Opinions between the US and Russia rage as arguments break out in the Committee Room
The Guardian 9:00 PM:
New York (United States of America)
After passionate arguments spread in DISEC (Disarmament and International Security Committee,) delegates opened up about their positions. Representatives from countries proposed everything from heavily regulating Private Military Contractors (PMC) to holding entire countries responsible for their actions.
In the discussion, the United States, and the United Kingdom work together to support heavy regulations of PMC’s. They argue that heavy regulations would support smaller countries and groups in need. Further explaining about how regulating these private military contractors would solve the problem of wartime violence and workers’ rights.
The prolonged discussion has also led to new tensions between the West and Russia, caused by fundamental differences in how countries believe problems should be addressed. One staunch supporter of Russia, Thailand explains, “Private military contractors must be held responsible for their actions. The country should also be responsible for the things that are happening under their rule.”
The two blocs, throughout fierce debates, have voiced their disagreement around the role of individual countries in maintaining control over PMC’s. Creating deeply polarized views, a problem for cooperation and compromises.
In his speech The Democratic Republic of Korea, explains the idea of disincentivizing wartime violence and war, citing “We should force the PMCs to pay for their mistakes.” He believes that regulation would never work.
Despite these explanations, the United Kingdom and United States bloc still trusts the idea of individuals regulating their own PMCs to help others in need.
“We need to set rules and responsibilities for individual countries to make sure that they are also responsible for the PMC that they have.”
Further negotiations between the two blocs have yet to move forward.