Future Security Council
FSC Introductory Letter
FSC Topic Guides
Director: Samuel Marshall
Topic A: Melting of the Polar Ice Caps
Due to sustained use of fossil fuels and environmentally unfriendly methods of energy production, the temperature on the earth has increased enough to cause the average temperature of water to raise a few degrees, just enough to change the average density of oceanic water. This change causes the same amount (in terms of mass) of water to occupy a greater space (in terms of volume) than it had done so previously. This increase in water temperature may also lead to the deterioration of the Greenlandic ice mass, breaking the once-whole ice sheet into smaller and smaller masses of ice, displacing massive amounts of water as each section is broken down and dropped into the water. Scientists believe that these two factors will cause the level of the oceans to raise nearly 10 meters or 32.8 feet, causing coastal cities everywhere to move farther inland. This exodus inland will create problems in terms of population density, not to mention the obvious economic loss that the nation will feel due to the loss of many shore-side cities.
Further, the dumping of the extremely cold ice masses from the Greenlandic ice mass into the warmed water will wreak havoc upon the weather of the British Isles, which scientists believe will start an extreme cooling of the previously temperate area. It is the job of the Future Security Council to decide on a matter to prevent such an occurrence and to ensure the safety of those in coastal areas if a disaster were to occur.
Topic B: Disarmament of China
The nation of China experienced a major economic burst in the early part of the 21 st century. With this rupture of prosperity came a national surplus, leading to China developing stronger, larger armies and advancing their nuclear arms capabilities. Economical relations with the United States and other world powers were strengthened, despite the obvious political tension the Chinese brought on, with each party creating strong economical bonds. But with every progression there is a regression, and the Chinese economic boom finally slowed in 2037 after a renewed rise in American production and engineering, sending the world's largest economy into a quiet lull. While their quality of life was not negatively affected, the citizens of China are becoming weary of the nation's previously touted government.
Within the past year, China has advertised itself in higher and higher light, first by vetoing any resolution that would allow Taiwan into the United Nations. This created a reactionary chain of vetoing by the permanent members, halting production in the United Nations for many sessions, until a resolution outlining the removal of Veto Powers within the United Nations Security Council was passed.
The People Republic of China then moved troops, governmental powers, and factories into neighboring areas such as Vietnam and the Philippines, claiming that they wish to extend their economic success to other, not as fortunate countries. Claims of weapons and intelligence sales are unsupported but abundant. Other countries see this move as a militaristic one, with China taking advantage of developing countries in order to create a bloc much like that of Soviet Russia in the late 20 th century. This Future Security Council must decide what action is necessary in this serious matter.