Hello delegates! I am Winston, a sophomore from TAS. I started MUN in seventh grade, and since then, I have attended 16 conferences. I am of the firm belief that there is always so much more to learn in MUN, from less-reported geopolitics conflicts in West Africa, to the overwhelming topic of sustainable development (one of my personal favorites!), or even just how the UN actually works. How the UN works is actually a very interesting topic: For our part, we will be using UN4MUN, a procedure devised by the UN to address the inaccuracies of existing MUN procedures. In my opinion, UN4MUN is more introspective, as it encourages dialogue and negotiation between delegates, as well as upholds realism in MUN. On the other hand, there is a dilemma. We are using the UN procedure to simulate…not the UN? Our committee takes place during WWII, a time of great power politics where international norms like multilateralism and sovereign equality are tenuous at best, and nonexistent at worst. So why are we using UN4MUN in this archaic setting? The principles of the UN, namely international dialogue and cooperation between (allied) states, are all the more prevalent during this time of war, and UN4MUN will help delegates reach consensus quickly. With that being said, I wish all delegates the opportunity to learn something, whether a new perspective of politics, or historical knowledge. See you in December!