Historical Committee

Setting: World War II {WWII}, 1939 – 1949

Preamble to committee

In this historical committee, the setting will gradually transition over the course of the conference, reflecting the chronological progression of the war. While delegates will have the opportunity to propose changes to certain historical events, they must also defend their country’s actions in events that cannot be altered.

Introductory position statement 

The introductory position statement is a concise speech wherein each delegate clarifies their country’s position on the German expansion especially the invasion of Poland in 1939, as well as their stance on the war if a country didn’t enter the war in that specific year the delegates must clarify their country’s predisposition to do so and mention the motives that will provoke the country to enter the war. This speech will adhere to the standard time duration which is 1 minute maximum with three compulsory POIS.

Objectives:

For each year of the war, significant historical events will be selected as topics for discussion. Delegates will approach these topics as they would in any other committee, presenting position papers that articulate and defend their country’s position and attitude towards the chosen event. Resolutions will be replaced by treaties that will take the form of traditional resolutions or treaty-style agreements.

1941: Attack on Pearl Harbour

Objective: engaging in the discourse surrounding the attack on Pearl Harbor is to meticulously scrutinise the underlying motivations behind Japan’s audacious surprise attack, thoroughly evaluate its profound ramifications on the United States and the Pacific theatre, and thoughtfully delve into the subsequent retaliatory measures undertaken by the United States, culminating in its decisive entry into World War II.

1945: Atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and the ethical implications of scientific projects in times of conflict

Objective: Evaluating the ethical ramifications and enduring effects of the atomic bombings on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, along with formulating approaches for nuclear non-proliferation and scrutinising the ethical aspects of the scientific enterprises during World War II,

1949: The Division of Germany causing the Separation of one people

Objective: Addressing the possible consequences of the division of Germany into West Capitalist and East Communist sectors pursuant to the agreements reached at the Yalta conference, with a primary focus on the separation of one people. Through in-depth discussions, the delegates aim to analyse the social, cultural, and emotional impact of this possible division on the German population, explore the upcoming challenges of divided families and communities, and reconsider the first draft scheme by acknowledging the devastating effects of this plan over the people of this country if it was put into action.