Asian Geopolitics
UNSC
Topic: The Situation in Myanmar
“The Security Council has primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. Under the Charter of the United Nations, all Member States are obligated to comply with Council decisions.
The Security Council takes the lead in determining the existence of a threat to the peace or act of aggression. It calls upon the parties to a dispute to settle it by peaceful means and recommends methods of adjustment or terms of settlement. In some cases, the Security Council can resort to imposing sanctions or even authorize the use of force to maintain or restore international peace and security.” (UN)
Historical Security Council
Topic: Korean War (June 25, 1950)
The Historical Security Council (HSC) revisits past global crises, tasking delegates with maintaining international peace and security within a specific historical context.
The HSC analyzes threats to peace, urging diplomatic resolution while considering historical alliances and geopolitical tensions. When necessary, it can impose sanctions or authorize force, shaping history through strategic negotiation and crisis management.
ECOSOC
Topic: Debt vulnerability and development financing in Asia
“The Economic and Social Council is at the heart of the United Nations system to advance the three dimensions of sustainable development – economic, social and environmental. It is the central platform for fostering debate and innovative thinking, forging consensus on ways forward, and coordinating efforts to achieve internationally agreed goals. It is also responsible for the follow-up to major UN conferences and summits.” (ECOSOC)
HRC
Topic: Protection of internally displaced persons and ethnic minorities in Asia
“The Human Rights Committee is the body of independent experts that monitors implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights by its States parties.
The Committee’s work promotes the enjoyment of civil and political rights, resulting in numerous changes of law, policy and practice. As such, it has improved the lives of individuals in all parts of the world. It continues to strive to ensure all the civil and political rights guaranteed by the Covenant can be enjoyed in full and without discrimination, by all people.” (UNHRC)