General Assembly I: DISEC

The First Committee of the UN General Assembly is the world's primary multilateral forum for addressing threats to international peace and security. Its mandate covers disarmament, the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and the regulation of conventional arms. Here, all 193 member states deliberate on issues ranging from nuclear arsenals and the illicit arms trade to the militarization of outer space and cyberspace. While its resolutions are non-binding recommendations, they are vital in shaping global norms and establishing the political will for future treaties. The committee functions as a crucial barometer of international consensus on security and disarmament priorities.