The fifteenth annual Model United Nations Security Council at Frostburg State University will be held on Wednesday, March 28th, 2007 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 North Korea’s nuclear weapons program. While the U.S., China, Russia, South Korea, and Japan have been negotiating with North Korea in the so called six party talks on and off for several years. While in reality the talks achieved a breakthrough in February, this simulation will proceed as though the talks are at an impasse. Last October, North Korea successfully conducted an underground nuclear test. This year’s Security Council simulation will attempt to deal with this mounting crisis.
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 day’s 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; stwing@frostburg.edu
Briefing Papers:
United Nations Security Council
CRS Report on North Korean Nuclear test and implications
CRS report on North Korean Nuclear Weapons Program
Monterey Institute of International Studies, Center for Non-proliferation Studies
Nautilus Institute/Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Rules and procedures for the model
Additional Information: