UNITED NATIONS FUTURISTIC SECURITY COUNCIL
Agenda:
Preventing Further Acquisition of Non-Self Governing Territories and Maintenance of International Peace and Security on Mars.
Freeze Date: 16th May, 2126
ABOUT COMMITTEE
“It would be a tragedy to see the exploration of space as a new form of colonialism; we must go as representatives of life, not as conquerors.”
-Carl Sagan, astronomer, author of ‘Cosmos’.
Delegates. The year is 2126.
For the first time in the history of mankind, the struggle between nations is no longer restricted to Earth. Due to extensive global warming, nations around the world were forced to search for an alternative. They found this shelter in none other than the Red Planet: Mars. Mars - once a symbol of collective scientific ambition - has become a mirror of humanity’s oldest divisions. What began as joint missions and shared research stations has fractured into zones of influence, military protection corridors, and nationally administered settlements. Flags now stand where telescopes once did.
The principle of decolonization, borne out of centuries of abuse on Earth, has now expanded beyond it. Nations fulfill their colonial ambitions on the red sands of Mars. The lack of any treaty to properly govern Mars has caused countries to make a mockery out of the Outer Space Treaty of 1967. It is time for the United Nations Security Council to stand up and do what it was always meant to do: maintain international peace and security. Can the Big Five put aside their veto for the well-being of the human race as a whole? Your job as delegates will be to make sure mankind’s newest conquest is also not our last.
Has Mars become the new frontier of colonial conquest?
You have a huge task ahead of you:
To stop humanity from making the same terrible mistakes twice. To prevent exploration from turning into exploitation.
To create a system of government that is both robust enough to maintain peace and adaptable enough to govern a world that is still developing.
Rival powers are already creating spheres of influence, negotiating territorial exclusivity, coordinating resource extraction, and drawing invisible borders across Martian territory. In this tense atmosphere, the mentality of conquest rises again, echoing the chilling words of Tywin Lannister: “The lion does not concern himself with the opinion of the sheep.”
Welcome to the dawn of mankind’s latest conquest,
Welcome to Mars,
Welcome to the United Nations Futuristic Security Council.
CHAIRPERSONS' ADDRESS
A bit about the Chairpersons,
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“Power resides where men believe it resides.”
- Varys
From quick comebacks to even quicker thinking, Yuvaan Himatsingka has earned his reputation as the Tyrion Lannister of the batch, celebrated for his wit, humor, and effortless sarcasm. In committee, he treats rhetoric as both an art and a strategy, using it to steer debate, land points cleanly, and remind delegates that words, when used well, can do most of the heavy lifting.
Currently surviving the commerce stream, Yuvaan openly admits that not everything always adds up there. What does add up, however, is MUN. He has a strong grasp of committee dynamics, knows when to push a discussion forward, and has an instinct for keeping debate engaging without letting it spiral into chaos. His specialty lies in rhetoric, and he enjoys turning even the most complex arguments into something clear, convincing, and memorable.
A devoted fan of Game of Thrones, Yuvaan draws inspiration from its sharp dialogue and layered characters. His favourite movie, Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith, perfectly matches his taste for dramatic arcs, iconic lines, and bold decisions. Outside committee rooms, he enjoys science fiction and stories that reward attention, clever writing, and well-built worlds.
With Yuvaan chairing the committee, delegates should expect sharp humour, calculated risks, structured debate, and an experience that is equal parts challenging and enjoyable. As Tyrion Lannister so perfectly put it, “Never forget what you are. The rest of the world will not.”
"It's not bragging if it's true" ~ Harvey Specter
Widely known as the Harvey Specter of the batch , Aarav Agarwal is a chair whose knowledge of international law is unmatched. Aarav is someone who is willing to grind and put in the hours for the win. As someone who will defend Humanities being the toughest stream, if you see someone whining about his syllabus and desperately trying to prove Sociology is harder than Chemistry, you have found your chairperson. His infamous hat-trick of victories can be compared to Bruno Mars's clean sweep at the 60th Grammy's. Aarav is a die-hard Marvel fan. Even surpassing the entire committee combined, he knows the Marvel Universe from A to Z, rewatching the same film over thirty times without losing interest and has seen every sitcom possible on earth, with his favorite being Modern Family. According to the Secretariat, he’s the pookie chair even though his Malcolm N. Shaw text book might show otherwise. With him commanding over committee, make no mistake, he will be the most fun (and traumatizing) chairperson one can ever encounter. Aarav is a seasoned listener of rap music, although his playlist has songs varying from Macklemore to Travis Scott and Pitbull on some days. His decisions in MUN and life are guided by risks. As an avid reader of science fiction, Aarav's committee will surely be a memorable experience guided by decisions, living up to Phil Dunphy’s words, "When life gives you lemonade, make lemons. Life will all be like, “what?!”"
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Until May,
Aarav Agarwal and Yuvaan Himatsingka,
Chairpersons,
United Nations Futuristic Security Council,
La Martiniere Calcutta Model United Nations 2026.
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