Hey guys! Never been that productive on the blog! 

Today a small article about the Model United Nations Club (the debate club) which is run by Mr Leveque on Tuesday. This club is a simulation of the United Nations. If you’re interested in politics and diplomacy it’s basically made for you! 

In a nutshell, a specific topic is chosen and a country is attributed to you. Then, what you have to do is make some research about your country and his diplomatic relations in order to represent it as closely as reality as possible. What is really interesting is all the part about having to adopt a specific policy (which sometimes can really be opposed to your own ideas and point of view on the subject). For example, representing France or representing North Korea is totally different : you will not have the same point of view and definitely not support the same countries! 

I had the opportunity to go the MUN session which took place in Luynes last year. It really was awesome, indeed it is a great opportunity to meet people and improve your oral skills. I was representing Italy and was in the Security Council Committee. This year, I am going to Lyon for the ILYMUN and will represent Sweden in the Human Rights Committee. 

If you are interested in participating in the MUN club you know where to find us! 

Esther

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Aix MUN

    Dear Charlie,
As you may know, this week end, the Model United Nations organised by Sciences Po Aix took place and I participated in the debate.
I was representing the Argentinian delegation, even if Mr. Leah was unhappy with my choice, and was among many other countries such as China, Malawi or the United Kingdom.

It was a great experience because I met people from various horizons, some were from Luynes International School, others from Nice University or Sciences Po. Besides, we discussed a most interesting topic which was "How to combat the impoverishment of the young population?" and had to act exactly as if we were representing our countries in the real United Nations.
At first, I was lost because of all the technical terms and the speeches of the other delegates but after a time, I started to act in the debate.
I would like to thank Mr. Léveque for giving me the opportunity to participate in this MUN, helping me on my position paper and for coming to the Saturday session. For that I also want to thank Carla, Amanda and King who were there too.

Loïc

Debate Club

Double session!

Monday January 12 and Monday 19, 12.30

 The high stakes of climate change

What are the big issues on the table, and is it possible to reach an international climate agreement?

Please send an email to leveque.hg@gmail.com as soon as possible to confirm your attendance and so that I can make a list of countries.

You have a whole month to prepare, so let’s try and make this a bit more formal:

. a few documents have been uploaded on Pearltrees to get you started 

. write a short official position paper (10-15 lines) to sum up your country’s position and be prepared to ask questions to other delegates during the debate.

After the 1st session you’ll have a week to discuss these topics with other delegates in order to suggest joint resolutions, lobby reluctant countries and even perhaps propose a general agreement!