Security Council
The question of regulating or dissolving private military companies in light of their impact on state sovereignty and global security.
Private military contractors and companies play huge roles in modern day warfare, with the three biggest companies each having market caps over £100 billion. While some are supported by their governments (particularly in the US), they all sell arms to countries, and military groups alike. Additionally, mercenary groups like the Wagner group play significant roles in conflicts around the world, with recent examples in Ukraine and Sudan. Delegates must discuss whether these companies should face tougher ethical and legislative guidelines, while ensuring companies do not face significant losses.
Further reading: https://www.diis.dk/en/research/the-rise-and-fall-of-the-wagner-group
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_private_military_contractors
Addressing the ongoing civil war and humanitarian crisis in Sudan.
The civil war in Sudan has ravaged the nation, and has seen accusations of genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity levelled a gainst both sides. More than 11 million have been internally displaced, while refugees continue to flood into neighbouring countries. Sudan has become one of the largest humanitarian crises today, as the RSF and SAF continue to clash violently throughout the nation. Delegates must first safeguard refugees and internally displaced individuals, while also discussing how to get humanitarian aid into the country. Delegates could also consider the how to build cases against both militaries for crimes against humanity.
Further reading: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cjel2nn22z9o
https://www.rescue.org/article/crisis-sudan-what-happening-and-how-help