Security Council
The United Nations Security Council is one of the principal organs of the United Nations and is charged with the maintenance of international peace and security. Its powers include the establishment of peacekeeping programs and international sanctions, and the authorization of military action.
The Security Council will be the smallest committee at ALMUN. It will be made up of the states currently represented in the UN Security Council, which are the five permanent members: China, France, Russian Federation, the United Kingdom, and The United States; and ten non-permanent members.
The Security Council member nations will be assigned to schools that have registered by the priority deadline, December 1st.
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Each delegate must submit a position paper in order to be eligible for a committee award. Minimum 1 single-spaced typed page per topic (3 pages minimum for the 3 topics). The papers must be in Times New Roman, size 12 font, and delegates must cite sources.
Each position paper must include a brief background on the topic, the political position (on the issue) of the country that the delgate is representing, and any proposed solutions the country has to solve or alleviate the situation.
Tip: Even if you cannot directly find your country's position on a certain issue, you can infer one based on your government's past actions or positions on issues relating to the one at hand. Be resourceful with the internet - there's a lot out there that you can find if you look hard enough.
Click here for an example position paper.
Chair - Michael Robson
Michael is a senior from Mobile, AL, majoring in Computer Science and Math. He has been involved with MUN since his sophomore year of college and has been a part of ALMUN the past 2 years. He loves Harry Potter, Star Wars, Dr. Who, Say Yes to the Dress, computer games and bad puns. He is thrilled to be the chair of this year's Security Council and is looking forward to spirited debate.
Co-Chair - Alex Moffitt
Alex Moffitt is a freshman from Memphis, Tennessee, whose varied interests include civil engineering, biology, French, and international relations. She has been involved in MUN since ninth grade, and enjoys bringing the joy of MUN to others. She is excited to be a part of ALMUN 2012, especially in her favorite committee, the Security Council!