Topic: 2026 – Proliferation of Ballistic Missiles
Country: Ethiopia
Delegate Name: William Henry
William Henry
Committee: (DISEC)
Topic: Proliferation of Ballistic Missiles and Verification of Disarmament
Country: Ethiopia
Honorable chair and distinguished delegates it has come to the attention of the Republic of Ethiopia that Ballistic missiles are a threat to humanity and the world we know. Though if used in a responsible way should be able to be used for defense against agitators. Ballistic missiles have been a problem across the globe ever since World War 2. A ballistic missile is a type of missile that is powered for a brief period before coasting into earth’s upper atmosphere or space. The missile will follow a ballistic trajectory exploding once it reaches its target. Ballistic missiles are a serious problem around the globe due to the fact that they are difficult to intercept, are able to carry a nuclear payload, and their use on civilian targets. ballistic missiles can impact any country or any persons. This should be an important issue to every country due to the fact that these missiles can be used against anyone and may target civilians and or infrastructure. Throughout the Russian Ukraine war, Russia has relentlessly used ballistic missiles. Russia has used these missiles to strike against Ukrainian civilian infrastructure. On the other hand, Verification in this example is confirming countries have followed the rules that are agreed upon. A Verification of Disarmament would be confirming countries have reduced their ballistic missile inventory. Verification of Disarmament is important for all countries involved due to the fact that it would enhance global security and push us further towards peace across the globe.
The Republic of Ethiopia is in favor of the non-proliferation of ballistic missiles. Ethiopia, though, believes that overall slower growth of ballistic missiles may be important to the national security of ours and other nations for defensive purposes. Other than defensive purposes Ethiopia believes that ballistics are not required. Ethiopia condemns the act of indiscriminate firing of Ballistic missiles as its unjustifiable and it violates international law. Ballistic missiles impact Ethiopia as they are an owner of Chinese M20 short-range ballistic missiles. Also, in the Ethiopia civil war from 2020-2022 it is highly likely that short range ballistic missile systems were used on Ethiopian military targets. The Republic of Ethiopia also is currently attempting to grow their missile program including Ballistics. The Republic of Ethiopia has not signed any treaties against or for ballistic missiles but, Ethiopia has signed the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban-Treaty (CTBT) and the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) In the year 2017, Ethiopia also condemned a Ballistic Missile attack on the nation of Saudi Arabia. Ethiopia also finds in favor of mandatory verification of disarmament. Verification is important for all countries involved as it would build trust as well as enhancing global security. Ethiopia has openly supported the need for verification of disarmament of Nuclear weapons in our backing of the Non-proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)
Ethiopia believes in a treaty such as the former START Treaty. The START treaty was a treaty between the USA and USSR/Russia that limited nuclear capable warheads including ICBMS and SBLMs. This could be a viable solution towards further disarmament. This would limit the amount of ballistic missiles each country can have to around 500 deployed Ballistic missiles and 600 launchers. Another solution working towards disarmament would be the ban of the test of ICBMS or Intercontinental Ballistic missiles. This would halt the development of ICBMs almost completely. This aligns with the views of the Republic of Ethiopia due to the fact that it allows for larger world powers to downgrade their arsenal well allowing Ethiopia to continue to grow their arsenal for defensive measures. It would also effectively eliminate the development of some nuclear ballistic missiles which Ethiopia highly supports. On the topic of verification Ethiopia believes the foundation of an international monitoring body would be necessary. This would do announced and planned checks of facilities. This would ensure countries and nations alike respect and follow the rules of the treaty. Ethiopia also feels that unannounced inspections could be a viable solution allowing nations proof of treaty compliance. Ethiopia also believes that satellite monitoring and baseline declarations could be a solution for verification.
The Republic of Ethiopia is in favor of the non-proliferation of Ballistic missiles. Ethiopia, though, believes that overall slower growth of ballistics may be important to the national security of ours and other nations for defensive purposes. Other than defensive purposes Ethiopia believes that Ballistics are not required. Ethiopia condemns the act of indiscriminate firing of Ballistic missiles as its unjustifiable. Ethiopia also finds in favor of mandatory verification of disarmament as it would build trust as well as enhancing global security. Ethiopia hopes to cooperate with fellow nations to ensure peace and ensure the safety of infrastructure and civilians.
