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Agenda: Guardians of the Gulf: Securing the Strait of Hormuz in an Era of Global Uncertainty
Letter from the Chair
Honorable Delegates,
We are thrilled to welcome you to the Global Security Organization (GSO) at the International Youth Conference. As one of IYC’s largest committees, we will deliberate on an agenda that is not merely topical but actively unfolding: “Deliberating upon the Security and Stability of the Strait of Hormuz and its Implications for Global Trade, Energy Security, and International Peace.”
Twenty-one nautical miles of water at its narrowest point determine whether roughly a fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas reaches the refineries, power stations and fertilizer plants that fuel and feed much of humanity. Since 28 February 2026 that passage has been threatened, mined, tolled, blockaded, reopened and closed again. Ships have burned. Seafarers have died. Crude has traded above $120 a barrel. Governments that had never given the Strait a second thought have discovered that their electricity tariffs, their harvests and their industrial output all run through it.
Over the course of two days, delegates will engage in intense debate, nuanced discussion and collaborative problem-solving. This agenda asks you to hold several truths at once: that freedom of navigation is a cornerstone of the international legal order; that a coastal state’s sovereignty and security concerns are not illegitimate merely because they are inconvenient; that markets and insurers respond to risk in ways no communiqué can command; and that the people most harmed by a closed waterway are rarely the people who closed it.
We urge you to look well beyond this background guide. Read Part III of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. Read the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding. Read what the International Maritime Organization has said about transit charges, and what the London insurance market has done to war-risk premiums. Understand your own country’s tanker routes, its strategic reserves, its refinery slate and its seafarers. The delegate who knows how many days of crude cover their nation holds will speak with an authority that rhetoric cannot manufacture.
We are not asking you to solve the Middle East. We are asking you to answer a narrower and more answerable question: under what conditions can twenty million barrels a day move safely through a waterway that one state can physically dominate, without that state being either rewarded for coercion or humiliated into further escalation?
We eagerly anticipate the insight, creativity and diplomacy that each of you will bring to the table. By engaging actively, questioning critically and collaborating constructively, we are confident that you will shape discussions that resonate far beyond the conference walls.
Welcome to the Global Security Organization.
Warm regards,
Yuvaditya Deora, Chair
Executive Board
Yuvaditya Deora
Chair
Ambika Duhlani
Vice - Chair
Yuvaditya is the kind of person who can turn any serious moment into a comedy show. Loud, energetic, and effortlessly funny, he's always the first voice you'll hear and probably the last one to stop talking. A true foodie, he's constantly searching for his next great meal and never says no to good food. Alongside his great sense of humor, he's also an accomplished MUNer with several accolades to his name, and as the Chair of the GSO Committee, he brings confidence, leadership, and charisma to every session. Whether he's running committee or cracking jokes between sessions, Yuvaditya leaves a lasting impression wherever he goes
Meet Ambika, the Vice Chair of the GSO committee, whose entrepreneurial mindset and global perspective bring a unique energy to every debate. Balancing the demands of building her own business while travelling across the world, she’s no stranger to handling pressure, making quick decisions, and staying organised. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for meaningful discussion, she keeps the committee running smoothly while ensuring every delegate has the opportunity to shine. Whether she’s guiding debate, asking the tough questions, or adding a touch of humour when the room needs it most, she’s determined to make every committee session engaging, productive, and unforgettable.
Riya Asthana
Moderator
Raghavendra Goenka
R&D
Kathan Mehta
Rapporteur
Riya Asthana, Moderator of the Global Security Organisation at IYC, guides committee debates, oversees delegate progress, and ensures diplomatic discussions throughout the conference. Beyond her role in the committee, she pursues her passion for playing musical instruments and playing volleyball, bringing strong leadership, critical thinking, and energy to her team at IYC.
Raghav is a kind, friendly, and dependable individual who values teamwork and meaningful connections. Known for his warm and approachable nature, he enjoys supporting those around him and creating a positive atmosphere wherever he goes. Outside the classroom, Raghav has a passion for cricket, where he demonstrates dedication, discipline, and a strong team spirit.
Meet kathan whose dedication on and off the field makes him the perfect rapporteur for the committee and he's always ready with a mildly harsh yet humorous joke for when the tension gets high (or the speeches get a little too long). Fueled by a serious disdain for monotonous speeches and somewhat consists of organisational skills. He is the perfect member for the committee along with his sharp mind and sarcastic comments. He's ready to take on new challenges and ensures that there's never a dull moment in every discussion.