Dear Delegates,
Friedrich Nietzsche once said “The future influences the present just as much as the past”. As individuals living in the 21st century and the internet age who keep in touch with current affairs, we often tend to ask our self “how will this particular development impact the future?”. The actions or the measures taken by the apex body of the United Nations : the Security Council (and by extension the United Nations as a whole ) change the course of international affairs, diplomatic relations and the world geopolitical scenario.
While the UNSC is a conventional MUN committee, it being set in the future will offer a new experience to all delegates whether experienced or novice. It is my firm belief that analyzing and debating upon the ramifications or long term results of current international developments in a future setting will be an enthralling experience for all delegates. This committee while testing your knowledge of Model United Nations, international affairs as well crisis management and lobbying skills also promises to be an unforgettable and enjoyable learning experience. Please do not hesitate to contact me or the President for any substantive or procedural clarifications.
Regards,
Pranav Sahni
Vice President- United Nations Futuristic Security Council,
SYM-MUN 2012
"Dear Delegates,
An MUN's objective is to provide every participant, in whatever capacity, a wholesome experience, be it debating, organisation, writing, negotiation, public speaking, editing, or a hands on experience at journalism for that matter. Here, in the USSOCOM, we hope to provide just that, albeit within the operational framework of SYM-MUN 2012.
With most MUNs nowadays working towards the much-wanted tag line of being the harbingers of 'change', the USSOCOM per se, shall fulfill just that. From giving delegates an opportunity to peek into a single nations' defence structure, utilising the same structure in a real-time situation, role-play and crisis-simulations, the USSOCOM has a lot in store.
Needless to say, the stage that shall truly test your abilities, and a stage that speaks of 'revolution'... Is set.
Kindly do not hesitate to contact me for any clarifications - substantive, or procedural.
All the very best.
Regards,
Vinayak Rajesekhar,
Vice-President
USSOCOM."
Dear Delegates,
Firstly, I would like to welcome all the delegates to the future. We are in 2017 and contrary to the reports there was no life ending event in the December 2012 or any other time. We are still alive, aliens haven't killed us yet and Nuclear weapons are still waiting for their opportunity to shine. Instead of animals, human race is the scariest lot not knowing when their own actions will lead to their downfall.
Secondly, the good news. We are still alive. Be a part of this committee to live your future as this committee is being simulated at a time when you all will be representatives in reality facing the challenges of world head on. You will be in an actual MUN without the M.
Thirdly, don't treat this committee as an advanced or an experienced delegates only committee. We encourage all the fist timers as well as hundredth timers to apply for this committee. We aspire for a perfect balance.
Fourthly, we won't be coming out with the background guide till the very last week before the conference. We'll be releasing updates on the website and on the facebook group. In the end, the background guide will just give you the updates in a consolidated form and some research we'll try and keep the future as real as possible.
Lastly, in HIMYM, they still don't know who the mother is, in The Big Bang Theory, Penny is married to Sheldon Cooper, Leonard is still single and Rajesh Koothrappali and Howard Wolowitz have come out of the closet. But luckily the world leaders know where their countries heading (so we hope) and respect for human rights (Be it gender equality or homosexuality) is on the rise.
May the force be with you.
Regards
Milind Sharma
President, Futuristic Security Council
SYM-MUN 2012
Dear Delegates,
Welcome to the first ever simulation of USSOCOM in ANY MUN that has ever been simulated and with a crisis situation that will test your knowledge and your skills of Model United Nations. Moreover the structure of this particular Joint Crisis Cabinet will be test to a lot of people as it has a very different way of functioning as it takes into account the workings of the other committee and makes it's decision accordingly and vice versa - with both committees having the common ultimate objective.
We hope to see an overwhelming participation from various delegates. This is one committee that will test you on research, maneuvering, warfare, internal political understanding, and debate. Hope to see all of you in good spirit.
Regards,
President
USSOCOM, SYMMUN'12
