by AMUN Staff | Mar 4, 2022 | Turtle Bay
On 1 January, the Security Council welcomed Albania, Brazil, Gabon, Ghana and the United Arab Emirates into its ranks as non-Permanent Members. They replace Viet Nam, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Estonia, Niger and Tunisia-whose terms ended in 2021. As 2022...
by Nia Indelicato | Oct 16, 2018 | MUN Tips and Tricks
The Security Council is unique within the United Nations: its decisions are binding on all Member States. While decisions of the International Court of Justice are binding for the Member States directly involved, no organ but Security Council can bind all the Members....
by AMUN Simulation Staff | Oct 13, 2017 | Two Point Two
This update complements the brief background notes already published in the Issues at AMUN handbook. Please read the Issues at AMUN book before turning to this update. The updates on selected Contemporary Security Council topics below are current as of 11 September...
by Eldon A Winters | Aug 8, 2017 | Turtle Bay
There are dozens of multilateral treaties and conventions. But in a Model UN context, some show up time and time again. The Geneva Conventions are a group of four treaties and three protocols concerning humanitarian law and the treatment of people during wartime. The...
by Nia Indelicato | Jul 25, 2017 | Turtle Bay
An important characteristic of the United Nations is its ability to adapt to meet the needs of a changing world. As the world faces new challenges and states strive to meet new demands, the United Nation provides fora for discussion, logistic support and expertise to...
