Topic: Reducing the use of Indiscriminate Weapons in Conflict
Country: Japan
Delegate Name: Ju Young Kim
School: Grand Blanc High School
Topic page: background guide and all position papers All Japan position papers GLIMUN 2016 committees
Indiscriminate weapons are not permissible in any situation. To allow any state to deploy weapons that kill innocent civilians and non-military targets will not be tolerated by Japan, and I am confident that most other nations in the United Nations would agree with this stance.
The use of indiscriminate weapons is by no means appropriate, and subsequently, the stockpiling of such weapons should also be discouraged, even if those who maintain stores of these weapons are adamant about their dedication to not deploy indiscriminate weapons. Creation of a program that allows and aids in the safe destruction of these weapons would be beneficial to nations who lack the resources to pilot such programs on their own. If necessary, it may be of good use to consider sanctions against those nations that do not take steps towards the eventual elimination of their stockpiles of indiscriminate weapons. Of course, sanctions should only be considered at a much later date, after adequate time is allowed for countries to make changes in their programs regarding indiscriminate weapons. The elimination of indiscriminate weapons can also focus on factors such as the production of chemicals or other materials specific to indiscriminate weapons.
Indiscriminate weapons have no place in the future of the world if there is to be global stability. It is Japan’s goal to see that the United Nations takes active steps to reduce the stockpiling and use of indiscriminate weapons. As difficult and daunting as this task may seem, it can be done if all nations come together in the same goal.
