Non Perm Final Seat election

What have you learned from past resolutions and their effectiveness?

Reply 22

The_Myth Leader

What have you learned from past resolutions and their effectiveness?

Did you mean past MUN resolutions, or past UN resolutions? :confused:

Not the best example ever, but I cite the current nuclear struggle that the UN has been concerned with over past months. Both Iran and NK have defied IAEA conventions with their development of nuclear programmes. They have shown that at the end of the day a country will pursue its own interests above all else. For this reason, the most effective response is not aggression or force, but the pursuit of a peaceful compromise. North Korea has finally come to a peaceful settlement because of a diplomatic approach and the incentive of aid. Such an approach will always be more effective in drawing countries into cooperation than brute force, and must be prioritised and striven towards until the last possible moment. Iran all the while, has kicked its heels in harder and harder as the international community hounded it to comply.

Reply 23

Apollo

11

6+6=6

What I plan to bring to the role:
Experience

Why Syria deserves a seat:
greater global representation in the UN, and a chance to turn a western talking shop into a floor for productive debate, especially considering the fact that the Iran issue is rather prominent at present.

Let's face it, the MUN has been a bit crap recently in terms of participation and debate, no point denying it as acceptance is the first step to change. If you want it to change, vote Syria in for some productive debate at the SC level and more resolutions at the GA level.

Main priority; sorting out the Iran debacle and coming to a mutually beneficial agreement for all parties involved in the current mid east fiasco. You want us to be on your side, to stop what we are doing, allow us to have a greater voice and representation in the decision making process. Sideline us and you will regret it.

I'm not trying to be a ****, but didn't you just get removed from the UK for lack of participation? :confused:

Why should we believe that you will be more active in a lesser role with a smaller country?

Reply 24

brimstone

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Apollo

I'm not trying to be a ****, but didn't you just get removed from the UK for lack of participation? :confused:

Why should we believe that you will be more active in a lesser role with a smaller country?

I second that question. :smile:

Reply 25

Melancholy

Craghyrax

Did you mean past MUN resolutions, or past UN resolutions? :confused:

Any. Your example was fine. :smile:

Reply 26

The_Myth Leader

Any. Your example was fine. :smile:

Thankyou

Reply 27

Alasdair

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SC-candidates: What are you envisioning your next resolution (and first as SC member) to be concerning?

Reply 28

alasdair_R

SC-candidates: What are you envisioning your next resolution (and first as SC member) to be concerning?

In the light of Iran's response to the latest resolution concerning its nuclear programme, Germany plans to follow this up with a revised resolution:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/6390067.stm

Reply 29

Teehar

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Apollo

I'm not trying to be a ****, but didn't you just get removed from the UK for lack of participation? :confused:

Why should we believe that you will be more active in a lesser role with a smaller country?

I was away for a period of time, I'm back now, hence I've been posting since my removal. Plus I find it much easier to represent Syria

Reply 30

Knogle

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Indonesia has studied the responses to this thread, and has arrived at a decision on our candidate-of-choice, also considering each candidate's track record of participation in the MUN.

Bring on the polls!

Reply 31

Melancholy

Yeah, I think my mind is kind of made up. Still willing to be persuaded by any of the candidates though until the poll goes up. I haven't heard from Egypt yet.

Reply 32

Agent Smith

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In terms of the countries represented, this would be a one-horse race for Russia's vote from the off, but of course we're supposed to be going on the actual representatives themselves so Russia is still undecided.

Reply 33

randdom

To all candidates what you think about the current debate surrounding Iran and what is the best way to ensure a peaceful resolution?

Reply 34

bikerx23

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6+6=6

Let's face it, the MUN has been a bit crap recently in terms of participation and debate, no point denying it as acceptance is the first step to change. If you want it to change, vote Syria in for some productive debate at the SC level and more resolutions at the GA level.

a) How can you know about the degree of discussion at the SC level of late?
b) Why would resolutions at the GA level only be submitted were you to win a seat in the SC? If not, then this forms no basis for your elevation to the SC.

Reply 35

The_Myth Leader

Yeah, I think my mind is kind of made up. Still willing to be persuaded by any of the candidates though until the poll goes up. I haven't heard from Egypt yet.

Egypt!?

I'm not surprised :wink:

Do you mean Greece?

Reply 36