Position Papers
Position papers are documents outlining a country’s view on a given topic. Position papers are mandatory (for all non-crisis committees) and should serve as preparation for the conference. Note that each position paper is read by the committee’s chair to determine, at the conclusion of the committee, the extent to which each delegate was able to achieve their stated aims. Completed papers should be emailed to your chair (email found in the Delegate Handbook) in a single PDF document.
Please use this document as a cover page for all position papers, with relevant fields filled in by individual delegates. The position paper should be about 1 page per topic.
Position papers must be submitted to the committee that a delegation sits on. Delegates should read the appropriate background guides, available on this website, and do further research to familiarize themselves with the country's position for each topic.
A position paper should be divided by topic, and each should include:
1. A clear statement of policy on the topic
2. The country/character's background on the topic. Countries should specifically reference domestic and foreign policy; actions taken by the government; actions the government has supported, not supported, or condemned; resolutions and declarations that your country supports (UN or otherwise)
3. Any action that your country/character would support in a resolution
Please ensure that all position papers for a country/character are merged into a single document before they are sent.