Committee · UNSC · Global stability. Shared responsibility.
United Nations Security Council
Agenda
Preventing Military Escalation in the Strait of Hormuz: Freedom of Navigation, State Sovereignty, and International Maritime Security
About the committee
About UNSC
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) works to maintain peace and security around the world. It addresses conflicts between countries, responds to threats, and seeks peaceful solutions through discussion and cooperation. Delegates will explore real-world challenges, understand different countries’ perspectives, and work together to find solutions that promote peace and stability.
Agenda background
The Strait of Hormuz is a strategically vital shipping route connecting the Persian Gulf to international markets. Tensions involving Iran, the United States, and regional actors create serious risks to commercial shipping and regional stability. Disputes over maritime access, military operations, and control of the waterway threaten global energy supplies and wider economic security.
Delegates would debate freedom of navigation, the legality of military action, protection of commercial vessels, and mechanisms for de-escalation.
Country matrix
Countries you can rank
This is the CURIA conference matrix for an expanded educational simulation — not the official membership of the real UN Security Council. Voting, observer and veto rules are pending in the rules-of-procedure workstream.
Preferences do not guarantee allocation. Choosing a preference does not reserve it, and several delegates may rank the same country.
UNSC country matrix
45 countries · Matrix version 2026-10-26
Showing all 45 countries
| # | 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 UNSC?
The Security Council is the UN body with primary responsibility for international peace and security. Debate is focused and fast-moving, and members try to agree on practical steps to calm a crisis.
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
- Why does the Strait of Hormuz matter for shipping and energy?
- What does freedom of navigation mean under international law?
- How can tensions be reduced before they become a conflict?
- What tools can the Security Council use to respond?
Leadership
Chair and co-chair
UNSC
Chair — revealing soon
UNSC
Co-chair — revealing soon
Preferences express interest and do not reserve a seat or guarantee an allocation.