 alongside the UN General Assembly, DISEC plays a central role in addressing threats to global peace and stability. In this year’s edition of KMUN, delegates will engage with three critical agenda items. The first involves the assessment of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty, focusing on the current verification mechanisms and protocols for nuclear test notifications. The second agenda will examine the enforcement of the Chemical Weapons Convention, aiming to strengthen international compliance and accountability. The final topic will address the role of Private Military Contractors in modern conflict zones, analyzing their influence on international security and the evolving nature of warfare.
Throughout SPECPOL’s history, the committee has always promoted peace in our globe and also supported nations and territories within their borders through their journey towards self-governance. SPECPOL supervises the status of the colonial territories and assists them in their battle for their independence while staying loyal to the principles which are mentioned in the United Nations Charter. Delegates at the SPECPOL committee will deal with 3 crucial issues. The first topic will be addressing the self-determination of de-facto areas. Delegates will be challenged with a complex problem in which they have to approach the dispute from different perspectives. Our second agenda will be regarding the deployment of military support in directing the geopolitical interests of countries. This issue which has been ongoing for decades will be evaluated in the best way possible. The last topic will be about the economic and socio-political rights of indigenous people and the impacts of colonial legacies on these rights. As the delegates, you will be deciding the fate of many indigenous communities in this year’s edition of Kabataş Model UN.