Crisis Committees

Many Model UN Conferences now offer some form of crisis committees, a smaller, less traditional, unpredictable simulation. Best Delegate describes crisis committees as "... fast-paced MUN committees that often emulate small organizations and boards. Rather than representing a country, delegates take on the role of a character that can range from an ambassador to a news reporter to a fictional character, depending on the committee." 

While you will often find more experienced delegates in crisis committees, novice delegates can also be successful with thorough preparation before conference and active participation throughout committee. These committees, while challenging, can also be the most fun and creative. 

Here are a few resources that will help prepare any student for success in a crisis committee.

Best Delegate: Everything You Need to Know About Crisis Committee

Best Delegate: The Guide to Research and Preparing for Model UN Crisis Committees

Best Delegate: How to do Well in a Model UN Crisis Committee

Crisis 101: 5 Strategies for the Crisis Newbie

Other Best Delegate Crisis Committee Articles

MUNUC Guide to Crisis Committees (this is a really good, detailed explainer)

Writing Directives

How to Write a Crisis Directive--Best Delegate

How to Write a MUN Crisis Directive--WiseMee

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