"Resolution on Strengthening Iceland's National Defense and Security Capacity"

RGA/3/3

Sponsored by Harshil Patel, Mark Hetrick, Holden Reynolds of Chattanooga School For The Liberal Arts

The delegates above represented the Delegation of Iceland.

This legislation was filed in the Disarmament and International Security category

Presented as part of the MUN B 2023 conference

1 Recognizing the importance of a secure and stable environment for the well-being and sovereignty
2 of the nation of Iceland,
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4 Acknowledging the unique geographical and geopolitical position of Iceland, which warrants special
5 considerations in matters of national defense,
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7 Emphasizing the need for sustainable and balanced military capabilities that align with Iceland's
8 commitment to peace and international cooperation, and fair treatment of refugees.
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10 Encourages Iceland to enhance its national defense infrastructure, such as upgrading existing
11 military facilities, investing in advanced information technology.
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13 Recommends the allocation of adequate financial resources to support the modernization and
14 expansion of Iceland's armed forces, while ensuring transparency and accountability in the
15 utilization of defense budgets.
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17 Recommends the exploration of public-private partnerships (including NGOs or consider a
18 mandatory draft) and collaboration with the defense industry to facilitate the acquiring of modern
19 and technologically advanced equipment for Iceland's armed forces.
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21 Calls upon the international community, including relevant international organizations and allies, to
22 provide technical assistance, training, and advisory support to Iceland in its efforts to strengthen
23 its national defense capacity.
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25 This resolution seeks to address the need for a strengthened national defense capacity in Iceland,
26 while emphasizing the importance of balanced and sustainable military capabilities in maintaining
27 peace and security in the region, especially focusing on immigrant refugees.
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