Topics
The Cold War in the Middle East (1979)
Committee Type
Historical
Committee Size
Large
Committee Description
Nation Building Committee is unique, as it travels back into time to revisit and revise mistakes made in international politics when dealing with the development of new nations. Nation Building is a large committee that breaks into sub-committees, with multiple delegates working together to represent each nation. To start the conference, sub-committees meet to discuss and write resolutions specific to their topic area. As the conference progresses, sub-committees join together as multifaceted issues arise, forcing delegates to work in collaborative and innovative ways. If you are having trouble choosing your committee or aren’t sure what you’re interested in, Nation Building is a great choice as an “all-in-one” committee. Nation Building can be one of the most complex committees, requiring detailed resolutions to address the political, economic, and social issues of new nations.
Topic Intros
The Cold War in the Middle East (1979)
In 1979, as Iran and Afghanistan entered periods of political collapse during the Cold War, the Middle East and surrounding regions were thrown into instability. The fall of Iran’s US-backed monarchy and the rebellion against Afghanistan’s communist government created unstable institutions, such as divided militaries and failing judiciary systems. Religious movements, armed resistance groups, and oil politics surged while the United States and Soviet Union competed for influence through weapons and aid. As new governments struggled to take shape, the United Nations faced the pressing question of how to build stable nations in a region where local conflicts became part of the global Cold War.
