United Nations (Historic) General Assembly -
Disarmament and International Security Committee
Agenda: Assessing the Regional Security Implications of Power Transitions and Preventing the Militarization of Revolutionary Movements in the Middle East.
Freeze Date: 12th February, 1979.
ABOUT COMMITTEE
“The severance of the hands of the oppressors by the oppressed to prevent the continuation of oppression is imminent”
~ Ruhollah Khomeini
On the cold morning of 12th February ,1979, the streets of Tehran still buzz with celebration and defiance. The Shah of Iran, once the symbol of unshakable authority and the ruler of the lands of Persia, had fled the nation, leaving behind a country in the throes of a seismic political shift. Once Reza’s kingdom, Iran becomes Khomeini’s republic. But this revolution does not remain confined to the borders of this newly formed republic. It threatens to ignite a firestorm in the oil-rich Middle East. Already a powder keg of clashing ideologies and territorial disputes, this shift from monarchy to theocracy threatens to send ripples of hope to revolutionaries and waves of alarm to the entire globe. This is not just a Iran theory- it is a Middle East dilemma, which brings the whole world to a standstill. The UNGA-DISEC convenes to tackle the various security threats that stand as obstacles in the way of global peace. Iran’s streets may be relatively peaceful today, but the free flow of arms during the revolution may pose a serious issue. The disruption in the government at this point, has led to widespread proliferation of arms, which threaten to destabilize not only Iran, but the entirety of the Middle East. Global powers are also to make vital decisions. The United States of America, once a staunch ally of the Shah, is now left to reevaluate it’s position in the region. The Soviet Union, on the other hand, watches with keen interest, as it looks to expand it’s influence in the region.
For the world, this now poses to be a test of resilience. As the international community watches the events unfold, one thing is clear; the current crisis in the Middle East is not just another news headline. It is a global tale, one that is bound to shape the politics and security of the world for generations to come.
Whether this revolution is the beginning of progress or turmoil now depends in the hands of you, delegate. The story is far from over and the pen lies in your hands.
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Chairpersons' Address
Greetings delegates,
Revolution ignites like wildfires- unpredictable, relentless and unstoppable. What begins as a desperate cry for change, spirals into chaos, breaking down empires and kickstarting wars that cause irreparable changes to history. As this committee convenes, the Middle East stands at such crossroads. The land of the Persians and Ottomans no longer wishes to be a chessboard for the foreign powers. Archaic ideologies and political systems are pulverized by the tides of time, as the ‘cradle of civilization’ threatens to be it’s own grave.
The tremors of a new coming can be felt from Tehran to Lebanon, and the fate of not just the Middle East, but the entire world, lies in your hands. These three days will be far from the stereotypical General Assembly committee- they will be a test of diplomacy, negotiation and strategic foresight. As your chairpersons, we have worked hard to ensure that this committee will be an engaging experience for all.
Our expectations are high, and we expect a committee filled with spirited debate, legal arguments and all in all a memorable three days.
“ I’m a measure born of crisis and strife,
When Security Council's hands are tied in life.
A General Assembly’s power I did unfold,
On a November day, a new path to mold.”
Perhaps, in the course of deliberation, you shall find this measure helpful. We hope that this committee remains
‘United in Peace’.
A bit about the Chairpersons:
Tanay Chaturvedi is a man of few words in informal sessions, but no words from anyone else during formal ones. A walking paradox, he dominates a room without breaking a sweat yet calls himself “totally lonely” at night (as if the secretariat doesn’t love him enough). But don’t let the suit-and-tie guy fool you. Beneath lies a Manchester City diehard, a Bon Jovi-crooning, Van Halen-headbanging guitarist who somehow fell for rap. When he’s not browbeating a room, you’ll find him hammering drumsticks just as fiercely or raging over a game of Division Rivals. Tanay’s friends know him as the purest kind of person— as long as you’re not speaking out of turn in his committee. Whether he’s quoting Malcolm and Shaw, dropping jokes at the perfect moment, or feigning seriousness while plotting his next Suits binge, one thing’s certain—he’s never gonna give you up, never gonna let you down, never gonna run around and desert you.
Harshit Agarwal, the Sharma ji ka beta, but with an Agarwal twist, is the kind of person who manages to top ICSE while crying over the smallest, most random things at 2 a.m. Don't get fooled by the baby face, though; he is as sharp as they come, balancing MUNs, tech fascinations, and Big Bang Theory marathons with finesse that just leaves everyone thinking, "How does he do it?". Harshit is the one everyone instinctively looks after even though he's busy being the most charismatic interview-ready genius in the room. If you haven't seen him in a committee, you have probably seen him in a school newsletter or on stage, stealing the spotlight effortlessly. Harshit is the whole package – smart, funny, and charismatic with just the right amount of chaos to make life interesting. Throw regular calculus classes into the mix and watch the boy take shape. All in all he's the secretariat's favourite chocolate boy who makes waves inside and outside the committee.
Until May,
Harshit Agarwal and Tanay Chaturvedi,
Chairpersons,
UNHGA DISEC,
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