Disarmament and International Security Committee

Evaluating the Evolution of Preventive Use of Force and Pre-Emptive Military Doctrines in Contemporary International Security

The contemporary international security environment has witnessed a shift from traditional reactive defense to pre-emptive and preventive military strategies. Pre-emptive doctrines focus on striking when an attack is imminent, whereas preventive doctrines involve using force to neutralize nascent or potential future threats before they materialize. Delegates will evaluate the legality, ethical boundaries, and stability implications of these doctrines under Chapter VII of the UN Charter and customary international law, debating how to govern unilateral military actions and maintain collective security.