Research
What is the first thing to do when starting research?
Read the background guide
About how many mods should you have before proposing an unmod
About 2 mods
True or False: A resolution can only be passed with a majority
True
What is the UN GA?
UN Security Council
Present, Present and Voting
What is the usual length of an unmod
10-15 minutes
If there are 43 delegates in a committee, what is a majority and a supermajority
Supermajority: 29
What is the UNSC?
UN Security Council
What are 3 reliable news sources for starting research?
BBC, CNN, Foreign Policy, The Economist, The NYT, Washington Post, etc.
How many people can speak in an 8:45
Trick question, not a valid mod time
When are resolutions usually written, and who writes them?
During unmods, Sponsors write them
What is UNEP?
UN Environmental Programme
Up to 50% of the original length
Describe the two types of clauses in a resolution.
Preambulatory
Operative
What is DISEC?
Disarmament and International Security Committee
What are the 5 general sections of a position paper?
Topic Background, Past International Action, Country Policy, Possible Solutions, Works Cited
Describe the three types of points?
Point of Order
Point of Personal Privilege
Point of Inquiry
Describe the two types of amendments
Friendly & Unfriendly
What is UNCLOS?
UN Convention on the Laws of the Sea