Proliferation of Ballistic Missiles

Topic: 2026 – Proliferation of Ballistic Missiles
Country: Nigeria
Delegate Name: Jack Kolkema

Country: Federal Republic of Nigeria
School: Grand Haven
Committee: DISEC (A)
Topic: Proliferation of Ballistic Missiles

Nigeria does not currently possess any ballistic missiles or have any plan in the future to create them. Most internal efforts of the Nigerian government in terms of weapons have been to create conventional missiles, like anti-tank missiles. These are better suited to combat militant insurgency groups in the country. Even so, the Nigerian government has lately shown a lack of interest to develop more of these conventional missiles, nor does the government have sufficient resources to do so, therefore many of these conventional warfare missiles are stored at the Ikeja Cantonment Ammunition Transit Dump (ATD), meaning Nigeria does not possess large amounts of even smaller missiles like those today. Nigeria is committed to disarming ICBMs (Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles), as they are a signatory to many treaties regarding ICBMs and the warheads they typically carry, such as nuclear warheads, chemical warheads, and biological warheads.
In terms of international agreements, Nigeria is a signatory to the MTCR(Missile Technology Control Regime), an agreement that establishes a voluntary export control regime regarding the export or import of materials used to create chemical, biological, or nuclear weapons, all of the most common weapons used to create warheads for ICBMs. In addition, Nigeria is a signatory to the Treaty of Pelindaba, a treaty to ban all nuclear weapons from the continent of Africa, and is also a signatory to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, a worldwide agreement where signatories promise to not create nuclear weapons. Nigeria is also a member of The Hague Code of Conduct against Ballistic Missile Proliferation, A multinational agreement to curb the rapid proliferation of ICBMs.
Nigeria is a member of the AU (African Union), and this body views Ballistic missiles as a threat to the continent, whether from the outside or from the inside, and seeks to remove the few ballistic missiles on the continent, the few that are in Africa are primarily located in Egypt and South Africa, in order to keep themselves “safe”. This conflict of interest could put the AU under stress. Nigeria would much rather countries use their rocket technology to further space exploration and use them for scientific purposes, as they plan to launch a manned rocket into space by 2030, and have previously launched a few satellites into orbit. To understand how Nigeria plans to move forward, our plan is to help or create a resolution that emphasizes disarmament and stops proliferation of all ICBMs by showcasing the people of the world the horrors that nukes can force upon our world, therefore rallying popular support from the people inside the nations to denuclearise their own country. Nigeria also encourages regional security through conventional methods like diplomacy over weapons buildup or brinksmanship, and an emphasis on repurposing the ICBMs for scientific purposes.

Works Cited
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Topic: 2026 – Proliferation of Ballistic Missiles
Country: Slovenia
Delegate Name: Jonah H Beute

Committee: DISEC
Topic A: Proliferation of Ballistic Missiles
Country: Slovenia
Delegate: Jonah H. Beute
School: Grand Haven High School

Having gone through a war for independence from Yugoslavia to become its own nation, Slovenia has become one of the most developed and richest countries from the former Yugoslavia today. With a GDP of $72.97 billion USD, Slovenia has frequently topped the list of former Yugoslavian countries for years now, and is only rising. With this development, Slovenia has joined many groups like NATO and the EU, and in these groups Slovenia has constantly been in support of putting restrictions on and being for the disarmament of ballistic missiles and weapons of such.
With the recent missile strikes in both Iran and Israel, Slovenia has called multiple times for the deescalation of the conflict at hand. Slovenia views peace talks and deescalation as a crucial point in ending the proliferation of ballistic missiles. An example of escalation that has led to conflict is the Iran and Israel conflict, which led to the striking of Iran, which thankfully didn’t escalate further, but it could’ve. Slovenia views these peace talks as the first step towards peace. Slovenia, along with the EU, has also imposed sanctions on Iran after repeatedly exporting ballistic missiles to Russia which is at odds with nearby Ukraine, and therefore, could lead to ballistic missile strikes within Ukraine. So in resolutions, Slovenia would be pushing for clauses and or resolutions based on limiting tensions between countries where tensions are high through peace talks, or if peace won’t work putting sanctions on countries who are currently supplying or using ballistic missiles in warfare.
To persuade countries who currently are using ballistic missiles, Slovenia proposes that peace talks and other diplomatic discourse that could lead to deescalation should be made in order to strengthen the non-proliferation of ballistic missiles. If these peace talks do not work, then Slovenia would not be opposed to putting sanctions on these countries. Though, as stated previously, Slovenia would definitely prefer to use peace talks instead of using threats. Such as sanctions, to preserve peace and to reduce the use of ballistic missiles. So, in a resolution, Slovenia will be looking for talks between countries who currently use ballistic missiles, which could lead to them to stop using them and strengthen relations between countries. But if those talks do not work, then we need to place punishments, such as sanctions, on them to make progress in stopping the use of these weapons.
Multilateral solutions that Slovenia would view as good and can be applied without tampering with scientific research are meetings with countries to either try to convince them to not launch or reduce the use of ballistic missiles. With those countries either agreeing to or stopping the launching of these missiles the scientific research would still continue. Slovenia believes that restrictions on research and development of these missiles should be placed on member states who continue to use them, especially if they are unwilling to cooperate. If this is so, countries can stop the further increased casualties that could become of them if they continue to develop like this. So in a resolution, we would want to see and push for these talks between current countries who are using them in war and possible restrictions on their research if they continue using them after they are requested to stop.

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Topic: 2026 – Proliferation of Ballistic Missiles
Country: Uzbekistan
Delegate Name: Audrey McLaughlin

The production of ballistic missiles poses a dangerous threat to international peace and security. As missile technology becomes more advanced, the risk of arms races and delivery of weapons of mass destruction increases. In countries experiencing political tensions, the production of ballistic missiles can increase conflicts and undermine attempts at peaceful, diplomatic relations. The international community should address the advancing capabilities of missile technology, especially concerning the use of artificial intelligence in the delivery of these weapons. If countries no longer proliferate ballistic missiles, conflicts overall will resolve more safely and securely.
The Republic of Uzbekistan has continually demonstrated its commitment to stop the production of ballistic missiles and continue to maintain safety within its region. As a signatory to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) and a founding member of the Central Asian Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone (CANWFZ), Uzbekistan has worked to ensure that Central Asia remains free from nuclear weapons and their delivery systems, including missiles. Uzbekistan also supports the Hague Code of Conduct Against Ballistic Missile Proliferation (HCOC), which promotes transparency and precautionary measures in relation to missile testing and development.
Uzbekistan firmly believes that preventing ballistic missile proliferation requires cooperation among all member states and transparency rather than military expansion. Uzbekistan opposes the transfer of missile technology between member states and supports stronger export controls on weapons of mass destruction. Uzbekistan also emphasizes that missile production should not worsen security concerns, especially for countries that do not produce these weapons. Finally, Uzbekistan believes that diplomacy must remain the primary tool for resolving disputes between nations.
To address this issue, Uzbekistan asks for expanded participation in international agreements, including continuing participation in the National Proliferation Treaty. Uzbekistan also supports initiatives to reduce tensions that encourage missile proliferation. By prioritizing cooperation and adherence to international law, the global community can work toward limiting the spread of ballistic missile technology while maintaining international security.

Topic: 2026 – Proliferation of Ballistic Missiles
Country: Seychelles
Delegate Name: Addisyn McLaughlin

Historically, The Republic of Seychelles has firmly opposed the proliferation of ballistic missiles, subscribing to the Hague Code of Conduct Against Ballistic Missile Proliferation (HCoC) created in 2002 to promote honesty surrounding ballistic missile production and operation among its 145 signatories. Seychelles is not a producer of ballistic missiles, and therefore has no strategic reason to support their development. As a Small Island Developing State, proliferation of missiles only increases risks Seychelles cannot defend itself against. In 2004, the UN Security Council Resolution 1540 (UNSCR 1540), which requires all member states to enforce laws preventing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, was adopted unanimously. Seychelles submitted several reports to the resulting UN 1540 Committee detailing its implementation of UNSCR 1540, further demonstrating its commitment to global disarmament.
Currently, Seychelles continues its commitment to minimizing the proliferation of ballistic missiles. As an island positioned in the Indian Ocean, Seychelles works to protect vital trade routes, partnering in Operation Prosperity Guardian (OPG), an international coalition formed by the United States of America in 2023 to protect commercial shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. OPG was designed in part to help minimize the transport of weapons of mass destruction overseas. Seychelles also ratified the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) in 2021, the first legally binding international agreement to prohibit nuclear weapons with over 70 ratifications since its adoption in 2017.
The Seychelles Air Force and Coast Guard continuously monitor the Exclusive Economic Zone (EZZ) in an effort to prevent unauthorized activities. Seychelles also frequently collaborates with the U.S. navy to improve regional security. Through participation in the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI), Seychelles works to eliminate the illegal trafficking of ballistic missiles. As noted by the Nuclear Weapons Ban Monitor, an annual report managed by Norwegian People’s Aid to track global progress towards the elimination of nuclear weapons, Seychelles has made significant contributions to the international effort to eliminate weapons of mass destruction and their delivery systems.
Seychelles’ location poses a significant risk as major world powers such as India and China are in constant geopolitical competition over commercial interests around Africa and the Indian Ocean. China possesses the world’s largest land-based missile force, with over 2,500 ballistic missiles in its possession. The People’s Liberation Army Rocket Force (PLARF) is the fourth branch of China’s military, aiming to develop weapons of mass destruction capable of intercontinental travel. In addition, India produces over forty different missile types, including nuclear and submarine-launched weapons. These weapons pose a dangerous threat to Seychelles if used to engage in intercontinental warfare, especially considering its location in the Indian Ocean and its subsequent proximity to vital trade routes susceptible to attack during international disputes.

Topic: 2026 – Proliferation of Ballistic Missiles
Country: Zimbabwe
Delegate Name: Dylan Zobol

Zimbabwe
SIMUN DISEC
Model UN
2/8/2026

Prolifercation of Ballistic Missles:
Zimbabwe is a small country in southern africa and like any country is affected by the use of ballistic missles. The UN has addressed the use of missiles as increasingly commonplace weapon choice in war. As this becomes more true, smaller countries like Zimbabwe become more at risk to destruction. Zimbabwe in recent years has signed on to the Treaty of the Prohibitaion of Nuculer weapons on the 4th of december, 2020, where they specificly said that “a legally binding instrument to prohibit nuclear weapons, leading towards their total elimination”. Before that in 2015-16, Zimbabwe endorsed a “Humanitarian Pledge” which had the goal to get rid of nuclear weapons, which was also endorsed by 126 other states.

One of Zimbabwe’s biggest allies South Africa, got rid of all their ballistic missile creation in 1993, to join the Missile Technology Control Regime. An organization with the goal to limit production. Zimbabwe would want some sort of protection if war were to break out. Being a smaller country they would be annihilated with out some sort of protection.

Zimbabwes stance on the proliferation of ballistic missiles is that they want restrictions on state missle ownership. They would want some less destructive missiles to be legal, although they would want all nucular missles to be prohibited, becaues as such a small country, it would be in eminence danger.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_wars_involving_Zimbabwe
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Missile_Technology_Control_Regime
https://disarmament.unoda.org/en/our-work/emerging-challenges/missiles

Topic: 2026 – Proliferation of Ballistic Missiles
Country: Saudi Arabia
Delegate Name: Rayyan Abu Azine

Submitted to the Disarmament and International Security Committee
From: Saudi Arabia
Delegate Name: Rayyan Abu Azrine
Subject: Proliferation of Ballistic Missiles

Since World War II and the creation of the German V-2 missile, ballistic missiles have played a key role in military dominance and balancing firepower between nations. With the introduction of Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs), war changed forever. The Cold War had ramped up the rapid development of Ballistic Missiles, primarily due to the competition between the Soviet Union and the United States, and was the closest the world has ever been to seeing an all-out nuclear war. Possession of ICBMs has been argued to provide a last line of self-defense to many countries, but has also created dangerous tensions and conflicts. Events such as the Cuban Missile Crisis, and later leading to a land invasion or false claims of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMDs) hidden in Iraq to justify an invasion in the Middle East, are just a few examples that set the influence ballistic missiles have on a country. Continuous development of ballistic missiles allowed these weapons to become even more deadly, with devastating consequences if any of these were to be released. Since then, many efforts have been made to deter usage of ICBMs, such as Non-proliferation Treaties, No First Use Policies, and Anti-Ballistic Missile agreements.
Many have argued that the use of ballistic missiles compromise national security of neighboring countries and puts smaller countries in jeopardy with no line of defense for themselves. Though current deterrence methods prove to be significant, at the end of the day, these policies and pledges are still handshake agreements with no guarantee of safety. Even with these agreements, many larger, more powerful G-7 countries don’t acknowledge the terms of these treaties. Foreign adversaries are still seen as untrustworthy, with no real or verified way to prove agreements of peace. These threats still remain at large.
Saudi Arabia believes that possession of these missiles are essential for the purpose of balancing regional defense through military power. Saudi Arabia is in possession of an undisclosed number of Intermediate-range Chinese DF-3 missiles alongside a newer batch of DF-21 missiles. With many terrorist attacks from Iranian backed Houthi Forces, and rising tensions with Iran itself, deterrence is crucial in defending the Saudi kingdom and its people. Saudi Arabia is a big supporter of the NPT, especially being one of the signatories. Saudi Arabia has relied heavily on these international treaties and agreements, as well as American and Pakistani alliances. Saudi Arabia wants peace through deterrence by regional balance. Not dominance. Mutual agreement should have options without commitment or the possibility of adversaries gaining strategic advantages.
Saudi Arabia looks forward to progressing towards mutual agreement on peace through deterrence, balance in power, maintaining regional stability, and unbiased policies.
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Topic: 2026 – Proliferation of Ballistic Missiles
Country: Japan
Delegate Name: Stella Rogers

02/01/2026
Submitted to: Disarmament and International Security Committee (DISEC)
From: Japan
Topic: Proliferation of Ballistic Missiles

Missile Proliferation: the spread of missiles and missile-related technology. From the first development of the missile during World War Two in Germany to now, the use and proliferation of missiles have been one of the most pressing threats to global peace and security. They destabilize regions, trigger arms races, and enable tensions and intimidation between nations. Once missiles proliferate, their effects cross borders, and civilians and nations are put at risk.
This issue remains extremely relevant for our nation in today’s time, as we are still battling the ongoing infringements on our land through missile launches and security concerns from foreign nations. Our nation has frequent ballistic missile launches coming over our territory from North Korea as they are testing long-range ballistic technology. Not only is doing this violating UN Security Council resolutions, but it has also caused nationwide panic amongst our territory and civilians. The effects of missile and nuclear expansion and the tensions they can build between nations are unjust. Our nation experiences this firsthand through China’s expanding missile delivery forces, which have been adding pressure on our nation to increase our missile protection. This is no longer a matter worth setting aside, and we believe missile proliferation must come to an end now as lives continue to hang in the balance.
Japan has consistently voted against the condemnation of missile tests and the enforcement of non-proliferation norms on the global stage. Japan is an active participant in UN statements and actions condemning ballistic missile tests by other nations, specifically North Korea. Our nation has also delivered UN Security Council statements pressing for the enforcement of sanctions and stronger measures against proliferation. Moving forward, Japan seeks support for resolutions that call for sanctions and restraint regarding ballistic missile development by rogue states.
Our nation is already a strong participant in the community of non-proliferation initiatives. These include our participation in the Hague Code of Conduct, which exchanges annual notifications of ballistic missile launches and promotes overall restraint of ballistic missiles, as well as Japan’s coordination with regimes like the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) that limit the proliferation of unarmed delivery systems, which include missiles, drones, and space launch vehicles. Our nation also looks to global support in order to defend its territory against missiles through close coordination with the United States and other allies to maintain defensive capabilities against missiles.
Addressing this issue at large is the first necessary step towards developing a global community that can build trust on the backbone of peace, not intimidation. Japan believes that through stronger enforcement of existing UN resolutions, like the UN Security Council Resolution 1450, a resolution that requires all UN Member States to prevent non-state actors from acquiring, developing, or trafficking nuclear weapons. We also support increasing transparency and restraint towards missile proliferation, and broadening participation in the non-proliferation frameworks mentioned previously, such as MTCR and Hague Code of Conduct, to ensure the issue remains aside the entire global community at large.
Japan will forever remain a nation opposed to ballistic missile proliferation, and welcomes cooperation with all nations committed to ballistic weapons tied together with legal responsibility, and nations seeking a future that ensures security is at the forefront of every nation to protect the civilians that are often put at risk. Japan seeks partnerships with regional members and UN bodies to work towards an international community that emphasizes cooperation over intimidation and turning the global community into a place of unity.

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Topic: 2026 – Proliferation of Ballistic Missiles
Country: China
Delegate Name: Cameron Balis

1/29/26
Submitted To: DISEC
From: China
Topic: Proliferation of Ballistic Missiles

The People’s Republic of China takes the issue of proliferation seriously. We’ve seen this policy be highly successful on the world stage; however, every single major piece of ballistic missile legislation that has gone through the United Nations has been non-binding. That makes the policy futile in its approach. China has a hardened stance on this issue because of the mass possibilities for the major nations in this world to continue to exploit those they deem insufficient or not on the same level. With this, the People’s Republic of China has made it a non-starter in a situation that involves the UN.
Instead, China would like to see more discourse on the matter. We and other nations have deep-rooted concerns about the potential exploitation of the countries that aren’t equally represented in the formation of these decisions. The precedent of this United Nations body has shown the futility of this conversation, as seen in the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) of 1987, only 36 nations have signed what is seemingly a “political understanding” of proliferation. This document, as it stands, does not protect nations from other forms of warfare or methods of attack. How will a nation properly defend itself from a disproportionate force? Additionally, China seeks to define the thresholds of proliferation as well as the ability for the committee to oversee this, with respect to the national sovereignty of member states.
With that, the People’s Republic of China would strongly move for the Disarmament and International Security Committee to focus on more unifying topics. How can the United Nations determine what sovereign nations can and can not do for their own protection? Without equitable representation that is not “westernized,” the topic of disarmament is a non-starter.

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Topic: 2026 – Proliferation of Ballistic Missiles
Country: Algeria
Delegate Name: Aeriq Abu Azrine

2/4/26
Submitted to: DISEC
From: People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria
Topic: Proliferation of Ballistic Missiles

The People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria has very strong views on the proliferation of ballistic missiles. Viewing through the lens of our deep history and struggle against colonial rule, we strive to protect our sovereignty, regional security, and Multinationalism. As a member of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), Algeria has consistently opposed discriminatory disarmament frameworks that have been imposed on developing nations, such as the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR), which are non-binding and allow major powers to retain their own missile capabilities.
Regarding the proliferation of ballistic missiles, Algeria fully supports the proliferation of ALL nuclear arms by signing and ratifying the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), the Pelindaba Treaty, the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT), and the signing of theTreaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW).
Algeria recognizes the legitimate security concerns of sovereign states, especially those facing regional instability, terrorism, and external interference, believing conventional ballistic weapons have their place in modern conflict zones with the intent to protect sovereignty and regional stability, but we are not ignorant of the fact that unchecked proliferation poses a serious threat to international and regional security.
While there have been intergovernmental actions to combat this, such as the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR), this act does not demonstrate effective diplomacy due to its outdated nature and its failure to be signed by most of the UN. Therefore, there must be a new treaty that aims to be more inclusive, transparent, and have a non-discriminatory framework that also respects national sovereignty and the right to self-determination, that is enforceable,e and avoids the undermining of developing nations.

Sources
https://www.nti.org/countries/algeria-5/
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Topic: 2026 – Proliferation of Ballistic Missiles
Country: Sweden
Delegate Name: Xavier Sapotichne

Sweden has been non-proliferation for a very long time. We support NATO’s defence strategy and strive to protect our citizens from threats. We subscribe to the Hague Code of Conduct and are an active member of the Missile Technology Control Regime.

Greetings, esteemed delegates and honorable chair. Regarding the proliferation of ballistic missiles, Sweden supports non-proliferation. However, Sweden is aware of NATO’s defence strategy and accepts nuclear weapons as essential to the security strategy put in place. Sweden is prepared to take steps to protect its citizens and considers the serious security situation we face as of utmost importance. Sweden will contribute to NATO’s collective deterrence and defence by upgrading its defence system. We look only to protect our whole society with the recent upgrade of our defense system and acknowledge that a stronger defense system is becoming more and more essential every day, with the example of the attacks on Ukraine.

Sweden gains international security and regional stability from the peace that will come from the non-proliferation of ballistic missiles.

Topic: 2026 – Proliferation of Ballistic Missiles
Country: India
Delegate Name: Ben Stuart

DELEGATE: Benjamin Stuart
COUNTRY: Republic of India
COMMITTEE: Disarmament & International Security Committee
TOPIC: Proliferation of Ballistic Missiles

Ballistic missiles are long range rockets used by nations to attack each other. These missiles can be loaded with a payload of anything from a nuclear bomb to a bioweapon. It is natural for some countries to be worried about the safety of their civilians and India hopes to ease those fears through lively debate.

The Republic of India is committed to ensuring a safe global community through cooperation and understanding. India has the world’s largest population and is adamant about maintaining its national security. Its people have weathered long seasons under the thumb of foreign powers. India is against radical and hasty disarmament that could endanger the lives of its over a billion citizens.

India advocates for reasonable well thought through initiatives that can ensure a peaceful world while also ensuring that countries with ballistic missiles can maintain their national security. India is a signatory to the Hague code of conduct and supports an international effort against the proliferation of ballistic missiles. These efforts though should be opt in and cooperative. If they are not member states then have no real incentive to cooperate.

India looks forward to taking a measured and cooperative approach to the non proliferation of ballistic missiles.

Topic: 2026 – Proliferation of Ballistic Missiles
Country: Pakistan
Delegate Name: Areesha Shah

DELEGATE: Areesha Shah
COUNTRY: Pakistan
COMMITTEE: DISEC
TOPIC: Proliferation of Ballistic Missiles
The proliferation of ballistic missile technology represents a continuing challenge to international peace and security. Ballistic missiles possess the capability to deliver both conventional and nuclear payloads across long distances within a short period of time, compressing decision-making windows and increasing the likelihood of miscalculation during crises. Rapid technological advancement, the diffusion of dual-use materials, and the emergence of new missile defense systems have further complicated strategic stability. While the international community has attempted to address these dangers through voluntary arrangements such as the Missile Technology Control Regime and the Hague Code of Conduct against Ballistic Missile Proliferation, these mechanisms remain limited in scope and participation. Because they are not universally negotiated within the United Nations framework, many states perceive them as selective export-denial systems rather than genuine collective security instruments. Pakistan believes that the issue of missile proliferation cannot be separated from broader security dynamics. In regions characterized by political disputes, military asymmetry, and unresolved conflicts, missile development often emerges as a response to insecurity rather than a cause of it. The Islamic Republic of Pakistan maintains a policy of credible minimum deterrence intended solely to prevent war and preserve strategic balance in South Asia. Pakistan is not a party to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons due to its discriminatory structure, which formally recognizes only a limited number of nuclear-weapon states while imposing permanent restrictions on others. Consequently, attempts to control missile technology that do not simultaneously address regional security concerns risk reinforcing instability instead of reducing it. Lasting non-proliferation requires equal security for all states rather than selective limitations placed on some. Pakistan further notes that technological denial regimes may unintentionally encourage indigenous weapons development by creating incentives for self-reliance. For many developing states, access to space launch and scientific technology is also tied to economic development, disaster monitoring, communications infrastructure, and climate research. Therefore, any international arrangement must clearly distinguish between peaceful technological advancement and destabilizing military deployment. Pakistan supports measures that prevent the acquisition of missile technology by non-state actors and condemns all forms of illicit trafficking in delivery systems and related materials. However, such efforts must be cooperative and universal rather than coercive and selective. The delegation of Pakistan advocates the negotiation of a comprehensive, non-discriminatory multilateral framework under the United Nations addressing ballistic missiles in a balanced manner. Transparency and confidence-building measures, including voluntary pre-launch notifications and crisis communication mechanisms, can significantly reduce risks of accidental escalation. Regional dialogue processes should accompany global agreements so that states facing direct security dilemmas can address their concerns through diplomacy rather than arms competition. Furthermore, discussions on missile limitations must include the destabilizing effects of advanced missile defense systems and the potential weaponization of outer space, both of which risk undermining deterrence and prompting further proliferation. In conclusion, Pakistan emphasizes that sustainable non-proliferation cannot be achieved solely through restrictions on technology but must instead be rooted in fairness, inclusivity, and mutual security. A universal approach negotiated within the United Nations system would promote confidence among states and encourage voluntary restraint. Pakistan remains committed to constructive engagement in DISEC to advance strategic stability, prevent conflict, and ensure that missile-related technologies are regulated in a manner consistent with sovereign equality and international peace.

Topic: 2026 – Proliferation of Ballistic Missiles
Country: Panama
Delegate Name: Liliana Villarreal

Disarmament & International Security Committee (DISEC)
Panama
Proliferation of Ballistic Missiles
Liliana Villarreal

Ballistic Missiles (BM’s) have been used since the end of WW2 with the V-2, and are defined as a rocket-propelled, self guiding weapon system (nuclear, chemical) that uses gravity to fall to its target. They enter space upon launch, which makes them difficult to defend against. Range is 200 mi to 3,400 mi (intercontinental). The entire world is at threat while BM’s are legal. They have the ability to kill millions, and set the world into war.
31 total countries have reported having BM’s in their possession, and the last known use was on January 30th, 2026. A Russian ballistic missile strike damaged warehouse facilities of a civilian manufacturer in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region. There have been two previously created documents to put an end to the proliferation of ballistic missiles.
Panama is a neutral country, due to its land harboring the Panama Canal which is used by all countries for passage through the Americas. It does not currently possess any Ballistic Missiles, nor there is any plan to harbor any. Panama is currently a part of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) created by the United Nations. It was signed on Sept. 20, 2017 declaring that it is a completely nuclear-free zone.
Due to the Panama Canal being a vital passage for many country’s economies (imports/exports), Panama would be a target that could influence many other countries if the canal was bombed by a Ballistic Missile. It would be a strategic move to bomb the canal that would affect millions of people and many countries.
As of 2025-2026, Panama has not made any direct moves in the spread of eliminating ballistic missiles. In 2022, Panama became a part of the 1540 UN committee, which is a subcommittee of the UN Security Council. It was established due to the 1540 Amendment, which aims to completely disarm all countries by starting with nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons. The 1540 Amendment has been implemented in all the ways it can be and there has been progress documented, but full compliance with the amendment is predicted to take years.
Previously created documents to stop the rapid increase of BM’s made and used include the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) of 1987, and the Hague Code of Conduct Against Ballistic Missile Proliferation of 2002. The MTCR was an informal understanding of limiting proliferation, containing a list of technologies it applied to, and all the responsibilities of preventing the proliferation of BM’s. The Hague Code of Conduct was another informal document that called for signatories to report the number of missiles and space vehicles they had annually, along with the related policies. While most countries who follow the Hague Code of Conduct are compliant with all of its requirements, there is no verification process nor any consequences for giving false information.

While Panama has been a part of other treaties they are still active in, they haven’t had any recent treaties they have expanded on.
One solution to the proliferation of ballistic missiles that Panama would support is the complete eradication of the use of nuclear ballistic missiles. While this is a lofty goal, it would be a step toward the idea of complete disarmament of the world. Using the TPNW, and spreading the ideas it contains, solutions to problems that would use ballistic missiles could be negotiated, and be avoided.
Representatives from Panama could enter other countries and spread the word about the TPNW and the benefits of it to world peace. As a sort of incentive, Panama can use their canal as leverage, saying that all countries that use the Panama Canal have to be nuclear-free zones, along with not transporting any kind of weapon through the canal. Using the canal as transportation for weapons is a violation of the country’s pledge of being a weapons-free country.
As a neutral country, Panama is urging all countries to follow their lead in being nuclear-free-zones, and the eradication of the use of ballistic missiles. Ballistic missiles, and specifically nuclear ballistic missiles, are causing huge problems today. They affect millions of innocent lives, and could be stopped fairly easily if a global agreement could be reached. The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) should be spread to all countries, and at the very least should be known to all countries. The proliferation of ballistic missiles needs to be stopped, and it needs to happen now.

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.

Topic: 2026 – Proliferation of Ballistic Missiles
Country: Mongolia
Delegate Name: Yassmin Aboelezz

Disarmament & International Security Committee (DISEC)
Mongolia
Proliferation of Ballistic Missiles
Yassmin Aboelezz
Ballistic missiles are rocket-propelled, self-guided weapon systems designed to deliver a payload. They follow a high-arching trajectory at typically over 15,000 mph and are able to in under 30 minutes massacre whole cities. This was seen first in history through the V-2 rocket which was developed by Nazi Germany in 1944. Today, the threats of ballistic missiles and their usage has occurred more frequently ranging from short-range missiles to intercontinental ballistic missiles, or ICBM. Ballistic missiles create threats to citizens particularly in countries in conflict. While there is not any health risk associated with their use, they still can cause the death of citizens in a war. Many are still used today by many nations; some even go as far as to create defense systems against them. For example, the USA has the “Golden Dome” while Iran has the “Iron Dome” (Burnett). Just recently, on January 30th, 2026, a Russian ballistic missile strike damaged warehouse facilities of a civilian manufacturer in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region (Kohanets).

Mongolia was declared a nuclear weapon free zone (NWFZ) during September of 1992 in the UN through the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons following its departure from being a sino-soviet influenced nation as a way to avoid being a “grey zone” or a pawn in regional nuclear rivalry. It is prohibited to prevent any state from developing or transporting nuclear weapons or radioactive material in Mongolia (“Nuclear-Weapon-Free Status of Mongolia”). Mongolia is landlocked between the USSR, China, and Kazakhstan. Both China and the USSR, now Russia, have a history regarding the use of ballistic missiles especially in regards to the Cold war between the USSR and USA (“Mongolia’s Nuclear Policy: From Security to Serotype Research”). However, Mongolia was rejected from the USSR, but was still politically affected, originally being a soviet nation in 1924 and eventually transitioning to a democracy in 1990. While Mongolia does not have a history regarding ballistic missiles, we recognize the dangers and harm they have caused other nations in the UN and outside the UN. In September of 1992, Mongolia at the UN declared itself a “nuclear weapon free zone” by President P. Ochirbat, the country’s first democratically elected president (“Mongolia’s Nuclear Policy: From Security to Serotype Research”). This was done as an initiative to seek independence away from neighboring countries’ politics and conflicts.

In its declaration, as of 2000, Mongolia has reaffirmed the general prohibitions implemented pursuant to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and pledged not to station or transport nuclear weapons or parts. Later in 2015, Mongolia also adopted resolution 60 aimed at strengthening the policies regarding being a nuclear weapon free zone. From 2018 to 2022, Mongolia coordinated the fourth conference of the nuclear weapons free zones (“Mongolia’s Nuclear-Weapon-Free Status | United Nations Platform for Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zones”). Mongolia is also a state in the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, a landmark international treaty to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and promote cooperation (“Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) | United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs”).

Mongolia is not open to forcing or implementing regulations on other nations’ weapon control. Instead, we are supporting resolutions with incentives to empower nations in the discourse of non-proliferation of ballistic missiles. During the cold war, the USA and USSR were in conflict and would use the threats of ballistic missiles towards each other. Former president, Ronald Reagan, created a plan known as the “1980s Reagan’s Strategic Defense Initiative” to protect the USA from threats; however, this only caused the USSR to create more weapons instead. Therefore, Mongolia will not support attempts to restrict countries and force them to not produce weapons such as ballistic missiles (Burnett). Instead, the state of Mongolia is proposing a treaty that promotes partnerships and incentives in exchange for the non-proliferation of ballistic missiles. As a nuclear weapon free zone and neighbors to a country with a history regarding nuclear weapons, we understand the importance of reducing the use of ballistic missiles. While they cannot be entirely abolished worldwide, there is always room for improvement. In this program, in exchange for decreasing and giving up ballistic missiles, countries can gain stronger relations with other states in the treaty and incentives regarding trading such as lower tariffs or getting the chance to be supported in their exports.

In conclusion, Mongolia is a nuclear weapon free zone and has been involved in multiple events to promote that. Therefore, it supports the non-proliferation of ballistic missiles and the creation of a treaty promoting international relations and incentives in exchange for non-proliferation of ballistic missiles. Mongolia has been a part of the United Nations since 1961 and is very open to mutually beneficial partnerships. It is essential to our citizens as members of the United Nations to cooperate together to create resolutions to protect citizens against ballistic missiles. This conflict is not just about international relationships, it is about protecting cultures, countries, and the people of our states. Ballistic missiles have caused irreversible damage to families worldwide, and it is our duty and delegates of the United Nations to ensure this does not happen again.

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Topic: 2026 – Proliferation of Ballistic Missiles
Country: Sierra Leone
Delegate Name: Evan Rentsch

Committee: Disarmament and International Security Committee (DISEC)
Topic: Proliferation of Ballistic Missiles/Verification of Disarmament
Delegation: Sierra Leone
School: Midland High School

Proliferation of Ballistic Missiles

While Sierra Leone does not possess Ballistic Missiles, it has been known to work against other powers possessing them. In 2010, the Sierra Leone National Commission on Small Arms Act (SLeNCSA) was established to “regulate and supervise the manufacture, trade, and use of small arms and light weapons, their ammunition and other related materials,” (The Sierra Leone National Commission on Small Arms Act, 2010).

Sierra Leone believes that it is important to sustain the generational existence of the human race and to promote national and international goals. Sierra Leone aligns with the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) which aims to advance the interests of developing countries like Sierra Leone, including to recommend nuclear disarmament and non proliferation of nuclear weapons. Sierra Leone believes that living in a world without nuclear weapons would assure Africa, as well as every other non-nuclear nation, a more sustainable and bright economic and political future, as well as free from catastrophe.

The Sierra Leone Commission on Arms and Ammunitions Act (SLeCAA) was enacted to repeal the Sierra Leone National Commission on Small Arms Act in 2023. SLeCAA aimed to modernize and build on SLeNCSA by also regulating supervision of manufacture, trade, and use of arms, ammunition, and other related materials. This would enhance national security as well as reduce risks from having unregulated arms in circulation in Sierra Leone. This proves that Sierra Leone is all for the non-proliferation of ballistic missiles and is attempting to keep the world safe from the destruction of irreversible consequences that come with the firing of ballistic missiles.

Sierra Leone claims that nuclear states, as well as those who claim to be nuclear-free, should “review their nuclear status inventory accounts commitments, without prejudice, to honor the international monitoring benchmarks, and for clear international vision on the Nuclear Weapon capabilities,” (Permanent Mission of the Republic of Sierra Leone to the United States April 2024). This would make nuclear arms a more transparent matter and turn ballistic weapons into a safer topic.

One of Sierra Leone’s most significant contributions to the non-proliferation of ballistic missiles was the ratification of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons Sierra Leone in September of 2024. As one of 71 nations to ratify this treaty, Sierra Leone believes that this will lead to the end of the “long impasse in multilateral nuclear disarmament negotiations,” (icanw.org). As discussed in the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Sierra Leone to the United Nations, the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) is the “cornerstone of the global nuclear disarmament and nonproliferation architecture and a key instrument in the efforts to halt vertical and horizontal proliferation of nuclear weapons an essential foundation for the pursuit of nuclear disarmament.” Nuclear disarmament continues to be Sierra Leone’s highest priority and the total eradication of nuclear weapons is the only possible guarantee of eliminating use and risk of annihilation.

Verification of Disarmament

Sierra Leone, although never having access to ballistic missiles or any nuclear weapons, has done a significant amount of work to verify disarmament. A case study done by Christiana Solomon and Jeremy Ginifer titled Disarmament, Demobilisation, and Reintegration in Sierra Leone was very enlightening to the work done in Sierra Leone for disarmament. Effective disarmament demobilisation and reintegration (DDR) in conflict-afflicted states can significantly contribute to reducing chances of conflicts pertaining ballistic missiles and can also act as a “platform for economic, political and social development,” (Disarmament, Demobilisation, and Reintegration in Sierra Leone, 2008).

The United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL), established in 1999 and active for seven years, aimed to implement the Lomé Peace Agreement. This agreement ended the civil war in Sierra Leone by establishing a framework for peace, power-sharing, and the disarmament of combatants. Over the course of UNAMSIL’s active period, it disarmed more than 75,000 combatants, as well as collected over 42,000 weapons and 1.2 million rounds of ammunition. Sierra Leone has been dedicated to disarmament for many years and does not plan to stop.

The DDR process not only disarmed combatants, but also reintegrated ex-fighters back into civilian life. According to the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone, almost 55,000 ex-fighters received reintegration benefits, including skill training programmes, formal education, as well as agricultural, fishery, or entrepreneurial support. After UNAMSIL’s process of disarming and reintegrating a sum of more than 75,000 combatants, the DDR process was declared completed by Sierra Leone’s government in 2004.

Topic: 2026 – Proliferation of Ballistic Missiles
Country: Philippines
Delegate Name: Liam Roe

Committee: DISEC
Topic: Proliferation of Ballistic Missiles
Country: Philippines
Honorable chair and distinguished delegates it had come to the attention of the Republic of the Philippines that ballistic missiles are used across the globe for unnecessary reasons.
Ballistic missiles have loomed over countries since the end of World War 2. Since this, ballistic missiles have only got more advanced with range and destructiveness. Ballistic missiles are rocket propelled, with self guided weapon systems that follow a set trajectory to strike the target. Payloads today range from simple explosives to destructive nuclear bombs. With these advancements millions of civilians are in danger. Ballistic missiles are more pronounced in the middle east and east Asia. Both regions use ballistic missiles for military and political reasons. Many events have happened since these missiles were created in 1942, the most important to have a call for the proliferation was the cold war and more recent events in the middle east.
The Republic of the Philippines is very concerned and denounces the recent missile launches performed by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. These actions undermine economic progress, peace, and stability in the indo-pacific region. Ballistic missiles affect the Philippines by raising regional tensions with countries able to strike strategic locations from long distances. This pushes the Republic of the Philippines towards stronger alliances and pro-disarmament policies due to the lack of their own missiles. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has hosted many seminars that bring representatives from Indo-Pacific Nations, international organizations, and experts to address the pressing challenges posed by the proliferation of ballistic missiles in Asia. The discussions at the most recent seminar were framed within the context of the Hague Code of Conduct Against Ballistic Missile Proliferation (HCoC), a vital multilateral mechanism that fosters transparency.
The Republic of the Philippines will remove all US ballistic missiles from the country if China halts its aggressive behavior in the south China sea. In terms of treaties, the US and Republic of the Philippines signed a treaty titled the mutual defense treaty (MDT) in 1951. The Philippines is currently undertaking an ambitious 15-year military modernization program, which will continue through 2027. This plan will cost roughly $40 billion dollars. This program aims to address shortfalls in the Philippines defense capabilities.
Overall, the Philippines emphasizes the importance of deepening cooperation among Member States to address ballistic missile proliferation through practical, confidence‑building measures. This includes expanding information‑sharing mechanisms, encouraging broader participation in existing non‑binding regimes, and exploring pathways toward future legally binding commitments that improve global security. The Republic of the Philippines would verify ballistic missile disarmament by relying on international monitoring, UN reporting requirements, and transparency measures rather than domestic inspections. As a non‑missile state, it supports tools like satellite monitoring, shared launch notifications, and UN‑authorized inspections, while promoting ASEAN confidence‑building measures. By combining global oversight with regional cooperation and strong export controls, the Philippines would help ensure that missile disarmament is transparent, credible, and enforceable. The Philippines stand ready to work with all delegations, regional partners, and UN bodies to advance dialogue, reinforce transparency, and promote a safer international environment.

Topic: 2026 – Proliferation of Ballistic Missiles
Country: Philippines
Delegate Name: Liam Roe

Committee: DISEC
Topic: Proliferation of Ballistic Missiles
Country: Philippines
Honorable chair and distinguished delegates it had come to the attention of the Republic of the Philippines that ballistic missiles are used across the globe for unnecessary reasons.
Ballistic missiles have loomed over countries since the end of World War 2. Since this, ballistic missiles have only got more advanced with range and destructiveness. Ballistic missiles are rocket propelled, with self guided weapon systems that follow a set trajectory to strike the target. Payloads today range from simple explosives to destructive nuclear bombs. With these advancements millions of civilians are in danger. Ballistic missiles are more pronounced in the middle east and east Asia. Both regions use ballistic missiles for military and political reasons. Many events have happened since these missiles were created in 1942, the most important to have a call for the proliferation was the cold war and more recent events in the middle east.
The Republic of the Philippines is very concerned and denounces the recent missile launches performed by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. These actions undermine economic progress, peace, and stability in the indo-pacific region. Ballistic missiles affect the Philippines by raising regional tensions with countries able to strike strategic locations from long distances. This pushes the Republic of the Philippines towards stronger alliances and pro-disarmament policies due to the lack of their own missiles. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has hosted many seminars that bring representatives from Indo-Pacific Nations, international organizations, and experts to address the pressing challenges posed by the proliferation of ballistic missiles in Asia. The discussions at the most recent seminar were framed within the context of the Hague Code of Conduct Against Ballistic Missile Proliferation (HCoC), a vital multilateral mechanism that fosters transparency.
The Republic of the Philippines will remove all US ballistic missiles from the country if China halts its aggressive behavior in the south China sea. In terms of treaties, the US and Republic of the Philippines signed a treaty titled the mutual defense treaty (MDT) in 1951. The Philippines is currently undertaking an ambitious 15-year military modernization program, which will continue through 2027. This plan will cost roughly $40 billion dollars. This program aims to address shortfalls in the Philippines defense capabilities.
Overall, the Philippines emphasizes the importance of deepening cooperation among Member States to address ballistic missile proliferation through practical, confidence‑building measures. This includes expanding information‑sharing mechanisms, encouraging broader participation in existing non‑binding regimes, and exploring pathways toward future legally binding commitments that improve global security. The Republic of the Philippines would verify ballistic missile disarmament by relying on international monitoring, UN reporting requirements, and transparency measures rather than domestic inspections. As a non‑missile state, it supports tools like satellite monitoring, shared launch notifications, and UN‑authorized inspections, while promoting ASEAN confidence‑building measures. By combining global oversight with regional cooperation and strong export controls, the Philippines would help ensure that missile disarmament is transparent, credible, and enforceable. The Philippines stand ready to work with all delegations, regional partners, and UN bodies to advance dialogue, reinforce transparency, and promote a safer international environment.

Topic: 2026 – Proliferation of Ballistic Missiles
Country: United Kingdom
Delegate Name: Felix Tlachac

The United Kingdom is in possession of ballistic missiles and carries nuclear-armed missiles for defense. There is a continuous deployment of underwater submarines, with at least one armed with ballistic nuclear missiles. The United Kingdom claims that these defenses are “the minimum amount of destructive power needed to deter any aggressor.” They are currently working to replace their Vanguard submarines, used since 1992, with newer Dreadnought submarines. The United Kingdom is working for control over these complex missiles, with the UK in possession of many different types. These include the Brimstone, an air-to-surface missile with a range of 8-6 0 kilometers, the Harpoon, an anti-ship cruise missile (ASCM) with a range of 90-240 kilometers, the PGM-500 and PGM-2000, air-to-surface missiles with a range of 15-50 kilometers, the SCALP EG and the Storm Shadow, an air-launched cruise missile (ALCM) with a range of 550 kilometers, and the Trident D5, a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) with a range of 12,000 kilometers. The Trident is the only ballistic missile used by the United Kingdom. Considering that at least one submarine is armed with them at all times, they are very important to the defence of the United Kingdom.
The United Kingdom would be highly unlikely to give up its ballistic defenses, with the only possible solution being another equal type of defense. The missiles are constantly deployed, but they have never been fired in a conflict. Submarine defenses have been the main defence system of the United Kingdom since the Cold War, largely because of how effective it is. With them, one armed submarine is deployed at all times, with two more at port and the last one in overhaul, unable to be deployed quickly. The Trident ballistic missiles are kept in a de-targeted mode, where coordinates must be entered before firing. The main reason why the UK has stuck to their submarine defenses is for a backup if land forces are destroyed. The UK is too small to withstand any nuclear attacks, but these submarines serve as a last-ditch effort in the worst. The United Kingdom does not publicize its targeting policies, with it largely being unknown. The Trident missiles contain nuclear warheads, with power ranging from 90-100 kilotonnes to 475 kilotonnes. One kilotonne is equivalent to a thousand tonnes of TNT.
The United Kingdom has arrangements with the United States on missile targeting, with strategies for targeting Russia being the main focus. The UK states that it will not threaten or use nuclear power against countries that do not have this same power, unless they violate the terms of the 1968 treaty on the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons. All 5 nuclear states have agreed to this treaty, with 191 states joining in total. This treaty is the most ratified treaty out of any other treaties regarding nuclear proliferation. Provisions of this treaty suggest a review of the operation of the treaty every 5 years, which has been maintained. Although it was written in 1968, the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons was put into effect in 1970. In 1995, it was decided that this treaty would continue indefinitely.
Mentioned before, the only solutions that the United Kingdom would accept are ones where other powerful weapons are deployed, such as cruise or hypersonic missiles. Even then, the United Kingdom is highly unlikely to give up its ballistic missiles. The UK believes getting rid of these defenses will not prompt others to remove their weapons, but instead leave them defenseless and vulnerable to incoming attacks.

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Topic: 2026 – Proliferation of Ballistic Missiles
Country: Greece
Delegate Name: Samarth Kaukuntla

Ballistic missiles are one of the most important players in modern warfare, capable of delivering nuclear, chemical and biological Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMDs) and their proliferation poses a direct risk toward international peace and the preservation of humanity Multilateral agreements currently in place such as the Missile Technology Control Regime(MTCR) and Hague Code of Conduct(HCoC) exist to “restrict the proliferation of missiles, complete rocket systems, unmanned air vehicles, and related technology for those systems capable of carrying a 500 kilogram payload at least 300 kilometres, as well as systems intended for the delivery of weapons of mass destruction,” as stated by the MTCR. As such, “It is Greece’s conviction that the international architecture of non-proliferation and disarmament must not only be maintained but also further enhanced,” as stated by the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs. For the Hellenic Republic, preventing the spread of ballistic missile technology is not only an issue of arms control but also a prerequisite for preserving international stability and preventing regional military escalation.
Greece supports multilateral efforts aimed at restricting the transfer of ballistic missiles and the associated technologies, as established by Operative Clauses 1 and 3 of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1540, which obligates states from not supporting non-State actors in acquiring any technology that can aid in the delivery of WMDs, and to implement effective export controls. In addition, Greece is a proponent of export controls and enhancing cooperation between countries that have ballistic missile capabilities as outlined in the MTCR and the HCoC. In extension, Greece has and will continue to condemn any and all actions that violate international obligations related to missile development and testing. Following the ballistic missile testing by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea(DPRK), the United Nations condemned the actions as outlined in Operative Clause 1 of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1695 and Operative Clause 1 of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1718, which placed binding measures referencing Chapter VII, including restrictions on missile-related transfers. Greece aligned closely with the United Nations Security Council(UNSC) resolutions, as “The Foreign Ministry condemns the recent launching of ballistic missiles by the DPRK, an action that violates international legitimacy, defying the relevant Resolutions of the UN Security Council and escalating tensions in the region of East Asia,” as stated by the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Greece fully supports the implementation of binding Security Council measures and emphasizes the importance of compliance with Chapter VII resolutions as essential to advancing the goals of DISEC and the integrity and authority of the international legal order.
Operating in a complex regional environment with neighboring states that are currently testing and developing ballistic weaponry, Greece maintains ballistic capabilities for defense and deterrence. Currently, Greece possesses Israel’s LORA missiles as part of a joint bilateral agreement between the two countries in response to geopolitical tensions in the Aegean Sea that stem from Türkiye’s Bora, Tayfun and Cenk missile systems. Consistent with Article 51 of the United Nations Charter, Greece affirms that these missiles serve strictly defensive purposes and has no intention of expanding its arsenal in a manner designed to increase regional tensions or serve the purpose of coercion, expansion, or provocation.
Greece fully supports UNSC resolutions that will further inhibit the proliferation of Nuclear Weaponry and views preventing proliferation to non-State actors as necessary for international peace and security. As such, Greece calls upon the international community for broader adherence to the MTCR and HCoC, increased transparency designed to foster trust and limit the growth of ballistic technology, and increased discussion within the UN framework to reduce the need for destabilizing missile acquisition while respecting legitimate defensive concerns. Greece further supports strengthening the implementation of UNSCR 1540 through the use of enhanced monitoring of Member States to ensure effective export control systems that properly inhibit proliferation. However, Greece also urges that any resolutions contain a definitive framework, verifiable mechanism and a clear plan of action that is legally enforceable in order to avoid any resolutions or courses of action that pose no benefit because of a lack of accountability. An example of a failure that stems from a lack of definitive frameworks is the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons because it “does not make the necessary provisions for an incremental withdrawal of nuclear weapons, nor does it provide a verifiable mechanism that would oversee such an undertaking,” as stated by Greece in the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons(ICANW). The Hellenic Republic, therefore, calls upon UN Member States of DISEC to prioritize legally binding, verifiable, and collectively enforced and measured frameworks that promote transparency, reinforce accountability, and ensure that non-proliferation efforts enhance, rather than undermine, international security.

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Topic: 2026 – Proliferation of Ballistic Missiles
Country: Russian Federation
Delegate Name: Aishwarya Ramisetty

Topic Background:

The Proliferation of Ballistic Missiles refers to the rapid increase of systematic weaponry spread throughout varying locations, thus allowing many countries as well as non-state actors to gain access to said weapons. This problem is seen to typically occur in areas around the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and East Asia, impacting the people of each region as they are within risk of potential dangers caused from the mass destruction of the missiles.

This problem originated after Germany’s creation of the V-2 missile, which was invented to harm their enemy, specifically London, during World War II. Countries had produced nuclear weapons during World War II with the fear that an enemy would attack them first.

Past International Action:

The United Nations has taken initiative to the growing situation of the proliferation of missiles through the Hague Code of Conduct, that was made specifically to limit the production of items that can lead to mass destruction. The Security Council has also taken into account that there are many transports of unrequired ammunition, thus creating the Resolution 1540. This resolution aims to reduce the support given to non-State actors, and helps in the prevention of terrorism.

However, it is important to take into consideration that some of these solutions have not been mandated thoroughly. The Hague Code of Conduct is a non-legal binding treaty, and can thus cause countries, such as China and Pakistan, to not be required to follow with the goals and objectives of the resolutions.

Country Policy:

The proliferation of ballistic missiles has impacted the Russian Federation through numerous causes. Russian forces have suffered with the loss of around 1 million injuries and deaths of soldiers in the necessary military operation currently in place with Ukraine.

These problems have arisen solely due to the creation and production of nuclear weaponry by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. The Russian Federation, alongside the United States, has also signed the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) on April 8, 2010, which was meant to reduce the manufacturing of nuclear arsenal and limit deployed weapons.

However, the treaty expired February 5, 2026; The Russian Federation will continue to test their created warheads if the United States chooses to test as well. The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, stated himself that “if the United States or any other state party to the Treaty was to conduct such tests, Russia would be under obligation to take reciprocal measures” (Kashchenko 2026).

Possible Solutions:

Connecting back to the New START Treaty, the Russian Federation is working to continue on with the ideology of limiting the growth of unnecessary weaponry, as long as the United States is willing to take part in this as well. It should also be taken into consideration that China and North Korea have also been growing significantly in their nuclear arsenal. China has more power economically in the trading aspect over North Korea, so the Russian Federation requests for both countries to reduce their productions of weaponry. By promoting mutual nonproliferation, further problems can be avoided.

Sources:

https://press.un.org/en/2022/gadis3686.doc.htm

https://www.iiss.org/research-paper/2024/12/ballistic-missile-proliferation-and-the-rise-of-middle-eastern-space-programmes/

https://www.nato.int/en/what-we-do/deterrence-and-defence/ballistic-missile-defence

https://education.cfr.org/learn/timeline/history-nuclear-proliferation

What is the Hague Code of Conduct?

https://www.hcoc.at/sites/default/files/documents/HCoC-III-Decision-EN.pdf

https://disarmament.unoda.org/en/our-work/weapons-mass-destruction/un-security-council-resolution-1540

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/russia-nuclear-weapons-treaty-us-new-start-latest-putin-trump/

https://mid.ru/en/foreign_policy/international_safety/regprla/2055214/

Topic: 2026 – Proliferation of Ballistic Missiles
Country: Ukraine
Delegate Name: Nidha Fathima Abdul Malik

Ballistic missiles are a major threat to international peace and security because of their long range, high speed, and powerful destruction. These weapons can hit targets from far away and cause serious damage to cities, infrastructure, and civilians. As more countries develop or gain access to missile technology, tensions between nations increase and the risk of conflict becomes higher. The spread of ballistic missiles also makes regions less stable and creates fear among neighboring countries. Although agreements like the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) and the Hague Code of Conduct try to limit the spread of missile systems and encourage transparency, these agreements are voluntary and not legally binding. Because of this, they have not completely stopped the spread of ballistic missiles.

Ukraine strongly supports efforts to stop the spread of ballistic missile technology and to promote honesty about missile programs. Ukraine is a member of the Missile Technology Control Regime and has signed the Hague Code of Conduct, showing its commitment to non-proliferation and international cooperation. Ukraine believes countries should be open about their missile capabilities and should not transfer dangerous technology to others. However, Ukraine is currently facing repeated missile attacks on its own territory. These attacks have damaged civilian infrastructure and put many innocent lives at risk. Because of this experience, Ukraine understands how serious and dangerous ballistic missiles can be.

Ukraine calls on the United Nations to take stronger action to address the global threat of ballistic missile proliferation. Ukraine believes current agreements should be improved with clearer rules, better reporting requirements, and stronger accountability. The UN should encourage countries to work together to monitor missile development and prevent missile technology from spreading to those who may use it irresponsibly. By strengthening international cooperation and control, the United Nations can help reduce global instability and better protect civilians from the dangers of ballistic missiles.

Sources:
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“The Hague Code of Conduct against Ballistic Missile Proliferation (HCoC) | HCoC.” Hcoc.at, 2020, www.hcoc.at/?utm_source. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.

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Topic: 2026 – Proliferation of Ballistic Missiles
Country: Somalia
Delegate Name: Eleanor Margolis

Nora Margolis

Ballistic missiles are dangerous weapons and the world would be safer if all countries limit their distribution.
Ballistic missiles have been an important issue causing increased risk of war since all the way back to World War Two. These missiles are dangerous and can be used to do great harm. There is a broad scope of risk created through the use of ballistic missiles since the impact ranges from simpler war weapons that have a minimal destructive impact to nuclear bombs. The two resolutions that exist today, the MTCR in 1987 and the HCoC, have been put to use to help stop the rise of the dangerous missiles, but as each of the treaties are non-binding, the solution is far out of reach.
Somalia firmly believes that the danger of ballistic missiles is something that needs to be controlled. Somalia is signed onto the HCoC, which is a step towards preventing these ballistic missiles. For Somalia’s own nation, Somalia has created with the help of the UN an IED national counter strategy. An IED is a homemade bomb/weapon that is typically used in terrorist groups. This strategy plan allows for the UNMAS to give tools and train the Somali army. The UN has also helped develop Somalia’s EOD teams. These creations have been a big help towards the proliferation of these ballistic missiles, but permanent solutions are needed that can make the world safer.
Somalia believes that there should be a binding treaty that regulates and leads to transparency around the amount of ballistic missiles present across UN member states. This should include rigorous disclosures regarding missiles and allow for reasonable inspections. Somalia hopes that with this plan, the number of ballistic missiles will go down and the safety of each country that is in danger of such powerful weapons would become much safer for the people of the country.

Topic: 2026 – Proliferation of Ballistic Missiles
Country: South Africa
Delegate Name: Alekya Velaga

Position Paper
Committee: Disarmament & International Security Committee (DISEC)
Topic: Proliferation of Ballistic Missiles
Country: Republic of South Africa
Topic Background:
The Proliferation of Ballistic Missiles refers to the rapid increase and spread of advanced weaponry spreading throughout various regions, allowing many countries as well as both nations and non-state actors to gain access to these dangerous weapons. This problem is most commonly seen in regions throughout Eastern Europe, East Asia, and the Middle East in which missile development has increased tensions between the neighboring countries. The spread of these weapons is impacting the civilians of each region due to the potential dangers caused by the mass destruction of the missiles.
Past International Action:
One of the United Nations most important treaties to help the proliferation of ballistic missiles is the Hague Code of Conduct Against Ballistic Missile Proliferation, which was established on November 25, 2002. Even though it doesn’t directly have a ban on ballistic missiles, it calls out countries to cease the testing, export, and development of ballistic missiles for the purposes of controlling the proliferation of weapons from mass destruction. As of 2026, over 130 countries including Russia, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Canada, Korea, Japan & many others are signatories.

Another important resolution of the UN is the UN Security Council Resolution 1540, that was adopted on April 28, 2004. The UN Security Council Resolution 1540 makes it obligatory for countries to prevent the proliferation of chemical, nuclear, and biological weapons, their delivery systems and key equipment to non-state actors along with ballistic missile technology.

There are two perspectives to this matter. Some countries believe that there is a requirement to control and contain the proliferation of ballistic missile technology to ensure security and stability, while other countries may view the attempt to control the proliferation of this technology as interfering in their security and right to develop their own military technology.
Country Policy:
The Republic of South Africa views ballistic missiles as a major threat to world peace, considering that they have the potential to cause tensions and further wars between nations. Since South Africa has experience in how missile technology, the country has shifted to export regulation and has become a supporter of the restriction of missile technology internationally. South Africa has implemented many measures to prevent the proliferation of ballistic missiles, including implementing strict export controls on all missile technologies and materials, and monitoring research activities.

The South African leaders also spook out strongly against these weapons. According to Nelson Mandela, South Africa must never again use its “resources, scientists, and engineers to be used to support an ideology by producing weapons of mass destruction,” which reveals how much South Africa is committed to maintaining global peace.
Possible Solutions:
The Republic of South Africa believes that existing non-binding arrangements like the Hague Code and the MTCR are useful, but they are not fully effective. Since countries are not bound to follow international law to these treaties, some countries have been known to violate to a degree.

One possible solution is to establish regional councils that would monitor missile development and testing. These councils would report regularly to the United Nations. South Africa also supports strengthening the role of the UN in investigating the incidence of such violations, imposing sanctions on countries that are violating, ensuring the effectiveness of non-proliferation regulations.

South Africa also thinks that history has a lot to teach us delegates. The world is threatened by unsafe weapons under the control of unstable governments. Therefore, strong global laws and regulations are necessary to ensure security across the nation.

Topic: 2026 – Proliferation of Ballistic Missiles
Country: Peru
Delegate Name: Chloe Chung

Proliferation of Ballistic Missiles is defined as the spread, development, and transfer of missiles and the technology needed to create them. These weapons are essentially long range rockets that follow a trajectory aiming to hit a specific target. These missiles can inflict inconceivable damage and move extremely fast making them hard to defend against. This use of this is very heavily concentrated in conflict prone areas such as the Middle East, with Iran being a major supplier to others in the region. Countries in Asia such as North Korea are also primary sources. This majorly affects the people in this region as they are at high risk of being caught in international conflict. By using these weapons, we are subjecting citizens to facing the physical and psychological impacts of war. Ballistic missiles were first introduced at the end of the second World War and since then, have become more and more prominent throughout each major conflict. The simple prospect of possessing such weapons makes countries less willing to communicate peacefully and rely on force, posing a great danger to international security.

DISEC has attempted to fix these problems through programs such as The Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) which lists out all missile technology and ways to stop the increase in mass production. The Hague Code Of Contact is also another program that calls on all signatories to report all space and missile launches, with the goal of increasing transparency. These programs, while in good intent, are only voluntary codes of conduct and therefore lack the authority to enact real change.

The republic of Peru maintains a strong stance against the proliferation of ballistic missiles and like many other countries, shares concern of the lack of regulations in non proliferation treaties. Peru subscribes to all seven key treaties on the topic of non-proliferation, and in adherence to the Treaty of Tlatelolco (Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons In Latin America and the Caribbean), is officially a nuclear weapon free zone. Peru has been an active member of TPNW (Treaty On the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons) for many years with recent ratification in 2022. Peru frequently collaborates with UNLIREC (United Nations Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean) and the UN Office For Disarmament to hold initiatives and workshops specifically emphasizing biological security. Peru advocates for total enforcement of the Non-Proliferation Treaty and supports all three of its pillars of nonproliferation and urges others too as well.

Peru would like to call upon worldwide participation, transparency and compliance to fix the problem of proliferation of ballistic missiles. This includes enforcing stricter controls on the Non-Proliferation Treaty and the Missiles Technology Control regime. Peru would support implementing mandatory public reports on all missile dealing to increase accountability and diplomatic engagement. Lastly, Peru supports comprehensive enforcement of UN Security Council Resolution 1540 to prevent non-state actors from acquiring these weapons, overall increasing international security.

Sources Used:
https://glica.org/simun/committees/disec-ballistic-missiles/
https://www.icanw.org/peru
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Topic: 2026 – Proliferation of Ballistic Missiles
Country: Republic of Korea
Delegate Name: Anish Kulkarni

Committee: Disarmament and International Security Committee
Topic: Proliferation of Ballistic Missiles
Country: Republic of Korea
Delegate Name: Anish Kulkarni

The global security environment continues to be shaped by the growing proliferation of ballistic missiles and rapid evolution of aerospace technology. Since their introduction in World War II, ballistic missiles have become advanced delivery systems capable of striking targets across intercontinental distances. Their expanding scope, velocity, and payload capacity further has exacerbated the risks associated with their employment to civilian populations, critical infrastructure, and regional stability. The Republic of Korea has seen ballistic missiles used as tools for coercion, deterrence, and military engagements, intensifying today’s geopolitical climate and diplomatic efforts. While international efforts like the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) and the Hague Code of Conduct Against Ballistic Missile Proliferation help to promote transparency and norm developments regarding these weapons; their non-binding nature limits enforcement and leaves significant gaps in compliance. For the Republic of Korea, a nation that exists in a region constantly under the threat of attack from adverse regional nations, the threat of ballistic missile proliferation is immediate and tangible. As such, the Republic of Korea believes that global missile policy should be directly linked towards regional security, cooperative risk-reduction efforts, and responsible technological innovation while protecting peaceful scientific research and space exploration.

The Republic of Korea has maintained a defensive missile and missile-defence, as a necessary component of deterrence, to protect civilian lives in a volatile regional security environment. Republic of Korea’s Ministry of National Defense prioritizes credible deterrence, precision-focused capabilities, and responsible military planning aimed at preventing escalation rather than encouraging conflict. Conducted modernization efforts, such as the conventional bunker-penetration systems, are framed as defensive measures intended to neutralize military threats and reduce the likelihood of large-scale war through credible deterrence. In parallel, the Republic of Korea remains committed to nonproliferation and responsible technology governance through participation in export control and international transparency measures, while safeguarding its right to self-defense. The advanced civilian aerospace sector, led by the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) has used intercontinental ballistic missiles to advance satellite programs, further lunar exploration, and launch vehicles sich as the Nuri Rocket, demonstrating a commitment to peaceful scientific innovation. The Republic of Korea has also further reinforced deterrence through cooperative security arrangements with the United States while promoting diplomacy, transparency, and regional stability.

As a result of committed policy to the matter, the Republic of Korea suggests three policy-driven solutions, grounded in national experience, to this committee. First supporting a Multilateral Missile Transparency Initiative (MMTI) that expands standardized pre-launch notifications, voluntary reporting of missile inventories, and regional crisis communication hotlines to reduce escalation. Second, the Republic of Korea advocates for a Responsible Technology Governance and Innovation Framework (RTGIF) that promotes satellite-based monitoring, data-sharing, and protects peaceful aerospace research and global scientific development. Lastly, the Republic of Korea proposes a Global-Regional Missile Security Risk Reduction Mechanism including early warning data-sharing, missile testing guidelines, and annual diplomatic dialogues designed to reduce tensions while preserving deterrence initiatives.

The Republic of Korea remains committed to finding a pragmatic approach that balances credible deterrence with transparency, responsible technology leadership, and multilateral cooperation for all of the international community.

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Topic: 2026 – Proliferation of Ballistic Missiles
Country: Iran
Delegate Name: Allie Costa

SIMUN 2026

Committee: DISEC

Delegation: Iran

Proliferation of Ballistic Missiles

The increase in numbers of ballistic missiles is something that the UN can no longer ignore and must be discussed. Ballistic missiles, since their first appearance in World War II, have been self-guided, rocket-like weapons that follow an arch-shaped path, striking its target with its payload. The payload is the explosive warhead of a missile, much like a bomb, and its purpose is to destroy targets with its blast and penetration. Payloads are not simple explosives; they can also consist of chemical weaponry or nuclear bombs. With this description, we can see that these weapons are not something we can handle lightly; they must be carefully created and regulated, if not it could cause world collapse. Since it’s their first use, ballistic missiles have only gotten more intense, with their range and destructive potential increasing. Due to the ballistic trajectory, most of the time it approaches or enters space during its launch, causing any type of defense against the missile to be extremely difficult. To control the output of ballistic missiles, the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) was created. The MCTR is an informal international understanding to limit the proliferation of ballistic missile technology. MCTR outlines the responsibilities of states in preventing this type of weaponry, it also includes a non-binding political code calling for nations to notify missile launches, annual reports on related policies, and the number of ballistic weaponries in their inventory. These documents are not binding; they have no power of issuing consequences if a nation where to turn back on its signature or not follow up with reports.

The Delegation of Iran is familiar with this type of weaponry, holding 3,000 of these missiles in its inventory before Iran was targeted in US and Israeli strikes (Look). The Delegation embraces ballistic missiles as a long-range strike able to dissuade adversaries from attacking Iran. The Delegation of Iran uses these weapons as mere defense, after being the center of many attacks, ballistic missiles help aid Iran from threats. Along with its use of protection, it is also very cost-effective, as a middle-income country, the Delegation of Iran wants to ensure that we can secure the amount of funds needed for defense, since we are currently using $16 billions of our funds. Ballistic missiles are also a valuable tool in managing hostile nations, with the ability to threaten and attack potential militaries. Its ability to punish and deter adversaries shows how useful these weapons can be to some nations. The Delegation of Iran wants to secure its safety and ballistic missiles has helped achieve this goal.

The Delegation of Iran understands the concerns of other nations, which is why we are creating the CTW initiative, Controlling Tactical Weaponry. The Delegation of Iran realizes that although these weapons are useful, they are incredibly dangerous. The CTW will be a global initiative formed on agreement with fellow nations, making sure that these missiles can be used safely only if needed. Much like the MTCR, we will be regulating these weapons; however, we are still allowing the production. Ballistic missiles are still used as a mean of defense and eliminating them could leave nations like the Delegation of Iran in dangerous positions. In contrast to the MTCR’s plan to stop the production of the weapons, the CTW will allow the production of these missiles, as long as inventory is kept and shared with those within the organization. However, the CTW will not allow the use of ballistic missiles for personal greed. If a nation shows that they are using these missiles for corrupt ways, they will be handled by the UN and seen as an international threat. If we notice that a country, that is not currently under threat is using these arms to target other nations, it will be put to a stop, and their Missiles will be detained. We must recognize that these ballistic missiles can be used for safety, and if we want to ensure that safety, we must ensure and oversee that it is only used for good.

Work Cited

“Ballistic Missile Program | Uani.” United Against Nuclear Iran, www.unitedagainstnucleariran.com/iran-ballistic-missile-program. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026. 

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Topic: 2026 – Proliferation of Ballistic Missiles
Country: Gabon
Delegate Name: Abigail Kearney

In recent years, global stability has been consistently undermined, and tensions have run at all-time highs. A desperate need for global cooperation and a restoration of hegemonic stability has arisen, and yet, countries that pursue such routes face an ever-worsening challenge. Weapons stockpiling and proliferation, especially ballistic missiles, increase the chance for conflict and civilian harm during regional disputes. This provides significant roadblocks towards societal advancements and the protection of nations.
Gabon believes that the solution to such obstacles is to reduce and prevent the use and stockpiling of ballistic missiles. The best way to do this is to increase the efficiency and impact of the Hague Code of Conduct Against Ballistic Missile Proliferation. This code acts as a politically binding agreement by signatories to inform and report missile and space activity, as well as annual reports on ballistic and mass destructive weapons. This method of reporting eliminates administrative and cost barriers to conformity, which allows developing nations to easily subscribe to the Hague Code of Conduct Against Ballistic Missile Proliferation. This system also provides all nations with a voice and method to share concerns in conversations they are often shunned from, even though they are the ones most vulnerable to the consequences of ballistic proliferation and use. Gabon proposes increased incentives for subscribing to the Hague Code of Conduct Against Ballistic Missile Proliferation alongside a functioning agreement that works to aid nations in reductions of ballistic missile stockpiles while maintaining regional security. These procedures must be executed with consideration of the impacts of instability. Within Africa, failure to regulate stockpiles of weapons, combined with regional instability and institutional collapse, has led to the tragic misuse of ballistic missiles and other weapons as armed guerrilla groups take control of massive stockpiles of dangerous weapons. Any plan in favor of monitoring and reducing ballistic missile use must consider the impact such a plan will have on regional stability and determine how best to protect the stability of governments to prevent catastrophic misuse of ballistic missiles.
The only solution to prevent the proliferation and stockpiling of ballistic missiles is one that works for every country. Often, smaller countries are excluded from important conversations surrounding weapons such as ballistic missiles, leading to a large amount of mismanagement due to forced ignorance. Therefore, Gabon suggests an approach that allows every country to voice an opinion, ensuring the best possible chance at regional security and cooperative hegemony. Only through this cooperation can nations begin to create peace and protection for their own peoples. Any solution must also be easy and accessible to nations that may struggle with cost or administrative duties. The nations most often deemed as threats to regional security are also the ones without adequate resources to monitor and control the activity of their weapons through United Nations-provided programs. Gabon believes that the possession, proliferation, and stockpiling of ballistic missiles are inherently harmful, but that the current system of approaches to this problem is equally as harmful. A new system that is designed for everyone is the only way to work towards universal initiatives towards the prevention of proliferation and misuse of ballistic missiles.

Topic: 2026 – Proliferation of Ballistic Missiles
Country: Sudan
Delegate Name: Anna Behrens

Ever since the V-2 missile was used at the end of World War II the threat of ballistic missiles has caused anxiety amongst the nations. What if a nation without ballistic missiles goes to war with a nation that does? What if two nations with ballistic missiles go to war? What happens if allies get involved in that conflict? What if war becomes the subject of ballistic missiles? These are questions that nations have pondered since news of the first ballistic missile launch. But the question Sudan finds most important is; How do we solve the problems that ballistic missiles create and how do the nations do this effectively? In past years the United Nations have created resolutions such as the Missile Technology Control Regime and the Hague Code of Conduct Against Ballistic Missile Proliferation. These papers have introduced discussion over transparency and controlling rapid construction of ballistic weapons. The topic of ballistic weapons is one that concerns all nations. No matter if they hold these weapons in their arsenal or not. No matter a nation’s geographic location or foreign policy.
As of now, Sudan does not own any ballistic missiles and does not plan on owning or creating any. Sudan has been accused of using scud missiles that only launch 110 km, but Sudan would like to reaffirm that such rumors are fallacy. In past resolutions, Sudan has felt that they were not equally represented and that those papers favored more powerful nations. Sudan has voted in favor of a resolution related to the Hague Code of Conduct Against Ballistic Missile Proliferation and other proliferation resolutions.
Sudan believes that the MTCR and the Hague Code of Conduct Against Ballistic Missile Proliferation are good starts to the issue that is ballistic missiles. But Sudan would like to advocate for a more binding agreement. Sudan believes that missiles are a threat to developing nations, nations at war, or are dealing with humanitarian crises. Sudan believes that ballistic missiles will only further worsen these problems and therefore regulation of ballistic missiles should be further enforced. Although Sudan believes that MTCR is overall a positive step towards transparency and proliferation of ballistic missiles, like many developing nations Sudan believes the agreement is technology restrictive and dominated by major powers. Therefore, Sudan calls for an agreement that is equal amongst the nations. Sudan suggests that all regions and nations, regardless of their power, development or ballistic missile status should collaborate, so that an agreement is equal amongst the nations and does not favor a certain region, alliance, e.t.c.. In conclusion, Sudan firmly believes in transparency, proliferation, and equality being binding in an agreement.
Works Cited
“HAGUE CODE of CONDUCT against BALLISTIC MISSILE PROLIFERATION WELCOMED in TEXT APPROVED by DISARMAMENT COMMITTEE | UN Meetings Coverage and Press Releases.” Un.org, 26 Oct. 2004, press.un.org/en/2004/gadis3286.doc.htm?utm_source=chatgpt.com. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
Journeyman Pictures. “The Disputed Areas in Sudan’s Civil War (2001).” YouTube, 14 Nov. 2018, www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfcgxhZfYHg. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
“SUDAN.” Www.hrw.org, www.hrw.org/legacy/reports98/sudan/Sudarm988-05.htm.

Topic: 2026 – Proliferation of Ballistic Missiles
Country: Lebanon
Delegate Name: Alveera Poptani

By definition, a ballistic missile is a usually rocket-powered missile that is launched in a high arc under guidance for its ascent but that is unpowered and unguided once it begins its descent. Two major missile types are ICBM (Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles) and IBRM (Intermediate-range Ballistic Missiles). ICBM typically goes over 5,000 kilometers, while IBRM goes around 3,000 – 5,500 kilometers. The proliferation of ballistic missiles is a growing global security threat as missile technology in various places improves and spreads, particularly in the Middle East, East Asia, and South Asia. Driven by a desire for prestige and strategic leverage, these weapons are often used in harmful ways for regional power projection. However, these missiles can also be used as a defense mechanism for many countries, especially when those countries find themselves under threat.
While there are many key actors in the fight around the proliferation of ballistic missiles, notable parties include the United States, Russia, and China, who have maintained their ICBM arsenal; and countries such as Iran, North Korea, Israel, and others, that have developed IBRM. The first true modern missile, the starting point in this concern, was developed by Germany during World War II with the V-1 Flying Bomb and the V-2 Rocket. However, the proliferation of ballistic missiles wouldn’t become a huge global security threat until the late 1970s – 1980s, escalated by their substantial usage during the Iran-Iraq “War of Two Cities” in 1988 and the usage of scud missiles by many middle eastern countries and Russia during the Cold War.
An important document in relation to this topic is The Hague Code of Conduct Against Ballistic Missile Proliferation, established November 25th, 2002. While the code does not outright ban ballistic missiles, it does call for a halt in their production, testing, and export, in an effort to regulate potential weapons of mass destruction. Another document in place to control the proliferation of ballistic missiles was the Missile Technology Control Regime (MCTR) in 1987. It consisted of two parts, the first, “The Annex” which listed out all technologies that would be classified as amicable to the MCTR and a second part, the listed out the proper procedure when it came to dealing with the technology listed. However, both of these documents are non-binding political treaties.
Lebanon faces many challenges when it comes to proliferation of ballistic missiles, specifically due to the the vast arsenal currently held by Hezbollah; a political party in Lebanon that operates a militia. However, Lebanon currently attempts to enforce United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701; that requires they disarm Hezbollah including relieving them of their missiles. These attempts often don’t go well due to the mass support Hezbollah has from Iran and inside of Lebanon with the Shia community. These reasons make it incredibly difficult to deal with Hezbollah and their ballistic missiles.
The underlying problem with current measures in place is that they are more of a shared understanding than a true solution. What the UN needs to do is find a satisfactory way to implement these solutions instead of making new ones. Increased regulations and an official way to enforce or monitor compliance is the solution to our dilemma.

Works Cited:
https://www.hcoc.at/
https://www.armscontrol.org/act/2012-04/stemming-spread-missiles-hits-misses-and-hard-cases
https://cisac.fsi.stanford.edu/publications/assessing_ballistic_missile_proliferation_and_its_control#:~:text=The%20extensive%20use%20of%20ballistic,come%20if%20and%20when%20developing
https://glica.org/simun/committees/disec-ballistic-missiles/

Topic: 2026 – Proliferation of Ballistic Missiles
Country: France
Delegate Name: Rocco Brown

The proliferation of Ballistic Missiles poses a risk of destabilization for peace and security. As it currently stands, nuclear arsenals are expanding at a rate not seen since the advent of the Cold War. With the end of programs such as NEW START, which capped arsenals and alleviated other countries from expanding theirs, the globe is at a turning point. A new agreement must be put into place (Sloane). As an active participant in the missile control technology regime, the Delegation of France has supported the fight against this proliferation. France has previously supported initiatives such as the Hague Code of Conduct (HCOC), which has become the leading global multilateral instrument to fight against the proliferation of ballistic missiles. The HCOC is a unique instrument enabling the control of ballistic missile proliferation through a flexible and non-prescriptive approach based on transparency and confidence. Although it is made up of 143 Signatory States, not all states with ballistic capacities have joined the Code (Ministère). With this fact realized, it is time for there to be an agreement put forth by all nations.
The largest use of ballistic missiles is currently seen in Ukraine, where there have been numerous documented Russian strikes. On February 3rd, 2025, Russia launched 71 missiles and 450 drones, killing at least seven people and leaving over a hundred thousand without heat and electricity (Pakhnyuk). While the figure may not seem significant in the larger context of the atrocities that have currently been ongoing, one question presents itself: when will the line be drawn? The Russo-Ukraine war has been a complete undermining of the West and has cost billions, with the Delegation of France spending over 100 billion Euros in aid (Jonah). Without the necessary actions taken, incidents like these will only continue to increase. These attacks have additionally focused on cities and energy plants, and without proper protection, attacks like these could become far more catastrophic than ever before.
With how unpredictable and uncertain this issue is, it is clear that a solution is needed. The Delegation of France believes that in order to prevent the spread of these issues, the UN must work to make ballistic missiles useless. That is why the Delegation of France is proposing the Global Defense Initiative (GDI), an initiative that promotes united research and development of surveillance systems to monitor attacks as well as defense systems to counter strikes. This comes as a clear advantage for every nation to take part, as it not only will provide them with innovation but also protect them from the threats this issue presents. Additionally, the delegation doesn’t believe in binding agreements to curtail growing arsenals; it believes in convincing nations to limit their arsenals through incentives and soft power. By establishing the Citizens Agreement, the UN can reduce strikes against civilian targets. By implementing this, citizens can be protected, and nations that break this agreement can be held accountable through sanctions and embargoes. By influencing the factors around these powers that use ballistic missiles, the Delegation of France believes that a solution can be delivered safely de-escalates this proliferation.
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Work Cited:
Jonah, Anaelle. “From Weapons to Military Training: Tracking French Support for Ukraine.” France 24, FRANCE 24, 19 Sept. 2025, www.france24.com/en/europe/20250919-from-weapons-to-military-training-the-true-scale-of-french-aid-to-ukraine-russia-war.

Ministère de l’Europe et des Affaires étrangères. “Fighting the Proliferation of Ballistic Missiles.” France Diplomacy – Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/french-foreign-policy/security-disarmament-and-non-proliferation/disarmament-and-non-proliferation/fighting-the-proliferation-of-ballistic-missiles/. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.

Pakhnyuk, Lucy. “In Largest Missile Attack of Winter, Russia Targets Ukraine’s Power Plants amid Brutal Freeze.” The Kyiv Independent, The Kyiv Independent, 9 Feb. 2026, kyivindependent.com/russia-launches-mass-attack-across-ukraine-signaling-end-of-energy-ceasefire/.

Sloane, Everett. “Top Nuclear Powers Face Zero Arsenal Limits as More Countries Get Nukes.” MSN, www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/top-nuclear-powers-face-zero-arsenal-limits-as-more-countries-get-nukes/ar-AA1W01Ng. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.

Topic: 2026 – Proliferation of Ballistic Missiles
Country: Denmark
Delegate Name: Elouise Kampfschulte-Geary

Committee: Disarmament & International Security Committee
Topic: Proliferation of Ballistic Missiles
Country: Denmark
Delegate name: Elouise Kampfschulte-Geary

The Delegation of Denmark stresses the opposition that Denmark holds against proliferation of ballistic missiles and other such large scale missiles. Denmark hopes for a world without need for large scale arms in the future, and intends to take internal steps to achieve this goal, and strongly encourages other States to do so as well.

Denmark believes that large scale missile launches are a major threat to international security, especially those done by North Korea, and those done by Russia against Ukraine. Denmark supports the Hague Code of Conduct against Ballistic Missile Proliferation (HCoC), meaning the Delegation of Denmark advocates for strict international controls, regulations, and laws against the use and possession of ballistic missiles. Along with supporting HCoC, Denmark works through the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) so as to prevent any spread of missile technology.

Denmark strongly opposes any use of ballistic missiles and other large scale missiles, and wishes to move forward with caution regarding the use and possession of them, with hopes that it will be extremely limited, or prohibited entirely. Denmark prioritizes national security, and views such arms as an imposing threat onto not only Danish safety, but global safety as well.

Topic: 2026 – Proliferation of Ballistic Missiles
Country: Belarus
Delegate Name: Sofia Bontomasi

The Republic of Belarus is one of the original subscribing states to the Hague Code of Conduct against Ballistic Missile Proliferation (HCOC) as well as upholding major UN non-proliferation measures, such as UN Security Council Resolution 1540; however, Belarus also believes that sovereignty and national security are vital to uphold.

One key position Belarus holds regarding ballistic missile proliferation is support for nonproliferation through international norms rather than legally binding restrictions. Belarus promotes transparency, confidence-building measures, and voluntary restraint through its participation in the HCOC. Transparency is the central mechanism and encourages Belarus to share information on missile activities while maintaining its sovereignty over defense decisions. By supporting these voluntary measures, Belarus represents itself as a committed member of the international community dedicated to reducing the risks associated with ballistic missile proliferation without accepting obligations it views as restrictive or unequal.

A second belief that shapes Belarus’s stance is its emphasis on national and regional security considerations. With the current war in Ukraine, Eastern Europe is quite unstable and Belarus aims to ensure its safety as well as continue regional cooperation. Thus individual regional variables are crucial details to take into account. This is yet another reason why international norms rather than legally binding agreements are a better method of upholding non proliferation of ballistic missiles.

Another important position Belarus emphasizes at the United Nations is the principle of state sovereignty in addressing ballistic missile proliferation. This is mainly demonstrated through Belarus’s consistent support for dialogue-based and consensus-driven approaches within UN forums rather than punitive measures such as sanctions or unilateral pressure. In this case, sovereignty acts as the guiding principle and motivates Belarus to oppose actions it views as infringing on a state’s right to self-defense and independent policy-making. Belarus argues that missile proliferation concerns should be addressed through cooperation, transparency, and mutual trust rather than coercion. In contrast, approaches that rely on sanctions or enforcement mechanisms are seen by Belarus as escalating tensions and undermining international stability, which reinforces its preference for diplomatic solutions within the UN framework.

Belarus believes that ballistic missiles pose a threat to the international community; however, when discussing non proliferation, many factors such as regional factors and state sovereignty must be taken into consideration when making decisions for the entire international community.

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