General Assembly
General Assembly committees are the largest committees at BUSUN and simulate the standing committees of the UN General Assembly, as well as other traditional UN organs. They tackle a wide range of issues which affect all nations.
General Assembly Committees
The General Assembly
(Double Delegate)
The General Assembly is the central forum for international dialogue, giving every member state an equal voice on global issues. In this session, delegates will explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping global governance, from security to diplomacy, while also addressing the challenges of preventing misuse. At the same time, they will debate strategies to combat violent extremism and terrorism worldwide, considering both hard security measures and softer, community-based approaches.
Topic 1: Artificial Intelligence’s Impact on Global Governance
Topic 2: Fighting Extreme and Violent Global Terrorism
Chair: Satvik Paduri
DISEC (Disarmament &
International Security Council)
DISEC is responsible for maintaining international peace and promoting disarmament efforts. Delegates will evaluate the risks of nuclear proliferation in the 21st century, especially with the growing number of states and non-state actors seeking nuclear capabilities. The committee will also discuss the rise of private military corporations, analyzing their impact on sovereignty, accountability, and the future of armed conflict.
Topic 1: The Risks of Nuclear Proliferation in the 21st Century
Topic 2: The Rise of Private Military Corporations
Chair: Fiona Shen
disec@busun.org
SOCHUM (Social, Humanitarian,
& Cultural Council)
SOCHUM deals with human rights and humanitarian challenges within the UN system. This year, delegates will examine global backsliding in women’s rights, including the erosion of protections in both developed and developing regions. They will also deliberate on how to preserve the rights to self-determination for nomadic indigenous peoples, balancing cultural traditions with modern pressures of state-building and globalization.
Topic 1: Global Backsliding in the Rights of Women
Topic 2: Preserving the Rights to Self-Determination of Nomadic Indigenous People
Chair: Mikhaila Reid
sochum@busun.org
ECOFIN (Economic & Financial Affairs Council)
ECOFIN addresses international economic and financial issues that shape global development. Delegates will analyze the role of foreign investment in Africa, weighing its potential to drive development against risks of deepening economic dependence. Additionally, the committee will consider how African states can safeguard their sovereignty amid increasing foreign political influence, exploring measures to promote sustainable and self-determined growth.
Topic 1: Evaluating the Role of Foreign Investment in Africa: Development vs. Economic Dependence
Topic 2: Safeguarding African Sovereignty Amid Foreign Political Influence
Chair: Philip Dackiw
ecofin@busun.org
If you have any questions about the GA committees, please contact the USG for General Assemblies, Aadil Khan, at general@busun.org.