Post UN Conference #1: Palestinian Refugee Issue
1) What are you most proud of about this conference?
I believe I am most proud of my Resolution I made that didn't pass, because I think it was dynamic and covered every needed aspect in solving the Palestinian Refugee Issue. This, I think, was a little over looked and under-observed. Although it wasn't the best in the Docket, I am proud of myself for having made the docket.
2) What did you connect with most in this project, and how did that affect your conference performance?
I connected well with the living conditions involving the Palestinian Refugees, because I looked deep into that, and after all the research, I believe I can finally understand what a hard time all those refugees are going through right now, and I feel how they felt, in a smaller proportion, through this research.
3) What was the most important thing you learned in this project? Why?
The most important thing I learned through this project would definitely have to be how the United Nations run as well as conduct themselves. This would be because it will let me know how things will work now, as well as years from now, in the real world. Specifically the United Nations.
4) If you were a teacher or observer, what would you say about your performance in conference? (Good AND Bad!)
If I were a teacher, I would say that although I did a good job at things such as being somewhat convincing in my speeches, I should have probably worked on my speech promoting the resolution, including better and more constant rehearsal, because I don't think I could give off my point as well as I could have.
5) For our next MUN conference, what would you most want to improve in your performance? How do you plan on doing this?
I plan on working on my public speaking skills, because I found out that I can be very stage fright, and to improve this, I will include myself more in the discussions going on in class, And speak more to others in general.
6) Did you have a resolution or amendment on the docket? Yes/No
I did have a resolution on the docket. (Yes)
7) Did any of your resolutions or amendments pass? Which ones? Pass = Passed final vote. Resolution must passed to get amendments passed.
None of anything I made passed.
8) Estimate the total number of:
a. Speeches you made (during substantive debate and formal caucus)
b. Comments/questions you had
a. I made about 2 or 3 speeches all together. If informal caucus was included, there were more like 4 or 5.
b. Do the informal caucuses count?
I believe I am most proud of my Resolution I made that didn't pass, because I think it was dynamic and covered every needed aspect in solving the Palestinian Refugee Issue. This, I think, was a little over looked and under-observed. Although it wasn't the best in the Docket, I am proud of myself for having made the docket.
2) What did you connect with most in this project, and how did that affect your conference performance?
I connected well with the living conditions involving the Palestinian Refugees, because I looked deep into that, and after all the research, I believe I can finally understand what a hard time all those refugees are going through right now, and I feel how they felt, in a smaller proportion, through this research.
3) What was the most important thing you learned in this project? Why?
The most important thing I learned through this project would definitely have to be how the United Nations run as well as conduct themselves. This would be because it will let me know how things will work now, as well as years from now, in the real world. Specifically the United Nations.
4) If you were a teacher or observer, what would you say about your performance in conference? (Good AND Bad!)
If I were a teacher, I would say that although I did a good job at things such as being somewhat convincing in my speeches, I should have probably worked on my speech promoting the resolution, including better and more constant rehearsal, because I don't think I could give off my point as well as I could have.
5) For our next MUN conference, what would you most want to improve in your performance? How do you plan on doing this?
I plan on working on my public speaking skills, because I found out that I can be very stage fright, and to improve this, I will include myself more in the discussions going on in class, And speak more to others in general.
6) Did you have a resolution or amendment on the docket? Yes/No
I did have a resolution on the docket. (Yes)
7) Did any of your resolutions or amendments pass? Which ones? Pass = Passed final vote. Resolution must passed to get amendments passed.
None of anything I made passed.
8) Estimate the total number of:
a. Speeches you made (during substantive debate and formal caucus)
b. Comments/questions you had
a. I made about 2 or 3 speeches all together. If informal caucus was included, there were more like 4 or 5.
b. Do the informal caucuses count?
Post UN Conference #2: Iranian Nuclear Power Issue
• How has your perspective changed (on the UN, the world, or the Middle East)based on this project
§ My perspective on the Middle East has changed greatly. Through the MUN, I was able to learn more about the Middle East, mainly about areas like Iran, Israel, Palestine, Iraq, and a few more. Because I never really watch the world news, I had no idea about what is going on in our world today. However, through studies, I have learned about issues such as the Palestinian refugee issue, the Iran nuclear power issue, and also current issues my own country has been facing (the country I was given to represent during the United Nations conference). Through this research, I have completely changed my perspective on the entire Middle East, regarding the differences between beliefs, like Muslim, Christian, etc. I also learned the Middle East is not as wealthy as the area we live in, involving economics, which I had not known before, amazingly. There were also several other facts that I had learned, such as the fact that Iran does not have nuclear weaponry, although I had previously thought most countries did.
• Look at what you needed to improve on from your last reflection and discuss how you improved for this conference.
§ Last reflection, I had stated that I needed to work more on my public speaking skills, and I had definitely done a lot better on those through repetition of rehearsal after rehearsal, so when I could give my speech, I was able to say it clearly, using a lot less effort while talking to everyone in the assembly, so I believe I had greatly improved on my public speaking.
• If we did yet at third conference, what would you most need to improve on from this conference?
§ If we had a third conference, I would definitely need to work on standing up and making more comments throughout the debate, because during last conference, I think I only had 2 comments total, while there were others who had several.
• Give yourself a grade for the following categories and explain why that is the grade you deserve:
o Overall diplomacy, professionalism, and engagement in the conference: I would have to give myself a B in this area, because I did have a good speech, yet not enough comments.
o Speeches: Because I had rehearsed my speech several times, and presented it clearly, I would give myself an A in this area, but a low one, because I had only 1 main speech.
o Caucusing: I would give myself another A here, although probably a high A, because although I was possibly one of 3 people trying to get the same resolution passed, I spent all my caucus time trying to convince others to vote for that resolution, and in the end, that happened to be the resolution that passed.
o Comments: I would give myself a B in this area, because although I had very few comments, I was able to use them convincingly and wisely, which really helped me out in the long run.
§ My perspective on the Middle East has changed greatly. Through the MUN, I was able to learn more about the Middle East, mainly about areas like Iran, Israel, Palestine, Iraq, and a few more. Because I never really watch the world news, I had no idea about what is going on in our world today. However, through studies, I have learned about issues such as the Palestinian refugee issue, the Iran nuclear power issue, and also current issues my own country has been facing (the country I was given to represent during the United Nations conference). Through this research, I have completely changed my perspective on the entire Middle East, regarding the differences between beliefs, like Muslim, Christian, etc. I also learned the Middle East is not as wealthy as the area we live in, involving economics, which I had not known before, amazingly. There were also several other facts that I had learned, such as the fact that Iran does not have nuclear weaponry, although I had previously thought most countries did.
• Look at what you needed to improve on from your last reflection and discuss how you improved for this conference.
§ Last reflection, I had stated that I needed to work more on my public speaking skills, and I had definitely done a lot better on those through repetition of rehearsal after rehearsal, so when I could give my speech, I was able to say it clearly, using a lot less effort while talking to everyone in the assembly, so I believe I had greatly improved on my public speaking.
• If we did yet at third conference, what would you most need to improve on from this conference?
§ If we had a third conference, I would definitely need to work on standing up and making more comments throughout the debate, because during last conference, I think I only had 2 comments total, while there were others who had several.
• Give yourself a grade for the following categories and explain why that is the grade you deserve:
o Overall diplomacy, professionalism, and engagement in the conference: I would have to give myself a B in this area, because I did have a good speech, yet not enough comments.
o Speeches: Because I had rehearsed my speech several times, and presented it clearly, I would give myself an A in this area, but a low one, because I had only 1 main speech.
o Caucusing: I would give myself another A here, although probably a high A, because although I was possibly one of 3 people trying to get the same resolution passed, I spent all my caucus time trying to convince others to vote for that resolution, and in the end, that happened to be the resolution that passed.
o Comments: I would give myself a B in this area, because although I had very few comments, I was able to use them convincingly and wisely, which really helped me out in the long run.
Iranian Issue Resolution
United Nations Security Council
Nigeria (by Harrison Quick)
Iranian Nuclear Power
FINDING A COMPROMISE TO THE
ALLOWANCE OF IRAN'S NUCLEAR POWER
The Security Council,
Recognizing Iran's relationships with Nigeria, and what kind of power and control Iran
will have with nuclear weapons (Nigeria),
Understanding Iran already has nuclear power being supplied to the state of Iran itself
(IRAN),
Fearing what Iran might do with Nuclear power based on its relations with other states
(NIGERIA-IRAN),
Remembering the Iranian declaration of its "intent to destroy another country in the
region" (West),
Believing Iran has rights to nuclear power in its state (Iran has),
Realizing Iran has non-trustworthy relations with other states, and if Iran obtains nuclear
weapons, it could become a threat toward many other regions of the world (Timeline),
1. Believes this problem would best be solved with a compromise;
2. Enforces Iran's sanctions be lifted;
3. Allows Iran to continue its nuclear project under the watch of officials of the
IAEA;
4. Allows, as well, Iran to obtain 1 nuclear weapon, no more, under a treaty signed
by Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, that restricts the following:
a) the use of the nuclear weapon against any other state that does not contain
nuclear weapons (not including power);
b) the use of the nuclear weapon against any state (not taking place during a
cold war);
c) the use of the nuclear weapon before other nuclear weapons have been
detonated on Iranian territory;
5. Begins the taxation of the Iranian government of 1 million American dollars every
year either for 10 years, or until Iran has decided to: drop the treaty as well as discontinue
the nuclear energy project and give up the weapon, with all taxes to be given entirely to the IAEA;
6. Suggests Iranian officials agree to monthly meetings with IAEA officials
regarding the use of nuclear power and weapons use and testing;
7. Hopes with great stress that this resolution might strengthen Iranian relations with
other states while satisfying Iran itself, so that it might flourish once again in peace.
Works Cited
"Iran Has an 'Inalienable Right' to Nuclear Energy." The Wisdom Fund. Web. 21 Feb. 2012.
<http://www.twf.org/News/Y2006/0116-Iran.html>.
"IRAN LOADS NUCLEAR POWER." NIGERIA BEST FORUM . NBF. Web. 21 Feb.
2012. <http://www.nigerianbestforum.com/generaltopics/?p=117238>.
"NIGERIA-IRAN RELATIONS." Nigerian Tribune. 26 Nov. 2010. Web. 21 Feb. 2012.
<http://www.tribune.com.ng/index.php/editorial/13944-nigeria-iran-relations>.
"Nigeria Strike, Iran Nuclear Tensions Increase Oil Price, Inflation Fears." BusinessDay -.
Web. 21 Feb. 2012. <http://www.businessday.co.za/articles/Content.aspx?id=62512>.
"Timeline: US-Iran Ties." BBC News. BBC, 16 Jan. 2009. Web. 21 Feb. 2012. <http://
news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/3362443.stm>.
"West Rejects Iran's Nuke Proposal." Www.JPost.com. Web. 21 Feb. 2012.
<http://www.jpost.com/IranianThreat/News/Article.aspx?id=167982>.
Nigeria (by Harrison Quick)
Iranian Nuclear Power
FINDING A COMPROMISE TO THE
ALLOWANCE OF IRAN'S NUCLEAR POWER
The Security Council,
Recognizing Iran's relationships with Nigeria, and what kind of power and control Iran
will have with nuclear weapons (Nigeria),
Understanding Iran already has nuclear power being supplied to the state of Iran itself
(IRAN),
Fearing what Iran might do with Nuclear power based on its relations with other states
(NIGERIA-IRAN),
Remembering the Iranian declaration of its "intent to destroy another country in the
region" (West),
Believing Iran has rights to nuclear power in its state (Iran has),
Realizing Iran has non-trustworthy relations with other states, and if Iran obtains nuclear
weapons, it could become a threat toward many other regions of the world (Timeline),
1. Believes this problem would best be solved with a compromise;
2. Enforces Iran's sanctions be lifted;
3. Allows Iran to continue its nuclear project under the watch of officials of the
IAEA;
4. Allows, as well, Iran to obtain 1 nuclear weapon, no more, under a treaty signed
by Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, that restricts the following:
a) the use of the nuclear weapon against any other state that does not contain
nuclear weapons (not including power);
b) the use of the nuclear weapon against any state (not taking place during a
cold war);
c) the use of the nuclear weapon before other nuclear weapons have been
detonated on Iranian territory;
5. Begins the taxation of the Iranian government of 1 million American dollars every
year either for 10 years, or until Iran has decided to: drop the treaty as well as discontinue
the nuclear energy project and give up the weapon, with all taxes to be given entirely to the IAEA;
6. Suggests Iranian officials agree to monthly meetings with IAEA officials
regarding the use of nuclear power and weapons use and testing;
7. Hopes with great stress that this resolution might strengthen Iranian relations with
other states while satisfying Iran itself, so that it might flourish once again in peace.
Works Cited
"Iran Has an 'Inalienable Right' to Nuclear Energy." The Wisdom Fund. Web. 21 Feb. 2012.
<http://www.twf.org/News/Y2006/0116-Iran.html>.
"IRAN LOADS NUCLEAR POWER." NIGERIA BEST FORUM . NBF. Web. 21 Feb.
2012. <http://www.nigerianbestforum.com/generaltopics/?p=117238>.
"NIGERIA-IRAN RELATIONS." Nigerian Tribune. 26 Nov. 2010. Web. 21 Feb. 2012.
<http://www.tribune.com.ng/index.php/editorial/13944-nigeria-iran-relations>.
"Nigeria Strike, Iran Nuclear Tensions Increase Oil Price, Inflation Fears." BusinessDay -.
Web. 21 Feb. 2012. <http://www.businessday.co.za/articles/Content.aspx?id=62512>.
"Timeline: US-Iran Ties." BBC News. BBC, 16 Jan. 2009. Web. 21 Feb. 2012. <http://
news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/3362443.stm>.
"West Rejects Iran's Nuke Proposal." Www.JPost.com. Web. 21 Feb. 2012.
<http://www.jpost.com/IranianThreat/News/Article.aspx?id=167982>.
