Topic: 2024-Private Military Contractors
Country: Peru
Delegate Name: Thien Truong-Phan
Delegate: Thien Truong-Phan
School:Williamston
Country: Peru
Committee: DISEC
Topic: Private Military Contractors
Private military contractors (PMCs) have become a major piece in modern warfare. PMCs are often very specialized operators and fill necessary gaps for states and organizations during times of conflict. They are very flexible in terms of their work. PMCs take up many different jobs and tasks, providing security, military, or logistical support. At the end of the day, however, PMCs raise many ethical concerns. PMCs are in it for business. This means that the main focus of these contractors is the money. PMCs as an industry is valued at $200 billion annually. Additionally, PMCs operate with very minimal oversight and accountability compared to national forces, which leads to ethical concerns involving violations of human rights.
Peru views PMCs with caution due to their potential to undermine global peace and security. As a nation committed to international law and human rights, Peru advocates for a balanced approach that acknowledges the operational benefits of PMCs while addressing their risks. Peru’s history of addressing internal conflicts, including lessons from combating insurgent groups, informs its stance on transparency and accountability in conflict zones. Peru believes that this topic is multifaceted and ambiguous at times, which will lead to a complex solution. Peru believes that there could be multiple ways of tackling this issue, such as focusing on establishing more robust legal frameworks that would better define what PMCs are capable of doing. Peru also sees that holding PMCs accountable for their actions is necessary for a complete solution to this issue.
Peru calls on all delegates to prioritize the regulation of PMCs to ensure the betterment of society as a whole. By addressing legal ambiguities, enhancing accountability, and promoting ethical practices, the international community can mitigate the risks associated with PMCs while increasing their potential usefulness. Increasing/creating legal frameworks to define the boundaries of PMCs would be beneficial for all. Transparency between PMCs and the parties that make the contracts would also ensure less violations of human rights. The most important thing though, is regional cooperation and communication between countries to prevent misunderstandings and promote a better society for all. Through collaborative action, we can ensure PMCs become instruments of stability and justice. Peru reaffirms its commitment to working with all nations to advance these goals.
