Below are overviews of the committees. Country lists will be posted by December 1st. Background guides will be posted by February 10th.
All position papers must be submitted by April 1st. Please do so HERE.
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DISEC - Guns in the Stars: Space Militarization
Since the beginning of Space Exploration in the late 1950’s, the United Nations and the International community has set the precedent that space should be used for peaceful purposes and shared in order to benefit all of humankind. This precedent was outlined in the Outer Space Treaty in 1967 and later reconfirmed in a resolution called the “Prevention of Outer Space Arms Race” in 2000. However this precedent has become challenged. For multiple countries, military presence in space is seen as the “ultimate high ground” and display a form of superiority. Such examples include the proposed United States Space Force (USSF). As these new political and economical interests develop it could jeopardize the peaceful nature of outer space. COUNTRY LIST BACKGROUND GUIDE ECOSOC - Sustainable Development
The Modern World has many developing countries whose economies are expanding due to the assistance of the international community, with committees such as ECOSOC. Due to this influx of new capital, the citizens of these countries, with some assistance from their governments, have been able to flourish and contribute more to the global economy. However, one of the more widespread questions has to do with the sustainability of this newfound influx of money. Will these developing countries be able to sustain their economic growth? COUNTRY LIST BACKGROUND GUIDE SPECPOL - Decolonization in Asia
Before decolonizing into their respected nations, many countries in Southeast Asia were under the imperial control of various European powers, which began in the early 16th century. By the onset of the 17th century, Spain and Portugal’s influence over the region sharply declined with other nations taking control of their former territory. Toward the end of the 17th century, the Dutch had taken over a great portion of former Portuguese colonies and held strong relationships with other prominent European nations. Since the early 17th century, England competed with Portugal, Spain and the Netherlands for their occupance and interests in Asia. By the mid-19th century, England held much of the territory centered in and around India, with the French also holding possessions over the region. It is around this time when Japan began expanding their territory, beginning in taking over Taiwan. The United States gained the Philippines as territory, thereby gaining a strong presence in the region. The decolonization of Asia from these world powers arose as the number of independence movements expanded in the region. These protests ultimately drove foreign powers from their occupied territories, resulting in the formation of nation-states across the region. A number of world events were responsible for the decolonization of Asia as well, most significantly World War II. While the war certainly marked the final moves toward decolonization over the region, some countries had already proclaimed their independence. COUNTRY LIST BACKGROUND GUIDE Historical - The Assassination of Franz Ferdinand
July 1914, after the assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand (the Austro-Hungarian crown prince) by the hand of a Serbian extremist, the world's great Empires prepare for war. The world waits to see how the Great powers of Europe will react. You will work in your countries interest to solve the events that have just occurred or you will declare war on the factions that you think are a threat to your country. (During this exercise you can form alliances with other countries or take them to war). Your countries actions will affect world history. Whether you settle with other countries for peace in Europe or take your adversary’s on in a world war, it will be your choice to delegate with other countries and even create alliance with them. The fate of world history is with you. COUNTRY LIST BACKGROUND GUIDE |
Security Council - Crisis in the Democratic Rep. of Congo
In the Security Council during BAMUNC V, delegates will face the challenges brought about by the presidential election in the Congo. The delegates will deal with the ideas of compromised elections, voter fraud, and scandals surrounding the prestigious election. Together, or against one another pending on the progression of the debate, the delegates will find and discover solutions to combat this crisis and the problems at hand. How will the committee chose to intervene, or not? What solutions may come about with the brush of opinions by the fifteen member states of the Security Council? You can decide! COUNTRY LIST BACKGROUND GUIDE Crisis 1 - The Creation of a European Army, 2020 The year is 2020. After years of backing by Europeans leaders such as German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron, the idea of the formation of a European military force that could protect Europeans without outside assistance is up for debate. This “European Army” would protect against outside forces such as China, Russia, and even the United States, and supporters believe that it would be a force that complements NATO and provides a balance to US influence in Europe. However, opposers believe that this EU army project would create a huge burden on member states both economically and politically. With important elections occurring during this time in countries such as Spain, Slovakia, Romania, Poland, Lithuania, and the United States, the formation of a European army would be affected and may affect the results of such. Would the creation of an EU army better protect against threats such as terrorism? Would it be such a large economic burden that it breaks some member states’ economies? CHARACTER LIST BACKGROUND GUIDE Crisis 2 - Joint Crisis Committees - The Middle East Cold War
Saudi Arabia and Iran have gone under conflict for quite some time now. Both countries want to assume religious dominance, specifically in Islam. The conflict gets even worse, because both sides want more control over land in the Middle East. To make problems even worse, Iran wants the oil that the Saudi’s possess. The Russians and Americans have also invaded parts of the Middle East, which has caused other countries within the region to take sides. Iraq has taken Iran’s side; Egypt, the UAE, and Bahrain have taken the sides of Saudi Arabia. Turmoil now continues to turn in the Middle East, and the Shia Muslims and the Sunni Muslims continue to clash. JCC 1 - SAUDI ARABIA CHARACTER LIST JCC1 - SAUDI ARABIA BACKGROUND GUIDE JCC2 - IRAN CHARACTER LIST JCC2 - IRAN BACKGROUND GUIDE Middle School/Novice Committee - Star Wars Aftermath
The galaxy is in a precarious state, teetering between peace and turmoil. The Battle of Endor ended in a victory for the Rebel Alliance. With the naval forces of Admiral Ackbar and General Calrissian, the infantry led by Generals Solo and Organa, and the death of the Emperor at the hands of Master Skywalker, the Galactic Empire has fallen into disarray. Each and every player has made a grasp for power, freedom, or credits. CHARACTER LIST BACKGROUND GUIDE |
