DISEC

DISEC stands for the Disarmament and International Security Committee, the First Committee of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). It focuses on global security, arms control, and disarmament issues.

Key Functions of DISEC:
Disarmament & Arms Control – Discusses nuclear, chemical, and conventional weapons reduction.

International Security – Addresses threats like terrorism, cyber warfare, and military conflicts.

Treaty Negotiations – Reviews agreements like the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and Arms Trade Treaty (ATT).

Conflict Prevention – Promotes diplomatic solutions to prevent wars and arms races.

Structure:
All 193 UN Member States participate.

Works alongside other UN bodies like the Conference on Disarmament (CD) and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Subcommittees and working groups focus on specific threats (e.g., biological weapons, drones).

Key Meetings & Outcomes:
Annual UNGA Session (October–November) – Member states debate and pass resolutions.

Thematic Debates – Topics include nuclear deterrence, outer space security, and AI in warfare.

Landmark Resolutions – E.g., bans on cluster munitions, prevention of an arms race in space (PAROS).

Why DISEC Matters:
It’s the primary forum for global powers and smaller states to negotiate security policies, reduce military risks, and uphold peace.