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Disarmament and International Security “Modern conflicts are no longer just conflicts between states; non-state actors often become significantly involved as well. These non-state actors, which can include terrorist groups and groups of underrepresented minorities, often obtain large quantities of arms to advance their cause. Once the conflict is resolved, however, significant quantities of arms remain with these actors, posing a potential threat to local populations and governments. The disarmament of these non-state actors in post-conflict situations is of paramount concern to the international community. Non-state actors often lack the structure and oversight that states have, and as a result little information is available about the arms they possess. Their arms can easily be lost and obtained by third parties, compounding the potential for their misuse. In the case of terrorist organizations, arms often remain with local militias long after the parent organization has been dissolved. This provides an existing network of arms that new groups can take advantage of. A recent example of this is the Islamic State, which used arms already circulating in northern Iraq from previous terrorist groups to build its military force in Iraq and Syria. In order to prevent arms from falling into the hands of terrorist organizations such as the Islamic State, the international community must establish a framework to promote disarmament after conflict. However, this task is difficult. Many non-state actors obtain support from other states who can supply them with arms during conflict. However, states have historically shown little concern for the return of these arms after their goals in the conflict have been achieved. In addition, non-state actors often lack the necessary oversight to keep track of the distribution and use of weapons. It is evident that weapons currently possessed by non-state actors must be removed from circulation. However, division remains as to who should be responsible for these weapons. Additionally, members of the international community have expressed concern over the distribution of weapons by nation-states to non-state actors, and believe that states should better monitor the use and distribution of their weapons” (WHSMUN). Position Paper | Quick Jot
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