by Brianne Reeves | Mar 14, 2017 | Turtle Bay
One of the most exciting things we do at AMUN is choosing our Special Commission. Each year, we select a different United Nations body or organization to simulate and invite all delegations to seat a Representative on the body. This allows us to discuss issues that we...
by Kayla Schmidt Osborn | Feb 21, 2017 | Two Point Two
AMUN is now accepting applications for the role of Justice on the International Court of Justice simulation. This year, the International Court of Justice is simulating three cases. Keep reading for a preview of the issues facing the Justices in 2017. Advisory...
by Eldon A Winters | Feb 7, 2017 | Turtle Bay
A few weeks ago, we introduced the United Nations General Assembly. The natural next discussion is the United Nations Economic and Social Council, better known as ECOSOC. ECOSOC is another of the six primary organs of the United Nations. It is a dedicated venue for...
by Eldon A Winters | Jan 24, 2017 | Turtle Bay
Photo Credit: Basil D Soufi (CC-BY-SA 3.0) It is not the Soviet Union or indeed any other big Powers who need the United Nations for their protection. It is all the others. Dag Hammarskjöld When a news article mentions that the United Nations is meeting, it...
by Nia Indelicato | Jan 10, 2017 | Turtle Bay
On 1 January, the Security Council welcomed Bolivia, Ethiopia, Italy, Kazakhstan and Sweden into its ranks as non-Permanent Members. They replace Spain, Malaysia, New Zealand, Angola and Venezuela, whose terms ended in 2016. As 2017 begins, these new Members will be...
