Security Council (SC)

The United Nations Security Council (SC) is one of the six main bodies of the UN, responsible for maintaining international peace and security established on January 17, 1946. The Security Council consists of 15 members, five permanent, which have the veto power, and ten non-permanent that are elected by the General Assembly for two years. The Council has the power to make decisions that are binding for all UN members and it has the ability to use force to maintain or restore peace and security. The four of the main purposes of the Security Council are as follows:

– to maintain international peace and security;
– to develop friendly relations among nations;
– to cooperate in solving international problems and in promoting respect for human rights;
– and to be a centre for harmonizing the actions of nations.

The Model SC traditionally deals with crisis agenda revealed before the first session of the Council.

Only university students who have participated in at least 3 MUNs can become SC delegates!

 

Agenda: Crisis agenda

Dear delegates, dear guests and friends of the MGIMO Model UN!

 

I warmly welcome you to the annual UN Model held at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations. 

The challenges of today oblige us to seek answers to the most difficult questions posed to us by contemporary international relations.  There is no doubt that our country is going through difficult trials today, including in the international arena. 

The Security Council is the body that is called upon to address those issues that require an urgent response. The most acute crises of today are our profile. In the 21st century, the work of the Security Council continues unabated, which only emphasises the importance of our Committee. Our aim is to make your participation in the UN model as favourable as possible and to give you the opportunity to demonstrate your diplomatic skills. 

I look forward to having each of you on our committee. 

 

Respectfully,

President of the Security Council 

Tsvetkov Lavr

Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished delegates, and esteemed colleagues,

 

I would like to extend a warm invitation to all of you to join us in the UN Security Council, where we will tackle some of the most pressing global challenges of our time.

In our committee sessions, you will have the unique opportunity to dive deep into global security issues, debate innovative solutions, and create actionable frameworks that mirror the work of real-world policymakers. As your Cо-president I will try my best to guarantee a place where you can not only test your debating skills and critical thinking but also a place where you can feel your best. It is your creativity, your commitment, and your collaboration that will make a real impact in this year’s Model and, more importantly, will help shape your understanding of how diplomacy works in practice.

 

Thank you, and I look forward to seeing you in committee!

All the best,

Tsolmon

Esteemed Delegates,

 

Welcome to the Security Council — a forum where diplomacy, vision, and decisive action meet to shape the future of global peace. In this committee, we’re entrusted with one of the most challenging mandates: to navigate crises, confront emerging threats, and uphold international stability in an increasingly complex world.

As delegates, you have a unique opportunity to bring your boldest, most thoughtful ideas to the table. The Security Council demands rigorous analysis, productive debate, and genuine collaboration — each of which embodies the spirit of true diplomacy. I promise you, this journey will be nothing short of unforgettable. Approach each discussion with conviction and openness to diverse perspectives. Together, we will explore solutions that can make a real difference in our world.

Looking forward to seeing you!

 

Best,

Security Council Expert

Alice Voloshina

Writing an essay

To become a Churkin Moscow International Model UN delegate one should demonstrate a thorough understanding of the Committee’s agenda. Writing an essay is the first step in the selection process and plays a key role in the formation of the Committee.

Recommendations for writing an essay

Submitting your application for the position in the Security Council encompasses writing an essay on one of the following topics:

       1. The Evolution of International Conflicts

Examine current trends in international conflicts and identify adjustments or strategies the Security Council could consider to address these evolving challenges.

       2. Security Council Missions: a Magic Wand?

Choose a recent or ongoing Security Council mission and assess its performance by identifying specific successes and limitations. Propose strategies for improving the Council’s effectiveness in similar missions.

       3. Security Council Reform: Mission Impossible?

Imagine there is consensus on reforming the Security Council. What specific changes do you believe would make it most effective? Explain your reasoning.

While writing your essay, please do follow the guidelines:
— Write from your individual perspective as you are not yet given the certain country to represent;
— Follow the simple structure of introduction-main body-conclusion;
— Respect the word limit 300-500;
— Use formal style only and appeal to credible sources (such as the UN documents);
— Essays should be coherent and concise: do not digress from the topic;
— The essay should be an original work, therefore, plagiarism (more than 15%) is unacceptable;

Requirements

  1. Volume: 300-500 words.
  2. Originality: at least 85%
  3. Structured and logical presentation of thought.
  4. Use of official sources.
  5. Provision of reference sources.

Contents

  1. Introduction. The introduction should provide general information on the agenda and consider its relevance.
  2. Main part. The main part should reflect your understanding of the subpoena, your ability to highlight key statements and identify cause and effect relationships.
  3. Conclusion. The final part is a conclusion and may contain your opinion on the issue at hand and ideas for solving the international problem.

Writing a position statement

A position statement is a formal expression of a particular state’s view on a particular international issue within a meeting of the United Nations system. The position statement reflects the state’s opinion and interests in the international arena and its strategic approach to addressing global challenges.

Recommendations for preparing a position statement

  1. Familiarise yourself with the relevance of the agenda in the state you represent. To do this, look at the websites of agencies, non-profit organisations working on the issue. Review scholarly articles on the relevance of the agenda in the country or region. In addition, relevant information may be reflected in media publications. However, the state’s position must be based on credible sources.
  2. Consider the state’s position through speeches at United Nations meetings. Verbatim records of meetings provide valuable information regarding the state’s perspective on international issues.
  3. Examine the state’s contribution to the problem. To do this, consider the country’s status in international agreements as well as accountability for treaty compliance.
  4. Provide some bullet points on the relevance of the problem to the state, the country’s key activities in addressing the global problem, and the major challenges in achieving the goals and solutions.
  5. Systematise the theses and present them logically in a coherent speech format. Make sure that the speech is in business style and does not contain aggressive or provoking statements.

Requirements

  1. The speech should be designed to take between 2 and 5 minutes.
  2. Originality: at least 80%
  3. Structured and logical presentation.
  4. Use of official sources.

Formatting

  1. The position statement is formatted in a document and sent to an expert via the Committee’s mail for verification.
  2. Font — Times New Roman;
  3. Pagel — 14;
  4. Alignment — justified.
  5. Interval — 1.5;
  6. Margins — at least 2.5 cm on each side.
#Country list:Representative
1Algeria
2China
3Denmark👑President
4France
5Greece
6Guyana
7Pakistan
8Panama
9Republic of Korea
10Russia
11Sierra Leone
12Slovenia
13Somalia
14United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
15United States of America
Observers:
1International Committee of the Red Cross
2Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe
3European Union
4ASEAN