Executive Committee
Interests Over Order: Power, Cooperation, and the Multipolar World
This year's theme “Interests Over Order: Power, Cooperation, and the Multipolar World” puts the spotlight on the question nearly every international organization and its diplomats must constantly ask themselves today. Over 80 years after the UN's founding, these same institutions face pressure from all sides as countries across the globe balance justice and international law with their own strategic interests. Is it worth upholding the rules-based international order if nobody else does? How can nations cooperate efficiently if they abandon the rules surrounding it? Must humanitarian aid be caught in the crossfire of geopolitical rivalries? None of these questions can be answered easily, but one thing is certain: these issues will not resolve themselves…
Committees
For beginners, the UN Development Programme will be multilingual with live translation in English, French, German, and Spanish, exploring the UN's primary body tackling global inequality. Additionally, the World Food Programme addresses the difficult reality that in a world where headlines change every hour, food security remains the most pressing issue to billions across the globe. Intermediate delegates can look forward to unique committees, such as the Historical NATO, as understanding the many tests the Alliance has faced in the past is necessary to navigate the troubled waters of today. Finally, expert delegates are invited to join our Crisis Committee, where they can immerse themselves in a real-time crisis event by representing a key character, making decisions and thinking on their feet to see what it truly means to be a world leader.
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The Secretary Generals
Nico Drew: Hello everyone, I'm Nico and I'm a final-year economics student at the University of Bonn. After starting MUN at BIMUN three years ago, I've gotten very involved in the past year, having gone to 10 conferences in the past 12 months. From standard UNGA committees to historical crisis simulations, I plan to bring my diverse MUN experience to make BIMUN's academics something truly special. Outside of MUN, you'll probably either find me somewhere in the outdoors (hiking, cycling, etc.) or perfecting my brownie recipe. I can't wait to see you all in Germany's UN city in October!
Alena Cooper: Hi everyone! My name is Alena and I am a second-year student studying law/IR at Amsterdam University College. I started MUN with the AmsterMUN Delegation a little over a year ago, and since then, I’ve participated in about 15 conferences. Although UNSC will always have my heart, I have tried just about every form of MUN and am excited to bring my experience to BIMUN! Besides MUN, I enjoy running, test-trying iced coffee, and painting by number. I look forward to working with this amazing team to make this conference great. See you this October in Germany!
