Important Countries
Name one European country
Albania
Andorra
Austria
Belarus
Belgium
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Georgia
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Kosovo
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Moldova
Montenegro
Netherlands
North Macedonia
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Russia
San Marino
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
Ukraine
United Kingdom
Global pandemic
Covid-19
What is a "Point of Order"?
A request to correct a procedural error.
What does WHO stand for?
World Health Organization.
What is "Bloc Politics"?
The tendency of countries to vote and work together based on regional or ideological similarities.
Permenant Security Council Nations
USA, UK, Russia, China, and France
Current war in Europe
The Russian-Ukraine war
What is the role of the Chair?
To moderate debate, maintain order, and enforce rules.
What is the purpose of the Security Council?
To maintain international peace and security.
What is a "Working Paper"?
A draft document proposing ideas before it becomes a resolution.
Name an EU Country
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden.
Which country announced sweeping tariffs on imports, affecting global markets in March 2025?
USA
What is a "Motion to Close Debate"?
A request to move to voting on a resolution.
What does ECOSOC focus on?
Economic and social issues, including development and human rights.
How can you form alliances?
By finding shared interests, networking, and working together in caucuses.
Largest Nuclear Arsenal
Russia
War in Africa
Sudan civil war
What is an "Unmoderated Caucus"?
A suspension of formal debate for informal discussions.
What is UNICEF
What is a "Resolution Sponsor"?
A country that writes and actively supports a draft resolution.
Current Security Council nations (not permenant members)
Algeria (2025), Denmark (2026), Greece (2026), Guyana (2025), Pakistan (2026), Panama (2026), Republic of Korea (2025), Sierra Leone (2025), Slovenia (2025), Somalia (2026)
Which country filed a case against the UAE at the International Court of Justice in March 2025?
Sudan
What is a "Dilatory Motion"?
A motion meant to waste time and is ruled out of order.
How many votes are needed for a GA resolution to pass?
A simple majority of member states.
What is the role of soft power in diplomacy?
Using cultural, economic, and diplomatic influence to shape outcomes without coercion.