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 increasing presence of Private Military Companies (PMCs) in conflict zones underscores the complex challenges posed by privatized warfare. These entities often operate in legal grey areas, carrying out combat, training, and security roles with limited transparency or accountability. Their involvement can escalate conflicts, undermine state sovereignty, and blur the lines between civilian and combatant. Additionally, allegations of human rights violations and the exploitation of weak regulatory environments raise serious ethical and legal concerns. This topic compels DISEC to examine international norms, accountability mechanisms, and regulatory frameworks to manage the role of PMCs and uphold international peace and security.