Conference Theme: Our World, Our Watch Conference Agenda Committee Information Security Council (SC) – Topic 1: The Question of Sovereignty over the West Bank in Relation to the State of Israel. Topic 2: The Situation …
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BAMUN 2024 Conference Information
This year’s theme is “Tracing History’s Threads to Foster Global Unity”. Through education and dialogue, understanding these historical connections helps bridge cultural divides, promoting empathy and cooperation. By appreciating the diverse contributions of different civilizations, …
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Living through the fall of Yugoslavia: Alma Tadzic
By Lucinda Brown The 2026 MUNTAG held by ISB was focused on the topic of ‘The Future of Borders’. To understand the direction in which borders must go, looking at the past is vital. There …
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The Rise of Digital Borders
By Lucia G11 For decades, borders have been imagined and depicted as physical barriers, walls, fences, checkpoints and guards controlling who may enter a country. Today, however, a different kind of border is emerging. This …
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Rising Tensions in East Asia: The China-Taiwan Conflict
By Emily (G10) and Noemi (G11) Figure 1: China Taiwan Disputes (“New Article”) Background Information The conflict between China and Taiwan is incredibly complex and intricate with main ideas focusing on current border standings, questions …
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Panama Canal Faces Historic Drought, Disrupting Global Trade
By Will Browning G11 The Panama Canal, one of the most important trade routes in the world, is facing an incredible challenge as severe drought conditions continue to limit the number of ships that can …
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Kashmir: India, Pakistan or Independent?
By Lucinda G11 Kashmir is a region in the Northernmost tip of India and bordering North-Eastern Pakistan. The region itself is often called ‘Paradise on Earth’, for its stunning scenery and amazing food. Home to …
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Historical Security Council: U.S. Naval Quarantine during the Cuban Missile
By Julia and Sarah L G10 The Historical Security Council met today to debate the U.S. Naval Quarantine during the Cuban Missile Crisis, and things escalated quickly. What started as a discussion about nuclear missiles …
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Louvre Jewellery Heist
By Julia and Sarah L G10 The great louvre heist: Crime meets culture On the 19th of October 2025 thieves who were disguised as construction workers stole jewels valued roughly €88 million from the Galerie …
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Rodrigo Duterte: The man behind the Davao Death Squads, on Trial with the ICC
By Lucinda G11 A Brief History Rodrigo Duterte (Figure 1), was born in the Philippines into a politically active family. His father was a governor of the province of Davao, and his mother worked in …
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Vladimir Putin: Saviour or Criminal?
By Lucinda G11 Everyone knows the name Vladimir Putin; lots of people know the name because of the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. But people know President Putin in different ways, as a sinner …
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Addressing the Ongoing Conflict in Sudan
By Aabha G12 The Republic of Sudan has been entrenched in a devastating civil conflict since April 2023, pitting the Sudanese Armed Force (SAF) against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). This power struggle has resulted …
