by Teresa Whetstone | May 31, 2019 | Turtle Bay
In 1958, the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) established five regional commissions to seek regionally-based solutions for economic integration, development stimulation and improvement of participation in the international community. These commissions were...
by Nia Indelicato | Dec 4, 2018 | Two Point Two
[This post is a transcript of remarks delivered by the Secretary-General of the 2018 American Model United Nations Conference during the Closing Plenary Session.] Welcome to Tuesday! Congratulations—on making it here and for all you have accomplished. Over the course...
by Shannon L. Dunn | Nov 30, 2018 | Two Point Two
[This post is a transcript of remarks delivered at the Opening Plenary Session of the 2018 American Model United Nations Conference.] You’ve heard of an elevator pitch, right? It’s how you describe something to someone when you only have an elevator ride to make your...
by Nia Indelicato | Oct 9, 2018 | Two Point Two
What is the goal of AMUN’s Security Council simulations? While this may seem like an odd question, the answer is often a common point of confusion for representatives. I have been involved in AMUN’s Security Council simulations for the last decade, and, each year, I...
by Nathan Tripp | Mar 14, 2018 | MUN Tips and Tricks
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” – Helen Keller Consensus is an important part of diplomacy for the United Nations. Traditionally, UN representatives strive to craft diplomatic solutions that work for all their members. While this isn’t always...
