UN Security Council

Co-Chairs: Courteney Smith and Eric Cervini

Topic: International Crime Syndicates 

International Crime Syndicates Update and Summary

Guide to UN Security Council

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The United Nations Security Council
 
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is one of the main bodies of the United Nations, and is in charge of keeping international peace and security. Specifically, the UNSC is responsible for establishing and operating peacekeeping missions, establishing international sanctions, and, under special circumstances, granting military action by UN forces. 15 countries comprise the UNSC, and five of those countries are “permanent” which grants them veto power over any “substantive” resolution. Those countries are: China, France, Russia, United Kingdom and United States. The non-permanent members of the UNSC are Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Gabon, Lebanon, Nigeria, Colombia, Germany, India, Portugal and South Africa.  The UNSC was founded in January, 1992. Typically, when a complaint or issue involving a “threat to peace” occurs and is brought to the attention of the Council, their first step is to assist all parties involved in reaching an agreement. If that fails, the Council then has the ability to issue cease-fire directives, enforcement measures, or economic sanctions. Failing all else, military intervention may be used.

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The UNSC at HMCE
 
The UNSC deals with real world problems and attempts to find equitable solutions. The committee is designed to be both reactive and proactive; crises can and will occur at any time, and it is the duty of the delegates on the UNSC to find a sustainable solution to issues as varied as narco-trafficking to human rights to economic sanctions. We will follow the voting rules of the UNSC, wherein China, France, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom and the United States will have veto power over any resolution. This year, delegates will be presented with a briefing on political corruption. Due to the vast nature of the problem, delegates will spend the duration of the conference seeking solutions to just this issue; though not required, delegates may choose to write more than one resolution. Because the UNSC is the highest international body and its resolutions enter immediately into international law, the UNSC will not attend the International summit though they will meet with their fellow countrymen to determine their country’s policy on a vast array of issues. As mentioned before, due to the chaotic nature of the international community, delegates will be expected to respond to international crises, which may extend beyond the scope of the briefing.

Announcements & Links

Delegates, make sure to check out the Conference Preparation page HERE!

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