Disarmament and International Security Committee
Topic Summary
Delegates will examine the expanding role of drones, or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), in humanitarian and warfare operations. While drones have increased humanitarian efforts across the world, their increased usage in military operations has raised concerns surrounding international security. In the October session, delegates will address the use of armed drones in the fields of oversight while managing accountability and regulation under international law. In the December session, delegates will address privacy concerns and the implications of drone technology on surveillance and intelligence. Delegates will establish international frameworks that promote the responsible use of drones that prioritize global security.
Hello delegates, it’s my pleasure to serve as the director for HMUN Online’s Disarmament and International Security Committee (DISEC).
My name is Romi Chaovat, and, and I’m a sophomore at Harvard College, concentrating in History and Science and Neuroscience on the pre-medical track. When I came to Harvard, I joined the Intercollegiate Model UN (ICMUN) team as a competing delegate, and it was those enriching experiences that encouraged me to further extend my involvement at HMUN Online. Aside from Model UN, I work in a genetics lab and serve as a board member for Harvard Undergraduate Social Impact Consulting (HUSIC).
My global social impact work in HUSIC directly informed my focus within Model UN, and I am looking forward to seeing how each delegate narrows the scope of the vast privacy concerns brought about by state surveillance. I look forward to meeting you all soon!