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Disarmament and International Security Committee

DOUBLE DELEGATION

Agenda 

Examining the Impact of the Military-Industrial Complex in Escalating and Sustaining Global Conflict

The Disarmament and International Security Committee (DISEC) has long stood at the crossroads of peace and power; from nuclear non-proliferation to the regulation of conventional arms, its mandate is as complex as it is consequential. In this year’s DSMUN, DISEC turns its attention to a challenge that has cemented itself in global politics: the far-reaching influence of the military-industrial complex (MIC). Initially cautioned by the U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1961, the military-industrial complex has transformed from a post-war partnership between weapon producers and governments into a worldwide network of defense contractors, private military firms, and lobbyists. Currently, five nations comprise over 75% of total global arms exports—an inequality that reinforces dependence and disparity in the international framework.

 

DISEC’s mandate requires sovereignty to go hand in hand with accountability. One must analyse how states justify militarisation, why disarmament often fails, and whether peace can realistically exist in a world where weapons are a commodity. This committee will be divided, and that is by design. Prepare to debate with clarity, and negotiate with intent. The Executive Board encourages delegates to approach this agenda as a systemic inquiry into how the victims of war have been commodified. 

CHAIRPERSON

KANISHK BAMMI

Kanishk is a 12th-grade student at The Doon School, studying the IBDP curriculum, and intends to pursue further education in economics and finance. Apart from being the chairperson of DISEC at DSMUN, he is also a senior editor of the Weekly, the school's flagship publication. Kanishk’s interests in the field of economics also see him serving as the president of the Young Entrepreneurs Conference. Having strong analytical and speaking skills, Kanishk frequents MUN and debating competitions and has also attended student exchange at St. Albans' School in Washington, D.C. Otherwise, Kanishk is known for his easy-going and affable personality and is a big sports fan, enjoying watching cricket, F1, and the NFL. He often spends his free time playing FIFA on his PlayStation. Having been a part of the ‘Best Committee’ at DSMUN 2024 as a Deputy Chairperson, he is excited to be a Chairperson at the 2025 edition of the conference and is looking forward to riveting discourse in committee.

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COMMITTEE DIRECTOR

ARTHAM GUPTA

Artham is currently a 12th-grade student pursuing the ISC curriculum, with a focus on Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. His academic interests lean strongly towards mathematics, a subject he’s both passionate about and often looks at for fun. At school his other responsibilities see Artham serve as the school badminton captain, boy-in-charge of the Infinity Society and as a school prefect. He takes an active interest in MUN.Conferences, having served as a Deputy Chairperson at DSMUN 2024, winning the best committee award. Beyond the classroom, Artham is known to be a fun-loving person.bringing the same energy to everything he does, whether it’s smashing shuttles on the court or finding the strength to support RCB through yet another IPL season. He is excited to serve as a committee director at DISEC at the 2025 edition of the conference and wishes you all the best.

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