Committee · DISEC · Peace. Security. Cooperation.

Disarmament and International Security Committee

Agenda

The Regulation of Private Military and Security Companies in Armed Conflicts: Establishing International Accountability Without Undermining State Sovereignty

About the committee

About DISEC

DISEC, the First Committee of the United Nations General Assembly, addresses global challenges concerning disarmament, arms control, and international security. It provides a platform for delegates to examine pressing security concerns, negotiate diplomatic solutions, and build consensus on matters that transcend national borders.

Through strategic deliberation and constructive diplomacy, delegates are challenged to balance national interests with the collective pursuit of a safer, more stable world.

Agenda background

Private military and security companies are hired by countries and other groups to provide security and support during wars and conflicts. However, their actions can sometimes lead to human rights violations, raising questions about who should be held responsible. This agenda focuses on creating international rules to regulate these companies, hold them accountable for their actions, and protect human rights while respecting the independence and authority of each country.

Country matrix

Countries you can rank

Preferences do not guarantee allocation. Choosing a preference does not reserve it, and several delegates may rank the same country.

DISEC country matrix

45 countries · Matrix version 2026-10-26

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DISEC country matrix, version 2026-10-26
#	Country	Initial source status
1	Argentina	Available
2	Australia	Available
3	Israel	Available
4	State of Palestine	Available
5	Myanmar	Available
6	Bangladesh	Available
7	Pakistan	Available
8	Iran	Available
9	Yemen	Available
10	Canada	Available
11	China	Available
12	Croatia	Available
13	Egypt	Available
14	France	Available
15	Germany	Available
16	India	Available
17	Indonesia	Available
18	Italy	Available
19	Japan	Available
20	Kenya	Available
21	Malaysia	Available
22	Mexico	Available
23	Morocco	Available
24	Nepal	Available
25	Brazil	Available
26	Nigeria	Available
27	Norway	Available
28	Peru	Available
29	Philippines	Available
30	Portugal	Available
31	Russia	Available
32	Saudi Arabia	Available
33	Singapore	Available
34	South Africa	Available
35	South Korea	Available
36	Spain	Available
37	Sri Lanka	Available
38	Sweden	Available
39	Thailand	Available
40	Turkey	Available
41	Ukraine	Available
42	United Kingdom	Available
43	United States	Available
44	Venezuela	Available
45	Vietnam	Available

In plain English

What is DISEC?

DISEC is the First Committee of the UN General Assembly. It discusses weapons, armed conflict and threats to international security. Delegates look for rules that most countries could agree to follow.

Each delegate represents a country from the 45-country CURIA matrix. You rank preferences; the organisers allocate later.

What delegates do

Research the agenda and, once allocated, their country’s likely position
Give speeches and take part in moderated and unmoderated debate
Negotiate with other delegates and build working groups
Draft, amend and vote on resolutions

Introductory description. CURIA’s approved rules of procedure will be published separately.

Prepare

Questions to research

What are private military and security companies, and how are they different from national armed forces?
Which existing international rules already apply to them, and where are the gaps?
How could accountability be improved without weakening a state’s sovereignty?
What might your allocated country want from an agreement?

Leadership

Chair and co-chair

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