Crisis/Specialized Committees: 

Since delegates will be given the role of a character – rather than a country – for our Crisis and Specialized Committees, the position paper will look slightly different. To begin, your character’s name should be placed next to the Committee title (with a comma separating the two): 

Delegate Name: (First Name) (Last Name) 

Committee: German Reunification, West German Minister of Finance Theo Waigel 

Note that this sample committee only has one Topic, so the “Topic” section is omitted

The paper should be written from your character's perspective and include these three sections: 

1. Overview of the Problem 

2. Character’s Background/Expertise in Topic and their Perspective/Position 

3. Proposed Solution 

While the first and final sections are quite similar to when you are representing a country, the second section is a bit different. You must draw on your character’s personal background with the topic and expertise they may have based on their role. In our example, it makes sense that a delegate representing the Minister of Finance would have a lot to say about economic policy and coordination in his position paper:

“We must implement targeted policies and initiatives that foster economic growth in the eastern regions. By providing financial incentives, supporting small and medium-sized enterprises, and facilitating collaboration between public and private sectors, we can stimulate economic activity and promote balanced development across the country.” 

Here you are able to show off the research you have done on the person you are representing/the position your character has (for people given fictitious characters). Feel free to explicitly state your area of authority at the beginning of this paragraph if you would like to. You may also talk about goals, objectives, or hopes of your character with regard to the topic at hand. Since you are giving your own perspective rather than providing an entire’s country’s stance you may find yourself using the word “I” more than you would otherwise: 

As the Minister of Finance of Germany… 

I believe that…

I do not think that… 

I find this to be… 

However, remember to clearly distinguish the beliefs of your character from facts being used to bolster your position. Ultimately, your goal is to be realistic but creative as you draft your position papers. So if your character does not already have a clearly defined position on a topic, you must extrapolate what their perspective would be given the information you have. A great position paper provides relevant information on the topic before then presenting a position that follows from the information stated and a creative solution that is consistent with that perspective (and well-tailored to the goals/objectives of your character).  

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

• To receive chair feedback on a position paper, delegates must submit their position paper by November 8, 23:59 KST.

• To be eligible for any in-committee awards, delegates must submit their position paper prior to the start of the conference on November 27 (that is, Nov. 26, 23:59 KST)

  Note: Plagiarism or any form of outside assistance (including, but not limited to, someone else writing any part of your position paper or receiving assistance from artificial intelligence software) is strictly prohibited. Position Papers found in violation of this rule will be ineligible for feedback, and the offending delegate will similarly be ineligible for an award.

Happy researching—we look forward to receiving your papers!

Please contact our Director-General of Committees, Annie Gu, at dg.committees@ymunkorea.org or the USGs of Committees at usg.committees@ymunkorea.org with any further questions regarding position papers.