INTERPOL
This will be a dual-delegate committee.
International Criminal Police Organization
INTERPOL, or International Police, is a worldwide organization designed to create collaboration between worldwide police forces. With 196 member countries INTERPOL is able to create a large criminal database and provide technical and operational support to police forces of member countries in order to combat transnational crimes such as terrorism and organized crime. Delegates should note that INTERPOL does NOT have the power to make arrests, however, they typically can issue Red Notices. These Red Notices are essentially arrest warrants that can not be enforced, however, member countries will typically collaborate and employ their domestic police forces to make the arrest.
Topic A: Combating Cyberterrorism and Transnational Cyber Attacks
Topic A for this committee will be Combating Cyberterrorism and Transnational Cyber Attacks. This is a constantly evolving challenge for the international community, as cyber threats continue to target critical infrastructure, governments, and civilians. Terrorist groups and non-state actors often exploit cyberspace to launch disruptive attacks that can potentially destabilize economies or security. Delegates in this committee should be exploring strategies for enhancing international cooperation and strengthening cyber defenses. They must complete this while also navigating the differing legal frameworks in different nations, and the protection of human rights online as well as privacy. The debate should raise serious questions about how to hold perpetrators accountable and prevent the misuse of digital technologies.
Topic B: Mitigating Online Recruitment by Criminal and Terrorist Organizations
Mitigating Online Recruitment by Criminal and Terrorist Organizations will be Topic B for this committee. It is a critical issue for INTERPOL, as extremist groups and transnational criminal networks increasingly use cyberspace to radicalize, recruit, and mobilize individuals transnationally. The shield of anonymity as well as the broad reach of the internet makes detection and prevention very difficult. It essentially allows these recruiters to undercut typical security measures. Delegates in this committee have to consider how to improve on international law enforcement cooperation and develop tools for monitoring and destroying online recruitment channels.