4P1 MUN 2010 Zhang Long Jian Gabriel Kam 4P1(33)&(11)

 STRONG ties with Somalia Actively helps Somalis with food and medicine. Egyptian government provides training to the Somalis police Sends Egyptian teachers and doctors to the country. Deep-rooted ties between both countries. Located in same region –Middle East Arab League Backs Somalia to regain its security and stability.

 Strong relationship The Arab League headquarters is in Cairo, and the Secretary General of the League is traditionally an Egyptian.  Extensive political influence in the Middle East, Africa due to its strategic location

 Warm ties with Israel and US the US has provided Egypt with about $19 billion in military aid, making Egypt the second largest non-NATO recipient of US military aid after Israel. Also, Egypt received about $30 billion in economic aid within the same time frame. In 1989 both Egypt and Israel became a Major non- NATO ally of the United States.

 Good relationship with EU states partnership relation Egypt’s biggest trading partner currently accounting for 42% of Egyptian exports and 37% of import

Somalia Piracy Illegal fishing Toxic waste Weak political government Poverty

 Cost huge economic loss to Somalia  Foreign countries fished illegally in Somalia waters resulting in extra competition for fish  Less fishing catch for local fishermen  Forced many fisherman into piracy, due to decreased catch  Pirates see their actions as chasing out foreign trawlers, and protecting their local industry. (revenge)

 Major States dumping toxic waste in Somalia waters  People living in the region down with radiation sickness, and other poisoning  Also affected fishing catch as pollution affected marine life  More people turned to piracy to support families  Also resulted in much anger in the citizens.

 Civil war from 1991  States taking advantage of civil unrest  Disintegrated arm forces  Corruption  Unable to attract foreign MNC/TNCs  Caused weak economy as well, and poverty amongst the people  Inability to govern people well or to take solid measures to cut down piracy  Less deterrence for people when turning to piracy.

 Living below $2 a day  Drove to the rise of piracy.  14% below poverty line.  Many families unable to support themselves  More turning to piracy, a lucrative business.  Poverty is also a result of the previous 3 factors.

Internal stability Economic growth Political stability Functioning arm force Pirates within local waters External threat Big players Pirates off the coast

 Funds to aid economic development, so that people will be better able to support themselves  Reduce poverty, so less incentive for people to be pirates as the economy does well.

 Recognition to her government and therefore respects her sovereignty as a state.  Assist Somalia government to build up strong political power and control over the state.  Somalia government to regain confidence of its people by accepting international help – for economy and piracy  National education

 Re-establish arm forces  Provide trainings  Provide expertise for the army  Provide funding for the army reestablishment  Provide weapons & technology required  UN countries to provide military support in waters of Somalia while training the army in Somalia

 Negotiation with pirates off the coast  Patrolling for pirates outside of Somalia waters by international forces  Allowance for UN countries to pursue pirates even into Somalia waters, where upon capture, pirates are handed over to Somalia government.  Allowing of certain naval ships to patrol in Somalia waters until local army and navy are operationally-ready. (decided by Somalia)

 Pirates have harmed the economy of many countries, and captured many fishermen from different countries.  It is therefore impertinent to take solid action against the pirates, by patrolling the sea, and military action)  It is at the same time important to solve the root cause of piracy, by helping Somalia achieve political stability, obtain economic development, and build up military power.