Delegation: Japan
Committee: Historical Security Council
Topic: Dissolution of the Soviet Union
Date: March 10, 2025
Honorable Chair, Esteemed Delegates,
Japan speaks today from a pivotal moment in history—1991, the year the Soviet Union collapsed, ending an era defined by Cold War divisions and unveiling a new, uncertain horizon. As a nation reborn from the ashes of war and guided by a pacifist constitution, we welcomed the end of confrontation. Yet, we watched with caution as the world struggled to maintain stability.
The Northern Territories dispute remained unresolved. Nuclear insecurity loomed large. Economic turmoil tested emerging democracies. This was not a mere transition—it was a warning.
Japan responded with resolve. We provided substantial economic aid to new states, pledged billions to support Russian stability, and led initiatives to strengthen nuclear safeguards through the G7. But our experience taught us difficult truths:
- Fragmentation breeds instability.
- Disputed borders fuel conflict.
- Unsecured arsenals pose global threats.
These lessons remain urgent. Power vacuums and mistrust still destabilize regions worldwide.
Japan proposes the following actions:
- Establish a UN framework to guide peaceful state transitions,
- Create an independent mediation body for territorial disputes,
- Launch a global initiative to secure nuclear stockpiles in post-conflict zones.
With a legacy rooted in peace and resilience, Japan stands ready to help turn moments of rupture into opportunities for renewal.
Distinguished delegates, the dissolution of the Soviet Union teaches us this: with unity and foresight, we can transform crisis into cooperation.
Let us heed its call—and act as one.
Thank you.