Do terrorists have rights?

Are terrorists entitled to the same legal rights as you and I? Or by engaging in this activity do individuals wave the legal protection awarded to other prisoners of war?

This academic paper from the University of California provides some excellent insight into the changes in the way the world handle terrorists. Terrorism is a act of war and this paper explores in detail how terrorist groups do not comply with the conditions of lawful combat and therefore are not entitled to the legal status of prisoners of war laid out under the Geneva Convention.

Erin Reddekopp - DISEC Columnist

Use of Private Military Firms

This article presents a indepth look into the role of private military firms (PMFs) and answers the question do PMFs actually bring greater stablity in the long term or do they cause more damage than good? It evaluates PMFs effect on domestic peace and security and looks at situations where PMFs can be a mediator or a stability provider.

- Erin Reddekopp: 2009 DISEC Columnist

Hey guys. My name is Haitham Kharrat and I am the Chair for GAI:DISEC for HSMUN 2009. I am a Biological-Sciences major and a Psychology minor with aspirations of going into med school. This is my fifth year that I will be a part of DISEC, my first two years as a delegate, and my last two years as Dais. I hope everyone is as excited about the conference as I am!

Movie Trailer!

Here is a trailer of the Road to Guantanamo, winner of the Silver Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival. It is based on the story of the Tipton Three.

Bush administration on Guantanamo Bay detainees

Here is an interesting interview of the Bush Administration with BBC news about the legal status of Guantanamo Bay detainees.

Tipton Three

This is a short BBC article on the Tipton Three, three young British men who were captured in Afghanistan and allegedly tortured by US troops.