General provision Designated a permanent observer state in 1964, the Holy See is a theocracy headed by a pope, the current Pope Francis I. An officially landless government body, the Holy See governs the Roman Catholic Church. Since 1964, the Holy See has established diplomatic relations with 174 countries, 64 of which have permanent diplomatic missions to the Holy See. Concerned about the actions and changes of the modern world, the Holy See remains an active voice at the UN despite its lack of voting power. Having already spoken about this year's topics, the position of the Holy See is clear. Seeking moral and humane solutions to problems around the world, members of the Holy See, as well as former UN representatives, firmly express the moral convictions of international citizens. Without direct ties to a government body, the Holy See has the opportunity to express its beliefs without worry or being tied to political plans or conspiracies. Within DISEC at HSMUN this year, the Holy See delegation will seek the most just and peaceful solution for a safer world. Growing Prevalence of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in International Airspace Regarding the increased use of unmanned aerial vehicles in international airspace, or the use of drones, in short, the Holy See has adopted a firm position. Over the past decade, with the rise of computer technology, the most important debut of drones has been in the field of warfare. In the words of Archbishop Silvano M. Tomasi, they “lower the threshold for conflict, making it more attractive to go to war.” However, by removing the human element... middle of paper ... across the world, the Holy See hopes to see action from the UN, and if not the declarations of chapter 7 of the council security, then the decisions of the Security Council. General assembly and its associated councils. The delegation will strive to achieve these objectives, making them the top priority of future discussions. upcoming topics in DISEC. Not only will the delegation work toward this end, but past delegations, and likely future delegations, will continue to express and protect these ideals. From international drone use to Middle East stability, this year's delegation hopes to successfully persuade other countries to draft bills and vote for these ideals..