Topic: Escalating Violence in the International Drug Trade
Country: Brazil
Delegate Name: Ryan Tarr
School: Royal Oak High School
Topic page: background guide and all position papers All Brazil position papers GLIMUN 2010 committees
The violence surrounding the international drug trade is an obvious problem facing the world community, and the only way to address this issue is through international collaboration.
The 1984 Declaration on the Control of Drug Trafficking and Drug Abuse touches upon this idea in clause 3, through its declaration that “the eradication of trafficking in narcotic drugs the collective responsibility of all states,” but the ambiguity of this clause is outstanding. The Federative Republic of Brazil is of the firm belief that the key to preventing the continuation and exacerbation of the current violence issues is through international partnerships with the stricken countries.
The use of military has proven effective in the past, as evident by Colombia, and we believe this may be the path for the future as well. A military presence is not necessary in all cases and never in cases where the national government does not request the presence.
Regional agreements are most effective in these situations, and should only involve nations which can fully dedicate support in order to promote consistency and strength in the measure being pursued. Regional collaboration reduces the risk of distrust and ulterior motives that often results from non-regional campaigns.
Being so geographically close to the heart of the drug trade, the Federative Republic of Brazil recognizes the damage that accompanies this trade. We have witnessed the pitfalls and successes of the past efforts in the South American region, and we believe our contribution to the resolution of the conflicts will be beneficial on all fronts.
