Topic: Security Cooperation in East Asia
Country: Portugal
Delegate Name: Sydney Toles
School: Williamston High School
Topic page: background guide and all position papers All Portugal position papers GLIMUN 2017 committees
Tension within the Eastern part of Asia is at an all time high. Though East Asia only contains six countries it boasts five countries that are ranked within the top 30 largest militaries in the world. Two of the six countries hold ranks in the top five, these countries being China and North Korea. It comes to no surprise that two countries with very few diplomatic relationship and the have the biggest armies in the world being allies is quite troubling to many nations. In every news outlet you see tweets from United State’s president Donald Trump speaking publicly about the United States shaky relationship with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. The statements from Donald Trump along with the pre-existing tension in East Asia between the DPRK, PRC, and Japan have caused stressed in the international community and created speculation that we may be approaching a major world war.
This issues is no longer just an issue in just East Asia due to the fact that the countries in conflict are some of the biggest militant countries. I think disarmament for the countries whose militaries population is not equal to their population is necessary and will be most effective. It has become a back and forth battle between the countries trying to create the biggest military. This materialist competition between the Eastern Asian countries is doing nothing but heightening the tension.
Ranked by the Peace index system Portugal is ranked the 3rd most peaceful nation. Portugal stresses the importance of resolving issues with as little military force as possible. We desire a solution that is peaceful and does not infringe on any nation’s national sovereignty and that will provide security to the other surrounding nations that military conflict will not break out.
