SIMUN Blog

As a delegate from Mexico, I would have to agree with the United State’s position on moving into Pakistan to secure the nuclear weapons and materials from the Taliban. Pakistan’s government has been known to be unstable, and the recent resurgence of extremist terror groups like the Taliban is a threat to not only Pakistan’s security, but the security of the entire world. If a terror organization like the Taliban were to come into possession of nuclear weapons, it could ignite a global conflict that would escalate into the destruction of mankind. A little extreme, but we have to think of all the consequences of our actions and the actions of others. I would hope that the Pakistani government understands the U.S.’s concern over loose nuclear materials and would work with the U.S. to eradicate the problem. The Taliban threat needs to be dealt with swiftly and thoroughly, and it needs to be dealt with very soon. The chances we are taking with having an openly terrorist group running around Pakistan unchecked are very risky. The U.S. was right in stepping in and intervening because most likely the Taliban would have moved in on the U.S. and the West first, since they are enemies. This might have triggered a nuclear response from the U.S., which could devastate not only Pakistan, but the surrounding countries. This would only lead to more conflict, when more countries got involved and possibly deploy their nuclear weapons also. Currently many countries have nuclear weapons or materials, or if it is unknown if they do, they could still have them. Unfortunately the scenario I see playing out is one where countries fight fire with more fire and everyone just ends up getting burned.
Mexico, again, fully supports the U.S. and would be willing to also work with the Pakistani government to supply troops or possible other aid. If ever the Taliban is willing to negotiate to cease their actions, then Mexico would be more than eager to attend, host, or observe these meetings; whatever is called for by the group and countries. Though Mexico’s own problems and economic issues prevent it from providing a ton of monetary support, any diplomatic support needed would gladly be bestowed by Mexico.