Escalation in Eastern Europe

Welcome to New York City! The United Nations General Assembly hereby convenes this special session of the Security Council to discuss and find solutions to the Russia and Ukraine Crisis. The overall intent of the Security Council is to create international peace with the most pressing issues of today. Currently, the Russia and Ukraine Crisis meets this criterion to resolve the issue with a sense of urgency. The recent expansion of Russian troops along the Ukraine border has threatened the sovereignty of this democratic nation. Russia denies any attempt to invade Ukraine and blames it on military training exercises. The motives however are not believed to be simply for training purposes.  In response, the United States and its European allies thru NATO have sent troops to Eastern Europe and have sent arms to Ukraine to counter Russia. Weeks of talks have failed to ease tensions between  Russia and the western world. This situation could escalate at any moment. Therefore, it is of the utmost importance to mediate the situation at hand.

The United Nations Security Council is one of the UN’s principal organs, and represents the pinnacle of global security and international diplomacy. Founded on October 24, 1945 with the ratification of the UN Charter, the committee is dedicated to maintaining peace and security of the international community. It comprises the five permanent members: China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. These nations, referred to as the “P5,” also retain the ability to single-handedly veto any resolution of the Council. These are joined by ten non-permanent members who serve two-year terms on a staggered-term basis.

 The Council frequently uses such methods as investigation, guidelines for conflict mediation, and the recommendation of sanctions to address security issues. In extreme cases, the Security Council has also recommended a complete break in communications, and even the severance of diplomatic relations. This body is unique in the UN in that its resolutions are binding to member states, as stipulated in the Charter. As such, they tend to be taken seriously.

Escalation in Eastern Europe will require a position paper. Please see the resources tab for information on position paper requirements and submit your position paper by the deadline which you can find in the schedule.