Daily Report: Day 3
SOHCUM
Day 3 saw a flurry of activity with 3 resolutions passing and 1 resolution getting rejected. An ambitious attempt was made asking countries to use Universal Basic Income (UBI) as a means to mitigate the harmful effects of the future of work. This resolution “What it do UBI?” though appreciated by nations, was ultimately rejected as too ambitious. The other resolutions tried a more conventional approach, each complementing the other. A new agency was created, tasked with equipping workers with the skills they required for the 4th industrial revolution. The resolutions also called for workers, who have lost their jobs due to automation and climate change, to be compensated through social welfare. Other proposals that passed included an international database with information on the state of the global job market, thus reducing recruitment costs for employers and employees. Delegates came out beaming, happy to have made new friends and new memories.
By: Paras Kapoor
SPECPOL
The committee successfully reached a compromise on reforming foreign aid. The first resolution “Developing Development” aimed to build the institutional capacity of SPECPOL. It established a number of bodies to resolve how best foreign aid can be deployed. It also suggested a bigger vote share for SPECPOL countries in the IMF. The second working paper RESURRECT encouraged developed countries to double their percentage of GDP contribution towards foreign aid to 1.4%. The third resolution BASE (Best Aid Solution Ever) aimed to develop a regulatory framework for foreign aid. An emphasis was placed on preventing abuse of foreign aid. The regulatory regime established in addition to this an inspection regime as well as an advisory body made to detect malign intentions behind foreign aid. The delegates had a fun time, with many eager to return back next year to try their hand again at solving the world’s biggest problems.
By: Paras Kapoor
WHO
The delegation of Mali brought up the topic of the provision of healthcare to refugees as they were concerned that efforts to provide healthcare would detract from healthcare for countries’ own citizens. Mali explained that this would be particularly detrimental to countries who do not already have a robust healthcare system; for instance, the delegation of Sierra Leone stated that they did not have a well-established healthcare system and cannot afford to take in refugees. However, Sierra Leone was supportive of aiding refugees and suggested more NGO involvement to facilitate this. The UK suggested implementing a health keepers committee funded by the World Health Organization. This committee would be dedicated to providing care in areas of need. Cuba was another proponent for humanitarian aid and emphasized their past efforts to provide aid despite their own economic issues. The delegates worked on amendments to resolutions 1.2 and 1.3, which were passed earlier, to specify how refugees fit into the framework of UHC.
By: Hannah Nie
ACHPR
In committee session V, the ACHPR passed the working paper on expanding the African Monetary Fund to support nations undergoing regime change, as well as the working paper headed by Botswana on judicial measures and NGO involvement to protect human rights during regime changes. A similar paper by Somalia and South Africa failed by a narrow vote, mainly due to disagreements over a clause which proposed ending excessive force towards peaceful protestors. Two working papers regarding human rights in the resource extraction sector were passed in committee sessions VI and VII. One paper focused on transparency in budgets and worker’s rights, including labour protection and safety measures. The second paper aimed to improve developments in the resource extraction sector, through clauses such as investment in the African Development Bank to fund infrastructure expenses, implementing export taxes to increase revenue, and establishing coalitions for mining states.
By: Hannah Nie
Constituent Assembly of Russia
After having resolved their topics of federalism and human rights in the previous two days, as well as established liberal and gay rights, the members of the Constituent Assembly of Russia were left to deal with case studies in order to put their established system to the test. The day began with Boris Pugo of the CPSU addressing the assembly justifying the imprisonment of oligarch Blavatnik and his placement in solitary confinement. They further had to deal with the case of theft of high-tech hospital equipment. After Romania legalized marijuana, and several people within the Russian Federation were detained for smoking the drug, the committee then tried to legalize marijuana, the debate for which began at 4:20. The day ended with Gazprom and the Constitutional Democratic Party being put on trial and later convicted of and imprisoned for an assassination attempt on the Grand Duke of Yeltsin’s Cabinet, and conspiracy to steal gas. The Constitutional Democratic Party and Gazprom then managed to escape prison but Gazprom was killed during the getaway.
By: Radmila Yarovaya
CPSU
The CPSU started the day with proposals to infiltrate Ukraine with the secret police or KGB in order to gain information. After being assured that Ukraine was entirely communist, the committee dealt with the COC and their stash of money as well as the imminent threat posed by Yeltsin’s Cabinet. The merits of assassination were discussed with Sergey Akhromeyev calling the committee hypocrites, murderers, and un Soviet for pushing for human rights as he called for assassination. The atmosphere within the committee was further complicated following the election of Dick Cheney as the US president as he called for the dissolution of the union forcing delegates to consider the reinstatement of Glasnost. Gorbachev proceeded to take a meeting with Cheney further losing the confidence of his party. The party then proceeded to obliterate Cabinet forces after it declared an independent Russia as they tried to take control both of Volga oil fields and Kremlin. Gorbachev was forced to step down as Secretary General and Ligachyev was instituted as the new head of the party. The committee was then left to deal with Siberian separatists and Easter European Soviet loyalists who were launching terror attacks. The communists made their peace with the US, leaving eastern states to their sovereignty and maintaining their troops in Western Germany in return for the US removing its troops from Estonia and Azerbaijan and recognizing the sovereignty of the Soviet Union and Soviet Stan. The day ended with the CPSU retaining control of East Siberia, after COC’s ABBA party won the election.
By: Radmila Yarovaya
Chamber of Commerce
The COC began their day storing $9 billion of their assets in a vault to prevent government seizure. After deciding to support Yeltsin’s Cabinet, the committee dealt with dissenters in their midst as Rotenberg and Berezovsky publicly renounced the COC for selling arms to the Cabinet and potentially harming civilians; furthermore, the duo was trying to get positions in both the CPSU and Yeltsin’s Cabinet. Disillusioned with Yeltsin’s’ Cabinet, delegates decided to form their own political party - Agency of Bankers and Business Associates, or ABBA. The oligarchs then had to deal with a series of setbacks as their invasion of Azerbaijan and Sovietstan was crushed by the CPSU. A policy of scorched earth was then decided upon to deal with the seizure of potatoes. Options of where to go into hiding were then discussed. The day ended with Sovietstan assassinating ABBA leader Arkady Rotenberg which was quickly followed by the party’s victory in the election. Thus concluded the year 1995.
By: Radmila Yarovaya
Yeltsin's Cabinet
A referendum was held to gauge the people's support for Russia’s succession from the USSR. The results of 62% in favour and 38% against were met with cheers of support from the public. A declaration of independence was passed, declaring the formation of the Democratic Republic of Russia (DRR) and calling for the creation of a new constitution. News of an invasion in Azerbaijan by a division of American troops spurred debate about the need for defence and partnerships with the US and UK. Titov, Korzhakov, and Orlov were proponents for more extensive defence measures and alliances with the US and UK. Several delegates questioned the US’s intentions - Kirillovich pointed out the US’s failed attempts to remove the communist government of Vietnam. Ultimately, a peace agreement between the newly formed DRR and the USA and Great Britain was passed. The cabinet also passed a directive to send defensive troops to the Ukrainian border for protection in the event of an attack from the USSR and to allocate 35% of the budget to defence. The delegates disagreed about how to handle the violent bombings committed by Siberian separatists who were dissatisfied with both the Russian cabinet and the communist government. The ruling coalition supported military action against the separatists, but other delegates argued that this approach was oppressive and reflective of the communist government that the cabinet had been trying to remove. Additionally, Sakharov and Orlov's children were kidnapped, and it was later revealed that one of the cabinet members had funded the kidnapping, creating rifts in the cabinet.
By: Joy Fan
The Coalition for Independent States
The committee went to war and successfully won. Surprisingly, they defeated the Chamber of Commerce and conquered Russia. All states emerged as independent nations, albeit some more successful than others. Ukraine was dismembered with Western Ukraine being occupied by NATO after a Romanian invasion and the president of Ukraine being assassinated. Russia is under the joint occupation of the red army, the Chinese, and troops from the coalition of independent states. This remains a source of future conflict. Lithuania became a model of social democracy through its efforts to provide universal health care, education, and promote female empowerment. Many countries aim to now emulate it. It wasn’t all serious, with delegates passing a resolution for the music they will prefer every time a crisis update comes through. The delegates finished the session with an informal discussion on their respective game plans, ranging from the devilish to cunning. It was a great end to a successful and fun 3-day committee session.
By: Paras Kapoor
Coalition for Revolutionary Reform
The Coalition of Revolutionary Reform experienced another shuffle, seeing the entrance and defection of many delegates. Furthermore, the Coalition agreed to rename themselves to the Provisional Congress of Mexico. The Congress managed to finally pass a constitution today, though economic provisions were rejected. Internal debates of presidential candidacy strike a divide between the Congress due to the looming upcoming elections. Madero is declared president after the election, and Huerta, having received the second most votes, is declared Vice President. Diaz is given the position of Deputy to the President. A Bill of Rights, including indigenous land rights, was passed, though not unanimously. Triggered from the declaration of war from the United States on the Republic of Mexico, and Germany's declaration of war on the United States and France, the Congress declared war on Germany in support of its allies, effectively throwing them into WWI. Madero loses an election well into the future, and Mexico becomes relatively leftist. The Americans hold more involvement in holding Zone 1 as a protectionist zone. Quasi-states arise, which are heavily capitalist and unequal. Agrarian revolts continue in the country.
By: Joy Fan
Conference for Law & Order
Alvaro Oregon, Juan J. Navarro Baez, and Francisco Cardenas initiated a Coup and formed their government with officials from the rebellious groups and foreign ambassadors, declaring their state: Republic of Mexico.
The Advisors passed two directives effectively. The first: WW1, installing a doctrine for the military, developing spy plans and utilizing military graduates against the rebels. The second: sending a message to the Americans regarding their ambassador’s communistic influences in the Republic of Mexico.
An update involved the opposing party to join the allies and declared an attack on Germany. Another directive passed stating all Mexicans residing in America to resist utilizing their full resources and spread propaganda against the Americans. The directive “Defend Mexico City” was passed, stating the usage of the German loan to raise troops as well as arms and weapons would be supplied by the Germans. Further utilization of propaganda against the Americans was initiated.
By: Mustafa Master
Frankophone
As the War in Iraq escalated, tensions in France increased. Mitterrand’s ailing health, combined with Prime Minister Rocard’s lax response to the crisis led to an internal coup where four internal advisors formed a new executive council to lead France during the state of emergency. However, the council did little to stop the war, and only worsened France’s relations with its neighbours and the United States. Eventually, its European allies, led by Germany, publicly denounced France and threatened more severe action. After some secret-operation shenanigans, the crisis was solved by readmitting Rocard and taking up a more moderate tone. Now, as Mitterrand is still in bad health, France is ruled by a special council known as “the Big Five”.
By: Daniel Feijo
ICJ
The ICJ committee commenced with the judges questioning and discussing Japan’s expert witness, regarding the scientific need for JARPA II. The advocates from Australia and Japan conveyed their stances in their closing statements, accusing one another. Australia mentioned Japan’s unethical methods, use of lethal research, and the gaps and lack of clarity by Japan’s expert, insinuating Japan’s guilt. Japan mentioned statistical evidence and supported their stance on the scientific need for JARPA II, and non-commercial intentions. Moreover, mentioning the need for lethal research for population and ecosystem modelling. Although they stated that they were legally allowed to commercialize whales, they adhered to their ethical obligations. The judges engaged in a constructed debate regarding whether Japan’s intentions were commercial, Australia’s reason to dispute JARPA II as a program, and the scientific merit of the program. The need for lethal research and the scientific merit of JARPA will play crucial to prove the degree to which Japan is guilty.
By: Mustafa Master
Ad Hoc
The anticipated and secretive topic for Ad Hoc this year was the Paraguayan War between four countries: Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay against Paraguay. Uruguay was in the midst of a civil war between the President and its military leader. Eventually, because of the threat that Paraguay and Uruguay posed against all countries, they chose to hash out their differences and become one unit. Colonial boundaries were not set in stone and border issues persisted in current political affairs. Argentina, currently facing internal turmoil, has a series of elections that could be swayed either way, and many assassination attempts were taken by the other two regional powers to maintain dominance within the region. There was an assassination attempt on President Buerro of Uruguay by Bartholomew Mitre from Argentina. Mitre became president and began an invasion of Uruguay. There are two assassination attempts against President Mitre, though he miraculously survives. There is a public directive to take Mitre to court in Argentina, to be tried by a Uruguayan and Brazilian judge, for his attempt to assassinate former president Buerro. The trial verdict declares Mitre not guilty; however, a third assassination attempt is successful, and Mitre is killed. Several military actions are taken by the four powers in the region, in the end all members reveal their nefarious plots to kill each other resulting in military and social chaos.
By: Ramsha Rehan
British House of Commons
The British parliament passed a directive, titled ‘Open Arms’ to allow EU citizens to get visas to visit and work in the U.K., though there was resistance from the Democratic Unionist Party, who maintained that such an action would return Britain to pre-Brexit situation. The House also created trade deals with South Africa and India There were several corruption allegations against Democratic Unionist MP, Sammy Wilson, regarding bribes with the mafia, and so he was killed. However, he reappeared, alive and in good health, in China. The House holds a séance to try and determine what happened to him and what exactly happened. The House also had the British Queen challenge Emmanuel Macron to a duel, which she later wins, in exchange for various portions of France which used to belong to England.
By: Ramsha Rehan
UNSC: South China Sea
The UNSC passed a law to create frameworks to improve bilateral negotiations of disputed areas. They also put several bilateral negotiations into motion, involving deals between China-Vietnam, Australia-Indonesia, and Malaysia-Brunei. The China-Vietnam agreement concerning the disputed territory of the Paracel Islands was the most successful, as it required both nations to recognize one another’s territory in the Islands. The case of the Dutch invasion of Indonesia is referred to the ICJ, and member nations are called on as witnesses to determine whether the Netherlands should be held criminally responsible. The Dutch maintain they entered Indonesia with the purpose of implementing democratic government in the country and did not intend on occupying the country for an excessive period of time. The ICJ found that the Netherlands was not guilty of war crimes.
By: Ramsha Rehan