SECURITY COUNCIL
The United Nations Security Council holds a pivotal and central role within the UN as a primary organ. This assembly convenes world leaders to engage in discussions concerning paramount security matters, with the overarching objective of upholding global peace and security. The Security Council possesses the authority to issue resolutions, encompassing actions such as the establishment of peacekeeping operations, implementation of international sanctions, and the authorization of military interventions through voting. Additionally, the UNSC bears the responsibility of recommending the admission of new UN members to the General Assembly and approves any modifications to the UN Charter.
Topic: Territorial Claims in the South China Sea
The South China Sea, stretching from Taiwan Strait, all the way to Indonesia, is an important region in Southeast Asia that marks the centre of the most heavily populated macroregion in the world. At the same time, it’s a subject of numerous territorial claims, enhanced by the creation of artificial islands. Rising tension, mainly due to the Chinese policy towards Taiwan and Vietnam, leads to intense militarization of the region and violation of international law by involved parties.
Notably, many vital commercial routes run through the area, connecting major trade hubs on various continents. Given that, every instability in the region greatly affects the world stock market, poses a significant risk to shipping companies as well as the freedom of navigation, and considerably contributes to the global tensions.
Country Matrix:
Expert: United States of America, United Kingdom, Peoples’ Republic of China, French Republic, Russian Federation
Advanced: Philippines, Vietnam, Taiwan (observer)
Intermediate: Australia, Italy, Serbia, Brazil, Panama, South Africa, Tunisia, Ethiopia