1982 and Beyond: Ambassador Oyarzabal’s Seminar on the Falkland Dispute By Shrika Gadepalli The Honorable Mario Oyarzabal, Ambassador of the Argentine Republic to the Netherlands, glorified the Historical Security Council (HSC) – Year 1982 with his presence. The Ambassador shared profound insights into the Falkland Islands dispute between Argentina and the United Kingdom in his…
Exploring Misinformation and Disinformation in SPC-2: Special Panel by Daniela Martea By Jina Song Photography by Anna Plunkett On Wednesday afternoon, AI data expert Daniela Martea spoke at the SPC-2 (Special Conference Conference on AI Sub-commission 2). Martea is a member of Women in AI, an organization of 60 women focused on achieving gender…
THIMUN: Behind the Scenes By Paula Knapp, Photos by Lilly Tourville Since 1968, The Hague International Model United Nations, or more commonly referred to as THIMUN, has welcomed thousands of students to the World Forum. The doors open early to delegates and chairs pooling into the main lobby. To follow protocol for everyone to stay…
Mayor Zanen’s Advice and Hope for THIMUN Delegates By Ina Choe and Ana Ibanescu Jan van Zanen, the mayor of The Hague, spoke on the first day of THIMUN 2025 for the NATO Summit launch and the Opening Ceremony. His annual appearance was a welcoming sight for returning members and an inspiring moment for all…
Beyond the Algorithm: Human Connections in the AI Debate By Jina Song Photography by Anna Plunkett It’s often at your fingertips. One prompt carries the answers to your agenda, your homework, your essay thesis, and more. But the allure of artificial intelligence is sobered by the looming risk of being caught or failing your tests.…
Lobbying: How to be Successful By Allegra Baschiera Photography by Anna Delmas THIMUN is a yearly conference where around three thousand students gather to debate and report current and relevant topics. The number of students, together with the impressive World Forum building, can often overwhelm inexperienced delegates, especially in lobbying situations. Therefore, the press team…
The Secretariat Journey By Jessica Knauss Have you ever wondered how people can take on such big roles at MUN? The Secretariat of THIMUN is a group of individuals just like us who started as delegates and worked their way up to take on one of the most difficult roles within the conference. A secretariat…
Lights, Camera, Peace: The United Nations in pop culture By Ethan Chan Illustration by Azadeh Changrani-Rastogi First mentions in the media In 1946, the creation of the United Nations Department of Public Information in accordance with the recognition of informing the people regarding the UN’s aims and activities was critical to the success of the…
How to Handle Soul-Crushing Rejection…of Your Resolutions By Shrika Gadepalli Photography by Lilly Tourville (Please Note: This piece is satire.) So your draft resolution just got rejected. Maybe it was vetoed faster than you could say ‘point of personal privilege’. Maybe your amendments were tossed out like existential thoughts after 11 pm. Maybe, just maybe,…
2025 NATO Summit Opens Its Doors at THIMUN By Ana Ibanescu and Ina Choe NATO Summit meetings allow the Heads of State and Government of NATO to discuss important issues facing the Alliance, during its evolution. These meetings are not regular, however they are very important in the Alliance’s decision-making process. Summits are used…