United Nations General Assembly, First Committee (Disarmament & International Security)

(Double Delegation)

Topic: Terrorism in the Age of the Internet

About

The twenty-first century marked the start of the digital age, expanding the world’s connectivity through the internet. However, as the world becomes more interconnected, a new wave of conflicts arises - especially regarding national security. Violence to achieve political goals – terrorism – has expanded with technology, from increased communication between groups to shared violent tactics. From the Manchester concert bombings to terrorist takeovers, the internet has been a vital source for terrorism to grow. It is up to the delegates of DISEC to tackle this multifaceted issue, upholding national security and internet protection policies while also intervening in the issue. The committee will cover three subtopics – the dark web arms trade, improvised explosive devices (and similar weapons), and terrorist usage of the internet. Delegates must be detail-oriented and prepared with unique and actionable issues to this nuanced issue.

Directors

addison gaddy

Addison Gaddy is a rising junior at Harvard studying Government and Romance Languages and Literature. She’s from the suburbs of Atlanta, Georgia, where she was introduced to Model UN. Since then, Addison has spent –a little too –much of her time on Model UN events/activities, but she is incredibly grateful for the community and skills that MUN has brought her. She currently serves as one of the four head delegates of Harvard's intercollegiate Model UN team, has directed at in HNMUN and HNMUN-LA, and was the Under-Secretary-General for Regional and Specialized bodies for HMUN 2025. In addition to Model UN, Addison is involved in pre-professional clubs and groups within the Harvard community. When she finds downtime, she enjoys hanging out with friends, eating frozen yogurt, scrolling on TikTok, and listening to music (69,047 minutes worth in 2023). Addison is already counting down the days until HMUN India!

margaret bowles

Margaret is a rising sophomore studying Government with a possible minor in Economics from Dover, Massachusetts. Margaret is beyond excited to be directing DISEC at HMUN India! In the world of Model UN Margaret is the deputy director of Affairs for Harvard's Intercollegiate Model United Nations Team and was a director at HNMUN 2025. Outside of Model UN, Margaret is involved in Harvard's Bipartisan Solutions Group, the Philip's Brooks House and Harvard Running Club. She has also done a variety of work in Massachusetts State Politics including campaign organizing and legislative research. In her free time, Margaret enjoys running, swimming, biking, hiking and any generally excuse to spend time outdoors. Margaret is super excited to meet all of our delegates at HMUN India!