Resolution 2-
Committee: General Assembly 1(GA1)
Topic: Addressing the issue of non-state actors in the Middle East
Main Submitter: Mexico
Co-submitters: Chile, Cameroon, the United States of America, Chad, and France
Signatories: Eritrea, Somalia, Australia, India, Germany, Democratic Republic of Congo,
Djibouti, Argentina, Portugal, and Nigeria
Alarmed by the significant surge and proliferation of non-state actors across the Middle East,
Being fully conscious of the implications and serious threat terrorism poses on society,
Noting with regret that 33.8% of global terrorist attacks were concentrated throughout the region,
Deeply concerned about the violent and hostile methods perpetrated by terrorist groups such as
Al Qaeda, the Taliban, and the Houthis,
Emphasizing the importance of promoting human rights and maintaining the values preserved in
the UN charter,
Recalling the past endeavors exerted by the United Nations to address the issue,
Bearing in mind the thousands of fatalities that have consequently come with every booming
strike,
1. Requests the cooperation, unity, and unwavering support of all countries to abate the
harm caused by non-state actor-led attacks, which can be achieved by:
a. Facilitating an efficient procedure to ensure proper communication among regions
and sharing intelligence, resources, and tactics for combating terrorism,
b. Forging partnerships and engaging in productive and civil dialogue amongst each
other,
c. Hosting yearly forums and working as a decisive, collective team to come up with
diverse and unique ideas in order to resolve the crisis,
2. Recognizes the need to enhance state governance and sovereignty by:
a. Implementing restrictive and explicit guidelines on the transfer of chemical,
radioactive, and nuclear weapons,
b. Imposing limitations and sanctions on any illegal operations such as arms
trafficking and money laundering and obstructing smuggling routes,
c. Solidifying the legal framework that enables financial institutions to suspend
transactions and prosecute cases of terrorist funding,
3. Urges the United Nations to address the root causes and driving factors behind the issue
by:
a. Identifying the political, social, and economic grievances that lead to
radicalization,
b. Fostering better job opportunities to reduce poverty and unemployment, engaging
in marginalized groups to ensure that their voices are heard, and providing
essential services to affected regions such as healthcare, sanitation, food supply,
and so on; all of which would create a resilient community that reduces the appeal
of extremist ideologies.
4. Calls upon nations to raise awareness of terrorism through:
a. Launching campaigns and advertisements that will inform citizens of the gravity
of the situation and encourage them to report dubious activities,
b. Divulging narratives that counter extremist propaganda and utilizing the media to
thwart individuals from joining non-state actors,
5. Advocates for humanitarian assistance by:
a. Granting asylum to refugees affected by the conflict and creating safe zones
designated for them,
b. Providing financial aid to vulnerable regions to alleviate suffering and diminish
political corruption,
6. Suggests the formation of multiple reintegration programs to shift criminals’
perspectives, by:
a. Offering psychological support and counseling to help former extremists reflect
on their past experiences so they can show remorse, ultimately reducing their
likelihood of reverting to violence,
b. Incorporating vocational training, making it easier for former criminals to get
employed and reintegrate into the community, which as a result, will alter their
ideologies and prevent future generations from following a deplorable pathway,
7. Implores the investment in security measures across the Middle East which could be
done by:
a. Deploying military forces, expanding aircraft, and increasing border patrol to
prevent any movement of personnel affiliated with non-state actors,
b. Using technological innovations such as facial recognition, AI-driven analytic
data, and drones to identify and keep track of militias or upcoming insurgencies,
c. Fostering dedicated agencies that would manage regions’ cybersecurity and
agenda and detect any irregularities or suspicious activity.
