Committees

ZuMUN is proud to offer a wide range of committees and topics for all levels of MUN experience. Chairs, topics, and study guides will be posted in the months to come. Be sure to watch this space!

 

University Committees

 

   DISEC

 
Topic 1: Extension to the already existing provisions under the Outer Space Treaty
Topic 2: Regulating Lethal-autonomous-weapon-systems
The Disarmament and International Security Committee, as part of the UN General Assembly, deals with threats to international peace, proliferation of WMDs, global terrorism and all other issues of disarmament and security. With a changing world order, current challenges to the international community are the emergence of new technologies, new battlegrounds, new types of warfare and old enemies.

 

   European Council

 
Topic: Macron’s Reform Proposals (EU Treasury, Eurozone Budget, EU Army)
Although it cannot pass laws, the European Council acts as the EU’s highest body, setting the EU’s overall direction and deciding on political priorities. It consists of the heads of state and government of all member states, the European Commission’s President, as well as the Parliament’s President or respective High Representative’s of the Commission.
The upcoming European Elections in late May 2019, rising extremism and populism and the still seething migrant crisis make the post-Brexit Europe a place for challenging, yet insightful debates.

 

   NATO (Historic)

 
Topic 1: Yugoslavia 1999 Operation Allied Force
Topic 2: NATO Eastern-Enlargement
Founded in 1949 on the ruins of World War II and with an emerging Soviet Union in mind, NATO today is an alliance of 28 like-minded states, with the purpose of protecting the freedom and security of its members through political and military means. This session of the North Atlantic Council will simulate one of NATO’s historic military crises and explore, how NATO became the most powerful military alliance in the world.

 

   Legal Committee

 
Topic 1: Accountability and Humanitarian Aid
Topic 2: Legality of Modern Weapons
The General Assembly’s Sixth, the Legal Committee’s main task is to resolve international legal questions and to act as a forum for the streamlining of legal frameworks among member states. Its annual meetings are parallel to the UN’s General Meeting and attended by all member states, as well as observers.

 

   Joint Cabinet Crisis (Four Cabinet)

 
Setting: Habsburg – Valois Crisis
The Joint Cabinet Crisis doesn’t quite offer the “classic” MUN experience and instead is a much more dynamic and diverse committee that requires much more creative solutions. Set in historic or fantastical times, the delegates, each representing actual historic figures, try to achieve their goals by means of diplomacy, negotiation or intrigue.

 

   Press Corps

 

With an ever-accelerating pace in politics and news, the Fourth Estate plays an increasing role in the democratic process, by uncovering, reporting and sorting out what has happened.
Delegates on this ZuMUN-first committee will cover the conference as part of a prominent news organization. They will experience the challenges of gathering information, meeting deadlines and the competition among different news outlets.

 

High School Committees

 

   WTO

 
Topic 1: Views on China’s Trade-Disruptive Economic Model and Implications for the WTO
Topic 2: Dealing with challenges from protectionist policies in a globalized trade system
The World Trade Organization (WTO) is the only global international organization dealing with the rules of trade between nations. At its heart are the WTO agreements, negotiated and signed by the bulk of the world’s trading nations and ratified in their parliaments. The goal is to help producers of goods and services, exporters, and importers conduct their business.
 

   G20 Summit 2019

 
Topic: SDG-driven investments in G20 nations
Subtopic A: Climate Action
Subtopic B: Social Development (Goals 5, 8, …)
The Group of Twenty (G20) is a leading forum of the world’s major economies that seeks to develop global policies to address today’s most pressing challenges. The G20 is made up of 19 countries and the European Union. The 19 countries are Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, France, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Turkey, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Collectively, G20 members represent all inhabited continents, 85% of global economic output, two-thirds of the world’s population and 75% of international trade.

 

   UN Security Council (Single-Cabinet-Crisis)

 
Topic: 1948 Berlin Blockade
Under the Charter, the Security Council has primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. It has 15 Members, and each Member has one vote. Under the Charter, all Member States are obligated to comply with Council decisions.
The Security Council takes the lead in determining the existence of a threat to the peace or act of aggression. It calls upon the parties to a dispute to settle it by peaceful means and recommends methods of adjustment or terms of settlement. In some cases, the Security Council can resort to imposing sanctions or even authorize the use of force to maintain or restore international peace and security.

 

   Press Corps

 

With an ever-accelerating pace in politics and news, the Fourth Estate plays an increasing role in the democratic process, by uncovering, reporting and sorting out what has happened.
Delegates on this ZuMUN-first committee will cover the conference as part of a prominent news organization. They will experience the challenges of gathering information, meeting deadlines and the competition among different news outlets.