• Addressing the Myanmar Tatmadaw conflict

• Addressing integrity concerns regarding Iran’s nuclear program

• Addressing the Cameroon Anglophone Crisis

As the Procedural Chair of the Reform Security Council, I got the opportunity to work with Mr Alvaro Grana, who is an MYP and DP Spanish teacher at UNIS Hanoi. At the meeting, I asked him some questions, and he helped me guide through the topic more deeply, and helped me view the topics in different perspectives. 

To begin with, I asked him about his background knowledge about MUN, and his experience of contributing to MUN. He has stated that he has various experience of MUN, such as working for MUN schools before, and working with Mr. A at UNIS Hanoi for MUN too. 

Furthermore, I asked him about his opinions on our topics, and he focused on the topic of addressing the Cameroon anglophone crisis. He said “I think language is a powerful tool and I think people identify mostly with a language before their country. These can be seen in Canada, Spain, and examples of minorities, and their identity is based on their language. So an attack or and restriction on that language is perceived as an attack on you. So I think that the Cameroon conflict is an identity conflict.”. When I first heard about this statement, I was surprised about how identity can intersect with language, and how attack on the language can attack you too. 

He also believed that “If you live in a francophone country, you should be able to speak that language, so i think that it is reasonable that the francophones, who are the majority, can ask the english-speaking citizens to learn the language, and speak the language because that will be conducive to a stronger society, and a stronger country, leading to reduced conflicts.” I also strongly agreed on his statement because it is true that when a group cannot speak the language they are living in, they have restrictions on jobs, opportunities, and more. 

He lastly said “I would focus on the idea of identity, and the sense of belonging, and two identities can be together under one country, if the country incorporates everybody.”. 

Thank you Mr. Grana for the help!

Honorable delegates, fellow chairs, and most esteemed guests,

My name is Alexander Zhou, and I am a senior at Shanghai American School. This is my eighth and one of my last MUN conferences as a chair. Despite having been involved in this activity for nearly all of my high school career, I am nevertheless thrilled to be chairing the Reformed Security Council for the UNISMUN March Conference, as it would be my first chairing a committee outside of China. 

The theme for this iteration of UNISMUN, “What role can integrity play in the balance between development and security prioritization?” is extremely prevalent amid intensifying regional conflicts and the resurgence of protectionism. The liberal world order constructed after the fall of the Iron Curtain seemed ever-so fragile; Nevertheless, our common challenges and the desire for development highlight how the fate of individual nation-states were inherently interconnected. The theme invites us to reflect on the very nature of international politics: compared to a zero-sum game, the global order requires delicate acts of balance and constant adjustment. 

I am intrigued by the unique Reform Security Council that the conference offers. The inclusion of P9 nations echoes the emerging multipolarity of the modern-day international system. Emerging economies play an increasingly influential, if not quintessential, role in ensuring both stability and sustained development. The UN ought not to be a Western-centric organization preaching a uniform doctrine; I am more than excited to see the innovative solutions and meaningful discourse that will take place in RSC. 

The three topics that RSC will address during the May conference concern the Myanmar Tatmadaw conflict, Iran’s nuclear program, and the Cameroon Anglophone Crisis, three events in developing regions that have commanded great international attention. The first topic highlights the struggle between governance, military control, and the human rights abuses faced by civilians. Iran’s development of nuclear capacity has been a long-term international security concern and challenges the balancing of a country's sovereignty with global nuclear non-proliferation efforts. The third topic delves into the conflict between the Anglophone minority and the Francophone-majority government, showcasing the complexities of linguistic and cultural identity in governance, as well as the struggles faced by marginalized groups in protecting their rights.

I am thrilled to meet you all in Hanoi in March! In the meantime, I wish you the very best in preparation for the conference.

Greetings distinguished delegates, and esteemed guests,

My name is Juhwan Lee, a sophomore attending St.Paul American School Hanoi. With this being only my second year involved in such a wonderful community, this marks 8th conference, and first as a chair. It is my deepest honor to serve as your deputy chair of Reform Security Council of this UNIS 2025 March Conference.

The theme of this conference is “What role can integrity play in the balance between development and security prioritization?”.This theme closely aligns with the three topics that will be discussed throughout the conference: the Myanmar Tatmadaw conflict, Iran’s nuclear program, and the Cameroon Anglophone crisis. It is very significant to note that all of these security conflicts revolve around lower-middle income countries, and the fundamental objective of using integrity to balance security and development in these areas is a colossal cornerstone to peace.

Reform Security Council in UNISMUN, as its name suggests, is a reformed version of Security Council. While the issues addressed in this committee is identical to those of SC, there is a crucial difference that gives RSC its own uniqueness. Normally in SC, only the five victors of WWII, the United States, China, Russia, Great Britain, and France, has the right to veto, or strike a resolution. However, in order to account for the rapid change of the global society, RSC grants veto power to 4 more countries: Germany, Brazil, India, and Japan. This makes it a total of 9 countries that has the capability to raise voices of different perspectives more effectively.

Our first topic that will be discussed is the Myanmar Tatmadaw Conflict. The word “Tatmadaw” refers to the armed forces of Myanmar, and this topic specifically focuses in the devastation that they are causing to ethnic minorities in Myanmar, that stems from a long history of religious conflicts. The second topic will be about the concerns of Iran’s nuclear program. When nuclear sites have been discovered by Western intelligence from the 2000s, this was the main trigger of security concerns. Still, Iran has shown traces of rather minimal to no cooperation by expanding their enrichment processes. Our final topic is addressing the Cameroon Anglophone crisis, which involves the conflict caused by the English speaking areas to advocate for more of their rights against the French speaking government. All three of these topics require immediate attention since such demeanours could bring about the deterioration of other intertwined issues.

With this being said, I look forward to meeting all the delegates and let’s all work together for a thriving experience!

My name is Liz Park, a freshman attending UNIS Hanoi. This is my third year being a part of the MUN Community, with this UNISMUN March 2025 Conference marking my fifth conference, third as a chair. I will serve as the procedural chair of the Reform Security Council. Through my multiple experiences as not only chairs,but also delegates, I aim to make this conference memorable for many participants through support and knowledge. 

The theme of the March 2025 conference is “What role can integrity play in the balance between development and security prioritization?” This theme is highly relevant to our topics: the Myanmar Tatmadaw conflict, Iran’s nuclear program, and the Cameroon Anglophone Crisis. All of these topics underscore the importance of balance between integrity, security, and development. 

RSC in UNISMUN refers to a variation on the Security Council. The committee addresses key issues such as membership, veto power of the P5 nations, regional representation, and other issues. The P5 nations are the following: the United Kingdom, the United States, France, China, and Russia, and the expansion of nations by following countries: Germany, India, Brazil and Japan, being P4 Nations. These P5 and P4 countries have veto power within our committee. 

Our first topic in the Reform Security Council is “Addressing the Myanmar Tatmadaw conflict”. Tatmadaw means “armed forces” in Burmese. The conflict is ethnic-based, with ethnic armed organizations fighting Myanmar’s armed forces, also known as the Tatmadaw. Our next topic is “Addressing integrity concerns regarding Iran’s nuclear program”. Addressing this issue involves the International Atomic Energy Agency, the IAEA, who asked Iran to explain their traces of uranium. IRan’s lack of cooperation raised doubts about its nuclear activities and transparency. Last but not least, the last topic is “Addressing the Cameroon Anglophone Crisis”. The Anglophone Crisis, also known as the Ambazonia War, is an ongoing armed conflict between the English-speaking regions protesting against the government, with separatists declaring independence. Overall, these topics are crucial in our world because it addresses issues of security, integrity and development, which also connects to our theme. 

With all this said, I look forward to working with you at the upcoming UNIS MUN conference. See you in March. Thank you!