In an increasingly interconnected world, the nature of conflict has evolved beyond what is considered traditional warfare. As such, it can no longer be understood solely through this lens. Despite armed conflict remaining a salient issue in the contemporary world, the 21st century has signaled the birth of new dimensions of conflict, ranging from cyber operations, economic coercion and information warfare to climate security, the weaponization of migration, and ideological unrest. In addition, these novel forms of conflict extend beyond national borders, resulting in the creation of new transnational challenges.
 

The theme invites participants to explore the evolving nature of conflict and challenge the adequacy of existing diplomatic, legal, and institutional frameworks governing the contemporary world order. Crises of various natures will be addressed, interweaving with multidimensional conflict settings, which the Delegates will address in their deliberations. How can the international community adapt to confronting novel forms of conflict? What role does sovereignty play in the world order where traditional conflict is only a small part of a larger, multidimensional strife?
 

By engaging with such critical questions, the intersection between conflict, development, human rights, and global governance will become more apparent. Through debate and negotiation, the shift in the understanding of conflict will be diagnosed, and a new opportunity to reimagine the role of diplomacy in a novel setting will arise.