President’s Letter

Dearest Delegates,

Welcome to the United Nations Security Council, and the family of NOSMUN. Many of you may have already heard of this committee, so you all must be aware of the significance you all face as delegates of this prestigious council, as you will be solving issues that matter, and play a crucial role in world order.

As I write this letter today, I am reminded of the immense responsibility that comes with diplomacy, debate, and responsible dialogue; a responsibility that each of you will soon carry within this committee. Your job, as delegates, will be to explore the Theatre of Power that plays out in your lives, and to explore how world leaders exploit us, for personal benefit.

I hope that this guide I have prepared for you will be your resource throughout the 3 days of this conference, as it contains all the information you may need to succeed as a delegate in this committee. SC, in particular, will demand that you think critically, research with purpose, and debate with passion, because if you rise to that challenge, you will find that this committee offers one of the most demanding, and most rewarding, diplomatic experiences you can have.

Once again, welcome to NOSMUN, welcome to The Security Council, my name is Karam Abboud, your president, your Deputy Secretary General for NOSMUN’26, and it is my pleasure to share this experience with you all.

All the best,

Karam Abboud

President of the United Nations Security Council

Deputy Secretary General of NOSMUN’26

Topic 1: Promoting Security and Stability in the Wakhan Corridor Across Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and China

The Wakhan Corridor is a narrow strip of land in northeastern Afghanistan that acts as a buffer zone, separating Tajikistan from Pakistan and connecting Afghanistan to China. Despite its small population, the corridor has been a regional security risk. Promoting Security and Stability in the Wakhan Corridor Across Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and China due to its strategic position, porous borders, and historical use as a transit route for illicit activities, including drug trafficking and armed groups. Stabilizing and monitoring the corridor has proven difficult.

Political instability in Afghanistan allows non-state groups to roam freely, the mountainous terrain makes border control challenging, economic inequality increases illicit trade, and regional geopolitical tensions create competing priorities among China, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. Poverty is rising, drug trafficking feeds into global trade, and the corridor risks becoming a safe haven for extremism (East Turkestan Islamic Movement or ETIM).

Afghanistan seeks international support to maintain sovereignty and prevent militant use, but lacks the resources to ensure security. China promotes joint patrols with Afghanistan and the Taliban to prevent ETIM militants from crossing into Xinjiang, viewing the corridor as a strategic trade and infrastructure route. Tajikistan shares the aim but fears the Taliban cannot maintain control. Armed clashes between Tajik and Taliban forces have raised tensions.

Without coordinated action, the corridor risks becoming a permanent hub for illicit trade and extremist movement, threatening local populations and broader regional security.