Committee Background Guide

Topic Description

In this committee, delegates will step into the fast-moving world of cybersecurity and political elections, where a single hack, leak, or disinformation campaign can shake public trust and reshape global politics. The CCPCJ will explore how cyberattacks, fake news, social media manipulation, and threats to voting systems challenge the integrity of democratic processes around the world. Delegates will be tasked with debating how the international community can identify cyber aggressors, respond fairly, and prevent future interference without compromising sovereignty or freedom of information. Ultimately, this committee asks delegates to defend democracy in the digital age: one resolution, one compromise, and one very secure password at a time.

Rahul Yates - Director

Rahul Yates is a current senior at Harvard concentrating in Government and South Asian Studies with a secondary in Economics. On campus, he is heavily involved with Model UN, as he is a member of ICMUN, Harvard’s intercollegiate, traveling Model UN team, is the Director-General for the IRC's new conference, HMUN Brazil 2027, and serves as the Treasurer for the IRC as a whole.

Outside of Model UN, he loves to watch Bollywood movies, try new restaurants, and dance. He is honored to serve as the Director for the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice for HMUN Dubai 2027.