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Schoolhouse MUN 2025 - DISEC

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About

Welcome to the Disarmament and International Security Committee (DISEC) sessions of the Schoolhouse Model United Nations 2025!
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Schoolhouse MUN is an online Model United Nations event organized by a team of volunteers from schoolhouse.world. Delegates will have the opportunity to represent different countries in five distinct committees of the United Nations. This experience will enhance their understanding of current world issues and improve their public speaking, collaboration, and leadership skills.
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Agenda: Assessing state-sponsored cyber warfare and its threats to international security
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Developing international strategies to combat state-sponsored cyber warfare and take actions to restrict and de-escalate such issues to maintain international security
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Chairs: Anshu P & Jack R
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Overview of the Committee’s Agenda:
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State-sponsored cyber attacks are malicious digital operations conducted by hackers who are either directly employed by a government or indirectly funded by it. Such cyberattacks are typically used to achieve strategic, economic, or military intelligence against the organizations of other nations. In addition to data theft, these cyberattacks pose risks such as the potential loss of infrastructure and disruptions to power grids. 
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Cyber attacks are common and can have a negative impact on countries, businesses, and individuals. Governments rightly recognize cyber warfare as a growing and real threat that can be initiated even by the smallest countries lacking conventional military capabilities. Often, the origin of cyber attacks does not clearly point to a specific state, complicating the situation further.
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A few significant incidents in the past include Stuxnet, a malicious computer worm believed to have caused substantial damage to the Iranian nuclear program and often referred to as the world’s first cyber weapon; the SolarWinds attack (2020 United States federal government data breach); and the Lazarus Group attacks, including the Bangladesh Bank heist.
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The Disarmament and International Security Committee (DISEC) is the First Committee of the United Nations General Assembly that focuses on issues related to disarmament, global security, and threats to international peace. As delegates, it is your responsibility to explore how, why, when, and to what extent DISEC can and must act. Engage in vigorous discussions, challenge each other's perspectives, and ask those hard-hitting questions. Through assertive diplomacy and united action, you have the power to confront one of the world’s most pressing issues.
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Main Series: https://schoolhouse.world/series/55560﻿
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Please note that each delegate must attend a minimum of three committee sessions to be eligible for a participation certificate.
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You are also welcome to join as an audience member! 

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Anshu P 🇮🇳

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Hey there, it's Anshu! I'm a curious person who loves to learn, explore, and research. Physics and Mathematics are my favourite subjects, and I could talk about them for hours. When I'm not busy unravelling the mysteries of the universe or diving deep into the mind-boggling world of physics theories and equations, you can find me hacking (don't worry, always ethically 😉), coding and losing myself in the pages of a great book. And if that's not enough, you might catch me debating in exhilarating MUNs! Looking forward to seeing you in my sessions!

Jack R 🇺🇸

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Hello, my name is Jack R. I am a high school student interested in the world of law and politics. I participate on my school's Model UN and Speech and Debate teams.

Schedule

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✋ ATTENDANCE POLICY

Attending all sessions is encouraged, but due to the several different time zones, a participant must attend a minimum of 3 sessions in order to receive a certificate of participation.

SESSION 1

16

Aug

SESSION 1

Community Events

Sat 4:00 AM - 6:00 AM UTCAug 16, 4:00 AM - 6:00 AM UTC

In Committee Session 1, we’ll be started with your General Speakers List (GSL) speeches. This is your country policy speech and it is highly recommended that you prepare this beforehand. Delegates can also start this time to discuss moderated caucus topics for the future committee sessions. If time permits, we will start with Moderated Caucuses as well. 

SESSION 2

16

Aug

SESSION 2

Community Events

Sat 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM UTCAug 16, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM UTC

In Committee Session 2, we’ll continue/start with moderated caucus speeches. We would look favourably upon 1 unmoderated caucus as well. 
Even if you don't have any MUN experience, don't worry, we'll be giving you resources and guiding you along the way.

SESSION 3

16

Aug

SESSION 3

Community Events

Sat 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM UTCAug 16, 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM UTC

In Committee Session 3, we’ll continue with debate through moderated and unmoderated caucuses. It is also recommended that delegates start the formation of blocs. 

SESSION 4

17

Aug

SESSION 4

Community Events

Sun 2:30 AM - 3:30 AM UTCAug 17, 2:30 AM - 3:30 AM UTC

In Committee Session 4, delegates will start working on Working papers (precursors to draft resolutions that contain a bloc’s proposed solutions) and have 1-2 moderated caucuses. 

SESSION 5

17

Aug

SESSION 5

Community Events

Sun 3:45 AM - 4:45 AM UTCAug 17, 3:45 AM - 4:45 AM UTC

In Committee Session 5, delegates will present their working papers and have a question and answer session with other delegates. If required, blocs might merge. Work on draft resolutions will commence. 

SESSION 6

17

Aug

SESSION 6

Community Events

Sun 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM UTCAug 17, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM UTC

In Committee Session 6, we will be doing draft resolution presentations and then proceed to voting. This will be the last committee session. 

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Aug 16 - Aug 17

1 week

60 - 120 mins

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Next session on August 16, 2025

SCHEDULE

Saturday, Aug 16

4:00AM

Saturday, Aug 16

3:00PM

Saturday, Aug 16

4:15PM

Sunday, Aug 17

2:30AM

Sunday, Aug 17

3:45AM

Sunday, Aug 17

3:00PM