United Nations Security Council

The United Nations Security Council will convene as a historical body to examine the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, a defining episode in the late Cold War that reshaped global security and exposed the structural limits of multilateral governance. Beginning in December 1979, the Soviet Union’s military intervention transformed an internal power struggle into a prolonged international conflict, intensifying superpower rivalry and challenging prevailing norms of sovereignty, non-intervention, and collective security. As the primary organ responsible for maintaining international peace and security, the Security Council must confront the legal and strategic implications of an invasion carried out by one of its permanent members.

Delegates will address the invasion’s wider consequences, including the expansion of proxy warfare, the internationalization of arms and financing to non-state actors, and the escalating humanitarian crisis marked by mass displacement and civilian casualties. The committee will also evaluate how the Afghan conflict contributed to the breakdown of détente, undermined arms control efforts, and tested the credibility of the United Nations during moments of great power paralysis. 

Chair

Ishan Kanaskar

ishan.kanaskar@gmail.com

 
 

Topic

  1. Invasion of Afghanistan

Rules and Procedure

This committee follows parliamentary procedure as defined in our Standard Committee Parley Pro Document. However, procedure during committee may be modified at the Chair’s discretion.

Position Paper

All delegates wishing to be considered for an award must submit a position paper before the start of conference. Position paper quality will be included in consideration of awards, however paper quality will not hold as much weight in award consideration as actual committee performance. Position papers are meant to ensure a basis for delegate research and help delegates feel confident while participating during the conference.

Detailed instructions for writing and submitting Position Papers can be found in the Position Paper Guidelines Document.

Chair Contact

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