MEDMUN 2022
Join us for an exceptional Model UN experience
Dates
Friday, April 1, 2022 - Sunday, April 3, 2022
Location
Menton, France
Expected Delegates
400 delegates
Registration Fee
1$74.9
Application Deadline
Friday, April 1, 2022
The tenth edition of the Mediterranean Model United Nations (MEDMUN) will be held from the 1st to the 3rd of April 2022 in Menton.
MEDMUN is a challenging United Nations simulation hosted by the Middle Eastern and Mediterranean studies Campus de Menton of Sciences Po Paris. It tackles the complex political, economic and social issues facing Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and North African countries today.
MEDMUN is held in one of Europe’s leading Political Science and International Relations universities, one of France’s “Grandes Ecoles” and constantly strives to provide students of diverse academic and social backgrounds with an opportunity to better understand the world of diplomacy and international affairs, as well as the dynamics of the United Nations.
For our 10th anniversary, we decided to think big : Spanish will be added to the five existing languages committees : Arabic, French, English, Italian and Turkish. We are more than happy to introduce an International Criminal Court and an Ad Hoc committee as well. Finally, in addition to our world class keynote speaker during the closing and opening ceremonies, each committee will welcome its own guest speaker, who will discuss the topics the delegates will be debating.
To move towards a brighter future, it is always important to understand the past. This year, the MEDMUN 2022 board therefore chose the theme: “10 years of MEDMUN, exploring Mediterranean affairs 2012/2021.” We want our delegates to dive into the major crises in the MENA region, understand its conflicts, and if and how they could have been prevented or better handled.
Committees will feature the dedicated UN forums and NGOs. Many of us have been preoccupied with security and freedom over the past decades, and the Mediterranean and the Middle Eastern regions are facing decisive challenges. A great emphasis will be placed on promoting common ground among our delegates and a global view to foster the importance of civil societies in the international agenda.
MEDMUN not only promises a unique academic experience, but also an opportunity to build friendships and network in a dynamic atmosphere.
Organizers
Medmun 2025
Committees
Topic
Contrer la menace terroriste sur les vestiges du patrimoine mésopotamien (Syrie, Irak) : un défi global.
Topic
Comment lutter contre la dépendance de certains pays arabe vis-à-vis des énergies fossiles tout en leur permettant de construire un modèle économique basé sur le développement durable ?
Topic
Gérer les mouvements migratoires au lendemain de la prise de Kaboul par les talibans : un enjeu supranational.
Topic
L’analphabétisme des femmes au Moyen Orient: un problème structurel ?
Topic
The future of carbon emissions and natural–gas-dependency in relation to SDG7.
Topic
The Khartoum Massacre (2019).
Topic
The Kafala (Sponsorship) System.
Topic
The Qatari Diplomatic Crisis and Blockade (2017).
Topic
Being MEDMUN's most advanced committee, Ad Hoc aims to bring the most experienced delegates together for a demanding but rewarding 3 days at Menton. A crisis committee in its essence, Ad Hoc delegates are only informed of the topic and their assigned positions at the beginning of the conference, making everything much more surprising and challenging. Since prior preparation and topic-specific research is impossible for this committee, we encourage the most qualified and experienced delegates to apply. Get ready for a committee full of surprises!
Topic
Islamic Republic of Iran v. United States of America - Aerial Incident of July 1988. On 3 July 1988, Iran Air Flight 655 was on its way from Bandar Abbas airport in Iran to Dubai International Airport when it suddenly crashed into the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in the deaths of all 290 occupants. The culprit was a surface-to-air missile fired from the USS Vincennes, whose crew had mistaken the passenger flight for an attacking F-14 Tomcat plane. At the time of this “aerial incident,” the Iran-Iraq War had been raging for eight years. The US, allied with Iraq, had entered Iranian waters before the time of the attack. The US however initially claimed that it had been in international waters and that the Vincennes had acted in “self-defense,” while expressing regret for the civilian casualties. Iran accused the US of violating the 1944 Chicago Convention on International Civil Aviation and 1971 Montreal Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against the Safety of Civil Aviation. Iran promptly instituted proceedings against the US in the International Court of Justice, where the two states reached a settlement in which the US recognized its culpability and paid ex gratia $61.8 million USD in compensation to the families of the Iranian victims.
Topic
"Le procès de Omar Al-Bachir et le conflit ravageur du Darfour." Pour la toute première fois depuis sa création, MEDMUN se verra pour l’édition 2021-2022 organiser la première simulation de la Cour Pénale Internationale ! Cette juridiction internationale permanente est chargée d’enquêter et de juger des individus accusés d’avoir perpétré des crimes de génocide, des crimes de guerre, des crimes d’aggression ainsi que des crimes contre l’humanité. Omar Al-Bachir est l'ex-président du Soudan. Il a régné sur le pays pendant 30 ans avant d'être contraint de quitter le pouvoir en 2019 après une exacerbation des manifestations populaires. En 2009 et 2010, la Cour pénale internationale a exigé sa comparution devant la Cour, pour des faits liés à la guerre du Darfour de 2003. Le comité Cour Pénale Internationale propose cette année une simulation de son procès. N'ayant pas encore été transféré à La Haye, son affaire est toujours en cours à la vraie CPI.
Topic
Lo sviluppo di misure efficaci per prevenire e contrastare il finanziamento di organizzazioni criminali attraverso il traffico di droga.
Topic
الأزمة الدبلوماسية بين المغرب والجزائر: كيف يتم تسوية هذا الصراع الدائم؟
Topic
Cuba desde la cooperación hasta el embargo. Iniciativas desde latinoamérica.
Topic
2020 yılında COVID-19 pandemisinin kadına şiddet ve kadın cinayetlerine etkisi, İstanbul Sözleşmesi
Topic
It’s 2030 and Erdogan is turning 76. In a moment of existential crisis for his country he decides to set in motion one of the most well-thought-out and secret plans of his presidency: the rebirth of the Ottoman Empire. Historically, this empire ruled over much of the Middle East and parts of Eastern Europe for centuries, bringing stability and prosperity to the region. A coalition of countries plans to reestablish it as it once was through diplomacy as well as military force. By acting as if this reformation is the only way to break away from the epic cycles of violence, destruction and economic collapse the region has been facing for so long, they force all countries in the region to take a side, creating potential for a global conflict.
Topic
It’s 2030 and Erdogan is turning 76. In a moment of existential crisis for his country he decides to set in motion one of the most well-thought-out and secret plans of his presidency: the rebirth of the Ottoman Empire. The Anti-Ottoman Cabinet's job is to prevent the loss of the longstanding world order and a secular global arena. The countries represented in this cabinet, though not always the best of friends, must set aside their differences for their common goals. If they cannot work together to maintain stability or the world as we know it might forever change.
Topic
The current situation in Lebanon is only deteriorating, with sectarian violence spreading and the Lebanese people being more divided than ever. Two camps have emerged, who both want the best for the country but have very different views on how to obtain stability: In this committee, Lebanon’s and Iran’s most prominent figures, as well as representatives of the community, activists and religious leaders, as well as military commanders, will have to decide: Either sign a peace treaty with Israel or follow what Hezbollah and Iran have long been wanting, and transform into a theocracy, with Islamic law as the basis for Lebanon. Lebanon is on the brink of war and the handling of this rapidly evolving situation could very much determine the future of the Middle East. What do you want Lebanon to look like the day after?
Topic
The current situation in Lebanon is only deteriorating, with sectarian violence spreading and the Lebanese people being more divided than ever. Two camps have emerged, who both want the best for the country but have very different views on how to obtain stability: This committee consists of members who are advocating for relations with Israel and a renewed orientation towards the West. Moreover, it also includes senior Israeli and American representatives, as well as several Abraham Accord member states. Economic interests, past alliances, power struggles and different geopolitical objectives will influence relations between the leaders and determine the fate of the Lebanese people. Will they be able to provide a relevant and effective plan to combat Hezbollah and Iran and to convince the Lebanese public that peace with Israel is the best solution?
Topic
La brutalité et la violence de l’Empire Mongol sont connues de tous. Ils possédaient en plus une réputation pour la destruction des trésors intellectuels des Empires étrangers. Ainsi, lorsqu’ils arrivent aux portes de Bagdad, l'âge d'or islamique - marqué par la croissance rapide du savoir collectif, non seulement pour les musulmans, mais aussi pour tous les habitants de la région - est menacé. Les enjeux de cette crise sont considérables : si les habitants de Bagdad ne parviennent pas à trouver une solution significative au siège de Bagdad qui dure dix jours, des pans entiers de connaissances seront perdus par une destruction aveugle, des milliers de personnes périront et l'Islam se trouvera menacé de décentralisation et de sombrer dans l'obscurité.
Topic
La brutalité et la violence de l’Empire Mongol sont connues de tous. Ils possédaient en plus une réputation pour la destruction des trésors intellectuels des Empires étrangers. Ainsi, lorsqu’ils arrivent aux portes de Bagdad, l'âge d'or islamique - marqué par la croissance rapide du savoir collectif, non seulement pour les musulmans, mais aussi pour tous les habitants de la région - est menacé. Les enjeux de cette crise sont considérables : si les habitants de Bagdad ne parviennent pas à trouver une solution significative au siège de Bagdad qui dure dix jours, des pans entiers de connaissances seront perdus par une destruction aveugle, des milliers de personnes périront et l'Islam se trouvera menacé de décentralisation et de sombrer dans l'obscurité.