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Historical Security Council
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Officer(s):Anshul RanaJoe Peterson
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PositionDescription of PositionCountriesKey Country Position Information Type of WMDNumber of Nuclear Weapons
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In support the proliferation of Weapons of Mass DestructionThese countries have used, stockpile, or research WMD's and often refuse to give them up for national defenseAustraliaAustralia does not have a weapons of mass destruction program of its own, but is guaranteed protection by them from the United States and United Kingdom. Multiple nuclear tests have been conducted in Australia by the United Kingdom. Australia has also extensivley researched into biological and chemical weapons, but has scrapped these programs. Nuclear defense assured by UK and USA. Maybe Chemical. Maybe Biological.0
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ChinaChina's nuclear weapons program began in 1955 and succeded in a nuclear test in 1964. China claims to have a nuclear arsenal only for self defense and is a self declared "no first use" nuclear weapons power. China signed the Geneva protocol, but some doubt, escpecially the United States, that China fully complies and may have a chemical and biological arsenal. Nuclear. Maybe Chemical. Maybe Biological.250
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CubaCuba relies off the USSR for nuclear defense if the United States were to invade Cuba. Fidel Castro also developed a strong biotechnological program that is both used for genetically modified foods and allegedley a biological weapons program. Nuclear defense assured by USSR. No Chemical. Very likely Biological0
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East GermanyEast Germany stockpiled many Soviet nuclear weapons for national defense. Nuclear defense assured by USSR. No Chemical. No Biological0
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FranceFrance has a nuclear program dating back to the end of World War Two. They successfully tested a nuclear weapon in 1960. France has historically been very conservative about nuclear disarmament with many in the country believing it neccessary for France's security. Nuclear. No Chemical. No Biological300
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GreeceGreece is promised nuclear protection in NATO and has stockpiled some weapons to deter threats by the USSR. Nuclear defense assured by NATO. 0
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IndiaIndia began a nuclear energy program in 1948 and began a nuclear weapons program in 1964. India also has a large stockpile of chemical weapons for "self defense".Nuclear. Chemical. No Biological.90-110
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IsraelIsrael asserts that due to its lack in population, size, and natural resources, it must rely off of superior technology to survive. It began nuclear energy program started by the US in 1955. After the US refused to help Israel develop a plutonium producing reactor Israel asked France. France assisted and then left Israel to develop its weapons program on its own. Israel also is a major chemical and biological researcher and producer that could have dual potential for weapons. Nuclear. Maybe Chemical. Maybe Biological.80
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PakistanPakistan began developing a nuclear energy and weapons program in 1956. Pakistan asserts that if India has one Pakistan must have one to assure its national security. Nuclear. No Chemical. No Biological100-120
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North KoreaNorth Korea began developing a nuclear and biological weapon immidiatley after the end of the Korean War. In 1962 North Korea began pursuing a nuclear weapons program. The USSR agreed to build a nuclear energy facility, but refused to give North Korea nuclear weapons. It was assured defense by the USSR however.Researching nuclear. Chemical and Biological.10
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SyriaSyria was initially opposed to developing a WMD program, but after the Six Day's war and continued conflict with Israel Syria began devloping a chemical weapons program and nuclear energy.Nuclear energy. Chemical. No Biological.0
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TurkeyTurkey has no weapons of mass destruction program of its own. Turkey relies off of nuclear defense provided by NATO. Nuclear defense assured by NATO0
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United KingdomThe United Kingdom became the third nation to develop nuclear weapons with its successful test in 1952. The US and UK extensivley share their nuclear weapons program research and mutually will attack an aggressor nation with nuclear weapons if one is attacked. Both its chemical and biological weapons developed, but were abandoned after the 1950s.Nuclear. Ended Chemical. Ended Biological215
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IraqIraq began researching nuclear energy and weapons in the 1960s with the help of the USSR. Biological and chemical weapons programs were not developed until later. Nuclear researching and assured nuclear defense by USSR. No Biological. No Chemical. 0
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USADuring the 1960s the US was at the peak production and stockpiling of weapons of mass destruction. The US is the only nation to use nuclear weapons in combat. The US had also continued to develop biological and chemical weapons after research began in World War Two. Nuclear. Chemical. Biological. 18,000
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USSRThe USSR made its first successful nuclear weapons test in 1949. While its nuclear arsenal dwarfed in comparison with the US's the few weapons it would take to make the planet uninhabitable prevent both sides from deploying any weapons. The USSR is more open to negotiate limiting its arsenal, but demands its need while the US still has them for national security. Since the 1920s the USSR has researched, stockpiled, and deployed chemical weapons. Nuclear. Chemical. No Biological.1600
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West GermanyWest Germany regularly stockpiles nuclear weapons from NATO to deter any Soviet advances. In the 1950s West Germany attempted to create a nuclear weapons program of its own, but never developed. It was barred by other European nations from developing chemical or biological weapons. Nuclear defense assured by NATO. 60 shared by NATO
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EgyptEgypt attempted to develop a nuclear weapons program, but after their devestating loss in the Six Days War it became financially impossible. Egypt is one of the few nations to use chemical weapons in war after World War One. Egypt strongly defends its chemical weapons and has refused to give up concessions unless Israel give up its supposed nuclear program. Egypt has no known biological weapons program. Chemical: Phosgene and Mustard Gas0
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In opposition to WMD'sThese countries do not have a WMD program due to moral or financial reasons and oppose the global arms raceIranIran has been historically against the use of weapons of mass destruction and has engaged in many treaties condemning possession, especially since it has known first hand the ffects of such weapons in various wars.None0
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IndonesiaIndonesia has no reports of ever having had weapons of mass destruction and normally takes a policy against the manufacture of such weapons in the United Nations and is a signatary on certain treaties agaisnt WMDs.None0
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CanadaDespite a close alliance with the USA, Canada does not participate in the creation of WMDs. Canada ratified the Geneva Protocol in 1930 and the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty in 1970, but still sanctions contributions to American military programs.None (Has helped USA with Nuclear Tests)0
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ItalyAlthough after WWII, Italy pursued a multilateral WMD development program with NATO, it ended all of this with the Non-Proliferation treaty and has not had weapons since.None (Used to research WMD development, has capability to create)0
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JapanBefore WWII, Japan experimented with various WMDs, but following it, it moved away from this policy. Despite having many capable nuclear experts and being a nuclear capable state, Japan's constitution prohibits the creation of nuclear weapons.None (Researched chemical weapons in past)0
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PalestinePalestine is in full support of freeing the Middle East from WMDs as it itself has none and follows the Non-Proliferation Treaty. However, Palestine is threatened by surrounding nations that have nuclear capabilities such as Israel.None0
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PolandPoland is against all WMDs and has never had any. Poland is working with Russia to help eliminate the large stockpiles of chemical and biological weapons developed by the Warsaw Pact and it ratified the Geneva ProtocolNone (Helped USSR with Nuclear stockpiles)0
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South KoreaSouth Korea has maintained a policy of nonproliferation on the Korean peninsula as it is a very hodtile location and, despite having the capabilities to build nuclear weapons, it does not develop in hopes of peace on the Korean Peninsula.None (Has capability to create however)0
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SpainSpain follows a specific policy with non-proliferation such as protecting stability, promoting human rights, and creating the security conditions necessary for nations to develop.None0
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SwitzerlandDespite having weapons during the WWII era, Switzerland has since then moved towards a policy against WMDs and is a staunch advocate for nonproliferationNone (Was deeply invested in Nuclear weapons and had a program that was ended)0
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JordanJordan participates in nonproliferation treaties and organizations, in addition to participating in ad hoc efforts such as the U.S.-led Proliferation Security Initiative. It pushes for a MWD-free Middle East much like Palestine.None0
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North VietnamNorth Vietnam had no WMDs itself, but was rather the victim of the chemical attacks of the United States with Agent Orange that still effect North Vietnam today.None0
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