Arabic & Middle Eastern Studies | School of Politics, Public Affairs & International Studies
Arts & Sciences Building 152
100 E. University Ave.
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307) 766-6484
Email: arabic@uwyo.edu
Model Arab League is a multi-regional model competition in which students from across the world learn about and compete as representatives from the 22-member states of the Arab League. Student participants are encouraged to use the experience to hone their skills in public speaking and diplomacy, in addition to the primary goal of learning about the politics and history of the Arab world. In the United States, the competitions are administered by The National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations.
We will begin preparing at the beginning of Spring term 2023, and the regional competition is scheduled for February 24-25th, 2023. If we do well, we will go to Washington D.C. for the national competition on March 30th - April 2nd, 2023.
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.
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.
Enroll in POLS 3300 (Model United Nations) for Spring 2023 to participate and earn 3 credit hours. 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.
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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"The students were all top-notch in their professional presentation. It was clear that they had prepared and were on their game, commanding a performance that was head-and-shoulders above much of their competition who had been particpating for many years at Nationals. This was evidenced by their accomplishment of the national recognition of 3rd place during UW's first time ever participating at the national's event!"
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Arabic & Middle Eastern Studies | School of Politics, Public Affairs & International Studies
Arts & Sciences Building 152
100 E. University Ave.
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307) 766-6484
Email: arabic@uwyo.edu