revitalizing for the future
-EagleMUNC XI Theme
COMMITTEES FOR EAGLEMUNC Xi
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greek pantheon
The Greek Pantheon will rewrite history — from the perspective of the Greek Gods. Delegates will represent the Gods at different points of ancient and modern history and see how the world changes due to their actions. Will they choose to become involved and intertwined in the affairs of man? Or remain hands-off and see what chaos ensues?
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Japanese Reconstruction agencyIn the wake of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that destroyed the Fukushima nuclear power plant, Japan is at an inflection point. Delegates will find the ways to effectively re-think, re-understand, and finally rebuild Japan to meet the needs of the present and the past.
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post- war Korean GovernmentIn this committee, we pick up with the Korean government during a time of growth in early March of 1960. Amidst student protests and rising discontent with President Syngman Rhee’s administration, the committee has assembled to relieve this tension and prepare to launch the first Five Year Plan around which they will begin to develop Korean infrastructure and industry for the decades to come. These issues, along with the ever-present influence of North Korea, will force delegates to create a plan for how to move forward, promoting economic growth whilst maintaining social stability and a stable government.
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1954 árbenz CabinetSet prior to the coup in 1954, delegates will work within the Cabinet of Guatemala’s President, Jacobo Árbenz. Members of the Cabinet will have to look at how to navigate a challenging world in the midst of the Cold War after a successful peoples’ revolution and introduction of socialism to another nation within Latin America.
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United Nations Security CouncilThe United Nations Security Council, created in 1945, was established in order to take responsibility for maintaining international peace and security. Delegates will be tasked with navigating issues of international laws of the seas and the Senkaku Islands Crisis, while at the same time handling relations with each other and navigating the veto power of the P5.
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United nations educational, scientific, and cultural Organization (UNESCO)UNESCO is a branch of the United Nations that looks to bring people together through education, culture, and science. Delegates will aim to identify new projects and places of cultural and scientific significance, strengthen national education leadership, and promote universal access to and preservation of information and education.
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World Cocoa FoundationThe World Cocoa Foundation is a non-profit organization with one hundred companies that relate to the manufacturing and distribution of chocolate and cocoa. While their vision involves creating a sustainable and thriving cocoa industry, they face several challenges, including labor exploitation, farmer income, and deforestation. This committee will seek to identify and solve these problems.
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Disarmament and International Security (disec)In a world that is becoming increasingly dangerous and unstable, DISEC aims to regulate arms, control weapons of mass destruction, and contain challenges to the peace of the world. As members of this vital committee, delegates will look at issues such as the potential of Iranian nuclear weapons, how to deal with countries who are in violation of the nuclear weapons proliferation treaty and possess these weapons in secret, and other pressing issues of disarmament and security.
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Organization of AFRICAN UNITY. The OAU was an intergovernmental organization founded in 1963 to promote the unity, freedom, cooperation, and sovereignty of African states. Although it was disbanded in 2001, a special meeting has been called today that will attempt to solve some of the most significant issues that remain. These include continued attempts at imperial and colonial conquests, the effects of climate change, and the increased militarization of African states.
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Arab League Founded in 1945, the League of Arab States, or Arab League, aims to promote unity and prosperity within its 22 member states. This committee will tackle current issues in the Arab world, such as the situation in Syria, the Israel-Palestine debate, and the influence of competing foreign powers.
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Union for the mediterraneanThis committee will seek to enhance regional cooperation in the Mediterranean Basin. It consists of states from North Africa, the Middle East, and the European Union. Delegates will tackle topics of economic development, social and civil rights, urban development, and climate change.
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Medieval China
Delegates will simulate the first woman-led Chinese empire, the Tang Dynasty, from 618-907 CE. The topics to be discussed include the reformation of the empire, gender norms, and economic resources due to the importance of the Silk Road.
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Alaskan Constitutional ConventionThe year is 1955. Delegates will be tasked with creating the new state constitution for Alaska, an end to the territory's long request for self-determination. The delegates must grapple with the questions of women's rights, indigenous rights, the economy and its resources, while trying to establish a democratic government in line with the principles of the United States. Delegates will need to debate which laws will be crucial to governing the new state and how to establish the Alaskan government, such as elections and the legislative process.
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NCAA Board and Players AssociationAs college sports become more and more popular throughout the United States, so do the problems that arise with such a high-stakes environment. Delegates will act as high-ranking officials of the NCAA, coaches, players, and even brand representatives to discuss topics like the new name, image, and likeness rules, recruiting, academic rigor, gender inequality, and diversity in college athletics, among other important topics.
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Kingdom of CuzcoSet within one of the largest and most powerful civilizations of their time, delegates will take on the mantle of Incan rulers. They will navigate the hardships that come with ruling a vast empire while also dealing with threats from neighboring kingdoms. Will they learn to live and coexist within their vast continent, or look to overtake and absorb anyone who attempts to rise against them?
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President Biden's Social Media Governance BoardUnder the auspices of President Biden’s initial attempt to lessen the influence of social media and disinformation on the United States’ political system, delegates will work to investigate, regulate, and work with some of the biggest tech companies in the world. While this committee will be limited in scope to the United States, it could have global implications.
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