SPECPOL

CCBMUNBACH 2016
ISABELLA LUNDY MOGOLLON
VALENTINA CORZO MARTINEZ
TOPIC: NATIONAL SOVEREIGNTY REGARDING
BELLIGERENT GROUPS IN THE MIDDLE EAST

OVERVIEW
September 11, 2001, was a day that
shocked the international system, an event
that changed global perspectives on both
the threat of insurgent and belligerent
groups as well as the tools required to
prevent further damage.
Although several efforts against terrorism have been implemented since the 1960s, the
unprecedented reach and potential of networks such as AL Qaeda and its affiliates, have built a
new danger that challenges standing tools and institutions. Despite the death of Osama bin Laden
in May 2011 and more than a decade after 9/11, the world is still looking for an effective way to
respond to the global terrorist threat.
Ever since, the rise of the insurgent group: Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIS) have
been in the news following terrorising acts in various countries like France, Canada, Egypt and
United States.

Within the United Nations alone there are more than thirty agencies focused on the issue
and sixteen departments and agencies in the United States. Usually, these elements are
uncoordinated and result in failed attempts for the countrys security.
Apart from those mentioned, there are several
more insurgent groups whove surfaced in this territory and
have been participant in violent acts against other
countries as well as their own. Some of the recognised
groups are:

Abu Nidal Organization (SINCE OCTOBER 8, 1997)

Gamaa al-Islamiyya (SINCE OCTOBER 8, 1997)
Palestine Liberation Front (SINCE OCTOBER 8, 1997)
PFLP- General Command (SINCE OCTOBER 8, 1997)

Al Qaeda (SINCE OCTOBER 8, 1999)

Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades (SINCE MARCH 27, 2002)
Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (SINCE DECEMBER 17, 2004)
Kata'ib Hezbollah (SINCE JULY 2, 2009)
Army of Islam (SINCE MAY 23, 2011)
Abdullah Azzam Brigades (SINCE MAY 30, 2012)
Al-Nusra Front (SINCE MAY 15, 2014)
Jaysh Rijal al-Tariq al Naqshabandi (SINCE SEPTEMBER
30, 2015)

Many people have shown discontent with the way this

situations are handled, waiting for the danger to come instead of acting before its too late. In the
hopes of protecting their citizens, the military acts against a countries national sovereignty by
trespassing the borders to deal with terrorist. Now, people not only live fearing for their life because

of the possible terrorist attack but also the possibility to

get hurt or killed in a crossfire intended to take down a
member of the mentioned groups.
In one hand, the VDC has confirmed 6,073
deaths by ISIS in 2014 and 4,406 in 2015. At the same
time 680-750 Syrian civilians have died in the hands of
countries like United States and its allies: United
Kingdom, Canada, France and other 10 countries, as
well as 15,000 reported casualties.

FOCUS OF THE
DEBATE
We are expecting delegates to debate about whether or not other countries shall be able to
trespass borders for prevention against possible attacks. Delegates should consider and research
their countries opinion about national sovereignty and give opinions about certain regulations for
the operations to happen. The debate will focus on whether the protection of a countries integrity or
trespassing in order to achieve safety, is most important for a nations well-being. As well as the
consideration of the repercussions each decision will have on its citizens.
Delegates will have to decide how far is their nation willing to go in the fight against these
groups and decide if the possible risks on innocent lives are the price to pay in order to protect and
eradicate this insurgent union.

GUIDING QUESTIONS
1. What does your country think about Middle East insurgent groups?
2. What is your countrys opinion in national sovereignty?
3. Has your nations borders been trespassed and/or has the nation trespassed another countries
borders? If so, why?

4. Is your country dealing with belligerent groups of its own? If so, how?