As the single most powerful UN entity, the Security Council is responsible for addressing all issues threatening international peace and security. The Security Council must work to create effective resolutions with clear and powerful language that will have tangible results in the real world. In facing this immense responsibility, the committee will utilize several tools of diplomacy usually unavailable to any other agency. The veto power of the Permanent Five (P5) members gives the UNSC a uniquely intense flair unlike any other committee.
The most prestigious body at VMUN 2025, this committee is specifically designed for experienced delegates. Position papers are mandatory, and must be submitted by January 12, 2026, at 23:59 PST. More information about position papers can be found in the Position Paper Guide, on the Delegate Resources Page.
Topic A: The ongoing conflict in Eastern DRC (Click to show summary)
For decades, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)—the second-largest nation in Africa—has dealt with instability and violence in its Eastern Region. Following Imperial Belgian rule over the Congo Basin in the early 20th century, the Eastern DRC has experienced armed conflict, ethnic tensions, and resource conflicts. The Humanitarian and Displacement crisis has been exacerbated, despite the signing of peace agreements, as clashes and disagreements persist between the various parties in the DRC. As the UN-mandated MONUSCO receives further criticism, it is evident that international stabilization efforts have failed. Recently, the resurgence of the rebel group M23 in early 2025 has placed the DRC under a state of emergency once again. The UNSC must resolve the region’s various political and economic issues to prevent further bloodshed.
Topic B: The militarization of Disputed territories (Click to show summary)
Disputed territories are regions that two or more parties claim sovereignty over, often escalating to full-scale military standoffs as tensions rise. The militarization of such a region frequently worsens multi-party tensions and deters meaningful cooperation due to the unwillingness of those involved to back off. Increased militarization has disproportionately harmed the civilian population as civilian freedom is constrained and the economy worsens, all while security issues are rising faster than ever. Although the international community has drafted multiple laws that prevent nations from unjustly claiming regions, powerful nations often ignore these laws, making this crisis all the harder to resolve. The global stabilization situation is in a unique position as the Donbas, Kashmir, South China Sea, and many more regions face similar issues, calling on the UNSC to promptly determine actions that will end this crisis once and for all.
Alan Li | Director
A Grade 10 student at St. George’s School, Alan is beyond ecstatic to serve as the Director of UNSC at VMUN 2026. Since opening his gateway to Model UN in Grade 8, Alan fell in love with the fast-paced yet almost exhilarating environment of Model UN — the incredible debate within committee sessions, the joy of meeting new people, and even all the hours of lost sleep during conferences. From being stuck in Hyatt’s underground storage area to karaokeing at 3 AM, Alan appreciates the multitude of memories that MUN granted him. Outside of the committee room, you can catch Alan exploring various restaurants and Boba places, debating, or spending hours scrolling in his bed. Alan is excited to welcome all his delegates to VMUN 2026 and wishes all the delegates best of luck in their preparations for the upcoming Security Council session!
Nikki Zheng | Chair
A Grade 12 student at Richmond Christian School, Nikki is honoured to be serving as the Chair of UNSC at VMUN 2026. Stepping into her first conference in Grade 10, she instantly fell in love with the activity that provided her with the unique opportunities of exploring complex topics, engaging in intense debates, and forming lifelong friendships and memories. These experiences ignited a passion within her for international relations, inspiring a burning interest and curiosity towards global issues that would help shape her future ambitions. Outside of Model UN, she can be found hanging out with her friends, trying out new restaurants in Vancouver, and attempting to find new shows to add to her watchlist. Nikki hopes to bring a memorable experience for all delegates at VMUN 2026 and cannot wait to meet everyone!
You can contact the Director at unsc@vmun.com. Any questions regarding the committee or its debate procedures will be answered by email. Position papers must also be submitted to this address.