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DISEC

- Strengthening International Measures to Prevent and Respond to Disease Warfare and Bioterrorism 
- Cybersecurity and the Role of Space-based Surveillance Systems             

About this Committee

The Disarmament and International Security Committee, also known as the United Nations General Assembly First Committee, plays a pivotal role in global peace, disarmament, and security issues. Since its inception in 1946, following the Second World War, the role of this committee is to foster international cooperation to maintain peace and security. As one of the largest committees at the United Nations, this committee allows for a rich variety of perspectives and echoes the diverse global community it represents. Its first agenda in 1946 focused on the elimination of nuclear weapons and the control of atomic energy, reflecting post-war concerns. Today, DISEC addresses emerging threats such as cyber warfare and terrirorism, evolving with global technological and security challenges. It remains one of the most influential bodies in the United Nations, shaping international policies through multilateral dialogue.

Co-Chair
Michael Bolanos
Letter From Chair
Co-Chair
Valeria Diaz
Letter From Chair
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