COMMITTEES AND CABINETS
With 15 different committees and cabinets across our present day and historical simulations, EMUN strives to encourage communication, interaction, and collaboration between them by proposing interrelated topics that allow delegates to interact with each other.
HISTORICAL SIMULATION
CABINET
SERBIA
Description:
Set in the turbulent era of the early 1990s, this cabinet will navigate Serbia’s response to the growing instability within Yugoslavia. Delegates will first address Bosnia’s aspirations for independence, weighing the political, ethnic, and strategic consequences while formulating strategies to prevent further fragmentation of the federation. The second topic focuses on the ongoing crisis in Croatia, where a fragile ceasefire has been established. Delegates must determine Serbia’s next steps, balancing military, diplomatic, and political considerations in a rapidly shifting regional landscape.
Topics:
- Topic A: Addressing Bosnia’s wishes of independence and devising strategies to avoid further fragmentation of Yugoslavia from happening.
- Topic B: Discussing the current conflict in Croatia and deciding how to proceed with the new ceasefire agreement in place.
CABINET
CROATIA
Description:
As Croatia navigates the turbulent landscape of the Yugoslav Wars, this cabinet will determine the nation’s strategic direction amid ongoing regional conflicts. Delegates will debate Croatia’s role in supporting Bosnian independence while ensuring the protection of Bosnian Croats caught in the escalating Serbian-Bosnian conflict. Additionally, the cabinet must weigh the consequences of breaking the fragile ceasefire to reclaim Croatian territory occupied by Serbian forces. Faced with military, diplomatic, and humanitarian dilemmas, cabinet members must carefully craft policies that balance national security, regional alliances, and international scrutiny.
Topics:
Topic A: Balancing Alliances and National Interests: Croatia’s Support for Bosnian Independence and the Protection of Bosnian Croats in the Serbian-Bosnian Conflict.
Topic B: Breaking the Ceasefire or Upholding Stability? Croatia’s Strategic Dilemma in Reclaiming Occupied Territory from Serbian Forces.
CABINET
BOSNIA
Description:
As Bosnia navigates the complexities of its newly established sovereignty, this committee will tackle the critical challenges facing the young republic. Delegates will engage in high-stakes discussions on resolving ethnic divisions within Bosnia, ensuring stability among Bosniaks, Croats, and Serbs in the aftermath of the Yugoslav Wars. Additionally, the committee will debate Bosnia’s international positioning, striving to secure diplomatic recognition and build peaceful relations with neighboring states and global powers. Delegates must navigate political, ethnic, and international pressures to shape Bosnia’s future as a stable and independent nation.
Topics:
Topic A: Resolving the ethnic divide within the Bosnian population.
Topic B: Ensuring peaceful international relations for the new sovereign Bosnian Republic in the Yugoslav region and beyond.
European Council (Advanced)
Description:
Amid the dissolution of Yugoslavia in the 1990s, the European Council faces critical decisions regarding the region’s political and economic future. Delegates will first strategize on trade and economic agreements with newly independent Balkan nations, addressing their recognition, integration into European markets, and long-term stability. The second topic will focus on the enforcement of economic sanctions on the Federal Republic of Serbia, evaluating their effectiveness, geopolitical consequences, and alignment with broader European foreign policy objectives. Delegates must navigate these complex issues while balancing economic interests, diplomatic pressures, and regional stability.
Topics:
- Topic A: Strategies for trade and economic agreements with newly independent Balkan Nations and their recognition.
- Topic B: The enforcement of economic sanctions on the Federal Republic of Serbia
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security council
Description:
As the Yugoslav Wars unfold, the UN Security Council faces urgent decisions on humanitarian intervention and state recognition. The first topic addresses the safety of displaced victims of ethnic cleansing in Croatia, requiring delegates to consider peacekeeping efforts, humanitarian aid, and potential international responses to ongoing violence. The second topic focuses on the international recognition of newly independent states such as Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, and Croatia, weighing legal, political, and security implications. Delegates must navigate conflicting interests among major powers while striving to uphold international peace and stability.
Topics:
Topic A: Ensuring the safety of displaced victims by ethnic cleansing in Croatia.
Topic B: International recognition of newly independent states such as Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, and Croatia.
PRESENT DAY SIMULATION
CABINET
CHINA
Description:
This cabinet will navigate China’s strategic and geopolitical challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. Delegates will first address international concerns regarding alleged pressure on Pacific nations to isolate Taiwan through tourism policies, assessing economic, diplomatic, and security implications. The second topic focuses on ongoing territorial disputes in the South China Sea and the increasing militarization of the region in relation to ASEAN nations. Delegates must balance national interests with regional stability, diplomatic engagement, and global perception while formulating policy responses.
Topics:
- Topic A: Responding to claims regarding Chinese pressure on pacific nations to isolate Taiwan by tourism.
- Topic B: South China Sea territorial disputes and militarization with ASEAN.
CABINET
TAIWAN
Description:
This cabinet will confront the pressing security and diplomatic challenges facing Taiwan in an era of rising tensions. Delegates will first assess the global implications of a potential invasion of Taiwan, considering its impact on regional stability, international alliances, and the broader global order. The second topic will explore the legality of foreign military assistance to Taiwan, analyzing international law, defense agreements, and the geopolitical ramifications of external support. Delegates must navigate these complex issues while formulating policies that safeguard Taiwan’s security and international standing.
Topics:
Topic A: Addressing the national security due to China’s “One-China” policy and claims on Taiwan.
Topic B: Reliance of the development of nuclear weapons for self-defense.
ASEAN
Association of Southeast Asian Nations
Description:
In an era of increasing geopolitical tensions, the ASEAN Committee will deliberate on the region’s security and strategic positioning amid global power rivalries. The first topic focuses on enhancing ASEAN’s collective security framework to address challenges such as territorial disputes, military buildups, and external influence while maintaining regional stability. The second topic examines how great power competition affects Taiwan’s security and ASEAN’s commitment to neutrality. Delegates must navigate complex diplomatic landscapes, balancing national interests with ASEAN’s principles of consensus and non-alignment.
Topics:
- Topic A: Enhancing ASEAN’s Collective Security Framework in the Face of Rising Geopolitical Tensions.
- Topic B: The Impact of Great Power Competition on Taiwan’s Security and ASEAN’s Neutrality.
UNSC
SECURITY COUNCIL
Description:
As global tensions escalate, the UN Security Council must navigate complex security challenges under shifting political dynamics. Delegates will first address the Taiwan crisis and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, evaluating strategic security responses and international stability under a Trump administration. The second topic will examine the legality of foreign military assistance to Taiwan, analyzing international law, defense agreements, and the broader geopolitical implications of military support. Delegates must balance national interests, international obligations, and diplomatic negotiations to maintain global security.
Topics:
Topic A: Strategic Security Managing the Taiwan Crisis and Russia-Ukraine Conflict Under a Trump Administration
Topic B: Legality of Foreign Military Assistance to Taiwan
Senado de la República
Descripción:
Este gabinete abordará una de las reformas más trascendentales en la estructura política y jurídica de México. Los senadores discutirán una posible reforma constitucional al Poder Judicial de la Federación, evaluando cambios en la ley orgánica y su impacto en la división de poderes de la Suprema Corte de Justicia de la Nación. La deliberación requerirá un análisis profundo del equilibrio institucional, la independencia judicial y las implicaciones para el estado de derecho en México.
Tópico:
Reforma Constitucional al Poder Judicial de la Federación; discusión de la ley orgánica y la división de poderes constitucionales de la suprema corte de la nación.