By Michelle Lim and Harrini Ratnanesan – If we were to define it strictly, Model United Nations, or MUN as it is affectionately called, is geopolitical roleplay – a simulation of the various bodies and organs of the UN. More often than not however, MUN … Continue readingBELIEVE IN DIPLOMACY – MODEL UN & THE NEW GENERATION OF LEADERS
Since the first organised expedition into the Arctic in the late 16th century, the region, alongside the Antarctic, has been the frontier that countries haven chosen not to wage war over. In a world where it seems countries have forgotten the environmental value of their … Continue readingTHE GREAT ARCTIC WARMING – THE MELTING OF ICE AND POLITICS IN THE HIGH NORTH
As global tributes continue to commemorate the death of Kofi Annan, seventh Secretary-General of the United Nations, we reflect on the legacy that he left behind. During his ten years as Secretary-General (1997-2006), various conflicts and challenges to the world persisted. But so too did … Continue readingVALE KOFI ATTA ANNAN: A TRIBUTE TO THE 7TH SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS
Trump has pulled out of the Paris Agreement, the Iran deal, even his own nuclear summit before backtracking, and he has now finally pulled out of the UN Human Rights Council. He seems to think that pulling out is the ultimate power move in international … Continue readingUS WITHDRAWAL FROM THE UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL: IS THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION CORRECT?