HDMUN Newsletter

What's Inside? Ø Serving the nation: A Crash Course for the Perhaps Overly Enthusiastic Beginner (Shreyas, UNHRC) Ø The Vulnerability Dilemma: Why a Man:Made War Makes Women and Children Suffer Instead (Shreyas, UNHRC) Ø The Rise of Nuclear Weapons (Nishka, AIPPM) Ø The Analysis (Nishka, AIPPM) Ø “Congress didn't have a chance to voice their opinion in anti:Sikh riots”: Says a Congress Leader (Trisha, AIPPM) Ø Should We Stay Silent, While Pakistan Gains Nuclear Power? (Trisha, AIPPM) Ø An Interview with Atal Bihari Vajpayee (Trisha, AIPPM) Ø The Politics and Economics of Lebanon (Yamini, UNSC) Ø An Interview with the Delegate of Indonesia (Yamini, UNSC) Ø Food Insecurity in Lebanon (Yamini, UNSC)

Serving the nation: A Crash Course for the Perhaps Overly Enthusiastic Beginner Shreyas? Who is this Shreyas? No, this is me, Abdul. This Shreyas seems like a nice guy, whose sole purpose of existence seems to tell you to tell you the truth. Though why is he of importance here? I am Abdul, and this is a page from my diary. So, read on an unsuspecting reader. Reports from UNHRC. Dear Dia.... Wait, hold up, let me introduce myself before I move on to my diary entry. I am Abdul, the leader of a small group of Hauthi rebels who, well, rebel against the so:called official Yemeni government. I have been a rebel for quite a few years and I am starting to enjoy the position of power I’m in. Alright, you seem to know enough about me, let’s go on to my diary entry. Dear Diary, I feel really good today. I just sent a ballistic missile to Marib today, excellent news, apparently 5 people are reported dead. This is another blow to the so:called Yemeni government. Ha, take that you imbeciles. It does pain me to see that I have to kill so many of my brothers and sisters to take what is rightfully ours. My prayers go out to you. However, this aimless violence must stop soon. The Yemeni government must stop trying to repel our attacks. They are puny, who exists to stop our might? The sooner the Yemeni government surrenders to us, the better. We don’t want this aimless and needless violence. We care about the people. At least we care about the people, I mean, the so:called people’s Yemeni government doesn’t seem to care that several thousand of their citizens are being killed. However, we, Ansar Allah, have a plan. If this plan is successfully executed, we will be in control of the country. Who cares about the United Nations? They certainly don’t seem to care about us. But then, who ever cared about us? We are humans too, we too yearn for the simple pleasures one might hope to enjoy as a normal human being. What I would give for a normal, carefree day in my life. Let me stop fantasising. I need to get back to work. We have a government to overthrow. Sincerely and always here for you my friend, Abdul.

The Vulnerability Dilemma: Why a Man:Made War The Rise of the Nuclear Weapons Makes Women and Children Suffer Instead Nishka Ramnani (All India Political Parties' Meet) Your humble reporter, Shreyas, feels rather down. The pitiable plight of the women and children affected by the Yemen crisis has driven a stake through his heart. He uses this report On May 11 and 13, 1998, India tested a total of five nuclear devices in the desert sands at Pokhran. The tests caught the Indian public and the world by surprise. In the wake of as a medium to let you know of the atrocities being met out to the women and children out the tests, Indian and foreign analysts have asked a number of logical enough questions there as we speak. Reports from UNHRC. about New Delhi’s nuclear thinking.The grounds of test were weak .BJP the ruling which was previously disolved for in 13days, the party was unable to envisage the Article 7 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that “All are equal before the gravity of the situation in the country .Pakistan had already been in the limelight for law and are entitled without any discrimination to equal protection of the law. All are threatening the country and its Hindu citizens . entitled to equal protection against any discrimination in violation of this Declaration and against any incitement to such discrimination.” Sounds like a great article, right? That is, in The fear of war had however not seemed to deter the minister of the opposing party to theory. It isn’t exactly being implemented in the world right now. condemn every policy but forward and criticise it . The plight of the women and children due to the Yemen crisis is deplorable. Deplorable is a As the minister Jaswant Singh of the ruling party quoted Strength shall prevail for unity weak word to use in this situation, but then, no word is adequate to describe the pain and India has publicly committed itself to a “credible minimum deterrence ”. The effect on struggles of these so:called “vulnerable sections of the society”. Families in Yemen are foreign affairs, UN policies and economic issues were the cause of concern patriarchal. A family led by the men of the house. This war has changed that, not The violation of 42nd Amendment was violated which further created speculation.The necessarily in a good way though. decades long debate of Hindu versus Muslims fuelled the debate and deviated the Men in Yemen have been called away for the war. Most leave their homes only to never discussion into religious disputes. Various controversial examples but forward and return again. When this happens, the women automatically become the head of the accusations exchanged created arguments between the partied. household. This means that they are in charge of everything, right down to earning money for everybody. However, the war has only worsened the economy. A large section of the Bal Thackeray had a very strong political view . For foreign policy the obstruction to be women and children in Yemen starve. About 2 million children in Yemen are being denied tackled via relations with Saudi Arabia and the Haj that the Muslim of the country the request for a proper and essential education. visit .The arms found in Jodhpur were the Isis doings. The threat to create insurgency Article 3 of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against along with 50 RAW agents was a step that created speculation in the committee Women states that, “States Parties shall take in all fields, in particular in the political, social, economic and cultural fields, all appropriate measures, including legislation, to en sure the In my opinion the country itself is divided . We the people of India seem to give more full development and advancement of women , for the purpose of guaranteeing them the importance to personal gains than to the growth of the country . As famously quoted exercise and enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms on a basis of equality United we stand divided we fall a principle that has proven itself numerous times.I with men.” Article 38 clause 1 of the Convention of the rights of Child states that, “State believe India instead of engaging in empty political debates between conflicting Parties undertake to respect and to ensure respect for rules of international humanitarian political parties ,must focus on a country as a whole and its progress .The switch in law applicable to them in armed conflicts which are relevant to the child.” So many relevant focus from nuclear weapon trials to religious basis of discussion clearly show ulterior examples of international law. All of them being violated here. motives by the Pakistanis and we Indians must rise beyond its differences and see to The rights of women and children needs to be of utmost importance to the Yemeni the progress of the country as whole and focus on the bigger picture government. As of now, they continue to ignore the atrocities and horrendous acts being carried out on the women and children in their country, hence violating international law. The Yemeni government needs to take steps in this direction to make right their wrongs.

The Analysis No 35% Nishka Ramnani (All India Political Parties' Meet) Yes The Report provided conclusive evidence on the instance where security of the country has been No breached by another country hereby violating its sovereignty. Yes Premise: The UN Security Council, under powers granted in articles 24 and 25, and Chapter VII of 65% the Charter, may authorise collective action to maintain or enforce international peace and security. Article 51 of the United Nations (UN) Charter also states that:\"Nothing in the present Charter shall impair the inherent right to individual or collective self:defence if an armed attack occurs against a state.\" Question: Would every minister present in the house from the Ruling Party BJP and contradicting party Congress agree that every measure to avoid religious conflicts has been taken? Sample Space: Ministers of Bhartiya Janta Party Ministers of Congress Result: Yes: Blue (64.6%) No: Red(35.4%) Conclusion: A comprehensive analysis suggests that stricter sanctions must be impose to protect the inherent sovereignty of the state from outside interference and these sanctions must be adequately studied in coherence to the conventions of the UNSC

“Congress didn't have a chance to voice their Should We Stay Silent, While Pakistan Gains opinion in anti:Sikh riots”: Says a Congress Nuclear Power? Leader Trisha N (All India Political Partied' Meet) Trisha N (All India Political Partied' Meet) With the tensions near the borders and the conspiracies that speak that Pakistan is now a nuclear:powered nation. All the Indians are now eager to see the During the moderated caucus with the topic “Socio economic changes that need to government’s stand on these issues. If at all the government is planning to make be brought to stabilize the country and government.” Where most leaders were India a nuclear:powered nation in these dicey times, it is highly advised that we are focusing on the secularity unity and understanding of a topic, where a few of them both economically prepared as well as medically prepared. Also stay in a state that were focusing on how it will pull India and its economy down few leaders were still we can stay unaffected or least affected with the sanction which we all know we stuck with the politics of the committee. When a congress leader told a lot of might get from the presently nuclear:powered nations which is a great mistakes or problems with the nuclear test. The BJP leader promptly asked why humanitarian as well as economical threat. With Pakistan pushing all the world’s didn’t they mention anything about the anti:Sikh riot. He made a controversial focus on India there has been floating news that the Pakistani government and the statement saying “we didn’t have a chance to voice our opinion”. Other leaders army has something up its sleeves. With the smiling Buddha being a half made statements like “We should strengthen our weak areas.”, “This test might pull successful mission giving us hope and confidence that we can do anything, I feel it India and it’s economy down”. The prime minister also made a statement saying is high time we get another nuclear test done through which we can finally become “we should stay united and focus on how to stop the upcoming war if possible”. The a state with nuclear power. defence minister George Fernandes says “we should deploy more forces near the As far as the sanctions are concerned, we can pay them off but the power which we most likely to be attacked zones”. On this topic Mr. YS Rajasekhar thinks that instead will get will help us spread fear which in turn will help us gain the respect we of making a nuclear bomb we should make an interceptor strong enough to defend deserve. I hope after hours of heated debate and closing all the loophole we can us from a nuclear attack. finally get ready to show the world our power to show them we are capable of any During the whole debate the Kashmir tensions have been a highlight since many thing we want to achieve. It is high time to show them we are all together now and protests are being held with the case in hand the Pakistani’s have tested a bomb in are not ready to be oppressed by anybody. We will make our own decisions and hillock area and it is being said and discussed that the government will take the rule the world our own way. obvious steps which it has to take. In the meantime CIA is on high alert all over With the current scenario in hand I suppose it is better if we gain alliance of a few India as they predict that in order to show our strength, we might hold a nuclear countries and improve our economy as it is very fragile. In case due to some power test. Simultaneously the Pakistani army as well as police is arresting the unfortunate turn of events the new nuclear test fails we will be in deep trouble as Hindus in search of Indian spies. first the sanctions second the burden of the failure and third the economic downfall. So, what is your opinion on this my fellow Indian what do you think? Whatever we do we have to bear the responsibility of our actions so we all must support the government’s decision on whether the nuclear test should be held. As they might have already balanced out the pros and cons.

INTERVIEW WITH ATAL BIHARI VAJPAYEE The Politics and Economics of Lebanon Trisha N (All India Political Partied' Meet) Yamini, from UNSC, deliberating the reasons about a powerhouse economy which now became powerless INTERNATIONAL PRESS (TRISHA): As we all know that if at all we have the nuclear test then we will find a lot of sanctions for different nations. How do you think we will handle it? Lebanon is a country located in the Middle East on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea. ATAL BIHARI VAJPAYEE: We will think about it. But first of all, we will fix all the Lebanon is a parliamentary democratic republic within the overall framework of loopholes in the process as we can’t let any unnecessary rumour spread. Also first come into confessionalism. Before the civil war Lebanon pound gained ground against the dollar. But that state that any sanction will affect us the least. Lebanon’s economic problems have been building for years as its government has become one of the world’s most indebted. It’s public debt to gross domestic product was the third highest INTERNATIONAL PRESS (TRISHA): What are the other benefits of becoming a nuclear in the world; unemployment stood at 25% and nearly a third of the population is living below power country? the poverty line. The reasons being: ATAL BIHARI VAJPAYEE: Ma’am I would like to bring it to your notice that the initial cost of creating a nuclear plant is large but later with the amount of energy the cost of Over the years successive governments have borrowed heavily from domestic and foreign maintenance is quite less. It has the smallest carbon footprints. It is reliable. We can generate lenders. About half of the state’s revenue was used to clear the debts and at the same time a electricity with nuclear power. major part was used to pay off the salaries to government employees leaving little to invest in productive purposes such as health education etc. INTERNATIONAL PRESS (TRISHA): How will you escape the intelligence officials from all over the world (CIA, ISI, Chinese intell)? In 1993, the central bank pursued a policy of high: interest rates, making it easier for the ATAL BIHARI VAJPAYEE: (Laughs) Well we can’t completely escape those officials as the government to borrow. This turned bounty to the commercial banks, which lent to the officials can be anywhere at any time. But as I told earlier that this whole procedure will be government at a high rate and booked profits. held undercover so, unfortunately, I can’t give you any other detail. The collapse has been gathering pace since protests erupted in October against decades of INTERNATIONAL PRESS (TRISHA): The situation near the Kashmir region is developing corruption and mismanagement by political elites who bled states coffer dry. a lot of tension. What do you think if they declare a war will we be able to handle it? ATAL BIHARI VAJPAYEE: (Sighs)Well I can’t predict the future but according to the The country’s pound has lost nearly 60% of its value on the black market, threatening the tensions. I think my first priority is the safety of people. I prefer sending delegates to talk for economy into a hyper:inflation spiral. On the black market, the exchange rate is around 4000 peace. My idea is to prevent the war as it will lead to major destruction and mass killing. I pounds to the dollar as business people, including importers are chasing the greenback. The would love to stop the war. capital controls, which limit how much foreign currency a depositor can withdraw, have added to the air of uncertainty. INTERNATIONAL PRESS (TRISHA): How do you think you will finance the nuclear test, if at all it happens? The impact of coronavirus pandemic on remittances, the money expats sent to families in ATAL BIHARI VAJPAYEE: (Sighs sadly) I plan on using funds and taxes because the Lebanon, added to the economic woes. Remittances made up to 12.7% of GDP making nuclear test is a necessity and not just a requirement also with the rumour that Pakistan is a Lebanon the second most remittance:dependent middle eastern country:only behind Palestine. nuclear state it is more important. With Lebanon reliant on imports starting from coffee to cars, the currency chaos is having a I deeply thank the Prime minister of India Mr. Atal Bihari Vajpayee for giving his valuable calamitous effect on purchasing power. Prices rose more than 56% compared to last year and time for this interview. This is your reporter Trisha N. food cost up to 190% according to official records. Political sectarianism: Looking for their own interests rather than public good. Everyone is interested in enriching themselves then pro bono. The religious diversity makes the country an easy target for interference by external powers. The government’s inefficiency leads to an economic crisis. Corruption, flawed policies, mismanagement overspending gave a thrust to the economy of Lebanon. International lenders, including the IMF, say that they are ready to help once Lebanon shows it is serious about ending corruption and restructuring the economy.

An Interview with the Delegate of Indonesia Food Insecurity in Lebanon (Yamini, UNSC) The delegate of Indonesia permits a brief interview to your humble reporter Yamini, reporting Yamini, from UNSC, dwelling into various reasons for food insecurity from UNSC Food security is the state of having reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, International Press (IP):How is Indonesia trying to help Lebanon to come out of the present nutritious food. Lebanon’s food resources are wasted through mismanagement of water crisis? resources and corruption. Things got worse when Lebanon hosted more than one million Delegate of Indonesia:Yes, Lebanon is currently going through a lot of crises the reasons are Syrian refugees. many such as political instability of the government resulted in the failure of the government, Increasing population and decreasing water availability will affect food production and never ending corruption, flawed economic policies. Indonesia is a country with a good health affect food security. Agriculture policies need to be improved. One of the main cases is care system. So, we are ready to assist in strengthening healthcare related infrastructure. depending on food imports to secure the national need of nutrients. Lebanon food International Press (IP):What kind of assistance is Indonesia giving to counter terrorism in export compared to Lebanon food import is 16.5%. More than 50% of food is imported. Lebanon? The agriculture sector has been neglected by the government, which forced many Delegate of Indonesia:Lebanon have involvement of non: state actors in their country. The UN farmers to abandon their lands and work in cities. interim force has helped victims to come out of the Beirut blast. So, it can help Lebanon Food security comprises of 4 components overcome terrorism and our country is always ready to give assistance if required, Indonesia is always committed to efforts to counter terrorism. In this connection I would like to mention Utilization: Majority of Lebanese households’ report eating 3 meals per day. However, that, Indonesia plays an effective role in cooperating with the United Nations Counter 7% say that they are eating fewer meals than usual. The data shows that 5% of Terrorism Implementation Task Force (CTITF). households have a poor Food Consumption Score. International Press (IP):So what kind of action plans you would propose to the Lebanon government to become the power house once again? Access: While physical access to food is mostly problematic in Akkar and the South, Delegate of Indonesia:At the international community level, we would urge the Lebanon economic access is compromised all over the country government to reform their economic policies and to take anti:corruption measures so as to curb corruption and follow the waste law mandate. I quote “According to Human rights watch Stability: Main problems concerning food in Lebanon are food prices, weather organization study improved waste management practices such as recycling and composting variability and a poor security situation. can save 74 million USD per year.” So, this would improve their economic stability. And the protestors claim exploitation of state resources by non:state actors. This has to be addressed as Availability: The agriculture sector has been seriously affected since the start of the soon as possible. Syria Crisis, therefore threatening food availability. Home production is widespread in International Press (IP):Coming to the most important issue the basic need to survive and Lebanon and should be built upon to improve self-reliance of households and which is there in plenty on the earth.i.e. water has shortage in Lebanon and it can be in any communities. country the other day. So, what kind of steps should the international community take to save The displacement of farmers and destruction of the agriculture sector can be reversed if our most important resource? the Lebanese returned to their original diet full of nutrients and varieties rather than the Delegate of Indonesia:It is a serious issue and needs to be addressed on an urgent basis. I think western adopted diet that is rich with lipids and sugars. The National Poverty Targeting we can make a committee to address this problem and the following measures can be followed Programme, which assists the Lebanese poor, should incorporate food assistance on a as suggested by blue dot. wider range. The e-card program that connects local farmers and shops should be applied completely. This will increase social stability and protect children from child Educate change in consumption and lifestyle labor which will increase the number of educated people. Water conservation technologies Recycling Energy efficient desalination plants Educating the people about their role in issues like improved literacy, waste management etc..