by Sam Robinson | Oct 17, 2023 | Community, MUN Articles, Strategy
In the dynamic world of Model United Nations (MUN), where diplomacy, negotiation, and international relations are simulated, one must recognize a fundamental truth: there is no such thing as a perfect merger. MUN, as a microcosm of global diplomacy, mirrors the...
by Simon Rosenbaum | Apr 20, 2022 | Feature Article, MUN Articles, Strategy
If you have done a crisis committee before, you’ve seen a variety of crisis arc archetypes. There’s the Cult Arc, where your base asset is a cult you create to impact the committee. There’s the arc where you create a shell company to fund your...
by Collin Dwyer | Mar 2, 2022 | Feature Article, MUN Articles, Strategy
Many crisis delegates are familiar with the pain of a crisis arc gone sideways or resistant chair, and I have fallen victim to the Crisis Director blaming many times. However, before getting frustrated with the dias, remember a few key steps that can set you up to...
by Nichole Poltinnikov | Feb 24, 2022 | MUN Articles, Strategy
Deciding which delegates go on the Author’s and Q and A Panels is one of the most chaotic portions of the weekend. Many will fight tooth and nail to get a chance to present and defend their research in direct view of the chairs who determine awards placement. It...
by Gab McKay | Jan 24, 2022 | Editorial, Feature Article, MUN Articles, Strategy
Here’s the thing about Model UN that no one tells you when you first start– it’s not really about raw talent. For much of my early years participating in Model UN (i.e., my freshman and beginning of my sophomore years of high school), I blanked at...
by Faiza Ahmed | Jan 10, 2022 | MUN Articles, Strategy
The Smaller the Paper, the Mightier the Note Note passing is an underrated tactic that delegates use to create a continuous line of communication. It allows them to learn about different countries’ stances and saves time in moderated and unmoderated caucuses to...
