WELCOME TO DUMUNC 2018

United Nations Security Council

The Security Council takes the lead in determining the existence of a threat to the peace or act of aggression. It calls upon the parties to a dispute to settle it by peaceful means and recommends methods of adjustment or terms of settlement. In some cases, the Security Council can resort to imposing sanctions or even authorize the use of force to maintain or restore international peace and security.

Topic One: South China Sea Dispute

Topic Two: Strife in South Sudan

Topic Three: Israel-Palestine Conflict


Background Guide


Chair: Alex Murphy

Alex Murphy is a junior. She's a member of the Duke Political Union and studies Political Science.

You can contact the chair at alexandria.murphy@duke.edu.