Security Council

Issues and Reports

Question of peacekeeping efforts in Palestine

Question of transnational organised crime

Head Chair

Nguyen Khoi

Honourable directors, fellow chairs, distinguished delegates, and most esteemed guests,

My name is Nguyen Khoi, a junior from SIS Gamuda Gardens, and I am wholeheartedly honoured to be the Head Chair of the Security Council for the November 2024 UNISMUN Conference. This conference will be my fifth UNISMUN Conference, my seventh experience in a MUN Conference, and my first experience as chair.

The theme of this conference, “How can we use regional cooperation to promote equitable development” endorses a more local and regional perspective regarding the contribution towards achieving equitable and balanced development on the various aspects of the world’s socioeconomic state. In recent years, humanity has faced a multitude of consequential events, ranging from the COVID-19 pandemic, the wars in Ukraine and Palestine, and numerous international crises, creating great instability in the state of humanity. This conference’s theme addresses these overarching issues, and therefore it is of great importance that we discuss thoroughly such a theme in this year’s conference

The Security Council is the cornerstone of the United Nation’s purpose and responsibility. As one of the six principal organs of the United Nations, the Security Council takes upon the duty of ensuring international peace and stability. The Security Council’s powers, as outlined by the United Nations Charter, comprise establishing peacekeeping operations, enacting international sanctions, and authorizing military action. The Council consists of fifteen members: five permanent members and ten non-permanent members. The five permanent members – often referred to as the P5 nations – include The People’s Republic of China, the French Republic, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America. These P5 countries were chosen upon their status as victors of World War II, and can “veto” resolutions – the power to strike a resolution. Meanwhile, the ten non-permanent members are switched each term on rotation. In UNISMUN, although being the smallest committee, the Security Council often holds the most passionate and fiery debates and attracts the most experienced, competitive and adept delegates.

The two topics to be discussed in the Security Council this November are: “The question of peacekeeping efforts in Palestine” and “The question of transnational organized crime”. These topics will enable delegates to take strong stances of their respective countries, display their eloquent debating and resolution writing capabilities, and attain profound insight into international security.

With all that being said, I wholeheartedly look forward to seeing everyone at the conference, and I hope for a memorable and successful conference.

Deputy Chair

Seunghun (Tony) Lee

Honorable directors, distinguished delegates, fellow chairs and most esteemed guests,

My name is Seunghun (Tony) Lee, a junior at the United Nations International School of Hanoi, and it is of my utmost pleasure and honor to be the deputy chair of the Security Council for the November 2024 conference. This marks my 5th conference and third time as a chair, and I am fully committed to molding the committee to an environment where fruitful discussions and debates can blossom.

The theme of this conference, “How can we use regional cooperation to promote equitable development” is a questioning that is concerningly accelerating in importance as the world is confronted with economic, social, and political challenges and instability of a global scale in the aftermath of the COVID pandemic. Problems such as a sudden rise in wealth disparities, suppression of freedoms, and frequent sanctions are all international crises stemming and addressed by discussions of this very theme. Moreover, the security council, in its purpose to defend and develop regional cooperation - a purpose bestowed with the very creation of the UN, procures a everstrong connection with the theme of this conference.

As one of the principal organs of the United Nations established under the UN charter, the security council holds the heavy responsibility, and henceforth authority, to maintain international peace and stability. The council has 15 members (5 permanent and 10 non-permanent) consisting of the P5 nations: China, France, Russia, The United Kingdom, and the USA. All of whom have the power to veto a resolution. In the context of MUN, the council is regarded as the most prestigious of councils thanks to its small, but extremely elegant and professional delegates. I look forward to witnessing such an environment.

The two topics of discussion in the Security council are “Question of peacekeeping efforts in Palestine” and “Question of transnational organized crime”.

With all said, I am extremely honored to be the chair of such a prestigious council as well as being excited to witness the finest of delegates engage in debate.

Procedural Chair

Manasa Nadessan

Greetings esteemed delegates, honorable chairs, and distinguished directors,

My name is Manasa Nadessan, and I am a junior at UNIS Hanoi. I have attended 3 conferences as a delegate and am now honored to serve as the procedural chair for the Security Council committee for the first time.

The theme of this conference is "How can we use regional cooperation to promote equitable development?" As issues arise, it is crucial that we strengthen or, in some cases, create new bonds to foster a fair and inclusive world. Implementing regional cooperation in a country with peace or a country in difficult circumstances will undoubtedly develop more efficiently if the relationship is established with clear goals and agreements. In this MUN November conference, topics in majority of the committee certainly will discuss the developing regional cooperation.

The Security Council is frequently regarded as a paramount committee commending international peace and security. Its intricate topics bring out resolutions and debate while giving VETO power to the P5 countries: the United States, China, France, Russia, and the United Kingdom. Its distinctive method of debating structure makes this committee captivating to engage.

The first topic, “Question of Palestine,” is an ongoing issue regarding the physiological and safety needs. It’s dreadful stories of families sharing their losses, and the startling number of deaths of children have made countries around the world turn their attention to this issue. On the other hand, the “question of transnational organized crime” involves crafting resolutions addressing human trafficking, migrant smuggling, and firearms trafficking caused by transnational organized crime. The UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC) has been established, yet it has become a growing issue.

As this is my first time chairing, I am excited to see the debate flow from a different perspective and am thrilled to see how this committee is going to have fruitful debates.