Committees and Issues
Below you can find all the committees that we will be having during the conference as well as research reports, chairs, and the issues that you will be debating with an explanation on each issue.
General Assembly 1
PGA: Leon Boles-Ryan
International school the Hague
Deputy Chair: Dhanishka Arunkumar
International School of Almere
General Assembly 4
Main Chair: Olivia Hehenkamp
Issue 1: Strengthening Cybersecurity in Post-Conflict and Fragile States
Research report:
States recovering from war often lack strong cyber defenses, leaving them vulnerable to hackers or foreign interference. Such attacks can disrupt aid, weaken governments, and block peacebuilding efforts.
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Issue 2: Ensuring Digital Sovereignty and Addressing Neo-Colonialism in Cyberspace
Research report (Coming soon):
Many developing nations rely on Western or Chinese companies for internet infrastructure, raising concerns of “digital colonialism.” This dependence gives tech powers control over data and communication. African nations, for example, have debated the risks of Chinese-built 5G networks.
General Assembly 6
Deputy Chair: Santiago Fattoruso
Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem
Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem
Main Chair: Nandini Banerjee
Issue 1: Establishing International Legal Frameworks for Cyber Warfare
Research report:
There are no clear international laws defining what counts as a cyber “attack” or “act of war.” This gap makes accountability difficult and increases the risk of uncontrolled escalation between nations.
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Issue 2: Regulating Artificial Intelligence under International Law
Research report:
AI is being used in areas such as surveillance and autonomous weapons, but global rules are lacking. Without regulation, AI could lead to human rights abuses and destabilizing military uses.
Deputy Chair: Elif Minel Bolukbasi
International School of Utrecht
International School of Almere
Human Rights Council
Main Chair: Aahana Mishra
Issue 1: Ensuring Equal Access to the Digital World as a Human Right
Research report:
The “digital divide” means billions lack internet access, cutting them off from education, healthcare, and political participation. COVID-19 highlighted this gap when millions of students in Africa and South Asia couldn’t access online classes. Recognizing internet access as a human right is increasingly debated.
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Issue 2: Protecting the Right to Privacy in the Age of Surveillance
Research report:
Governments and companies often collect and misuse personal data without consent. This threatens individual privacy and challenges the protection of basic human rights online.
Deputy Chair: Ryan Kumar
International School of Almere
International School of Almere
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
Main Chair: Ayush Sukumar
Issue 1: Combating Cybercrime and Illicit Activities on the Dark Web
Research report:
The dark web is used for illegal trade, like selling drugs, weapons, or stolen data. Combating cybercrime and illicit activities is extremely difficult and global cooperation is needed. Throughout the conference delegates will establish new ways to combat cybercrime and illicit activities on the dark web. ​
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Issue 2: Tackling Online Human Trafficking and the Exploitation of Vulnerable Groups
Research report:
Traffickers use online platforms to target and exploit victims, especially women and children. The internet makes it easier for these crimes to spread across borders.
Deputy Chair: Shai Barzilay
International School Haarlem
International School Haarlem
NATO/OTAN
Main chair: Nimar Grover
Issue 1: Strengthening NATO’s Collective Defence Against Cyber Threats
Research report:
Cyberattacks on NATO members raise the crucial question of whether digital attacks should trigger NATO’s collective defence (Article 5). NATO delegates will debate this pressing issue during our conference.​
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Issue 2: Regulating AI and Emerging Military Technologies within NATO
Research report:
NATO members are using artificial intelligence for intelligence and weapons, but without shared rules these tools could be hacked or misused. Throughout the conference delegates will debate standards needed for NATO’s collective safety and security.
Security Council
Main Chair: Aqila R Syahanjani
Crisis Council
Main Chair: Kaayna Sehgal
Issue will be revealed the day before the conference
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Issue: Ensuring the Proper Use of Artificial Intelligence in Conflicts
Research report:
The United Nations has warned that the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence is outpacing humanity’s ability to govern it effectively. As Artificial Intelligence technologies are increasingly deployed in conflicts worldwide, the Security Council will address this issue during the conference.​
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