Model Arab League

WHEN?

We will begin preparing at the beginning of Spring term 2024, and the regional competition is scheduled for February 15-17th, 2024.  If we do well, we will go to Washington D.C. for the national competition in March 2024. 

WHERE?

There are 14 University and 5 High School Model Arab League simulations across the country. Our preparation will take place here at the University of Wyoming and the conference will be held at the regional competition (Rocky Mountain Region) here at the University of Wyoming in Laramie, WY.

WHO?

Our team will be made up of University Wyoming students, however at the competition you will also have the opportunity to meet students from all across the U.S. as well as members of the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations.

HOW?

Offered every Spring term, POLS 3300 (Model United Nations) is a 3 credit hour course. Students of all majors and backgrounds are welcome to enroll and participate! In addition to regular class meetings, the team participates in the regional and national model. High school studnets are also encouraged to participate and can enroll in the course as non-degree seeking students.

For the competition, it is run by "council chairs" who are seasoned participants. Students are divided into eight different councils to debate upon current issues facing the Arab world and attempt to "pass" resolutions which require educating fellow council members and gaining consent and support for resolutions that the council members are championing. Students are judged on their ability to craft resolutions and successfully build collaborative partnerships with other council members that lead to resolutions being adopted. Students are required to have an intimate knowledge of the interests of their assigned country, as well as the interests of other potential partner and opposition Arab states. 

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