Diplomacy in Action: Canadian Embassy Representative Addresses NATO Summit By Celia Overson On January 29, delegates at the NATO summit welcomed Janine Cocker, a representative from the Canadian Embassy. Attendees listened as Cocker provided insight into the Arctic region and shared her experiences in public service. Delegates had the opportunity to speak with her and…
Ukraine’s Ambassador at NATO By Mariya Dembytska This Wednesday, the NATO committee invited a keynote speaker, the Ambassador of Ukraine, Mr. Andriy Kostin. He stepped into the room to discuss the role of NATO in global conflicts. He highlighted the importance of the organization and the methods it uses to remain effective during times of…
Live from the Security Council By Clara Weber The THIMUN 2026 Security Council has been hard at work debating clauses to ensure the safety of the world. Its goal is to maintain international peace and security. Unlike the General Assembly and other UN organs, the Security Council has the exclusive and primary responsibility to determine…
Kosovan Ambassador visit To HSC By Ben Ferguson The delegates of the Historical Security Council (HSC) received an engaging visit from Dr. Dren Doli, Kosovo’s Ambassador to the Netherlands. Delegates listened attentively as Dr. Doli described his first‑hand experiences of the ethnic tensions that affected the former Yugoslavia. The ambassador focused on Kosovo and, more…
How to be the Perfect Tourist in The Hague By Clara Weber TO BE THE PERFECT TOURIST IN THE HAGUE Is it your first time in The Hague and you’re wondering what to do? Or on the contrary, have you already done everything? Don’t worry, we’ve got you! If you want to explore The Hague,…
THIMUN 2026 Officially Opens Co-written by Sarah Latin, Aksel Castel-branco, Mariya Dembytska Yesterday’s Opening Ceremony officially marked the beginning of the prestigious THIMUN 2026, with multiple high-profile guest speakers bringing their wisdom and expertise to the conference on the topic of Culture and Heritage. The ceremony kicked off with a very special guest indeed. The…
The ICC and its Pursuit of Global Justice By Ali Nematallah The Prosecutor v. Ahmad Al‑Faqi Al‑Mahdi is an important case heard by the International Criminal Court (ICC). The case focused on the deliberate destruction of cultural and religious sites during armed conflict. It showed that war can not only physically harm people but also…
What the Environment Means to EVC2 By Celia Overson Placards raised high, and amendments submitted, the delegates of Environmental Commission 2 have begun a riveting debate. EVC2 focuses on the protection, development, and use of natural resources. This year, the discussions revolve around deep-sea mining, the safeguarding of marine and coastal cultural heritage in the…
Getting Around The Hague By Ben Ferguson One of the great things about THIMUN is the complimentary public transport pass you receive with your accreditation. The Hague, like all Dutch cities, boasts an extensive public transport system. It has a reliable bus service and a suburban rail line similar to a metro called RandstadRail, but…
Sowing a Field of Memories By Aksel Castel-branco I vividly recall my first General Assembly, the excitement I felt listening to the Secretary General talk to us through our first MUN conference. It was a surreal and memorable experience, one that teetered on the edge of oblivion as I tried to keep the adrenaline from…