Delegation of Represented by the Russian Federation Palm Beach State College Position Statement of the United Nations Security Council The international issues currently being debated by the United Nations Security Council are: following: How to deal with the current war with the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, possible measures that could be used to combat terrorism in Africa and maintaining international peace and security, especially regarding security sector reform (SSR). The Russian Federation hopes to become the best solution to these problems for every nation involved in the international community, including those of the member states of the United Nations Security Council as well as those present in destabilized regions of the world. The conflict in Iraq and ways to ensure stability in the region The Russian Federation recognizes that the conflict linked to the takeover of Iraq and Syria by the Islamic State must end in both countries in order to to achieve regional stability and maintain internal stability. the international community. Since 2014, the Islamic State has been largely successful in its attempt to promote instability in Iraq, Syria, and the region as a whole, as it now controls approximately half of Syria and Iraq and its International influence increased with this expansion. It is possible that the Islamic State could use this new and greater influence to aggravate the current political unrest in parts of Russia neighboring the region, notably in Chechnya. For this reason, it is imperative that we work together as a community to continue the military effort against the Islamic State, as this will allow us to not only contain their influence in the region, but also possible pushes towards the middle paper. ....enforce the rule of law because this allows a civil society to form. Guarantee these leaders a high popularity rating as well as a strong and uncorrupted military and police force in order to help end such anarchy in such states, as this should allow the emergence of civil societies and a just government. . However, due to the limited capacity of our own Member States to provide sufficient security officers, it is imperative that we effectively train local governments to be able to do this on their own, as this not only will allow these states to remain sovereign, but will also be essential for long-term peace and stability in the region. Through these actions consistent with international norms and law, the Russian Federation hopes that the United Nations will continue to improve its capacity to promote international peace and stability...