Topic: Countering the Threat Posed by Improvised Explosive Devices
Country: Togo
Delegate Name: Jack Nolan
School: Forest Hills Central High School
Topic page: background guide and all position papers All Togo position papers GLIMUN 2017 committees
Togo has seen first hand the devastating effects these Improvised Explosive Devices can cause. They are defined as any bomb-like device used outside of military action. The IEDs cause devastation to civilian populations for they are primarily used in heavily populated places and cause unnecessary harm. Togo has not previously enacted any policies to counteract these devices, other than their illegal status. In the future, Togo would like to see regulations enacted in order to effectively disrupt the production of these devices. In order for these actions to be efficient, cooperation among nations, where the use of these devices is prevalent, is required. To properly rid these devices all nations need to be on the same page, and see the big picture of the catastrophic damage they cause. regulating governmental production, trade, and use of this weapon through a multilateral agreement, may not yield results. Instead, the focus should be on the capacity of governments to effectively bring together several policies for comprehensive national action. Meaning an entire, governmental action is essential for making progress. Another factor must be incorporated and that is anti-terrorism. The use of these devices is primarily done by terrorists, meaning policies must also be implemented to discourage this act.
