Position paper for France
| Committee: | GA First |
| Topic: | Consolidation of peace through practical disarmament measures |
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| The international security context is seriously deteriorating, as seen by the persistence of conflicts and wars, the worsening of the terrorist threat, and more cross-border trafficking. These concerning developments are all reasons to renew our joint commitment to strengthening the universality, respect and effectiveness of our disarmament and conventional arms control mechanisms. The international system that emerged after the Cold War is giving way to a multipolar world that is undergoing significant changes. Instability and unpredictability are the dominant features of the world today. A growing number of established as well as emerging powers have growing nuclear arsenals and display their military might, leading to power politics. Such assertiveness also fuels competition regarding access to resources and control of physical and virtual strategic areas, including oceans, airspace, outer space and cyberspace. Considering the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, we must not lose sight of the fact that conventional weapons still pose a serious threat for all regions of the world.
The French Republic believes that international actions on conventional weapons should be a series of specific, tailored and practical measures whose primary objective must be to enhance international security, while taking into account the security concerns of all Member States. Current issues such as improvised explosive devices (IEDs) are also dealt with within the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW). These weapons, which are owned and utilized by non-state actors, constitute a worldwide threat. Therefore, it is crucial that the world community is involved in this issue. At the Ottawa and Oslo Conventions, France is preparing to become even more involved. At the Oslo Convention, France joined the Committee on the General Status and Operation of the Convention. With regard to the Ottawa Convention, France is now a member of the thematic committee in charge of the implementation of Article 5. Beyond that, it is our collective responsibility to continue to advocate for a high level of ambition, by continuing to push for the universalization of the Oslo Convention banning cluster munitions, as well as the Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel mines. | |
| Committee: | GA First |
| Topic: | Implementation of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction |
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| The use of chemicals as weapons of war began at the city of Ypres in
Belgium (Franceâs close ally) on April 22, 1915, during the First World War,
with the first large-scale attack using chlorine gas. In total, chemical
weapons killed 90,000 people worldwide between 1914 and 1918. Moreover,
the sarin gas attack in the Tokyo subway in 1995 also demonstrated that
non-state actors are capable of using chemical weapons against innocent
civilians. The French Republic would like to strongly reiterate that the use of
chemical weapons is unacceptable wherever, whenever and by whomsoever
committed, and under whatever circumstances. France has long been
engaged in the fight against chemical weapons and plans to continue over
the long term. It is the depositary of the 1925 Protocol on the Prohibition of
the Use in War of Chemical and Bacteriological Weapons. It participated in
the relaunch of the negotiations of the Conference on Disarmament in 1989,
which led to the signing of the Convention on the Prohibition of Chemical
Weapons (CWC) on January 15, 1993, in Paris. Even though four States are
yet to ratify the Convention, France wishes for it to be implemented globally
because too few State Parties have fully incorporated the provisions of the
CWC into their national laws. France ratified the Convention in 1995 and fully
complies with its commitments. For example, France has incorporated the
CWC into its legislation. France has allowed the Organisation for the
Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) to conduct twelve inspections on
French territory every year. It has implemented the SECOIA Programme in
2016 to destroy the approximately 20 tonnes of chemical munitions from the
First World War that are discovered every year in France. France also plays
an active role in the Organisation in monitoring industrial matters, protection
and assistance measure, and economic and technological development of
peaceful uses of chemistry. France is determined to invest in the future of
the OPCW, as its expertise is essential in preventing the re-emergence of the
use of chemical weapons, once the destruction of stockpiles are reported
and completed.
The French Republic would like to request that all Member States respect their non-proliferation international obligations because the preservation of international peace, security and stability is at stake. We need to remain resolute in the face of the threat posed by the spread of biological, chemical, and nuclear weapons. It is up to us all to oppose the devaluation of the proliferation crises and the perceived impunity that some States enjoy. | |
| Committee: | GA Second |
| Topic: | Agriculture development, food security and nutrition |
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| Access to nutritional food is a fundamental right granted by the United Nations charter, however the 2023 State of Food and Nutrition Security in the World (SOFI) shows that 9.2 percent of the world population faced chronic hunger in 2022. Member States in many parts of the world have also decreased their spending on agricultural development relative to gross domestic product (GDP) according to the 2024 High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development. In addition, environmental disasters and conflicts have created food crises for millions of people. France was affected by the war in Ukraine and saw how a conflict of that scale can have dramatic impacts on the food supply chain and how it can affect citizens. The French Republic is committed to its own agricultural development and sees how important a robust and sustainable agricultural system is for itself and other Member States. France is a leading contributor to the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), recently replenishing the fund by 150 million USD in 2023 and total contributions to food aid nearly surpassing one billion euros. France is also a leader in the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Committee for World Food Security.
To eliminate hunger, France calls for the establishment of a stronger global governance system for agriculture to ensure that enough food is being produced, that it is nutritious, and that agricultural workers receive adequate compensation. France also urges its fellow Member States to provide aid for those populations most affected by food insecurity, particularly women, those affected by conflicts, and Africa. | |
| Committee: | GA Second |
| Topic: | Development cooperation with middle-income countries |
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| Since its creation in 2015, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
have existed as a way for the United Nations (UN), its member states, and
the international community to work towards a positive transformation of the
world. While the UN often aims directives at lower-income countries, it is
also crucial for member states to aid in the development of middle-income
nations that have a significant effect on global development. The 2019
Report on Development cooperation with middle-income countries by the
Secretary General stated that Middle-income countries, represent, as a
group, about one third of global gross domestic product and are major
engines of global growth. Without aiding middle-income countries and
establishing cooperation with those nations, Franceâs goals towards
combating climate change and education inequality would be severely
hindered. Economic and technological development in middle-income
countries also aids the growth of global gross domestic product (GDP)
which increases access to social services, another mission France has
sought progress towards.
In large parts, the French Republic has committed independent and wide- reaching funding to middle-income countries in recognition of the importance those nations have on global development. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), shared that, France allocated the highest share of gross bilateral ODA (30.5%) to lower middle- income countries in 2022. Additionally, France was one of the first countries to report on the implementation of the SDGs and has prioritized education in its efforts by contributing more than one billion euros in 2021 to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), and other organizations. As an international body, it is the goal of the United Nations to assist all nations, and especially the middle-income countries which can have a considerable and valuable contribution towards the global economy, technological development, and specifically, the SDGs. By helping bridge the gap between middle-income countries and their struggles by utilizing a tailored approach of aid that clears bottlenecks, middle-income countries can in turn cooperate with the United Nations towards a more sustainable future. | |
| Committee: | GA Third |
| Topic: | Rights of indigenous peoples |
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| As the International Community enters into the modern era, many Member States seek to incorporate indigenous peoples into their diasporas and incorporate them into their cultures. The French Republic has grappled with the prospect of incorporation and the pre-existing rights of indigenous peoples; with the 2007 signing of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), the French Republic has campaigned for indigenous peoples right to self-determination, cultural preservation, and land. The French Republic has played a key part in the 1966 signing of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), which lays out the cultural and social rights of indigenous groups all across the globe.
The French Republic calls upon Member States to reflect and expand on the rights of indigenous peoples. Let us usher in a new era of unity in this modern age and celebrate the cultures that make us so diverse! | |
| Committee: | GA Third |
| Topic: | Literacy for life |
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| Every person in this world deserves to learn how to read, no matter their race, ethnic background, gender, or class. As shown with the signing of the 2000 UNESCO Education for All (EFA) Initiative, the path to life-long literacy begins in the educational sector. The Republic of France has been committed to furthering education and literacy across the world, as it signed both the UNESCO EFA Initiative and has been a key supporter for the 2015 adoption of the Standard Development Goals (SDG) to be completed by 2030. By strengthening and reinforcing these SDGs for all Member States, a new era of education and literacy could be possible across the globe.
The Republic of France calls upon all Member States to collaborate for the education and literacy of all people. Let us work together to ensure that every citizen is able to read and learn! | |
| Committee: | GA Plenary |
| Topic: | The human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment |
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| The French Republic is deeply concerned about the state of the global
environment. The harmful effects from increased CO2 emissions, climate
change, pollution, and other man made effects can be seen in the Earthâs
rising global temperature, increased catastrophes in natural disasters,
spread of disease, death, along with other disastrous effects on the plant.
In 2012, France joined the Climate and Clean Air Coalition, fighting to cut carbon emissions in the world. Low emission zones have been implemented in Paris and its suburbs Lyon and Grenoble. In 2019, President Emmanuel Macron announced that France would be doubling its Green Climate Fund. In 2019, France passed the Law on Energy and Climate which makes the objective for carbon emissions to be 1/6th of the 1991 levels by 2050 and also have a 40% reduction in greenhouse gasses by 2050. The Anti-waste law passed in 2020 aims to cut food waste by 50% by the year 2025. France has banned single use plastic and plans on making bottles made using recycled plastic cheaper than bottles made with virgin plastic. | |
| Committee: | GA Plenary |
| Topic: | Safety and security of humanitarian personnel and protection of United Nations personnel |
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| France believes that the safety and security of humanitarian personnel is of extreme importance
and should be a top priority. Anyone risking their life to aid the lives of others deserve to have the highest level of protection. France has stated its position on the protection of civilians in areas of armed conflict. France affirms that the responsibility for protecting citizens falls upon the States. France adds that we believe that parties should take responsibility for the protection of civilians and health personnel and that all parties should maintain compliance with international humanitarian laws.
In almost all areas of armed conflicts, most casualties are civilians, especially women and children. In addition, in areas of armed conflicts, the destruction of homes and infrastructure results in potentially devastating effects on the daily lives of these women and children. The impact can have widespread ramifications and can be potentially life long for some of these women and children. We reiterate the importance of protecting civilians in all humanitarian activities in which France engages. France asserts that there are multiple factors included in the protection of civilians including the importance of international humanitarian law and the ability for states to be able to safely and effectively provide aid to civilians in areas of need, the protection of women and children and protection of members of the media, journalists and other personnel assigned to duties in areas of conflict must also be provided. France places a high priority on resolutions at the United Nations that work towards providing humanitarian aid for both civilians and medical and humanitarian relief workers in areas of need in a manner that is safe and without impediment. | |
| Committee: | ECOSOC |
| Topic: | Empowering people and ensuring inclusiveness and equality |
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| The world, even in its modern era, battles against the chains of injustice. There is still to be sufficient change across the globe that eliminates poverty, discrimination and the abuse of human rights. The French Republic has and will continue to fight for this equity that many strive for. The unique diversity of the French Republic calls upon the nation to emphasize, value and protect the nation's citizens in every aspect of their life. In 2023 France implemented their National plan Combating Racism, Antisemitism and Discrimination Linked to origin. However the nation itself was built on the foundation of protecting human rights with the creation of the Declaration of Human and Civic right in 1789 that was then adopted into the French constitution.
France has ventured beyond domestic safeguarding and has advocated for international human rights consistently. The French Republic, in 1997, signed the Treaty of Amsterdam, reflecting their value on the welfare of the world. France calls on the world to make efforts to support and aid states that lack the ability to help themselves. The French republic strives for health and equality across the globe. | |
| Committee: | ECOSOC |
| Topic: | Science, technology and innovation for development |
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| The economy of the French Republic is greatly impacted by service, industry, and agriculture and the advancements of Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) can greatly influence these areas. STI can help developing economies be more efficient and reduce their impact on the environment. The most important division of industry is the manufacturing sector, accounting for nearly 90% of total production. These include equipment manufacturing, machinery, plastics, and chemicals. Advances in technology can have profound effects on this majority of economic activity. In 2020, France created the National Research and Innovation Strategy, which aims to further economic growth, address global challenges, and strengthen the relationship between government and innovation. France is the fourth largest donor for Official Development Assistance to developing member states to strengthen their economies, provide technological resources, and other basic services. Since the world will continue to experience new economic and social changes, France calls upon member states to implement policy that is scientifically based to integrate STI into policy making. | |
| Committee: | SC |
| Topic: | The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestine question |
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| Erupting in October 2023, the Israel-Hamas war has rapidly escalated
into the most destructive engagement in the 76-year history of the Israeli-
Palestine conflict. As the death toll in Gaza eclipses 40,000 and 1.1 million
civilians face catastrophic hunger, the French Republic is committed to
stabilizing the region and explicitly condemns all acts of violence and
terrorism. France is a bilateral partner to both Israel and Palestine and
considers the solution of two States living side-by-side in peace and security
as the only path to long-term sustainability.
An unwavering commitment to Israelâs security remains a key principle of Franceâs regional policy. Nonetheless, France stands on the side of international law and calls upon Israel for strict compliance with General Assembly Resolution 194 (1948) and Security Council Resolutions 242 (1967), 476 (1980), and 278 (1970). These frameworks articulate the importance of unimpeded migration and assistance for Palestinian refugees, the end of Israeli military occupation, and the preservation of the status of Jerusalem. France holds the Israeli settlement policy as the gravest violation, acknowledging Security Council Resolution 2334 (2016) which demands the immediate and complete cessation of settlement activities. The illegal seizure of land in the West Bank and East Jerusalem is contrary to Geneva Convention IV, constitutes an obstacle to fair and lasting peace, and threatens the viability of the two-state solution. In this regard, France urges Israeli authorities to refrain from any unilateral action leading to the annexation of Palestinian Territories. Reaffirming the mission of the 2002 Arab Peace Initiative, France and its European partners have offered four essential parameters to guide the resolution of this conflict. These include establishing borders based on the 4 June 1967 lines with mutually agreed land swaps, ensuring the future sovereignty of a future Palestinian state while maintaining Israel's security, reaching a fair and negotiated solution to the refugee crisis, and designating Jerusalem as the capital for both States. France is further resolved to address the humanitarian emergency in Gaza, and the French Development Agency has provided 473 million in funding for development projects in Palestinian Territories, providing water and sanitation services to 800,000 civilians over the last two decades. France implores Member States to appreciate the vitality of a two-state solution and encourages the deployment of available humanitarian resources to affected populations. | |
| Committee: | SC |
| Topic: | The Situation in Abyei |
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| On 24 February 2022, eight years after the illegal annexation of Crimea
and the beginning of conflict in eastern Ukraine, the Russian Federation
made the deliberate, unjustifiable choice to wage war against a sovereign
Ukraine, violating the principles enshrined in the Charter of the United
Nations. As articulated in General Assembly Resolution ES-11/1 (2022), the
independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine is essential for the
preservation of international law and security of the European continent. In
this context, the French Republic stands firmly alongside Ukraine and its
people in deterring further Russian aggression.
The Ukraine conflict has prompted historic diplomatic action from France characterized by solidarity with European Union and NATO allies. An unprecedented visit to Kyiv by President Emmanuel Macron and a team of European leaders resulted in Ukraine and Moldova gaining candidacy for EU membership on 23 and 24 June 2022. In the period since, France has provided Ukraine with over 3.8 billion worth of military equipment, and the EU has imposed 13 packages of sanctions against Russian individuals and strategic sectors. In a speech to the Security Council on 25 July 2024, Representative Nicolas de Riviere reaffirmed Franceâs commitment to providing Ukraine with military support and advocated for Ukraineâs right to strike targets capable of prolonging the war in Russian territory. Echoing the provisions of General Assembly Resolution ES-11/2 (2022), France demands the protection of civilians, humanitarian workers, and critical infrastructure in combat zones. France pledges full support to the Crisis and Support Center (CDCS) of the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs and has participated in multiple solidarity missions, most notably the A Ship for Ukraine operation that shipped 1,000 tons of humanitarian freight into Ukraine in late 2022. France implores Member States to prioritize aid delivery in accordance with the needs expressed by Ukraine, but it simultaneously recognizes the inability of foreign assistance to preemptively stop human rights atrocities like those alleged in Bucha and Mariupol. France is therefore committed to assisting the International Criminal Court with its investigation into crimes against humanity and war crimes by the Russian Federation and exhorts Member States to explicitly condemn such actions. | |
| Committee: | SC |
| Topic: | The Situation in Ukraine |
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| The French Republic is deeply concerned by the ongoing humanitarian
crisis induced by the 2023 Azerbaijan military offensive and illegal blockade
in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Caucasus is a critical geopolitical crossroads,
connecting Eastern Europe to Western Asia with essential trade routes and
energy corridors. Ensuring stability in Nagorno-Karabakh is vital for global
security, and the French Republic views the expedition of a formal peace
agreement as a crucial imperative.
In the interim, Representative Nathalie Broadhurst has expressed to the OCHA Franceâs demand for unhindered access for humanitarian organizations and UN agencies to the populations concerned.Freedom of movement is not only a fundamental and internationally recognized human right, but a practical necessity for indispensable international organizations including the ICRC. France condemns prevailing restrictions by Azerbaijan on migration and aid delivery throughout the Lachine Corridor, affirming the binding order issued by the International Court of Justice in February 2023 and Security Council Resolution 2417 (2018). While France has already mobilized 29 million in aid, the pervasive impact of recurring fuel and agriculture supply chain disruptions demands a cohesive international response. In accordance with the standard for utilizing international cooperation to resolve humanitarian crises outlined in General Assembly Resolution 75/157 (2020), France calls upon able Member States to maximize assistance to the 120,000 migrants seeking asylum from Nagorno- Karabakh in Armenia. As the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict surpasses its third decade without an acceptable resolution, it is evident that Armenia and Azerbaijan have exhausted bilateral diplomacy channels. France deplores the loss of human life from continued gunfire exchanges throughout 2024, and the United Nations can no longer sit idle. Recognizing the importance of inclusive peace processes established in Security Council Resolution 1325 (2000), France urges Member States to participate in multilateral peace dialogues regarding Nagorno-Karabakh, offering the aegis of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europeâs Minsk Group as an existing platform for negotiation. | |
| Committee: | CCPCJ |
| Topic: | Equal access to justice for all |
| Paper text: | |
| All across the world, people have felt the impact of crime. Whether simply
witnessing someone commit a traffic error or experiencing a horrific violent
act, the fact that crime exists internationally is infallible. However, the
International Community in past years has let this sore fester into the rotten
boil that crime is, and this boil extends to an international level.
Like the disease that festers in boils, large crime rings have grown far out of control due to oversight by the International Community as a whole. The World Drug Report shows a year on year increase of illicit substance use and abuse, such as cocaine and MDMA, and there is no sign of these numbers going down in the near future. The driving factor in the reported numbers is organized crime, and as these organizations continue to expand internationally, the toll they have on smaller local governments can become too much to bear, leading to more death, more corruption, and ultimately the collapse of these smaller local governments or a complete corruption to the roots of them. France, and as a whole the International Community, have been struggling with the consequences of organized crime, with France being hit hard as marijuana and cocaine stay the number one and two most used drug in not just France but Europe as a whole according to the European Drug Report 2024, conducted by the European Union Drugs Agency. The repeated use of drugs further bolsters these organizations, and allows them the foothold they need to corrupt local governments, spread their poison, and destroy us from the inside out. France calls on the International Community to take action against these groups to prevent further damage from being done, and to stamp out the organized crime that chokes growth out by the roots so that countries across the world can continue to sprout and bloom. | |
| Committee: | CCPCJ |
| Topic: | International cooperation in combating transnational organized crime and corruption |
| Paper text: | |
| All across the world, people have felt the impact of crime. Whether simply witnessing someone commit a traffic error or experiencing a horrific violent act, the fact that crime exists internationally is infallible. However, the International Community in past years has let this sore fester into the rotten boil that crime is, and this boil extends to an international level.
Like the disease that festers in boils, large crime rings have grown far out of control due to oversight by the International Community as a whole. The World Drug Report shows a year on year increase of illicit substance use and abuse, such as cocaine and MDMA, and there is no sign of these numbers going down in the near future. The driving factor in the reported numbers is organized crime, and as these organizations continue to expand internationally, the toll they have on smaller local governments can become too much to bear, leading to more death, more corruption, and ultimately the collapse of these smaller local governments or a complete corruption to the roots of them. France, and as a whole the International Community, have been struggling with the consequences of organized crime, with France being hit hard as marijuana and cocaine stay the number one and two most used drug in not just France but Europe as a whole according to the European Drug Report 2024, conducted by the European Union Drugs Agency. The repeated use of drugs further bolsters these organizations, and allows them the foothold they need to corrupt local governments, spread their poison, and destroy us from the inside out. France calls on the International Community to take action against these groups to prevent further damage from being done, and to stamp out the organized crime that chokes growth out by the roots so that countries across the world can continue to sprout and bloom. | |
| Committee: | HSC-1961 |
| Topic: | The Situation in the Congo |
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| In light of the chaos and bloodshed taking place in the Congo, it is more important than ever to
address the splintering member-state through diplomatic and sustainable means. The French
Fifth Republic views the instability in the Congo with deep concern, as it will surely have
broader implications for French influence in Africa. The French Fifth Republic recognizes the
importance of stability in Central Africa due to the risk of the destabilization of the Congos
neighboring member states as well as the overall influence that it will have on the world. With
the Congo Crisis beginning in 1960 after the countrys independence from Belgium, the resulting
widespread unrest, secessionist movements, and the potential for civil war has created instability
in the region. The French Fifth Republic recognizes that the instability stems primarily from
weak governance and Cold War influences. The political volatility in the Congo threatens to
inspire instability in the neighboring African member-states.
The French Fifth Republic sees a growing need to safeguard the stability of African member-states, especially from the growing threat of Soviet influence through proxy wars and insurgencies in the African Continent. France as well as our allies have a responsibility to ensure that Africa remains a continent of peace, development, and progress. To stand idly by would be to invite further instability that could have devastating consequences for the future of the region. Referring back to S_RES_146, the global community has a responsibility to protect the region and the consequences of inaction would be dire. The French Fifth Republic has a long history of leadership in Africa, and we are called again to play that role. If we act decisively and swiftly, we can ensure a future for the Congo that is marked by peace, stability, and cooperation. These values will not only benefit the Congolese people, but the African continent itself as well as the entire global community. | |
| Committee: | HSC-1961 |
| Topic: | Secretariat Cooperation |
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| In response to the circumstances of the national outcry for the resignation of UN
Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjöld, it is important for the Security Council to remedy its
mistake of recommending Hammarskjöld for his current position. The French Fifth Republic
strongly recommends the expulsion of Hammarskjöld from the UN. The French Fifth Republic is
deeply concerned with Hammarskjölds interference within domestic affairs, particularly within
regards to the Francophone Collective. Although France has given its all to promote the
technological advancements of nations such as Algeria in the Constantine Plan (1958) and
extended French citizenship to every person in the Fifth French Republic in its Constitution
(1948). France is unable to see any rational reason that the secretariat seeks to stop France from
helping underdeveloped nations industrialize and advance in technology and livelihood.
Furthermore, France is offended with the Secretary Generals handling of the Congo Crisis. The Secretary Generals meddling in the affairs of Belgium and the Congo has led to multiple coups within the last year. Due to the inadequate thought put into the matter by the Secretariat, the Congo has turned to chaos. Even amongst bitter rivals on the western and eastern bloc, President Kennedy and Secretary Kruschev agree that Dag Hammarskjöld is not fit to head the UN. If the Secretary General continues to butt heads with any European member states he can see, the French Fifth Republic will have no issue backing the resignation of the incompetent Secretariat. The French Fifth Republic was founded on the idea of Government of the people, by the people, and for the people, and believes that the widespread disapproval by many member states big and small clearly demonstrates that the Secretariat is not for the people. Thus, the French Fifth Republic calls for the resignation of the Secretariat and a reappointment of a new Secretariat by the Security Council for the betterment of the global community, one without a leader that abuses their powers for their own beliefs and gain. | |
| Committee: | HSC-1961 |
| Topic: | Relations Between the Great Powers |
| Paper text: | |
| As tensions between the United States of America and the Union of
Soviet Socialist Republics
continue to rise, it is more essential than ever to broker peace in times of
war. As proxy wars
rattle countless countries, and the threat of mutually assured destruction
looming, the United
Nations must act as a mediator to ease tensions immediately. The French
Fifth Republic seeks to
ease tensions as it attempted to do so last May in the Paris summit (1960).
Franceâs esteemed
leader Provisional President De Gaulle has deemed the expansion of the US
and the USSR to be
a threat to a unified Europe and hopes to quickly resolve the matter through
diplomatic means.
France sees no reason that the United Nations is acting like the Divided
Nations and for the
betterment of the globe encourages a global movement towards unification.
France is deeply saddened by the schism that this conflict has caused in the European landscape. The once powerhouse of the world is now divided by a cold iron curtain. It was the Provisional President Charles De Gualle himself that said in his University of Strasbourg Speech in 1959, Yes, it is Europe, from the Atlantic to the Urals.The Soviet Union was meant to be a great ally not a menacing enemy. France is however afraid that this conflict will break into a war that burns Europe to the ground. In order to prevent this, France has recently tested nuclear warheads in the Sahara. Although France recognizes the threat of mutually assured destruction, France is certain that the only way to detour the US and the USSR from destroying the world is by having a stronger Europe to help balance this global conflict. In the interest of both French domestic security and the international community's security, the Fifth French Republic calls for an end to this needless conflict, there have already been two too many world wars and a third is not worth another era of suffering. | |
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