The King has fallen, and along with him, the monarchy. On January 30th, 1649, with the severed head of King Charles I raised aloft, the Commonwealth of England was established. Governed nominally by the “Rump Parliament,” the real power is concentrated in the hands of the Council of State. Led by Oliver Cromwell, commander of the victorious New Model Army, the Council is composed of England’s finest; from military generals to statesmen, it is your duty to establish the Commonwealth’s authority across England. With Royalist remnants still scattered across the fields and meadows of England, it will be only a matter of time before these enemies rise to challenge the Commonwealth once more. Members of the Council, you will have to address economic, religious, military, and political issues to ensure that the Civil War was not fought in vain. The fate of the Commonwealth, and England, rests in your hands.
As a continuous crisis committee, Cabinet is most appropriate for experienced delegates. Position papers are mandatory and must be submitted by January 21, 2025, at 23:59 PST. More information about position papers specific to this committee can be found in the Position Paper Guide.
Ricky Qiang | Director
Ricky is a Grade 12 at St. George’s School. His journey in MUN started 5 years ago when attending his first conference. Ever since the first 10-second speech he has given, Ricky has found his newly made friends and his love for politics and global events as motivation to continue trying. Entering his 6th year at MUN, Ricky is ecstatic and honoured to be the Director of Cabinet. Beyond MUN, Ricky can be found pointlessly arguing with friends about the most minute details in history, reading excessive light novels, or making his next gourmet meal. Ricky hopes that VMUN can spark interest in delegates as he experienced 5 years ago. He looks forward to a weekend of strategy, deception, and a potential dose of betrayal.
Erwin Wang | Chair
A Grade 11 at St. George’s School, Erwin is honoured to serve as the Chair of the Cabinet Committee at VMUN 2025. Since attending his first conference in grade 9 as an anxious delegate, Erwin’s interest and involvement with Model UN has only deepened. From constantly motioning for roundtables to threatening to nuke the USA in his speeches, this non-spectator sport has helped Erwin form new connections, advance his knowledge of global events, and make unforgettable memories that he will cherish for the rest of his high school career. Outside of Model UN, Erwin can be found sliding on the curling rink, supporting the greatest football team in history (Real Madrid), and scrolling endlessly on Instagram reels. Erwin is excited to meet everyone and looks forward to a weekend of fruitful debate!
Jasmine Zhang | Crisis Staff
As a Grade 10 at Crofton House School, Jasmine is delighted to serve as Crisis Staff of the Cabinet Committee. From beginning her Model UN journey in the eighth grade, Jasmine’s interest in the diplomatic world has never dwindled. Since then, she has collected fond memories and made numerous friends through different experiences within the vast world of MUN. Outside the conference room, Jasmine can be found sipping away at her local bubble tea shop, burrowing into different Dostoevsky books, and planning impossible vacation trips with her friends. Jasmine wishes all delegates the best of luck as she greatly looks forward to this week’s fruitful debates.
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.