UNITED NATIONS
SECURITY COUNCIL
The Security Council, with its double delegations, is perhaps the most prolific committee at HFS MUN. The P5 nations and all the other countries in the UNSC make up a crew like the SWAT team of the UN - they're responsible for maintaining international peace and security, and they don't mess around. Just like in the real UNSC, delegates at HFS MUN 2024 get to step up as representatives of these powerful nations and hash out all kinds of issues. Think everything from conflicts in the Middle East to nuclear proliferation - it's serious stuff. It's gonna be intense, but hey, that's what real change necessitates, right?
Agenda:
Genocide and Geopolitics: The Crisis in Darfur and it's Global Implications
Committee Resources
Study Guide
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Portfolio Matrix
The Executive Board
Teesta Bhattacharya,
Director of UNSC
“Words are never ‘only words’; they matter because they define the contours of what we can do.”
~Slavoj Žižek
An ambitious extrovert with strong beliefs (and a to-die-for fashion sense) is the perfect way to describe our iconic Director of UNSC, Teesta Bhattacharya. She can best be described as someone ambitious and a die-hard Scuderia Ferrari fan. With her goal for this year’s HFS MUN being “do it well” she’s guaranteed to do that and so much more.
The best way to catch her attention is by initiating a conversation about history or bringing up your philosophical point of view (believe me, it’s the golden ticket).. A literature aficionado (and the previous Head of the Literary Club at HFS), Teesta holds a special place in her heart for Slavoj Žižek’s works, however, her personality would be incomplete if we didn’t mention her first love - dancing - with over 12 years of experience in numerous dance styles such as Kathak, Bachata, and Hip-Hop.
A born and bred HFS MUNer, having served as Secretary-General for HFS MUN 2023, she strives to ensure that this year's Security Council is efficient and of high quality. She remembers her first time chairing at HFS MUN and how bright and enthusiastic the delegates were, deepening her love for MUNing.
Be aware, she is the last person you would want to engage in a political argument with, unless of course, you wish to be proven wrong. She’s known for her bold stances, and one of her best ones is that Paw Patrol is nothing but very well-disguised police propaganda aimed at children. Although Teesta spends a questionable amount of time watching anime and Formula One, we can assure you she will leave no stone unturned to make this year’s Security Council (or as she likes to describe it - “her baby”), an absolute success.
"If we strive but fail, and the world remains armed against itself, then we've been divided, because the hunger for peace is in the hearts of all."
~Caesar
Fueled by what he believes this world lacks - hope - Shanay Shukla is an intriguing embodiment of kindness, punctuality, and optimism. Having delegated in military and security-based committees in the past, Shanay is drawn towards the mandate-based nature of the Security Council. From its mechanism to its execution, his interest lies in the very technicalities of this committee.
Shanay possesses an innate ability to be involved in and to give his absolute best in anything he chooses to pursue, and this year, that pursuit is HFS MUN. As a part of the Executive Board, his goal is to facilitate a versatile debate for delegates of all skill levels, while also maintaining the high standards of HFS MUN.
Shanay enjoys the quality of debate in a MUN, alongside the ability to mentor newer delegates while also learning from his seniors. Holding a soft spot for the familial bonds that a committee builds, he hopes to uphold the legacy of the esteemed Security Council with his co-directors and ensure that the delegates have a great experience.
Shanay’s brilliance is displayed beyond MUNs and academics, ranging from writing abstract and introspective poetry to being a digital as well as traditional artist. He enjoys listening to music, whether it’s the “Too Sweet” melodies of Hozier or the “Humble” rap of Kendrick (>Drake). He also appreciates anime, having a soft spot for the Jujutsu Kaisen, One Piece, and Four Knights of the Apocalypse manga.
When Shanay is not being philosophical, he has the tendency to break out into dance or unconsciously quote books and movies. He is an all-rounded individual and an excellent person to learn from. With Shanay as a director, you can be rest-assured that you, and UNSC, are in safe and secure hands.
Shanay Shukla,
Director of UNSC
Varun Sinha,
Assistant Director of UNSC
“It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters.”
~Epictetus
A man who is unmoved by life’s challenges, but finds the opportunity to run the HFS MUN quite moving, Varun Sinha is the Assistant Director in the UNSC this year. His philosophy of taking deep breaths along with his refreshing optimism will help lead pioneering delegates to success. His composure is complemented by his logical abilities but at times, he can be quite hyperactive.
The melody of music complements the marvel of MUNs in his life, and on the field; he’s Mbappé with the ball, but he plays in HFS, not at the Bernabeu. His first MUN was HFS MUN and now after all these years, he’s back! And this time with a pang for paperwork. He’s also an amateur palaeontologist and a motor car aficionado (Aston Martin or Porsche?).
This year Varun aims to deliver an unforgettable experience to each and every delegate. What Varun loves most about MUNs is the connections, friendships, debate, and food (I know why he likes HFS MUN now; it's the brownies, obviously).
To Varun, HFS MUN is like home, and he wants to make a difference. He plans to create an exciting environment that welcomes veterans and first-timers alike. Just make sure that you don’t end a word with ‘aurus’ while talking to him, or you’ll be there till 11 at night, not delegating but discussing the next real life Jurassic Park.
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