If they didn't pay them, maybe it would happen less often

Good morning delegates!

State sponsored terrorism, like any other form of terrorism, is BAD. Morale of the story, DON'T DO IT! State sponsored terrorism presents a massive problem for the UN and the CTC because many who are accused of sponsoring terrorism are member states. The UN cannot make binding resolutions (except the Security Council... FEEL THE POWER!!!) and therefore cannot force its members to comply with investigations. Much of the information that the CTC needs is voluntarily provided by states. Who's to say that these states are being honest? What can we do if they do not comply? What action should we take? The US Sate Department, being nice, happy, and internet savvy folks, have conveniently posted country reports on state-sponsored terrorism. For more reading from a super uber not really academic source, check out this website. It gives a nice little summary of state-sponsored terrorism in warfare. State-sponsored terrorism of the cross-border nature destabilizes regions and sours relations. In short, it sucks.

To end off this thrilling post, just a few housekeeping points. The conference is just a few weeks away (YAY!!!). But, even closer, the deadline for your position papers is quickly approaching! Friday, February 11th at midnight is the deadline to submit your papers! Email them to hsmun.sc@gmail.com. If you want feedback on your position, don't hesitate to ask. You can still submit after february 11th. However, should you do so, you will not be eligible for an award (and we all know that nice, shiny trophies look good to everyone... especially UN related ones!)

Your amazing SC DIAS staff!

"If I were and Al Qaeda guy, I wouldn't go out for a pizza." -Bryan Hilferty