Overview
This is a double-delegate committee.
The Committee on Disarmament and International Security is the first committee of the general assembly and is tasked with dealing with all issues concerning nuclear disarmament and all other pertinent threats to international peace. Among the committee’s mandate is the mandate to protect regional peace and cooperation during periods of international conflict that might threaten this international peace. This committee will be set in 1998, and will focus on the Cold War era conflict in South America. In particular, the committee will examine Operation Condor, a joint effort by military dictatorships in South America, banding together to oppress their citizens and conduct a widespread cross-border operation persecuting their political opponents.
Topic 1: Condemnation and Prevention of State-Sponsored Terror
The first topic of this committee will focus on the condemnation and prevention of state-sponsored terror. Not only was Condor operated by South American regimes, but further investigations discovered that these nations were backed by global powers such as the United States. Operation Condor is seen as a gross violation of sovereignty and non-interference, and this committee will be tasked with assigning blame for the horrors of Operation Condor and creating institutions that could prevent future violations of citizen sovereignty in the future.
Topic 2: Reparations and Redevelopment of South America
The second topic will be addressing the immediate aftereffects of Condor. Not only were thousands of families persecuted during this era, but many lost faith in democratic institutions due to the conduct of the states and the fact that they acted unchecked by the international community. Those families are now calling for reparations, and this committee will be tasked with overseeing potential reparations as well as funding programs to potentially help rebuild institutions in the region. Delegates will have to carefully balance the responsibility to protect the citizens with the potential of creating further overreach and interference through reconstruction efforts
More information will be released in the coming months!
The Dais
Luisa Sinisterra - Chair
Luisa Sinisterra is a sophomore at Boston University majoring in International Relations and minoring in Journalism, with an intended focus on Latin American policy or international law. Originally from Cali, Colombia, she is delighted to serve as the Chair for the Disarmament and International Security Committee (DISEC) at BosMUN XXV.
Luisa gained significant debate experience through her participation in Model UN throughout high school. Beyond MUN, she is passionate about immigration issues, currently interning at the National Immigration Forum where she drafts summaries for their newsletter. She has also worked with the Intergenerational Literacy Program (ILP), focusing on building skills for families facing socioeconomic or language barriers. In her free time, she takes salsa classes, reads, and explores new dining spots in Boston with friends.
As this is a double delegation committee, she encourages delegates to emphasize diplomacy, cooperation, and international law, urging them to deeply research the UN Charter and arms treaties of the time.
Contact: luisa116@bu.edu
Cristell Bacilio - Vice Chair
Cristell (she/her) is from Dallas, Texas and is a rising senior double-majoring in Political Science and International Relations on the Latin America and International Systems and World Order tracks. She is beyond excited to serve as your Vice Chair for the DISEC Committee at BosMUN XXV.
At Boston University, Cristell is a Questbridge Scholar, was on E-Board for Alianza Latina, and serves on the International Affairs Executive Board as the current Editor-In-Chief of the International Relations Review, the Undergraduate International Affairs Journal! She started her IRR journey as an online writer and recently published the 33rd Issue of the IRR. Last summer she interned for Senator Elizabeth Warren’s Office and will be returning to DC again to intern for the National Women’s Law Center! Besides that, she enjoys going out to explore any city she’s in, trying new foods, and making art!
Contact: cbacilio@bu.edu