The Thirteenth annual Model United Nations Security Council at Frostburg State University will be held on Wednesday, April 13, 2005 in the Lane Center on the Frostburg State University campus. The Model is an all-day event lasting from 9:00 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., with coffee, donuts and juice provided in the morning, and meal passes for the campus cafeteria for lunch.
The Model UN is designed to give area high school students a better understanding of the United Nations and the role it plays in the world. Participation in the model gives students greater insight into the workings of multilateral diplomacy. Students also learn about important issues in contemporary world politics. Delegations are expected to research both the issue and their member country so that they can provide accurate representation at the model. Each delegation will have the opportunity to give an opening statement reflecting their country's position. Each delegation will also be given the opportunity to question and debate other delegations regarding their positions on the issues. The simulation follows UN rules and procedures (with some modifications).
This year's simulation
will focus on the growing international confrontation over Iran's alleged efforts
to develop nuclear weapons. While the so called "EU Big Three" of
France, United Kingdom and Germany have been negotiating with and offering positive
incentives to Iran, the U.S. has been engaging in a policy of threat and warning,
calling for comprehensive sanctions against Iran if it does not cease all efforts
to develop nuclear weapons and refusing to take the possible threat of military
force off of the table. This escalating confrontation will set the terms for
debate in this year's simulation.
Each participating school will be assigned at least one country on the Security
Council to represent (the number depends on the number of students and the number
of schools participating). Each delegation is provided with a set of briefing
papers (see links below) which include: description of the United Nations and
its major organs; background paper on this year's issue; current situation report
concerning this year's issue area; rules and procedures for the model; the United
Nations Charter; and a schedule of the days activities.
We enjoy bringing this exciting experience to area students. If I can be of any further assistance or if you require any further information, please do no hesitate to call or e-mail me at the numbers listed below
Steve Twing: (301) 687-3097; mailto:stwing@frostburg.edu
Briefing Papers:
United Nations Security Council
Rules and procedures for the model
Additional Information: