PDMUN I. 2025

About the committee

The year is 1232, the Mongols have led a 21 year war on the Jin Dynasty where they have piece by piece dismantled their armies and cities. The true final battle is at the Jin capital, Bianjing. The forces of the Jin dynasty number 200,000, with about 24,000 of them being cavalry and the rest general infantry. These men are experienced but tired and beset by logistic problems with food and disease. The strength of the Mongols are 50,000 strong, with about half of them being horseback archers and the rest infantry defectors from either the Jin or other dynasties. The forces are outside the city wall, engaged in a siege, a long form of conquest that boils down to a battle of attrition. Due to the static nature of sieges, it encourages diplomacy between the warring sides and is the reason why the delegates have come together today. 

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The Syrian Civil War

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In a region torn by uprising, extremism, and proxy warfare, the Syrian Civil War stands as a defining crisis of our time. In this simulation, delegates are transported to 2014, a moment when ISIS surges across borders, Assad clings to power, and the world’s most powerful nations stand at odds. Delegates will represent key nations and stakeholders, navigating the complex intersection of terrorism, regime survival, humanitarian crisis, and geopolitical rivalry. The objective is to negotiate a resolution to the war while weighing competing national interests, alliances, and ethical dilemmas. Will you end the bloodshed — or deepen the divide? The world is watching.

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About the committee

War, persecution, and climate catastrophe have displaced over 120 million people — and the world is running out of answers. In this committee, delegates will become part of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), representing nations from around the globe as they confront the political, economic, and ethical challenges posed by the largest refugee crisis since World War II. From climate refugees to victims of conflict, you will be tasked with crafting a global framework for responsibility, support, and long-term solutions. Delegates will have the opportunity to craft resolutions that offer shelter and hope for those displaced, and to find solutions to the conflicts and crises that continue to fuel the problem.

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Ethics of AI

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The ethical governance of artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as one of the most pressing global challenges of the 21st century. In recent years, the widespread adoption of AI systems across diverse sectors, including law enforcement, education, healthcare, finance, and military operations, has raised profound questions about the design and oversight of these technologies. At the heart of this challenge lies the necessity to ensure that AI systems respect fundamental human rights, promote fairness, protect privacy, and contribute to sustainable development.

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