Topic: 2024-The Situation in Guyana
Country: Syrian Arab Republic
Delegate Name: Simon Beljak
Territory has always been a primary reason for conflict between nations. As is well known, these conflicts often end with mass casualties, thousands displaced, and millions, if not billions, of dollars lost. Additionally, these conflicts create widespread instability. This instability can be seen within many modern conflicts, like that of the war in Gaza, where around 43,300 Palestinians have been killed. It is in Syria’s best interest to prevent the outbreak of a war over the Essequibo region, not just for the nations disputing the territory, but for the stability of the area of conflict.
In order for the Syrian Arab Republic (SAR) to be satisfied with a resolution, we look for it to address our concerns. One such concern is the possibility of giving one side an advantage over the other, if this were to happen it might still lead towards a conflict. For this reason, we look favorably upon the creation of a safeguard in order to ensure that conflict will not break out. Another of our concerns is that land around a new border solution might be hard to settle. Therefore the SAR believes that establishing an initiative to assist in developing the land around and within the disputed region would be wise.
Consistent with the ideals of the SAR, a possible resolution should contain the possible permission for militant entities to be stationed near a new border as to provide both nations with the ability to protect themselves from threats. A resolution should also address the allocation of natural resources such as the valuable oil in the Essequibo region.
Seeing as Syria has had a history of territorial struggles with nations such as Israel, it would be a reasonable course of action for the SAR to pursue a resolution that benefits the population of the disputed region and the surrounding area. This is of vital importance to Syria as 6.865 million citizens have fled Syria due to its ongoing civil war since 2011 (for CIA – The World Factbook), and we are aware of the negative effects that a loss of population can do to a region. Another core value that the SAR would like to see in a resolution would be the creation of a joint sovereign solution, in which both nations will have partial control and say over the newly established arrangement. This is a concern of Syria’s as the SAR has experienced the complications peacekeeping groups can add to a situation. For example, the way the UNDOF had struggled to maintain a secure force on the Golan Heights ceasefire lines in 2014.
In conclusion, the Syrian Arab Republic would like to see a strong bilateral border put in place in order to protect civilians, and ensure those living in the Essequibo region can go about their lives without worry of an invasion. In addition, the SAR would like to see the preservation of each nation’s right to defend themselves from threats beyond the borderline.
Works Cited:
Central Intelligence Agency, Central Intelligence Agency, www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/syria/#introduction. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
“Golan Heights Profile.” BBC News, BBC, 29 Aug. 2023, www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-14724842.
“UN Documents for Golan (Israel/Syria).” Security Council Report, www.securitycouncilreport.org/un-documents/golan-israelsyria/. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
Moench, Mallory. “Nearly 70% of Gaza War Dead Women and Children – UN.” BBC News, BBC, 8 Nov. 2024, www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn5wel11pgdo.
