The German Revolution of 1918 began as Germany faced a painful defeat in the First World War and the collapse of the German Empire. After the abdication of Kaiser Wilhelm II, Germany witnessed the emergence of workers’ and soldiers’ councils across the country; together they challenged the authority of the existing government and served as a partial catalyst for the issues to come. Political factions increasingly divided over the future of Germany, with some looking to establish a democratic republic through elections while others called for a socialist revolution centred on workers’ councils. At the same time, military leaders and conservative forces wallowed in their fear that further revolution would bring further violence and political instability. As groups struggled for control, Germany and its leaders are faced with the difficult task of rebuilding its government while preventing the country from descending into civil conflict.
As a continuous crisis committee, the Cabinet 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.
Elysia Luo | Director
Currently a senior at Southridge School, Elysia is delighted to serve as the Director of the Cabinet Crisis Committee at this iteration of VMUN. What began as something forced upon her by her older peers quickly turned into a passion, giving her the opportunity to participate in conferences across Vancouver and experience the late-night crashouts and early-morning crises alongside countless other delegates. Through these experiences, Elysia is proud to say that she has found and forged many lifelong MUN friendships. Outside of MUN, Elysia can usually be found watching F1 while being painfully loyal to her GOAT, Fernando Alonso, walking aimlessly around Downtown Vancouver, and painting whenever she gets the chance. Elysia is incredibly excited to welcome all of her delegates to VMUN and wishes everyone the very best of luck in their preparations for the upcoming conference!
Max Wang | Chair
A Grade 11 student at St. George’s School, Max is delighted to serve as the Chair of Cabinet at VMUN 2027! Ever since tripping three times on his way up to the podium three years ago, he has since been enthralled by the world of Model UN, a non-spectator sport that has ignited his passion for diplomacy. Whether it be falling asleep on a pillow during Morning crisis, or witnessing the marriage of the Pope and King Ferdinand the 1st, MUN has granted Max countless cherished memories and friendships. Outside the committee room, he can be found devouring a spicy chicken ramen at Zubu, endlessly watching TLDR News on YouTube, or grinding to the next arena in Clash Royale. He looks forward to an unforgettable weekend of debate and discussion!
Keith Alibarbar | Assistant Director
Keith is a rising senior at Steveston-London Secondary School and is thrilled to serve as the Chair of the Cabinet committee at VMUN 2027. After stepping into his first Model UN conference near the end of Grade 10 simply for the experience, Keith quickly found himself drawn back to committee rooms and willing to wake up early to debate every crisis update. Since then, he has grown from nervously reading off position papers to delivering confident but clueless speeches. Outside of MUN, Keith enjoys challenging himself with new opportunities, attempting various sports, and managing his schoolwork. He looks forward to an engaging conference and cannot wait to meet the attending delegates.
You can contact the Director at cabinet@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.