The UNSC is the most powerful body within the United Nations, tasked with maintaining international peace and security. It has 15 members, including five permanent members with veto power, and ten non-permanent members elected for two-year terms. The Council can authorize sanctions, peacekeeping missions, and even military intervention, making it a critical platform for high-stakes diplomacy and decision-making
ADVANCED committee
Authorizing Use of Force Against a Nuclear-Armed State’s Proxy Networks Without Direct Attribution
The increasing reliance on proxy groups by nuclear-armed states has created significant challenges for international peace and security. When attacks are carried out by non-state actors with suspected state support, determining responsibility and responding within the framework of international law becomes increasingly complex.
Delegates of the United Nations Security Council will examine whether the use of force against proxy networks can be authorised in the absence of direct attribution, balancing the principles of state sovereignty, self-defence, proportionality, and the need to prevent regional or global escalation.
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