As the world decolonised in the latter half of the 21st Century, we see certain territories remaining as colonies of larger states, including many small islands. 

Each of these islands has different reasons for remaining a colony, but it all links back to their size, or rather lack thereof. In some way or the other, these small pacific islands lack the ability to properly set up a stable government and be able to exist without the support of a larger nation providing political, military and financial oversight for the country. Despite this, many states still seek independence, leading to a difficult situation where a middle ground has to be devised that allows these small countries to exist without becoming political pushovers, while still allowing them to obtain self determination. 

The resolution by the delegate of Qatar proposed financial assistance to pacific islands, with the delegate of Qatar assuring self determination of states in these regions and providing oversight for small pacific islands in the process of decolonisation. Moreover, there are clauses ensuring mutual support between these smaller islands to ensure long term economic stability, while taking steps to guarantee sustainability throughout the transition to independence.

Furthermore, the resolution had proposed implementing measures to ensure that colonists could not intervene in the process of decolonisation, and ensured that these newly independent islands could retain authority over their natural resources and prevent large corporations from bullying these states in the future, ensuring these nations can maintain independence, and avoid being forced into colonies again or become exploited by corporations for resources.

Many delegates also proposed amendments to touch on numerous issues, such as the delegate of the DRC proposing that measures be taken to protect the endangered cultures on these islands. Whilst the amendment failed, it goes to show the variety of perspectives shown by the council, and the will delegates have to protect all aspects of these islands. Given the resolution’s strong points, it come as little surprise that the resolution eventually passed, with a final tally of 12 for, 7 against and 3 abstentions, heralding a world where every person can decide their country’s fate, and every territory can plot its own political path.