Disarmament Commission
Committee Topics
Combatting the Weaponization of Artificial Intelligence
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The weaponization of artificial intelligence (AI) raises significant ethical, security, and legal challenges, as technologies like autonomous drones, cyberweapons, and surveillance systems could lead to unintended escalations and misuse by malicious actors. Fully autonomous weapons risk bypassing human oversight, threatening international humanitarian laws, while AI-driven misinformation and cyberattacks complicate global security. Combatting these risks requires collaboration between tech firms and national governments to establish regulations, transparency, and accountability frameworks. Global agreements, such as treaties banning autonomous weapons, are being discussed alongside efforts to bolster cybersecurity defenses.
Regulating Private Military Contractors and Mercenaries in Contemporary Conflicts
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The use of private military contractors (PMCs) and mercenaries in modern conflicts presents complex challenges for global security and accountability. These groups often operate in legal gray areas, making it difficult to hold them accountable for human rights violations or breaches of international law. Their involvement can escalate conflicts, blur the lines between state and non-state actors, and weaken state authority by outsourcing military functions. Effective regulation requires stronger international frameworks to define their roles, ensure accountability, and prevent abuses. This includes improving oversight mechanisms, clarifying legal responsibilities, and fostering cooperation among states to manage the risks posed by PMCs in conflict zones.
Preventing the Weaponization and Militarization of Outer Space
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Preventing the weaponization of outer space is essential to maintaining global security and ensuring that space remains a domain for peaceful exploration. As countries develop technologies for satellite-based weapons, anti-satellite systems, and space-based missile defenses, the risk of conflict extending into space grows. Militarizing space could trigger an arms race, threaten vital civilian infrastructure like communication and GPS satellites, and destabilize international relations. Preventing this requires robust international agreements that prohibit the deployment of weapons in space and promote transparency among nations. Strengthening diplomatic efforts, building trust through data-sharing, and establishing norms for responsible space activities are critical steps toward preserving space as a peaceful environment