Sample Position Paper

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INMUN Conference Position Paper

Your Committee: Security Council Your Country: USA

(Grade 7s) Your Names:______________/______________ School:

Choose:

a topic or issue from the study guide: Kashmir a country in your committee, deemed to be adversarial on the topic: _______________ (a country in your committee that is your opponent on the topic) Carefully fill in the following organizer

Your interests:

Be a leader in any resolution or decision To ensure the USA benefits from any actions taked in the reolution To ensure democracy wins Their Interests:

1. DON'T HAVE TO FILL OUT, BUT IF YOU DO, FILL IT OUT FOR THE PEOPLE IN DISPUTE 2. 3.

Your Options: Team up with United Kingdom to combat both sides Force plebiscite (vote) by use of force (see no. 1) Negotiate with both sides for plebiscite (look like good guy by not using force) Economic Sanctions on both sides to get them to sign 1996 Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty Standards:

No life threatened in disputed area No military actions Use of Nuclear weapons halted (testing included) Ensure the people in the disputed area receive care and that all life needs are met Your BATNA: (Best Alternative to a negotiated agreement)DO NOT FILL OUT!

Their BATNA: (Best Alternative to a negotiated agreement)DO NOT FILL OUT!

Proposals:

Aspirations: (What you hope for) A peaceful agreement that is accepted by all parties involved, where no people are harmed, no shots are fired, and the Test Ban Treaty signed and ratified (passed in gov�t).

Content with: (what you will be happy with) An agreement that is accepted by all parties involved, with minimum military action, minimum harm to people (civilians), and Test Ban Treaty signed.

Live with: An agreement accepted by all parties involved, with use of military to commence peace process.

Finally:On the other side of this paper, type no more that one-half page quickly indicating your country�s position on one of the assigned topics and more importantly, some ways in which your strategies might be altered or adjusted during the conference debate.

Optional, but it is a good idea to have a short opening speech prepared.

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