United Nations Security Council

Reviewing the Legal and Ethical Dimensions of Targeted Assassinations as a Counter-Terrorism Strategy

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The Security Mandate

The UNSC stands as the guardian of international peace and security.
How can the Council adapt to new global threats while maintaining legitimacy?
Delegates will debate crisis response, peacekeeping mandates, and the evolving nature of conflict in the 21st century. Will reforms strengthen or weaken the Council’s authority?

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Agenda: Reviewing the Legal and Ethical Dimensions of Targeted Assassinations as a Counter-Terrorism Strategy

Targeted assassinations have become a contentious tool in the global fight against terrorism, with states employing covert operations to eliminate perceived threats. While proponents argue that such measures are necessary for national security, critics warn of their potential to violate international law, undermine the rule of law, and set dangerous precedents for extrajudicial action. This committee will examine the legal and ethical boundaries of targeted killings, considering their implications for human rights, state sovereignty, and the sanctity of international humanitarian law. Delegates will debate the legitimacy of these tactics in the context of counter-terrorism, the role of oversight mechanisms, and the need for accountability to prevent abuses. The agenda calls for a nuanced approach that balances security imperatives with the protection of fundamental rights, ensuring that the fight against terrorism does not erode the very values it seeks to defend.