It is 1453, and the Byzantine Empire is once again on the verge of collapse. As Mehmed II prepares to besiege Constantinople, Emperor Constantine XI now faces the seemingly impossible task: defending what is now left of the Roman Empire. As Ottoman forces gather beyond its walls, battle is imminent. With the support of foreign powers uncertain, and the city’s own defences weak, delegates must deal with political rivalries, military strategies, and ever-shifting alliances as they attempt to decide the city’s fate, once and for all.
As a continuous crisis committee, the Advanced Crisis Committee is most appropriate for experienced delegates. Position papers are mandatory and must be submitted by January 22, 2027, at 23:59 PST. More information about position papers specific to this committee can be found in the Position Paper Guide, on the Delegate Resources Page.
Christina Zhang | Director
As a Grade 10 student at Crofton House School, Christina is delighted to be serving as the Director of the Advanced Crisis Committee at VMUN 2027! Since first starting Model UN two years ago as a timid delegate, Christina has grown to have a strong passion for this form of diplomatic debate. From starting international wars to solving murder mysteries, Model UN has given her countless memories and new connections. Outside of Model UN, Christina can often be found doomscrolling in bed, buying bottles of Ito En green tea at H-Mart, and talking about her cat. Christina cannot wait to meet all the delegates and looks forward to an exciting and engaging weekend at VMUN 2027!
Nathan Lee | Chair
As a junior at Vancouver College, Nathan is thrilled to serve as the Chair for ACC. Nathan stumbled through his first MUN conference 3 years ago, and has since found himself coming back for more. He enjoys exploring and defending different perspectives while working with others to solve international affairs and problems within conferences. Outside of his academic pursuits, Nathan has developed an appreciation for activities that require significantly more time than he initially anticipates. In his spare time, he enjoys playing the piano, honing his typing skills, playing video games (particularly those of the Pokemon franchise), keeping up to date on One Piece, and, consequently, procrastinating on all of his responsibilities. Nathan wishes every delegate a successful conference filled with passionate and productive debate throughout VMUN!
Markellan Kaiser | Assistant Director
As a Grade 12 student at Shawnigan Lake School, Markellan is thrilled to serve as the Assistant Director of the Advanced Crisis Committee at VMUN’s twenty-sixth iteration. After moving to Canada from his home in Denmark in his grade eight year, he immediately wanted to immerse himself in international politics, leading him to attend his 4th VMUN conference, finally as a dias member. Outside of Model United Nations, Markellan fondly participates in squash and film, and is a leader in his house at Shawnigan. He can’t wait to learn about everyone in the committee and is looking forward to a host of directives. Sadly, leading him towards his last VMUN conference of high school.
You can contact the Director at acc@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.