General Disposition
Designated a Permanent Observer State in 1964, the Holy See is a theocracy
headed by a Pope, current Pope Francis I. An officially landless government body, the
Holy See governs the Roman Catholic Church.
Since 1964, the Holy See has established diplomatic relations with 174
countries, 64 of which have permanent diplomatic missions in the Holy See. Concerned
with the actions and changes in the modern world, the Holy See stays an active voice in
the UN despite its lack of voting power. Having already spoken on this years topics, the
stance of the Holy See is clear. Seeking moral, and humane solutions to problems
throughout the world, members of the Holy See, as well as past UN representatives
firmly voice the beliefs of moral international citizens. By lacking direct ties to anyone
government body, the Holy See is afforded the chance to voice beliefs without worries
or ties to political plans or plots. Inside DISEC at HSMUN this year, the delegation from
the Holy See will search for the most fair and peaceful solution in pursuit of a safer
world.
Increasing prevalence of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in international airspace
In regards to the increased use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in international
airspace, or use of UAV’s in short, the Holy See has taken a firm stance. In the past
10 years, with the rise of computer technology, the UAV’s largest debut has been in
warfare. In the words of Archbishop Silvano M. Tomasi they “lower the threshold of
conflict, making it seem more attractive to enter into war.”1
deterrent for the largest un-matched military force on the planet is the unattractiveness
of sending and losing citizens in conflict. However, by removing the human element
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globe, the Holy See hopes to see action by the UN, and if not chapter 7 declarations by
the security council, then decisions by the General Assembly and its associated
councils. The delegation will strive hard for these ends, making them the top priority at
the upcoming discussions.
of middle eastern christians has been reported, as they tend
Conclusion
The Holy See, a non-territorial theocracy that organizes the Roman Catholic
Church, has a pure and complete concern about the upcoming topics in DISEC. Not
only will the delegation work towards this end, but past delegations, and likely future
delegations will continue to voice and protect these ideals. From the international use
of UAV’s to the stability of the Middle east, this years delegation hopes to successfully
persuade other countries to draft bills and vote for these ideals.
After hearing about Pope Urban II’s pronouncement, huge amounts of people are now moving across Europe! However, most of these first responders seem to be religious people as opposed to lords and knights. Since taking back the Holy Land is not as important to these knights and lords, it is understandable that they haven’t been rushing to fight.
Controversy has plagued America’s presence in the Middle East and America’s usage of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) contributes vastly to this controversy. Their usefulness and ability to keep allied troops out of harm’s reach is hardly disputed. However, their presence in countries that are not at war with America, such as Pakistan and Yemen, is something contested. People that see the implications of drone use are paying special attention to the civilian casualty count, world perspective, and the legality of drone operations in non-combative states. The use of drone technology in the countries of Yemen and Pakistan are having negative consequences. In a broad spectrum, unconsented drone strikes are illegal according to the laws of armed conflict, unethical, and are imposing a moral obligation upon those who use them. These issues are all of great importance and need to be addressed. Their legality is also something of great importance and begins with abiding to the Laws of Armed Conflict.
“‘They score! Henderson has scored for Canada!’” Foster Hewitt wordlessly described” (Pelletier) when Paul Henderson scored the series-winning goal. This allowed Canada to win the 1972 Summit Series, a moment that no one would ever forget since it all happened during the climax of the Cold War. Prior to this, the Soviets had won the previous three Olympic gold metals since Canada could not use its NHL players. Thus, this provided Canada with the chance to play hockey against the USSR using its best players. This raised the question: if Canada were able to send its best players, would it still be enough to beat the Soviets? Everyone in Canada was certain that the Soviets would not win a single game, but little did they know they underestimated the extent of the Soviets abilities. Tied in the last few minutes of game eight, Canada had to score or they would lose the series. However, when Paul Henderson scored the game-winning goal, never before had a single sporting event meant so much to Canadians. Therefore, Paul Henderson’s goal is a defining moment for Canada in the twentieth century becauseit provided Canada with the opportunity to evolve hockey, proved that Canada and our democratic society were superior to the USSR and their communist society, and brought citizens together to unify Canada as a nation.
The Holy See is the episcopal jurisdiction of the Catholic Church in Rome. Its leader, the Pope, or Bishop of Rome, resides in Vatican City. Vatican City is a landlocked sovereign city-state whose territory consists of a walled enclave within the city of Rome. Issues of eminent domain have been problematic in Vatican City’s history, as it is located...
The Hunger Games was a critically acclaimed movie when it came out; however, some critics would argue that the movie can be sometimes too violent for its intended audience. In this essay I would dissert Brian Bethune’s essay “Dystopia Now” in order to find its weaknesses and compare the movie Battle Royale with his essay.
One of the most iconic employments of Chapter VII by the UN came in 1992 when the UN Security Council invoked Chapter VII to restore peace and provide humanitarian aid in then crumbling Yugoslavia when all other peace making and mediation attempts failed. An ethnic cleansing by Bosnian Serbs backed by ambitions of territory annexation and a “Greater Serbia” led to one of the most destructive conflicts of the Century. The UN’s decision to invoke Chapter VII authorized the member states to “take all necessary measures” in order to reestablish order. What followed would become one of the most horrific genocides in history, comparable to that of the Jewish cleansing in World War II. The Bosnian War would mark a unique time for the United Nations as it would involve their first cooperation with a local alliance and also mark NATO’s first armed enforcement action.
Argument: The main focus of this book is to bring religion back into politics. For various reasons, the religion factor has been removed from policy making around the world, to the detriment of international relations. Johnston conveys the importance of religion when dealing with international policy, especially when one of the parties has a worldview that is deeply rooted in religion. Seven examples of how religious involvement positively affected international relations and eventually brought about reconciliation are used: the role of the Moral Re-Armament Movement in Franco-German Reconciliation, the role of religious groups, especially the Quakers, in restoring peace between the Sandinistas and the East Coast Indians, the role of the Quakers in the Nigerian civil war, the role of the churches in East Germany during the break down of the Berlin wall and the events leading up to that even, the role of the Catholic Church and the 1968 revolution in the Philippines, the role of the church during apartheid in South Africa, and the role of religious actors in the transformation of Rhodesia to Zimbabwe.
...by all countries. Disagreements between countries should be handled tactfully so as to avoid wars and resultant occupation. The United Nations should have more powers to enact resolutions passed. The spread of democracy should be encouraged on so that several sovereign governments can deal with problems amicably.
The FAA works on the gradual incorporation of rules and considerations in order to guarantee security and privacy. The U.S. Congress expects that in 2015 commercial drones will be ready to fly under regulated circumstances, but experts said that it would be until 2020 that unmanned aerial system are fully integrated. Nevertheless, laws will be published step by step according to their complexity and grade of autonomy. First small drones will be allowed to fly than larger ones, first drones operated by a ground-based pilot than automate long distance flights, and areas wi...
Countless times throughout history, religion has turned violent. Whether the issue is diplomatic in making decisions by a certain code of conduct or staking claims in culturally significant land, the body count has been piling up all across the board. A well-known conflict of this variety is the struggle for the Holy Land in the 11th to 13th centuries between the Catholic Church and Islam. Muslim territories were expanding into the area around Jerusalem and Pope Urban II set off the first crusade in 1095. While the Muslims stood their ground and tried to fend off the European forces, the Catholic church believed that the crusades were “undertaken, in fulfillment of a solemn vow, to deliver the Holy Places from Mohammedan tyranny,” simply taking a defensive stance in protecting the land of their sacraments and lore (Knight). At first they succeeded in taking back Jerusalem in 1099, but after a long and bloody struggle were ultimately kicked back out in 1291.
Fifty-eight years after the signing of the Charter, the world has changed dramatically. Its universal character and comprehensiveness make the United Nations a unique and indispensable forum for governments to work together to address global issues. At the same time, there remains a large gap between aspiration and real accomplishment. There have been many successes and many failures. The United Nations is a bureaucracy that struggles – understandably – in its attempt to bring together 191 countries. It must come at no surprise, therefore, that a consensus cannot always be reached with so many different competing voices.
Drones are the Future One of the latest and most controversial topics that has risen over the past five to ten years is whether or not drones should be used as a means of war, surveillance, and delivery systems. Common misconceptions usually lead to people’s opposition to the use of drones which is the reason it is important for people to know the facts about how and why they are used. Wartime capabilities will provide for fewer casualties and more effective strikes. New delivery and surveillance systems in Africa, the United Air Emirates and the United States will cut costs and increase efficiency across the board. Rules and regulations on drones may be difficult to enforce, but will not be impossible to achieve.
Tice, Brian P. (1991). Unmanned Aerial Vehicles – The Force Multiplier of the 1990s. Airpower Journal.
From Declaration #35 of Agenda 2030, we learn that the U.N. will develop peace and safety - or nothing else will work. This brings up an interesting proclamation from the
One of the principal organs, the General Assembly, provides a setting for all members to vote and present and express opinions on resolutions and ideas brought to their attention. The importance of this forum has only grown as the world has becoming increasingly globalized and interconnected. If communication is so immediate, is there a need for formal assemblies? The fact remains that there are far too many actors and too many coordination and collective action problems to for IOs to not have a space for states too communicate all together. It is still important for each and every state to hear information directly and with limited misinterpretation, just because communication can be instantaneous, does not mean all states will reach out to every other state in the world system. International organizations present opportunities for all voices to be heard. Furthermore, formal assemblies provide a chance for non-government organizations and government organizations to educate states on issues which they believe are