Debate is raging in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization as countries discuss the implications of expansion in the Balkans. Bloc positions are being made abundantly clear, with delegates firmly stating their stance on the matter at hand.
Two sides are forming, that being the bloc of Belgium, Netherlands, and Poland on one team, and Hungary, France and Germany on the other. Although both sides conquer that they respect and understand the opposing bloc’s plan, they have conflicting views on the issue.
Speaking on behalf of its bloc, the delegate of Belgium posed a simple question to the committee, asking whether NATO really understood what issue they were attempting to solve. Belgium pushed for the encouragement of new nations in the Balkans joining NATO, and remarked that cautionary expansion is the best path for NATO to follow. Furthermore, Belgium pushed for the betterment of NATO through change, reminding delegates that the expansion of NATO could help it to aid more people around the world.
Additionally, a major source of conflict within the committee seems to be the issue of Russia’s response to the expansion. For Belgium’s bloc, continuing diplomatic relations with Russia and growing with caution is the best solution.
Interestingly, the opposing bloc has a similar stance to that of Belgium, believing that NATO should discuss the expansion with Russia, in order to hopefully prevent any backlash if countries like Bosnia & Herzegovina were to join. However, the blocs different when it comes to discussing border security: the Hungary, France, and Germany bloc is pushing for the increase of safety, but without the use of troops. Conversely, the delegate of the UK believes that training local militaries to be prepared for Russian invasions could help increase security.
Despite the current conflicting sides, it seems that there may be merging of the blocs in the future. The delegate of Poland urged countries to consider the possibility of joining the two blocs together and solving any differences between the two groups. As NATO moves forward, it will be interesting to see how the blocs attempt to work together and create an effective plan.
Two sides are forming, that being the bloc of Belgium, Netherlands, and Poland on one team, and Hungary, France and Germany on the other. Although both sides conquer that they respect and understand the opposing bloc’s plan, they have conflicting views on the issue.
Speaking on behalf of its bloc, the delegate of Belgium posed a simple question to the committee, asking whether NATO really understood what issue they were attempting to solve. Belgium pushed for the encouragement of new nations in the Balkans joining NATO, and remarked that cautionary expansion is the best path for NATO to follow. Furthermore, Belgium pushed for the betterment of NATO through change, reminding delegates that the expansion of NATO could help it to aid more people around the world.
Additionally, a major source of conflict within the committee seems to be the issue of Russia’s response to the expansion. For Belgium’s bloc, continuing diplomatic relations with Russia and growing with caution is the best solution.
Interestingly, the opposing bloc has a similar stance to that of Belgium, believing that NATO should discuss the expansion with Russia, in order to hopefully prevent any backlash if countries like Bosnia & Herzegovina were to join. However, the blocs different when it comes to discussing border security: the Hungary, France, and Germany bloc is pushing for the increase of safety, but without the use of troops. Conversely, the delegate of the UK believes that training local militaries to be prepared for Russian invasions could help increase security.
Despite the current conflicting sides, it seems that there may be merging of the blocs in the future. The delegate of Poland urged countries to consider the possibility of joining the two blocs together and solving any differences between the two groups. As NATO moves forward, it will be interesting to see how the blocs attempt to work together and create an effective plan.