Meet the Chairs:
Olivia Choi American School of Warsaw |
Selen Tonkul Işıkkent High School |
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Dear Delegates,
Welcome to ZYGMUN and to the Special Political and Decolonization Committee! I am a sophomore at the American School of Warsaw, and I am originally from South Korea. I started MUN in middle school, and I have had amazing experiences with lots of delegates around the world. MUN has always been enjoyable as it allows me to explore things beyond what we normally learn at school, and being in the shoes of different countries forces me to look at world issues in various perspectives. This year, the Special Political and Decolonization Committee will debate upon the topic of “Resolving territorial claims in the Arctic” and “Mitigating the Effects of Space Debris”. The first topic has come to our attention recently as Russia’s acts of aggression escalated the tension of military activities in the Arctic. The Arctic region has shown its incredible potential regarding natural resources and international trade routes, and it is our responsibility to set things up straight to prevent territorial claims growing into conflict. The second topic concerns an issue that has been discussed for decades, but the years of research and attempts of collaboration has not yet produced a clear resolution. As human technology in space develops faster, it is crucial that we make thoughtful decisions to ensure a sustainable future. I hope that this committee can be a place where delegates representing different countries share their perspectives and respectfully communicate with each other to find real solutions. It is truly an honor to serve as the chair of a conference full of people who are passionate about discussing global issues and the future of our planet. Due to Covid restrictions, most of my MUN experiences were online, therefore I am very excited to be a part of a live conference this year. I can’t wait to meet all of you in April, and I hope that we can make unforgettable memories together! Sincerely, Olivia Choi Co-Chair of Special Political and Decolonization Committee |
Dear Delegates,
I’m thrilled to welcome you all to ZYGMUN 2023! I, for sure, know that we’ll have a lovely time together in the committee. I am a junior in Isikkent High School from Turkey. I’ve been doing MUN for the last couple years as my interest started to form around middle school, discovering my passion for debate and writing. I’m primarily interested in disciplines such as politics, philosophy and sociology. Having attended 8 conferences, and counting, most of them were online and after getting stuck between walls, I’m sure we’ll spend great time together beyond having fruitful debates. I hope to see all of you in ZYGMUN 2023! Selen Tonkul Co-Chair of Special Political and Decolonization Committee |