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The Italian Wars, 1492

For five decades, the Italian city-states have flourished in peace. But with Lorenzo de’ Medici’s death and the Peace of Lodi’s subsequent collapse, Italy is once again plunged into war. This is a strain of war foreign to the towering spires and docile fields of the region, with vast mercenary armies available. Across the Alps, the external powers of France and Austria are champing at the bit to assert control over Italy and to plunder the bottomless coffers of the peninsula’s myriad states. The great Medici of old spirals into decline and new powers such as the Venetians, Sforza, and Borgia plot to fill the vacuum. It is now your job to tactfully guide Italy to unite against the foreign threats or subjugate the region under one banner.

As a continuous crisis committee, the Historical Crisis Committee is most appropriate for experienced delegates. Position papers are mandatory and must be submitted by January 22nd, 2024, at 23:59 PT. More information about position papers specific to this committee can be found on page 3 of the Background Guide.



Brian Qian

Brian Qian | Director

A Grade 11 Student at St. George’s School, Brian is honoured to serve as the Director for VMUN 2024’s iteration of the Historical Crisis Committee. Since being captivated by the electric world of Model UN in Grade 8, Brian has used this unique opportunity to strengthen his relationships with his peers and meet countless new people with a similar passion for debate and diplomacy, fostering his love for current and historical affairs as well as developing his skills in public speaking and communication. Brian hopes to use his experience to provide the best possible Model UN experience at VMUN 2024. Outside of Model UN, Brian’s interests include: despairing over Sauber F1, waking up alarmingly early to watch football, and taking unusually long walks in the city.


Sophie Xu

Sophie Xu | Chair

A Grade 10 student at Richmond Christian School, Sophie is elated to be serving as Chair of the Historical Crisis Committee at VMUN 2024. From timidly raising her placard in General Assemblies to being fully immersed in the creation of resolution papers with the delegates around her, Sophie’s journey in Model UN was nothing short of exhilarating. MUN has provided an array of memorable moments and valued memories from debating global issues to mindlessly searching for dinner in Downtown Vancouver. Outside of MUN, Sophie enjoys terrorizing her two adorable cats, scrolling for new thrillers to watch on Netflix, and exploring the islands of Poptropica. Sophie is determined to make the committee room fun, engaging, and an unforgettable experience for delegates at the 23rd iteration of VMUN.


“Isabel

Isabel Li | Crisis Staff

Currently a Grade 11 student at Stratford Hall, Isabel is ecstatic to serve as Crisis Staff for the Historical Crisis Committee at VMUN 2024. Ever since her first conference as a nervous eighth grader who proudly delivered a single 15-second speech, Isabel has come to learn and embrace the rollercoaster that is MUN. From executing outlandish plans that miraculously worked to the backstabbing and eventual murder of former allies, MUN has proven nothing short of exhilarating. Outside of the conference room, Isabel can be found filling yet another journal full of doodles, being able to only hit the opponent’s legs in videogames, or continually ignoring her alarm clock. Isabel hopes that all delegates will enjoy the weekend filled with debate and is excited to see what shenanigans will arise!


You can contact the Director at hcc@vmun.com. Any questions regarding the committee or its debate procedures will be answered by email. Position papers must also be submitted to this address.

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