Committees & Cabinets

Our General Committees simulate the early United Nations and other state and nation-based membership bodies during a period of significant international tension. Delegates will debate issues of security, human rights, and decolonization against the backdrop of superpower competition in the formative years of the Cold War. Please note that our General Committees include committees with both limited and hybrid crisis models (crises are on the table for all of CIMUN's committees depending on conference proceedings) -- the crisis expectations of each committee is specified in their individual description found below.

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UN General Assembly 1st Committee – Disarmament & International Security (DISEC), 1956

Committee Type: General Committee. (Limited crisis elements, with a General Assembly plenary session; delegates may be asked to respond to immediate international incidents, but will spend most of conference writing and debating resolutions.)

Delegation Type: Single-delegation (in subcommittee); triple-delegation (in plenary)

Committee Level: DISEC is recommended for intermediate-to-advanced General Assembly delegates.

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***All UN General Assembly committees will be participating in a plenary session on Saturday. During the plenary session, delegates will work in national delegations to vote on resolutions passed within each of the UNGA’s individual committees; they will also address any international peace and security issues that require the entire organs’ focus.

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The General Assembly serves as the primary policymaking and deliberative organ of the United Nations, with representatives from each of the UN’s Member States. As set in Chapter IV of the United Nations Charter, the General Assembly discusses and makes recommendations on matters of international peace and security, economic and social concerns, and human rights, among other areas of focus.

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The Disarmament and International Security Committee (DISEC) is the first of the UNGA’s six committees. It focuses on global peace, security, and disarmament issues, and seeks out solutions to international security threats. In 1956, DISEC is set to play a significant role addressing emerging security concerns of the Cold War era.

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The Agenda for DISEC at CIMUN XXII is as follows:

• Topic A: Developing a framework for international peacekeeping operations
• Topic B: International maritime trade security

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UN General Assembly 3rd Committee – Social, Humanitarian, Cultural (SOCHUM), 1956

Committee Type: General Committee (Limited crisis elements, with a General Assembly plenary session; delegates may be asked to respond to immediate international incidents, but will spend most of conference writing and debating resolutions.)

Delegation Type: Single-delegation (in subcommittee); triple-delegation (in plenary)

Committee Level: SOCHUM is recommended for intermediate-to-advanced General Assembly delegates.

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***All UN General Assembly committees will be participating in a plenary session on Saturday. During the plenary session, delegates will work in national delegations to vote on resolutions passed within each of the UNGA’s individual committees; they will also address any international peace and security issues that require the entire organs’ focus.

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The General Assembly serves as the primary policymaking and deliberative organ of the United Nations, with representatives from each of the UN’s Member States. As set in Chapter IV of the United Nations Charter, the General Assembly discusses and makes recommendations on matters of international peace and security, economic and social concerns, and human rights, among other areas of focus.

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The Social, Humanitarian, and Cultural Committee (SOCHUM) is the third of the UNGA’s six committees. SOCHUM discusses social issues, humanitarian and human rights, and cultural affairs, and seeks to advance social development worldwide. In 1956, SOCHUM is set to play a significant role discussing emergent humanitarian concerns as Cold War politics dictate much of international affairs.

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The Agenda for SOCHUM at CIMUN XXII is as follows:

• Topic A: The rights of stateless people
• Topic B: Gender equality and the rights of women and girls

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UN General Assembly 4th Committee – Special Political & Decolonization (SPECPOL), 1956

Committee Type: General Committee (Limited crisis elements, with a General Assembly plenary session; delegates may be asked to respond to immediate international incidents, but will spend most of conference writing and debating resolutions.)

Delegation Type: Single-delegation (in subcommittee); triple-delegation (in plenary)

Committee Level: SPECPOL is recommended for intermediate-to-advanced General Assembly delegates.

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***All UN General Assembly committees will be participating in a plenary session on Saturday. During the plenary session, delegates will work in national delegations to vote on resolutions passed within each of the UNGA’s individual committees; they will also address any international peace and security issues that require the entire organs’ focus.

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The General Assembly serves as the primary policymaking and deliberative organ of the United Nations, with representatives from each of the UN’s Member States. As set in Chapter IV of the United Nations Charter, the General Assembly discusses and makes recommendations on matters of international peace and security, economic and social concerns, and human rights, among other areas of focus.

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The Special Political and Decolonization Committee (SPECPOL) is the fourth of the UNGA’s six committees. SPECPOL is tasked with addressing issues related to decolonization, including the UN’s trust territories and the situation of occupied peoples worldwide. In 1956, SPECPOL plays a crucial role in guiding the global movement toward self-determination.

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The Agenda for SPECPOL at CIMUN XXII is as follows:

• Topic A: Granting independence to colonial territories and peoples
• Topic B: Effects of atomic radiation and nuclear weapons testing on global health

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International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL), 1956

Committee Type: General Committee (Hybrid crisis & non-crisis elements; delegates will spend significant portions of conference both writing resolutions and responding to international issues requiring immediate attention.)

Delegation Type: Single-delegation

Committee Level: INTERPOL is recommended for delegates of any experience level.

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Founded on September 7, 1923, the International Criminal Police Organization, or INTERPOL, is the world’s largest global police organization, coordinating cooperation between the police forces of different countries, as well as addressing global crimes. In 1956, the INTERPOL is at a critical juncture in determining its future. After over a decade of stagnation, delegates must prove that INTERPOL is a modernized organization that is ready to meet the challenges of a new global order, while working together to solve global crime during a time of deep-rooted Cold War division.

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The Agenda for the INTERPOL at CIMUN XXII is as follows:

• Topic A: Capture and extradition of war criminals
• Topic B: Combating transnational organization crime

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Economic & Social Council (ECOSOC), 1956

Committee Type: General Committee (Limited crisis elements; delegates may be asked to respond to immediate international incidents, but will spend most of conference writing and debating resolutions.)

Delegation Type: Double-delegation

Committee Level: ****ECOSOC is CIMUN XXII’s designated novice committee for delegates who are new to Model UN.

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The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) is one of the six principal organs of the UN, as set out in the United Nations Charter. It is a central forum for discussing economic and social issues, as well as coordinating the work of the UN’s specialized agencies and regional commissions. In 1956, ECOSOC is set to play an important role in guiding the UN’s approach to the expansion and modernization of the post-World War II economy and social order, while navigating Cold War political tensions.

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The Agenda for the ECOSOC at CIMUN XXII is as follows:

• Topic A: International aid for refugees and displaced persons
• Topic B: Development of international economic cooperation and the expansion of international trade
• Topic C: Achieving higher standards of living and full employment

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The Second Bandung Conference (Bandung 2), 1956

Committee Type: General Committee (Hybrid crisis & non-crisis elements; delegates will spend significant portions of conference both writing resolutions and responding to international issues requiring immediate attention.)

Delegation Type: Single-delegation

Committee Level: The Bandung 2 committee is recommended for delegates of all experience levels.

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From April 18 to 24, 1955, leaders from African and Asian countries – most of which were newly independent – met in Bandung, Indonesia to discuss issues of shared interest and explore a political path independent of the United States and Soviet Union’s blocs. This event was called the Bandung Conference. At CIMUN XXII, we are simulating an alternative future in which the Bandung Conference reconvened in 1956 to continue their discussion and collaboration. Delegates in this committee will represent a large portion of the Global South and decolonized world, and must work to chart an independent future for decolonized states asserting their influence on global politics in a chaotic international environment.

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The Agenda for the Second Bandung Conference at CIMUN XXII is as follows:

• Topic A: Supporting anti-colonialism and self-determination efforts
• Topic B: Navigating Great Power relationships as non-aligned states
• Topic C: Protecting natural resources from hegemonic exploitation

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UN Security Council (UNSC), 1956

Committee Type: Specialized Committee (Hybrid crisis & non-crisis elements; delegates will spend significant portions of conference both writing resolutions and responding to international issues requiring immediate attention.)

Delegation Type: Double-delegation

Committee Level: The Security Council is recommended for intermediate-to-advanced delegates.

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Delegates in the Security Council should note UNSC-specific modifications to the CIMUN XXII Rules of Procedure – specifically, the veto power possessed by the UNSC’s Permanent Five members: the United States, Soviet Union, France, the United Kingdom, and China.

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The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is one of the six principal organs of the UN, as set out in the United Nations Charter. Charged with maintaining international peace and security, the UNSC is one of the most powerful bodies in the UN, with the ability to issue binding resolutions, recommend new Members of the General Assembly, and approve any changes to the United Nations Charter. In 1956, the UNSC is establishing its role in addressing international conflicts, while navigating internal Cold War tensions. Can the UNSC play a major role in resolving global crises ongoing and yet to come, or will it succumb to infighting and ineffectiveness?

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The Agenda for the UNSC at CIMUN XXII is as follows:

• Topic A: International maritime trade security
• Topic B: The self-determination of colonial peoples
• Topic C: UN Membership for Applicant Countries (Sudan, Tunisia, Morocco, Japan)

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These committees offer unique procedural rules and specialized focus areas that differ from standard Model UN simulations. They range in their substantive perspectives, procedural style, and pace, though all offer delegates a special opportunity to immerse themselves in CIMUN's world. In particular, our Specialized Committees will be hubs of communication and conversation for delegates across the conference through CIMUN's 24/7 interactive simulations model. Please note that each Specialized Committee has their own, CIMUN-specific Rules of Procedure (ROP), which will be included in their Background Guides.

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British House of Commons (BHOC), 1956

Committee Type: Specialized Committee (Hybrid crisis & non-crisis elements; delegates will spend significant portions of conference both writing bills and responding to international issues requiring immediate attention.)

Delegation Type: Single-delegation

Committee Level: The British House of Commons is recommended for delegates of all experience levels, though delegates wishing to participate should note the modified Rules of Procedure. We recommend that BHOC delegates do some background research on the British parliamentary system prior to the beginning of CIMUN.

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To facilitate immersion, accuracy, and enjoyment, delegates in the British House of Commons should note BHOC-specific Rules of Procedure (RoP). Please read them in full, as they differ substantially from traditional Model UN RoP, and include fun touches we don’t want you to miss out on (Prime Ministers Questions, votes of no confidence, and in-committee cheering, booing, and hissing among them). These RoP are included at the end of your background guide.

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The British House of Commons is the democratically-elected lower house of Parliament in the United Kingdom. Composed of 650 Members of Parliament (MPs), each of whom represent a specific constituency, it is responsible for considering new laws and scrutinizing the work of the British Government. In 1956, under the leadership of Prime Minister Anthony Eden and his Conservative Party, the British House of Commons faces a pivotal point in its history. More than a decade after the end of World War II, the United Kingdom must assess its identity as a former global superpower in a new world order defined by former British colonies becoming independent, the Cold War, as post-WWII economic recovery. MPs in BHOC must work to chart a prosperous, secure future for the United Kingdom while ensuring the Government in the UK Cabinet does the same.

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The Agenda for the British House of Commons at CIMUN XXII is as follows:

• Topic A: Protecting British infrastructure and trade as we grant colonial people’s independence
• Topic B: Maintaining the financial stability of the National Health Service (NHS)

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United States Senate, 1956

Committee Type: Specialized Committee (Hybrid crisis & non-crisis elements; delegates will spend significant portions of conference both writing bills and responding to international issues requiring immediate attention.)

Delegation Type: Single-delegation

Committee Level: The United States Senate is recommended for delegates of all experience levels, though delegates wishing to participate should note the modified Rules of Procedure.

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To facilitate immersion, accuracy, and enjoyment, delegates in the United States Senate should note Senate-specific Rules of Procedure (RoP). Please read them in full, as they differ substantially from traditional Model UN RoP, and include fun touches we don’t want you to miss out on (subpoena power, impeachment, and filibustering among them). These RoP are included at the end of your background guide.

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The United States Senate is one of the two chambers of the United States’ bicameral legislature, composed of 100 Senators, each state having two representatives. It works in tandem with the House of Representatives to write and pass legislation to govern the country. In 1956, the Senate is controlled by a Democratic majority under Majority Leader Lyndon B. Johnson. The House is also majority-Democratic, while the president is Republican Dwight Eisenhower. With divided legislature and executive branches, the Senate seeks to exercise its influence over America’s future, especially given the United States’ rise to prominence as a Cold War superpower. Senators must work to secure the United States’ continued prosperity through addressing crises both foreign and domestic, while building infrastructure that will last for decades to follow.

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The Agenda for the United States Senate at CIMUN XXII is as follows:

• Topic A: Defending U.S. commercial interests on the high seas and international waterways
• Topic B: The condition of Native American tribes and peoples

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International Court of Justice (ICJ)

Committee Type: Specialized Committee (Limited crisis elements; delegates may be asked to issue decisions for ad hoc cases brought to Court related to CIMUN’s unfolding crisis narrative, but will spend most of conference writing and debating a pre-set docket.)

Delegation Type: Single-delegation

Committee Level: The ICJ is recommended for delegates of all experience levels, though participants should note the substantive rigor of the committee due to its use of technical terminology and a legal framework that differs from traditional Model UN committees. Highly recommended for those with a strong interest in law, legal analysis, or rigorous debate!

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***NOTE: Any CIMUN delegate, committee, or country is welcome to bring a case to CIMUN’s ICJ for adjudication.

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Head Delegates (or otherwise delegated representatives in special circumstances) will be responsible for Advocating for their country before the International Court of Justice for any cases listed on the docket below. These countries are Argentina, Chile, India, Portugal, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

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To facilitate immersion, accuracy, and enjoyment, delegates in the International Court of Justice should note ICJ-specific Rules of Procedure (RoP). Please read them in full, as they differ substantially from traditional Model UN RoP, both in terms of the structure of debate and the type of documents the ICJ produces. These RoP are included at the end of your background guide.

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The International Court of Justice (ICJ), as established under the Charter of the United Nations, is the principal judicial organ of the UN. It adjudicates disputes between states that submit issues for it to address (contentious cases), as well as provides advisory opinions for legal questions referred by UN organs and specialized agencies. In 1956, the ICJ serves as an important example of international decision-making based on a systematized, rules-based system. In an era dominated by individual actors, conflict, and violence, the ICJ must assert itself as a bastion of the ideals of peaceful, consensus-based conflict resolution.

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The docket for the International Court of Justice at CIMUN XXII is as follows:

• Case A: Antarctica (United Kingdom v. Argentina and Chile)
• Case B: Aerial Incident of 7 October 1952 (United States v. USSR)
• Case C: Right of Passage over Indian Territory (Portugal v. India)
• Any cases brought to the Court on an ad hoc basis.

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The CIMUN Chronicle, 1956

Committee Type: Specialized Committee (Produces continuous coverage of CIMUN; delegate in the CIMUN Chronicle will serve as student journalists in a collaborative newsroom finding and writing stories for our all-CIMUN newspaper.)

Delegation Type: Single-delegation

Committee Level: The CIMUN Chronicle is recommended for delegates of all experience levels, though participants should note that the CIMUN Chronicle does not function like a traditional Model UN committee, as there is no traditional debate nor resolution writing. Highly recommended for those with a strong interest in journalism or love of writing!

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***NOTE = All CIMUN delegates should be aware that CIMUN Chronicle journalists will be roaming the conference writing stories on their committees’ work. Delegates are encouraged to try and use the news to their advantage, whether by pushing to get a favorable story written about their resolution or bill, or through spinning a narrative that fits their national cabinets’ perspective.

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Our premier source of conference news – delegates in the CIMUN Chronicle will work together as a newsroom to report, and most importantly, break news on everything happening at CIMUN. Delegates will roam around the conference to pitch, source, and write stories that will be published as part of our conference newspaper, while working together to speak truth to power and provide all CIMUN delegates with comprehensive coverage of its committees and cabinets. Student journalists in the CIMUN Chronicle should be aware of the power of the news to tell and influence CIMUN’s story, whether it be through leaking confidential information, getting an inside scoop from high-profile sources, or asking tough questions during press conferences. Journalists in the CIMUN Chronicle will also be asked to consider the impact of their work – what was the role of the news in 1956, and how is it different from today’s media environment?

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While there is no pre-set Agenda for the CIMUN Chronicle, student journalists are encouraged to explore the topics of other committees to get an idea of what stories or “beats” they’d like to cover at CIMUN.

Cabinet committees offer our most dynamic experience through continuous crisis and full immersion within CIMUN's integrated 24/7 simulation model. Cabinet delegates represent real-life historical figures serving as Ministers of a specific portfolio, while advising their country's President, Prime Minister, or Head of Government. Cabinet delegates must be prepared to help chart the course of their respective nations and respond to rapidly evolving crises, while managing both domestic and international pressures. Please note that CIMUN does not use a notepad system for crisis notes, and delegates are strictly limited to *realistic* portfolio or political powers in pursuing any “backroom” actions.

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Cabinet of the United States, 1956

Committee Type: Cabinet (Continuous crisis; delegates will neither debate nor write traditional resolutions. Rather, they will spend the conference reacting to a series of ongoing crisis updates. CIMUN does not use a notepad system for crisis notes, and delegates are strictly limited to realistic portfolio or political powers in pursuing any “backroom” actions.)

Delegation Type: Single-delegation

Committee Level: The Cabinet of the United States is open for delegates of all experience levels, though delegates wishing to participate should note the fast pace and complexity of CIMUN’s cabinets.

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To facilitate immersion, accuracy, and enjoyment, delegates in Cabinets should note Cabinet-specific Rules of Procedure (RoP). They are much more lax than standard Model UN RoP. They can be found at the end of each Cabinet background guide. Here are some toplines to keep in mind for the U.S. Cabinet:

1. The Cabinet of the United States will be led by its Head of Government (HOG), President Dwight Eisenhower. More information on the role and power of HOGs is available in the Rules of Procedure.
2. The United States Senate will also be in session at CIMUN. As the Senate possesses subpoena power over the Cabinet, as well as the duty of approving nominations, passing declarations of war, and ascending treaties, U.S. Cabinet delegates will be in frequent conversation with CIMUN’s Senate.

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At CIMUN, the Cabinet of the United States serves as a gathering of its most prominent security officials, leading the country’s executive decision-making in foreign and domestic affairs. In 1956, the U.S. Cabinet is led by Republican President Dwight Eisenhower, and is attempting to cement its vision for a rules-based international order after the end of the Second World War. It has two primary goals: limiting the rise of communism and the Soviet Union, and securing its own sphere of influence. Though the United States is a superpower, it faces challenges across from the emergent Soviet Union and its allies, as well as internal political friction from the Democratically-controlled House and Senate. Delegates in the Cabinet of the United States must secure their country’s international strength, while simultaneously expanding their party’s political power in the 1956 congressional elections.

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The topics to consider in preparation for the Cabinet of the United States at CIMUN XXII are as follows:

• Topic A: Containing Soviet aggression and defending free peoples from communism
• Topic B: Winning the 1956 elections

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Cabinet of the United Kingdom, 1956

Committee Type: Cabinet (Continuous crisis; delegates will neither debate nor write traditional resolutions. Rather, they will spend the conference reacting to a series of ongoing crisis updates. CIMUN does not use a notepad system for crisis notes, and delegates are strictly limited to realistic portfolio or political powers in pursuing any “backroom” actions.)

Delegation Type: Single-delegation

Committee Level: The Cabinet of the United Kingdom is open for delegates of all experience levels, though delegates wishing to participate should note the fast pace and complexity of CIMUN’s cabinets.

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To facilitate immersion, accuracy, and enjoyment, delegates in Cabinets should note Cabinet-specific Rules of Procedure (RoP). They are much more lax than standard Model UN RoP. They can be found at the end of each Cabinet background guide. Here are some toplines to keep in mind for the UK Cabinet:

1. The Cabinet of the United Kingdom will be led by its Head of Government (HOG), Prime Minister Anthony Eden. More information on the role and power of HOGs is available in the Rules of Procedure.

1. The British House of Commons (BHOC) will also be in session at CIMUN. Due to the structure of the British parliamentary system, in which the Cabinet is composed of Members of the House of Commons, UK Cabinet delegates will be in frequent conversation with CIMUN’s BHOC.

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At CIMUN, the Cabinet of the United Kingdom serves as a gathering of its most prominent national security and political officials, leading the country’s executive decision-making in foreign and domestic affairs. In 1956, the UK Cabinet is led by the Conservative Party’s Prime Minister Anthony Eden, and seeks to maintain its position as a premier global power in the wake of the Second World War, which saw the rise of the United States and Soviet Union in contrast to older colonial empires. With many of its former colonies becoming independent, the United Kingdom must assert its high-status profile internationally while facing challenges to its remaining imperial holdings. Will you let the sun set on the British empire? And will you be able to keep your country together in the meantime?

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The topics to consider in preparation for the Cabinet of the United Kingdom at CIMUN XXII are as follows:

• Topic A: Defending British commercial interests in and around former colonies
• Topic B: Domestic politics and navigating our relationship with Parliament

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Cabinet of France, 1956

Committee Type: Cabinet (Continuous crisis; delegates will neither debate nor write traditional resolutions. Rather, they will spend the conference reacting to a series of ongoing crisis updates. CIMUN does not use a notepad system for crisis notes, and delegates are strictly limited to realistic portfolio or political powers in pursuing any “backroom” actions.)

Delegation Type: Single-delegation

Committee Level: The Cabinet of France is open for delegates of all experience levels, though delegates wishing to participate should note the fast pace and complexity of CIMUN’s cabinets.

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To facilitate immersion, accuracy, and enjoyment, delegates in Cabinets should note Cabinet-specific Rules of Procedure (RoP). They are much more lax than standard Model UN RoP. They are included at the end of your background guide, and will also be available on the CIMUN XXII website. Additionally, the Cabinet of France will be led by its Head of Government (HOG), President of the Council of Ministers Guy Mollet. More information on the role and power of HOGs is available in the Rules of Procedure.

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At CIMUN, the Cabinet of France serves as a gathering of its most prominent national security officials, leading the country’s executive decision-making in foreign and domestic affairs. In 1956, the French Cabinet is led by the Socialist President of the Council of Ministers’ Guy Mollet. It seeks to maintain its global influence in the wake of the Second World War, which saw the rise of the United States and Soviet Union, while France is still politically and economically rebuilding after years of occupation by the Vichy regime. With many of its former colonies becoming independent, the French Cabinet must make a strategic assessment of its international threats, including the ongoing war in Algeria, in order to maintain its existing strongholds and influence. Can France adapt and assert its position in an ever-changing world order?

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The topics to consider in preparation for the Cabinet of France at CIMUN XXII are as follows:

• Topic A: Defending French commercial interests in and around former colonies
• Topic B: Restoring peace and security in the Algerian departments

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Cabinet of the Soviet Union, 1956

Committee Type: Cabinet (Continuous crisis; delegates will neither debate nor write traditional resolutions. Rather, they will spend the conference reacting to a series of ongoing crisis updates. CIMUN does not use a notepad system for crisis notes, and delegates are strictly limited to realistic portfolio or political powers in pursuing any “backroom” actions.)

Delegation Type: Single-delegation

Committee Level: The Cabinet of the Soviet Union is open for delegates of all experience levels, though delegates wishing to participate should note the fast pace and complexity of CIMUN’s cabinets.

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To facilitate immersion, accuracy, and enjoyment, delegates in Cabinets should note Cabinet-specific Rules of Procedure (RoP). They are much more lax than standard Model UN RoP. They are included at the end of your background guide, and will also be available on the CIMUN XXII website. Additionally, the Cabinet of the Soviet Union will be led by its Head of Government (HOG), Premier Nikita Khrushchev. More information on the role and power of HOGs is available in the Rules of Procedure.

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At CIMUN, the Cabinet of the Soviet Union serves as a gathering of its most prominent national security officials from the Communist Party, guiding the country’s executive decision-making in foreign and domestic affairs under the leadership of Premier Nikita Khrushchev. In 1956, the Soviet Union finds itself in a position of strength, with a policy of supporting national liberation struggles to diminish the United States’ sphere of influence and grow its own, aiming to create communist states in a rapidly-decolonizing world. The Soviet Cabinet, however, should be prepared to face opposition from the United States, while needing to manage both tensions within the Warsaw Pact in addition to internal party politics after the death of Joseph Stalin and the resulting wave of de-Stalinization. Will you catapult the Soviet Union’s rise to global power?

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The topics to consider in preparation for the Cabinet of the Soviet Union at CIMUN XXII are as follows:

• Topic A: Crushing Western capitalism and defending free peoples from imperialism
• Topic B: Ensuring the internal stability of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union (CPSU)

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Cabinet of Egypt, 1956

Committee Type: Cabinet (Continuous crisis; delegates will neither debate nor write traditional resolutions. Rather, they will spend the conference reacting to a series of ongoing crisis updates. CIMUN does not use a notepad system for crisis notes, and delegates are strictly limited to realistic portfolio or political powers in pursuing any “backroom” actions.)

Delegation Type: Single-delegation

Committee Level: The Cabinet of Egypt is open for delegates of all experience levels, though delegates wishing to participate should note the fast pace and complexity of CIMUN’s cabinets.

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To facilitate immersion, accuracy, and enjoyment, delegates in Cabinets should note Cabinet-specific Rules of Procedure (RoP). They are much more lax than standard Model UN RoP. They are included at the end of your background guide, and will also be available on the CIMUN XXII website. Additionally, the Cabinet of Egypt will be led by its Head of Government (HOG), President Gamal Abdel Nasser. More information on the role and power of HOGs is available in the Rules of Procedure.

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At CIMUN, the Cabinet of Egypt serves as a gathering of its most prominent national security and political officials, guiding the country’s executive decision-making in foreign and domestic affairs under the leadership of President Gamal Abdel Nasser. In 1956, the Republic of Egypt is caught between two superpowers. With both the United States and United Kingdom pulling out of funding the Aswan High Dam, the Soviet Union is a tempting alternative to the pretensions of the British. Meanwhile, Pan-Arabism is a rising movement advocating for a unity of Arab nations, which poses another appealing path forward for Egypt. Delegates in the Egyptian Cabinet must chart their country’s future while employing every diplomatic chip in their pockets to defeat any potential opposition. Will Egypt side with the West, the Soviet Union, or attempt to forge its own path as a non-aligned, Pan-Arab state?

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The topics to consider in preparation for the Cabinet of Egypt at CIMUN XXII are as follows:

• Topic A: The Suez Canal
• Topic B: Egypt’s role in the Pan-Arab revolution

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Cabinet of Israel, 1956

Committee Type: Cabinet (Continuous crisis; delegates will neither debate nor write traditional resolutions. Rather, they will spend the conference reacting to a series of ongoing crisis updates. CIMUN does not use a notepad system for crisis notes, and delegates are strictly limited to realistic portfolio or political powers in pursuing any “backroom” actions.)

Delegation Type: Single-delegation

Committee Level: The Cabinet of Israel is open for delegates of all experience levels, though delegates wishing to participate should note the fast pace and complexity of CIMUN’s cabinets.

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To facilitate immersion, accuracy, and enjoyment, delegates in Cabinets should note Cabinet-specific Rules of Procedure (RoP). They are much more lax than standard Model UN RoP. They are included at the end of your background guide, and will also be available on the CIMUN XXII website. Additionally, the Cabinet of Israel will be led by its Head of Government (HOG), Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion. More information on the role and power of HOGs is available in the Rules of Procedure.

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At CIMUN, the Cabinet of Israel serves as a gathering of its most prominent national security and political officials, guiding the country’s executive decision-making in foreign and domestic affairs under the leadership of Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion. In 1956, Israel is operating from a position of anxiety – it feels its existence is threatened by the Arab states that surround it, which are equally hostile towards Israel. Chiefly among their concerns includes the association between Israel and Palestinian militants operating out of the Sinai peninsula, as well as maintaining the support from Western nations crucial to its continued prosperity (namely the United States and United Kingdom). Delegates in the Cabinet of Israel must ask themselves how to secure their country’s continued existence, while facing potential disagreements between the countries they rely on for support.

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The topics to consider in preparation for the Cabinet of Israel at CIMUN XXII are as follows:

• Topic A: Protecting Israel from regional hostility
• Topic B: Securing Israel’s international alliances and partners

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Cabinet of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, 1956

Committee Type: Cabinet (Continuous crisis; delegates will neither debate nor write traditional resolutions. Rather, they will spend the conference reacting to a series of ongoing crisis updates. CIMUN does not use a notepad system for crisis notes, and delegates are strictly limited to realistic portfolio or political powers in pursuing any “backroom” actions.)

Delegation Type: Single-delegation

Committee Level: The Cabinet of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam is open for delegates of all experience levels, though delegates wishing to participate should note the fast pace and complexity of CIMUN’s cabinets.

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To facilitate immersion, accuracy, and enjoyment, delegates in Cabinets should note Cabinet-specific Rules of Procedure (RoP). They are much more lax than standard Model UN RoP. They are included at the end of your background guide, and will also be available on the CIMUN XXII website. Additionally, the Cabinet of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam will be led by its Head of Government (HOG), President Hồ Chí Minh. More information on the role and power of HOGs is available in the Rules of Procedure.

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At CIMUN, the Cabinet of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, better known as North Vietnam, serves as a gathering of its most prominent national security and political officials, guiding the country’s decision-making in foreign and domestic affairs under the leadership of communist President Hồ Chí Minh. After the defeat of France in the First Indochina War, North Vietnam gained independence in the 1954 Geneva Convention. Yet Vietnam remains divided at the 17th parallel, with the United States assuming financial and military support for South Vietnam. According to the Convention, reunification elections for Vietnam are scheduled July 20, 1956. In preparation, since the beginning of March 1956, North Vietnam has been planning for a strategy of renewing communist insurgency in rival South Vietnam, in hopes of finally realizing a unified communist Vietnam. Meanwhile, Minh’s communist government is working to carry out agricultural reform and secure its control across North Vietnam. Delegates in the Cabinet of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam must work to rebuild their country in the wake of the First Indochina War, while securing the support of potential partners in preparation for future confrontation with South Vietnam.

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The topics to consider in preparation for the Cabinet of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam at CIMUN XXII are as follows:

• Topic A: Preparing for a war of reunification
• Topic B: Securing the revolution at home

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Cabinet of the Republic of Vietnam, 1956

Committee Type: Cabinet (Continuous crisis; delegates will neither debate nor write traditional resolutions. Rather, they will spend the conference reacting to a series of ongoing crisis updates. CIMUN does not use a notepad system for crisis notes, and delegates are strictly limited to realistic portfolio or political powers in pursuing any “backroom” actions.)

Delegation Type: Single-delegation

Committee Level: The Cabinet of the Republic of Vietnam is open for delegates of all experience levels, though delegates wishing to participate should note the fast pace and complexity of CIMUN’s cabinets.

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To facilitate immersion, accuracy, and enjoyment, delegates in Cabinets should note Cabinet-specific Rules of Procedure (RoP). They are much more lax than standard Model UN RoP. They are included at the end of your background guide, and will also be available on the CIMUN XXII website. Additionally, the Cabinet of the Republic of Vietnam will be led by its Head of Government (HOG), President Ngô Đình Diệm. More information on the role and power of HOGs is available in the Rules of Procedure.

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At CIMUN, the Cabinet of the Republic of Vietnam, better known as South Vietnam, serves as a gathering of its most prominent national security and political officials, guiding the country’s decision-making in foreign and domestic affairs under the leadership of President Ngô Đình Diệm. After the defeat of France in the First Indochina War, South Vietnam gained independence in the 1954 Geneva Convention. Yet Vietnam remains divided at the 17th parallel, with the United States assuming financial and military support for South Vietnam. According to the Convention, reunification elections for Vietnam are scheduled July 20, 1956. South Vietnam must prevent a potential communist uprising, while securing a functional state within their own borders. Delegates in the Cabinet of the Republic of Vietnam must work to rebuild their country in the wake of the First Indochina War, while preparing for potential conflict with North Vietnam.

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The topics to consider in preparation for the Cabinet of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam at CIMUN XXII are as follows:

• Topic A: Preparing for a war of reunification
• Topic B: Securing the new constitutional regime

Committee Type: Cabinet-style (Continuous crisis; delegates will neither debate nor write traditional resolutions. Rather, they will spend the conference reacting to a series of ongoing crisis updates. CIMUN does not use a notepad system for crisis notes, and delegates are strictly limited to realistic portfolio or political powers in pursuing any “backroom” actions.)

Delegation Type: Single-delegation

Committee Level: The Ad Hoc Cabinet of the Secretary General is the most advanced committee at CIMUN. It is recommended for experienced delegates only.

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THE AD HOC COMMITTEE OF THE SECRETARY GENERAL SHALL REMAIN A SECRET TO ALL DELEGATES AND ADVISORS UNTIL THE BEGINNING OF CIMUN XXII. DELEGATES WILL RECEIVE THEIR POSITIONS ON THURSDAY EVENING.

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LIKE ALL OF CIMUN XXII’S COMMITTEES, THE AD HOC COMMITTEE WILL HAVE A START DATE OF JULY 26, 1956 AND WILL BE PARTICIPATING IN THE BROADER CONFERENCE NARRATIVE. THE AD HOC CABINET WILL USE CIMUN’S STANDARD CABINET RULES OF PROCEDURE TO GOVERN ITS PROCEEDINGS.

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WE WISH THE BEST OF LUCK TO ALL PARTICIPANTS.

At CIMUN XXII, each committee, its topics, and our overall simulation will be focused on the theme of "The New World Order." This theme centers around the prevailing narratives of 1956: decolonization, the emergence of superpowers at the end of the Second World War, and the still-nascent "international community" as coordinated by Intergovernmental Organizations. Delegates and educators alike are encouraged to consider this theme while preparing for conference.

In order to facilitate realism, critical substantive inquiry, and stronger adherence to national policy, CIMUN asks its delegates to produce two kinds of position papers:white papers and black papers. As a general principle, white papers should outline the public-facing policy of your country or character, while black papers should outline your country or character's secret strategic priorities and objectives. Delegates will be able to read the white papers of other delegates in their committee or cabinet. Black papers will be kept confidential for the eyes of CIMUN staff only.

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All delegates must submit their position papers by November 10, 2025 to be considered for CIMUN's position paper awards. Delegates who do not submit a position paper will not be considered for awards. More information on paper submission logistics is forthcoming.

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Please find a committee-by-committee breakdown of position paper requirements below. In addition, these requirements will be laid out in all committee-specific background guides.

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• General Committee delegates must submit 1 white paper per topic, and 1 black paper in total. (These rules encompass all committees not noted in the Specialized Committee section below.)
  
  • White papers should be approximately 1 page single-spaced, and black papers should be approximately half a page single-spaced.
  • The white papers should focus on your country’s public position on the given topic. You will be able to read the white papers of other delegates in your committee, and they will be able to read yours.
  • The black paper should focus on your national delegation’s strategic approach and goals.
  • Please cite all sources. Any standard citation format (MLA, APA, Chicago) is acceptable.
    
    • Delegates who do not cite their sources will be disqualified from position paper awards.
• Cabinet delegates must submit 1 white paper in total, and 1 black paper per topic.
  
  • Black papers should be approximately 1 page single-spaced, and the white paper should be approximately half a page single-spaced.
  • The white paper should focus on your administration or department’s public position and role. You will be able to read the white papers of other delegates in your committee, and they will be able to read yours.
  • The black paper should focus on your strategic recommendations for how the Cabinet should approach the given topics.
  • Please cite all sources. Any standard citation format (MLA, APA, Chicago) is acceptable.
    
    • Delegates who do not cite their sources will be disqualified from position paper awards.
• Specialized Committee (ICJ, IPD, Ad Hoc, national legilatures) delegates have different position paper requirements for each committee.
  
  • U.S. Senate and British House of Commons must submit 1 white paper per topic, and 1 black paper in total. They should be written from the perspective of your character, guided by the perspective of your political party and other allegiances.  
    
    • White papers should be approximately 1 page single-spaced, and black papers should be approximately half a page single-spaced.
    • The white papers should focus on your legislator and party’s public position on the given topic. You will be able to read the white papers of other delegates in your committee, and they will be able to read yours.
    • The black paper should focus on your individual’s strategic approach and goals.
    • Please cite all sources. Any standard citation format (MLA, APA, Chicago) is acceptable.
• International Court of Justice delegates must submit a Judge’s Briefing demonstrating an understanding of international law relevant to the cases being heard, rather than a position paper.  
  
  • In the Judge’s Briefing, we will be looking for an understanding of international treaties and legal principles that may be relevant to the committee’s cases; and a basic understanding of the legal system of your nation and how the career history and legal training of the judge you represent will inform any decision you will be called upon to render. You will be able to read the Judge’s Briefings of other members of your committee, and they will be able to read yours.
  • Judge’s Briefings should be approximately 2 pages single spaced.
  • Please cite all sources. Any standard citation format (MLA, APA, Chicago) is acceptable.
    
    • Delegates who do not cite their sources will be disqualified from position paper awards.
• CIMUN Chronicle journalists must submit an article to prepare for conference. The article should be a 300 to 350 word piece previewing CIMUN XXII. All articles should use the inverted pyramid format and follow the CIMUN Chronicle style guide (see the background guide for more information on this!).  ‍
• Ad Hoc delegates are exempt from writing position papers.

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