Proliferation of Ballistic Missiles

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.

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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. 

PeaceRep. “Iranian Military Developments and Trends.” PeaceRep, 11 Oct. 2023, peacerep.org/2023/04/12/iranian-military-developments-and-trends/. 

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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.
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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/
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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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