About DISEC
The United Nations General Assembly First Committee (DISEC) focuses on disarmament and international security. As one of the six main UN committees, it addresses nuclear weapons, conventional arms, and new technologies in warfare. DISEC provides the main forum for member states to discuss and negotiate resolutions on global security and weapons control.
DISEC serves as the primary forum for member states to discuss and negotiate resolutions on disarmament and international security. The committee's work is crucial in maintaining global stability and preventing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
The Agenda
Regulating Autonomous Weapons Systems in Modern Warfare.
As AI-driven weapons enter the battlefield, the line between technology and human decision-making becomes unclear. DISEC will work to create the first international treaty governing autonomous weapons in conflict.
Delegates will debate the ethics of autonomous weapons, establish rules for human control, and develop accountability frameworks. The discussion will address responsibility for AI decisions, compliance with international law, and the future of warfare.
Key Discussion Points
- Defining autonomous weapons systems and their classification
- Human control requirements in lethal decision-making
- Accountability mechanisms for autonomous system failures
- Compliance with international humanitarian law
- Preventing proliferation to non-state actors
- Establishing international verification protocols
What We Expect
Delegates are expected to create a resolution that sets clear rules for developing and using autonomous weapons. The resolution should address current needs and future regulations, ensuring technology doesn't advance faster than ethical considerations in warfare.