North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is an intergovernmental military alliance of 32 member states—30 European and 2 North American. NATO's essential and enduring purpose is to safeguard the freedom and security of all its members. It does this through political and military means, ensuring the collective defense of all Allies, against all threats, from all directions.

Topic: Assessing NATO's Capacity for Cyber Warfare

NATO, at this conference, addresses a critical issue in modern international security. As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated and frequent, NATO's ability to protect its members from digital attacks is paramount. This committee will evaluate NATO's existing cybersecurity measures and their effectiveness in light of recent and historical cyberattacks on member nations. Delegates will analyze NATO's current cyber defense strategies, identify potential weaknesses, and propose innovative solutions to enhance the Alliance's cyber resilience. They will debate the implementation of new technologies, the development of cyber-specific military doctrines, and the strengthening of international cooperation in cyberspace. By examining real-world case studies and considering emerging threats, delegates will work towards formulating comprehensive policy recommendations to bolster NATO's cyber defense capabilities, ensuring the Alliance remains prepared to face the evolving challenges of the digital battlefield.

meet your chairs!

Chair: Vasco Rato Santos

Vasco Rato Santos is a sophomore at Princeton majoring in Operations Research and Financial Engineering with a minor in Computer Science. Vasco is an international student originally from Oporto, Portugal, having also spent a large part of his life in Madrid, Spain. Vasco has been a part of Model UN at Princeton since his freshman fall, and this will be his second time chairing at PMUNC. Outside of schoolwork, Vasco enjoys going to the gym and reading up on history, philosophy, and current events. Vasco is passionate about sustainability, especially as it can be implemented in the financial world. Vasco also enjoys listening to music, particularly romantic opera. Vasco is looking forward to hearing all the amazing ideas delegates will come up with!