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Foreign Policy
What is FP
FP are the relations a country has/maintains with other nations and the stance it portrays in committee.
This includes diplomatic relations, shared history, current trade, style of government and military background.
Can be standardized into 3 types of relations:
1. Friendly (eg. China – Pakistan)
2. Hostile ( eg. India – Pakistan)
3. Middle ground/ No diplomacy (eg. Cuba – Pakistan)
Importance of FP
Must adhere to for award! (20% marking criteria)
Gives an insight into country relations and diplomacy
Shows viewpoints and stances of various countries
Is truly a ‘modeling’ of UN
Gives guidelines on how to proceed with committee and what stance, positions to opt for.
Research for FP
General Knowledge
Quick Google search on ‘foreign relations of country’
Links like foreignpolicy.com, CIA world fact book, national sites.
Wikipedia not legit and constantly tampered
Previous history of nations, other organizations members, military strategies, diplomacy maintained or not, current relations
Create a list of types of FP and countries.
Creating a mental scenario
How to use FP
FP shows in everything. Stance, Debate, Sponsorships, Lobbying, EVERYTHING
Must develop a sense of your general FP and act accordingly
Put yourself in shoes of real delegate
Tips & Trix! - ALWAYS adhere to foreign policy in crisis
- It is ok to deviate from standard but till extent
- Never change policy dramatically, instantly
- Never be the aggressor. MUNS are all about peace
Best of luck!Stick to your policy, Judge for yourself
- Aneet Singh