Yerasyl Alisher
Chair
Yerasyl Alisher is a second-year International Relations student at SDU University and is excited to serve as Chair of the Executive Council of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW-EC) at NOVA MUN 2026. During his first year, he participated in 9 MUN conferences and organized 6 MUNs. Beyond MUN, his passion for politics led him to work in the Department of Tourism and External Connections of the Akimat.
Alisher encourages delegates to come prepared, actively participate, negotiate, and not be afraid of making mistakes. He hopes to create a productive environment where delegates can develop their diplomatic, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
Alisher encourages delegates to come prepared, actively participate, negotiate, and not be afraid of making mistakes. He hopes to create a productive environment where delegates can develop their diplomatic, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
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Executive Council of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
Preventing the Weaponization of Incapacitating Chemical Agents and Dual-Use Chemicals in Hybrid and Urban Warfare
The Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on their Destruction is the major pillar in international disarmament. But the modern security system is now facing the challenges of contemporary warfare, which has seen the breakdown of traditional limits. The advent of hybrid wars, asymmetric urban warfare and the advancement of biotechnology has brought new challenges to the global security system. One of the problems being raised in this regard is that of use of Incapacitating Chemical Agents (ICAs), such as CNS-acting chemicals, along with non-lethal chemicals like Riot Control Agents (RCAs) and dual-use chemicals. According to CWC Article II.9(d): non-lethal chemicals can be used by domestic law enforcement agencies, but the use of non-lethal chemicals in urban combat zones, trench warfare and counter-terrorist operations has created a dangerous gray area in international law as without precise dosage control it will result in severe medical complications or fatalities. Moreover, the distinction between military police actions and prohibited chemical tactics has been badly compromised. The Executive Council of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons needs to address these new challenges by strengthening its inspection processes, defining legal terms regarding ICAs for law enforcement and improving their chain of supply monitoring for precursors with dual uses. The Delegates within this committee will be negotiating challenging trade-offs between the interest of national defense, chemical development and non-proliferation. This is the challenge that lies ahead for the Executive Council of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.
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