This is Guinea-Bissau Crazy: United Nations Security Council, 2013
The year is 2013. The Gulf of Guinea is at the epicenter of a maritime crisis, plagued by rampant piracy threatening international trade and regional stability. Everyone is involved, from government officials and businesspeople to militias and the mafia! Petro-piracy, in particular, is emerging as a major issue, siphoning off vast quantities of oil and exacerbating the crisis. As regional leaders and key stakeholders, you must navigate these treacherous waters and devise a comprehensive strategy to combat this escalating issue. The stakes are high: can you stay afloat amidst the stormy seas of regional politics, balance the tidal wave of economic interests, and foster international cooperation to secure the waters? Your decisions will determine the future of maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea. Will you rise to the challenge and lead the region into an era of smooth sailing and prosperity, or will your efforts be sunk by this monumental task?
Note: This is a double-delegate committee.
Nishita Belur
ChairDelegates, welcome to UCBMUN and the Bay Area! My name is Nishita Belur (she/her) and I'm so excited to be one of your chairs for the United Nations Security Council. I am a senior from the Bay studying Neurobiology and Public Health, and I have been on the UCBMUN travel team since Fall of my freshman year. Throughout these years, I have staffed conferences, competed on both coasts, and had a (short-lived) tenure as Head Delegate. Outside of MUN, I research substance abuse at UCSF, I read fantasy books, and binge cooking competition shows. This committee's topic of Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea is one of my favorite niche topics. We expect a strong understanding of African sovereignty, maritime politics, and meaningful debates on the diverse policies necessary to address such a complex situation. I am so excited to meet all of you and I hope you all have a great conference!
Best,Nishita Belur
Chair, This is Guinea-Bissau Crazy: United Nations Security Council, 2013
Marvin Yen
Crisis DirectorHi everyone! My name is Marvin (he/him), and I am a junior from Taiwan studying Economics and Data Science. I will serve as your Crisis Director for UNSC at UCBMUN. I’ve done competitive MUN since middle school and UCBMUN has allowed me to continue my competitive spirit and passion for traveling and eating! In my free time, I enjoy cooking, learning new languages, as well as spending too much money on cat toys for my cat :). The Gulf of Guinea, notorious for its pirate activity, has become a global hotspot for maritime crime, particularly petro-piracy. Pirates target vessels carrying valuable oil, exacerbating regional instability and threatening international trade routes. As delegates, you’ll need to navigate these treacherous waters, devising strategies to combat piracy and ensure safe passage for ships. I'm beyond excited to see all kinds of creative ideas and how you handle the constant looming danger of another piracy wave. Let's set sail for a successful conference!
Best,Marvin Yen
Crisis Director, This is Guinea-Bissau Crazy: United Nations Security Council, 2013
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