The 21st century has seen most modern foreign military and humanitarian interventions. From Iraq to Libya, these have a long history of destabilizing the countries and regions in which they are conducted, often yielding limited results in the pursuit of their objectives. Moreover, the aims of these interventions are often achieved at an immense human and societal cost, killing innumerable people and destroying infrastructure. The history of intervention in Haiti is no different. Already grappling under immense strain and violence, the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse in 2021 exacerbated the problem and the nation has not recovered since. With gangs controlling more than 80 percent of the capital and certain parts of the country, it is now on the brink of collapse.

At MariMUN 2026, delegates will grapple with one of the most pressing questions in contemporary global affairs: how can the international community help stabilize Haiti while respecting its sovereignty and the right of its people to self-determination? Delegates will debate the best path to peace, focusing on the protection of innocents, disarming of gangs and in time, the restoration of critical infrastructure.