DISEC is a space where diplomacy meets the realities of global militarization. It is where the international community must confront the uncomfortable truths about security—how it is constructed, whom it serves, and what it costs. As delegates, you will be challenged not only to think critically, but to act responsibly, with the understanding that even the subtlest policy shifts can ripple outward into lives, borders, and futures.

The agendas chosen this year reflect evolving geopolitical trends and the increasingly blurred line between defense and escalation.

Our first agenda, “Addressing the Impact of European Military Buildup on Global Arms Proliferation,” examines how Europe’s rising defense spending and renewed focus on strategic autonomy may be altering the global arms landscape. As nations across the continent modernize their militaries and expand industrial production, questions arise: Is this buildup a necessary deterrent or a trigger for escalation? How does it reshape the coherence of alliances like NATO? And what are its consequences for regions already on edge—where one shipment of arms can tip the balance from deterrence to devastation?

Our second agenda, “Mitigating Weapon Proliferation in the Middle East Amid Ongoing Tensions,” turns our attention to a region long caught between external interventions and internal volatility. With billions in arms flowing into regional powers and non-state actors alike, the Middle East remains at the epicenter of global arms imports. Addressing this agenda means confronting not only the material distribution of weapons, but the geopolitical conditions that make such proliferation possible.

Our third agenda, “Mitigating the Use of Development Projects for Military Power Projection,” invites delegates to investigate the dual-use nature of foreign infrastructure initiatives. While presented as economic aid or logistical support, many of these projects carry strategic intent—serving as subtle extensions of power projection under the guise of cooperation. From debt-trap diplomacy to militarized port access, this agenda asks delegates to question intent, examine precedent, and define clearer global norms.