Hmun Specpol Guide
Special Political and Decolonization Committee
Table of ConTenTs
Introduction History of the Committee Topic Area A Topic Area B Suggestions for Further Research Position Paper Requirements Bibliography Topic Area A: The Situation in the Caucasus
Statement of the Problem History of the Problem Current Situation Relevant UN Actions Potential Solutions Bloc Positions 4 6 10 16 18 20
4 4 4 21 39 39 40 Topic Area B: Standards for Intervention
Statement of the Problem History of the Problem Current Situation Relevant UN Actions Proposed Solutions Bloc Positions
21 23 28 33 35 37
Specialized agencieS
Specialized Agencies 1
Special Political and Decolonization Committee
Security Council
harvarD moDel UniteD nationS inDia 2012
James L. Wu Dear Delegates of HMUN India 2012, Welcome to the Second Session of Harvard Model United Nations India! It is my distinct pleasure to welcome you as delegates to the vibrant city of Hyderabad to simulate one of the World’s most important international bodies, the United Nations. Harvard Model United Nations is currently entering its 60th session in Boston and has joined with Worldview Education Services and its brand, MunCafe to bring six decades of Model UN excellence to the Indian Subcontinent. Since the coneption of HMUN India in 2010, our staff has been innovating topics and committees, researching and writing, and planning all of the excitement that you will experience this August. Harvard Model United Nations India is excited to simulate 12 of the organization’s most important committees from the General Assemby, Economic and Social Council, and Specialized Agencies, as well as important regional bodies. There are many innovative and exciting committees and topic areas to be discussed during the three-day conference, including A Nuclear Free Middle East in the Disarnament and International Security Committee; upcoming challenges to global sustainability in Futuristic Committee on Poulation and Development,
Table of ConTenTs
Introduction History of the Committee Topic Area A Topic Area B Suggestions for Further Research Position Paper Requirements Bibliography Topic Area A: The Situation in the Caucasus
Statement of the Problem History of the Problem Current Situation Relevant UN Actions Potential Solutions Bloc Positions 4 6 10 16 18 20
4 4 4 21 39 39 40 Topic Area B: Standards for Intervention
Statement of the Problem History of the Problem Current Situation Relevant UN Actions Proposed Solutions Bloc Positions
21 23 28 33 35 37
Specialized agencieS
Specialized Agencies 1
Special Political and Decolonization Committee
Security Council
harvarD moDel UniteD nationS inDia 2012
James L. Wu Dear Delegates of HMUN India 2012, Welcome to the Second Session of Harvard Model United Nations India! It is my distinct pleasure to welcome you as delegates to the vibrant city of Hyderabad to simulate one of the World’s most important international bodies, the United Nations. Harvard Model United Nations is currently entering its 60th session in Boston and has joined with Worldview Education Services and its brand, MunCafe to bring six decades of Model UN excellence to the Indian Subcontinent. Since the coneption of HMUN India in 2010, our staff has been innovating topics and committees, researching and writing, and planning all of the excitement that you will experience this August. Harvard Model United Nations India is excited to simulate 12 of the organization’s most important committees from the General Assemby, Economic and Social Council, and Specialized Agencies, as well as important regional bodies. There are many innovative and exciting committees and topic areas to be discussed during the three-day conference, including A Nuclear Free Middle East in the Disarnament and International Security Committee; upcoming challenges to global sustainability in Futuristic Committee on Poulation and Development,