Topic A
What are ethnic groups?
A community with people that share a cultural background or descent.
What is freedom of navigation?
It is a principle that states that a ship with a state's flag, shall not be interfered with by another ship from another state. It means that navigators have freedom when they are in the sea.
How many times can a moderated caucus be extended?
Once
Which are the main countries that make part of the Horn of Africa?
Sudan, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Djibouti and Somalia
What is the Luzon Strait?
Strait between Taiwan and Luzon Island of the Philippines.
If you have time to spare on the speakers-list, to what can you yield it?
Questions, comments, to the chair, to another delegation (if it’s asked), or to nothing.
What is Al-Shabaab?
A terrorist organization that was formed in 2000, it is established in Somalia, and is part of Al-Qaeda. Also known as “The Youth”
Mention one of the several disputes going on in the South China Sea.
The nine-dash line, that involves China, and the exclusive economic zones of Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Vietnam.
Maritime border of the Vietnamese coast with China, Taiwan, and Vietnam.
Boundaries of the Luzon Strait, between China, The Philippines, and Taiwan.
Once a motion to open a certain topic is made, what must the initiator of the motion and he who seconded it do?
They must stand up and speak in favor, and only in favor of opening the topic at hand.
What has the UN done for this issue?
Their assistance goes a long way, there even is an official mission that has the objective of helping these countries. It is named UNSOM. (The United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia)
What are the most important countries?
The People’s Republic of China, Brunei, Taiwan, Indonesia, Malaysia, The Philippines, Vietnam, and The United States of America.
When the floor is not open, which point or motion is in order?
Point of personal privilege.
What is the purpouse for filing a right of reply?
The right of reply is filed only to correct false or insulting accusations from another delegate.