NAMUN 2025

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1. Rising numbers of displaced persons/refugees in light of climate change & COVID-19
2. Addressing health, shelter, and education concerns for displaced persons in host nations

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Rediscussion of Baruch Plan

About the committee

Mutually Assured Destruction is the principle that prevents nuclear-armed states from using their arsenals. The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) aimed to limit this devastating power to a few nations by controlling the spread of fissile materials and nuclear technology. However, the treaty's effectiveness was compromised in the 1970s when new technology was introduced to the world, making it easy for any nation to acquire enriched uranium. As a result, the potential for a mass proliferation of nuclear weapons has increased, and so too has the risk of “broken arrows” which threatens international security. To address this, a change in the NPT is necessary. One of the earliest proposed solutions before the NTP was the Baruch Plan, introduced by U.S. representative Bernard Baruch in 1946. The plan suggested that the U.S. would decommission all its nuclear arsenal if no other nation pursued nuclear weapons, aiming for a nuclear-weapon-free world. Though considered naïve during the beginning of the Cold War, this plan might now be the best option compared to a world of uncertainty.

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1. The Ottoman Empire
2. Serbia and Bulgaria
3. Montenegro and Greece

About the committee

At the dawn of the 20th century, a coalition of Balkan states, united by shared dreams of independence and sovereignty, rose against the Ottoman influence. Serbia, Bulgaria, Montenegro, and Greece ,bound by the desire of liberation, created the Balkan League, casting aside the shackles of imperial dominance, and disrupting Eastern Europe’s balance of power. However, individual independence was not enough as the League wanted to expand and reclaim the Ottoman land they believed held historical ties. Amidst the chaos and bloodshed, alliances were tested and rivalries ignited, and it is now up to the four powers to pave the way for a future Balkan Peninsula free from Ottoman rule. No matter who wins, this conflict will reshape the geopolitical landscape of Southeast Europe, setting the stage for generations to come. The League must not only strategize how to destabilize the Ottomans, but they must also negotiate territorial division in the event of their success. Will Serbia, Bulgaria, Montenegro, and Greece collaborate diplomatically to bring peace to the Peninsula? And will the already weak Ottoman Empire suppress this rebellion or will it have to cease its power to these states’ ambitions? For now, the Balkan Puzzle remains unsolved.

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1. Digital surveillance and privacy violations
2. Biotechnologies

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A Sixth-Generation Aircraft Program

About the committee

Developing a new fighter jet program is both financially and technically demanding. Currently, fifth-generation aircrafts, such as the F-22 Raptor and F-35, are the most advanced, but their dominance is challenged by rivals such as the J-20 and Su-57. In response to these challenges and rumours of Russia and China developing sixth-generation fighter jets, NATO has proposed it’s very own joint sixth-generation fighter jet program. This joint program aims to accelerate development by pooling resources and technology, thus easing the financial burden on individual states. While NATO nations have agreed to cooperate, the specifics are yet to be finalized. Among some of the key decisions are: how to distribute the development budget among member states, where to locate factories, and where the new aircraft will first be deployed. Throughout the development, delegates will need to address potential delays, budget overruns, and the challenge of integrating the new aircraft with existing weapon systems. Different countries use different systems, so switching may impose additional financial burdens on member states.

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1. USA vs Islamic Republic of Iran (Certain Iranian Assets)
2. Marshall Island vs India (Nuclear Testing)

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1. The disproportionate impact of climate phenomenon on key industries/infrastructure and global prospects in sustainability and legislation
2. The question of the Arctic, contested maritime claims and aquatic ecosystem concerns

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1. Suppression of womens’ rights under law and tradition in the Middle East
2. Child marriage and exploitation (South Asia)

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1. Police
2. Thieves

About the committee

The Natural History Museum of London is home to 80 million historical artifacts, one of which is Hans Sloane's Nautilus Shell, carved by Johannes Belkien in the 1600s, valued at £13 million. It’s among the rarest and most valuable artifacts on display and has caught the eye of a group of highly skilled criminals. No one knows their real names; all that is known about them are their aliases. They have somehow managed to infiltrate the museum after closing and have taken five hostages with them. The clever criminals have efficiently locked down the entire museum, making it impossible for the police to enter. Since they’re not interested in hurting anyone they’re unarmed, and police officers cannot use weapons to force their way in at the risk of damaging the building, the artifacts, or, worse, hurting the hostages. This scandal is already all over the news, meaning it is crucial for police to find a safe way to extract the hostages without damaging the museum, and to arrest these criminals once and for all. As tensions rise and time ticks away, the city holds its breath for the crime of the century.

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Single Crisis Committee

About the committee

‘Twas the night before Christmas, at the Ashton Estate in New York where Lord and Lady Ashton held their annual Christmas Eve dinner. It was traditionally an intimate family gathering, however this year they decided to extend the invitation to their close friends, the Armstrongs and the Hartleys. The dinner turned into a party, and the party turned into an overnight stay. But how long does it take for guests to overstay their welcome? Apparently only a couple of hours. As the Sun rose on Christmas Day, everyone made their way down to breakfast except for Lady Ashton. It wasn’t long before Mrs. Armstrong found her lifeless on the ground of her husband’s study beside a broken glass that seemed to have been filled with poison. The possibility of the killer being an intruder has already been ruled out. This murder was personal. The scandal would destroy all three families’ reputations, and they don’t have much time to figure out who the killer is before it ends up in the papers, or worse, before he/she strikes again. What secrets did Lady Ashton have that were worth killing her for? The clock is ticking, and everyone is a suspect.

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About the committee

Part of the "The Balkan Puzzle: Piecing Together Peace" Integrated Crisis Committee

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About the committee

Part of the "The Balkan Puzzle: Piecing Together Peace" Integrated Crisis Committee

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