SECURITY COUNCIL
Dear delegates, welcome to the 11th Edition of the Washington Academy Model of United Nations. The Security Council's main goal is to maintain the responsibility of keeping peace and security. This committee meets in times of rising conflicts, or constant disputes to find a conciliation that satisfies the need of all the parties involved and fosters development of friendly relations between them.
I must congratulate you for taking the courage to participate in an event as such. Always remember, especially in our country today, how fortunate we are to have an opportunity like this in front of us. I have witnessed the huge impact that MUN experiences have on certain delegates, and I must tell you: it’s absolutely astonishing. By taking us out of our comfort zone, they push us to limits we never knew we were capable of reaching. My name is Isabella Otero and I will be your Chair throughout the conference, along with Alan Mondolfi and José Alejandro Puig as your Co-Chairs. I myself have been attending MUN’s as a delegate since I was a high school freshman. Believe me when I tell you: your public speaking skills will rocket-improve if you allow yourself to participate in as many MUNs as you can throughout high school. You will learn to defend a point of view (even if it radically contradicts yours) with solid arguments, and to respond quickly yet concretely to tough questions. Hopefully, you will address problems with a more open-minded approach and learn the importance of tolerance especially regarding international disputes. This booklet will not only help you and provide you information on the topics, but also guide you into the correct way to approach the topics. Nevertheless, we encourage you to conduct further research on the topics, since the best delegates are the ones better prepared. We hope this experience will be as fulfilling as it will be for us. If you have any questions, do not abstain from contacting us through: wamun2016@gmail.com.
Sincerely,
Isabella Otero
Chair, Security Council