Post by Jake Kratovil on Dec 21, 2009 18:46:49 GMT -5
Welcome to Crisis 2010- Middle East. These forums will be used by you and other representatives of countries to debate and discuss moves leading up to the actual day of the event (January 16).
It is important for you to read and keep up to date on this and the other forums, as later moves will reference back to these, as will intelligence reports you recieve. They are crucial to understanding the rest of Crisis and making productive decisions.
Over the next couple of weeks we will be updating these forums and providing you with information on tools at your disposal for January 16. Check back for updates.
Couple of Rules:
Be respectful. This means no insulting or attacking your fellow delegates on a personal level, and no profanity. However you may attack the positions and actions of other nations, particularly if it is in line with your national interests.
-You cannot make actual moves with your country, in these groups. ex. you can't move troops, cut off resources, nuke people, do anything that would require an action sheet, etc. The groups are to debate and discuss events that we throw at you in the lead up to the actual day of crisis. You are allowed to make statements that your country will do something, but you will not be able to make good on those promises/threats until the day of Crisis (January 16)
-If you want to find out what your country knows about a released move, or anything else happening during the crisis, send a message to the Administrator of that group. They will respond as speedily as possible.
-JOSH KORTZE should be messaged for all questions pertaining to SOUTH CHINA SEA moves and intelligence, as well as Security Council moves and intel that stem from the South China Sea.
-JAKE KRATOVIL should be messaged for all questions pertaining to MIDDLE EAST moves and intelligence, as well as Security Council moves and intel that stem from the Middle East.
-We highly suggest that if your country is represented in more than one room, you get to know the delegates that will be representing them. It will be crucial on the day of Crisis.
-Moves will be posted in seperate discussion threads. Stay on topic.
-Use this discussion thread for general questions about the Crisis.
Day of Reckoning: January 16
The purpose of this style of Crisis is to deliver a larger, and more complete experience of International Relations. The Cuban Missile Crisis did not involve a bunch of countries sitting in one room, trying to prevent war while advancing interests, but saw the actions and reactions of multiple countries, in multiple regions, combined with global instutions, all vieing with one another to come out on top. At its heart, World Crisis 2010 seeks to provide a cross section of international affairs, from the institutions of the UN to the indivdual countries that make up regions defined today as the Middle East and South China Sea, to the countries whose economic and military power allow their hands to reach across the world.
World Crisis 2010 does have a theme, though. That theme is energy and resource security, particularly Oil and Water. Many of the articles provided by the website reflect this theme, and are meant to guid you in your research. As moves are released on this message board, prior to Jan. 16, you will be able to narrow your focus for research and what must be known for the big show.
Because of its scope, some confusion on how things will progress is understandable. Hopefully what follows will eliminate some confusion:
After opening ceremonies have ended, you will be dismissed to your committee rooms, where a packet of documents will be waiting for you to review. These will contain intel, action sheets, diplomatic agreements, etc.
Once everyone is seated, the chair will open up the speakers list, and we will probably allow some talk before the first move is released to your room, via a news broadcast from the projectors. The Crisis will begin, and the game is on.
It is important for you to read and keep up to date on this and the other forums, as later moves will reference back to these, as will intelligence reports you recieve. They are crucial to understanding the rest of Crisis and making productive decisions.
Over the next couple of weeks we will be updating these forums and providing you with information on tools at your disposal for January 16. Check back for updates.
Couple of Rules:
Be respectful. This means no insulting or attacking your fellow delegates on a personal level, and no profanity. However you may attack the positions and actions of other nations, particularly if it is in line with your national interests.
-You cannot make actual moves with your country, in these groups. ex. you can't move troops, cut off resources, nuke people, do anything that would require an action sheet, etc. The groups are to debate and discuss events that we throw at you in the lead up to the actual day of crisis. You are allowed to make statements that your country will do something, but you will not be able to make good on those promises/threats until the day of Crisis (January 16)
-If you want to find out what your country knows about a released move, or anything else happening during the crisis, send a message to the Administrator of that group. They will respond as speedily as possible.
-JOSH KORTZE should be messaged for all questions pertaining to SOUTH CHINA SEA moves and intelligence, as well as Security Council moves and intel that stem from the South China Sea.
-JAKE KRATOVIL should be messaged for all questions pertaining to MIDDLE EAST moves and intelligence, as well as Security Council moves and intel that stem from the Middle East.
-We highly suggest that if your country is represented in more than one room, you get to know the delegates that will be representing them. It will be crucial on the day of Crisis.
-Moves will be posted in seperate discussion threads. Stay on topic.
-Use this discussion thread for general questions about the Crisis.
Day of Reckoning: January 16
The purpose of this style of Crisis is to deliver a larger, and more complete experience of International Relations. The Cuban Missile Crisis did not involve a bunch of countries sitting in one room, trying to prevent war while advancing interests, but saw the actions and reactions of multiple countries, in multiple regions, combined with global instutions, all vieing with one another to come out on top. At its heart, World Crisis 2010 seeks to provide a cross section of international affairs, from the institutions of the UN to the indivdual countries that make up regions defined today as the Middle East and South China Sea, to the countries whose economic and military power allow their hands to reach across the world.
World Crisis 2010 does have a theme, though. That theme is energy and resource security, particularly Oil and Water. Many of the articles provided by the website reflect this theme, and are meant to guid you in your research. As moves are released on this message board, prior to Jan. 16, you will be able to narrow your focus for research and what must be known for the big show.
Because of its scope, some confusion on how things will progress is understandable. Hopefully what follows will eliminate some confusion:
After opening ceremonies have ended, you will be dismissed to your committee rooms, where a packet of documents will be waiting for you to review. These will contain intel, action sheets, diplomatic agreements, etc.
Once everyone is seated, the chair will open up the speakers list, and we will probably allow some talk before the first move is released to your room, via a news broadcast from the projectors. The Crisis will begin, and the game is on.
