The rapid development of technology, along with other socio-political developments, has led the world to become more polarized than ever before. Political polarization has been shaping up to be a great threat to the international community in recent decades as the room for conversation has narrowed. The middle ground seems to have become unattainable as political actors shift to the polar opposite extremes of their respective political neighborhoods. This development has unfortunately come at a time when the world needs dialogue the most, as global crises like climate change have been picking up pace. Thus, the theme of Hisar JMUN 2025 has been decided to be: “Protecting Democracy in an Age of Severe Political Polarization and Extremism by Promoting Constructive Discourse.”

The various crises of the 21st century climate change, global pandemics, and the advent of large-scale migration require increased cooperation and political will to resolve. Countering such threats would not be an easy task in any political environment; however, an extremely polarized world does not have the means to counteract the issues we face today. It should be the responsibility of all delegates, whatever their background may be, to move into the middle ground from the extremes and find mutually beneficial solutions to the myriad problems that the earth faces today.

In order to succeed in this shared goal, fostering constructive dialogue should be the intention behind every speech, point of information, and amendment. In an era when misinformation and disinformation spread like wildfire across social media and traditional sources of information, it is essential that we organize ourselves to prioritize bipartisan dialogue that transcends national boundaries and personal biases. The role of diplomacy has never been more crucial, as diplomacy provides a platform where competing interests can be reconciled through reasoned debate rather than divisive rhetoric.

Democracy is especially vulnerable in an age of extremism. The fragile democratic processes that the world relies on must be protected at all costs from the participation of misinformed partisans. Increasing political polarization is creating barriers to meaningful engagement, making the obstacles to solving key issues even larger. Instead of engaging with opposing perspectives, individuals and political groups are retreating into echo chambers, reinforcing their preexisting views. The rise of social media has amplified this effect, allowing people to interact almost exclusively with those who share their opinions, leaving little room for real debate.

In this respect, the theme of Hisar JMUN 2025, “Protecting Democracy in an Age of Severe Political Polarization and Extremism by Promoting Constructive Discourse,” calls upon all delegates to confront these issues head-on without resorting to politically motivated slogans made in bad faith. The responsibility of every delegate is immense. Each has the power to shift the conversation from division to collaboration, from extremism to moderation, and from conflict to understanding. Only through such efforts can we hope to protect our world and create a future where global crises are met with unified, constructive action.