UN SPECIAL POLITICAL AND DECOLONIZATION COMMITTEE
AGENDA: Lebanese Civil War
The Levant, a region marked by millennia of conflict and cultural diversity, has long been a battleground for empires and ideologies. At the heart of this contested land lies Lebanon, a nation whose history is a mosaic of ancient Phoenician roots and periods of foreign domination, from Roman to Ottoman rule. The Lebanese Civil War, rooted in the political and religious tensions that emerged after 1920, reflects the volatile nature of the region. As the committee convenes on September 14th, 1982, just after the assassination of President Gemayel, Lebanon stands on the brink of further devastation.
SPECPOL offers you the chance to navigate this intricate historical moment—where every decision could either forge a new path for peace or disassemble your legacy. The fate of Lebanon, and perhaps the entire Middle East, rests in your hands. Will you find common ground in this volatile landscape, or will history repeat itself? See you on the battlefield, delegates. Choose wisely.
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MEET THE EXECUTIVE BOARD
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
SUHAANI JAIN
DIRECTOR
RUHAAN IYER
MODERATOR
AANYA SHETH
LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR
Dear Delegates,
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It’s with great pleasure that I welcome you to the Special Political and Decolonization Committee in ABMUN 2024. I’m Ruhaan Iyer, your director. As a delegate in the Mumbai Circuit, for the past 4 years I’ve realized that we haven’t touched upon several conflicts in the last century, that have actually had a lasting impact on the entire world… One of these conflicts being the Lebanese Civil War.
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Throughout my MUN career, I've predominantly served as a textbook "Crisis Delegate," specializing in UNSC and Constant Crisis Committees. However, in the past two years, I've come to appreciate that General Assemblies can also effect decisive and tangible change. This committee is an amalgamation of two different flavors of MUN. In a world where geopolitical tensions continue to rise, it's crucial to experience how a General Assembly can address situations typically handled by specialized agencies. This committee is likely to be one of the most fast-paced you've ever encountered, but that doesn't mean it isn't beginner-friendly. Who knows? You might thrive in the chaos around you.
Personally, I’m a massive music man and a sucker for a good joke. So, get creative! What’s the point of being in a high-pressure environment, if we can’t have fun, eh? I love a creative idea, no matter how impossible it may sound at first. As a delegate, it’s your job to make the impossible… possible.
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Pro tip: If everyone around you believes your idea is so unfathomable that it’ll fail, you’re doing something right. The difference between a failing fiasco and a marvellous military victory is in the details!
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This historical agenda will push any delegate to their limits. The war ahead is long and arduous, I won’t deny that. However, it won't be filled with heaps of boring and drab paperwork with little to no consequence on the conflict.
Instead, it will be a fast-paced, crisis-driven experience, demanding quick thinking, decisive action, and strategic planning, with a hint of humour. In return, as your chair, I’ll ensure the committee is as entertaining as it can be, all I ask is for you to be prepared enough to enjoy the next 3 days with the rest of us.
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May the most creative, detailed and unfathomable strategy come out on top.
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Yours faithfully,
Ruhaan Iyer,
Director Of SPECPOL,
ABMUN 2024.
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