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My name is Juan Camilo Romero, an Economics and History Major here at Universidad de Los Andes. It is with gratitude that I invite you to enjoy this committee in the best way possible and profit the most from its possibilities. Along with Santiago Paz, Economics and Law major from the same institution, we would like to make you feel the same passion we feel for international relations, economic and political situations and intellectual debates that surround not only our reality, but that have shaped the world as we know it. MONUA 2019’s goal is to, with this edition’s academic structure and preparation, make of their committees the most educational and memorable experience for every delegate. From newbies to the most experienced, each delegate will have the possibility to motivate his or herself to be better for his own profit and to fight their fears. Each participant this year is not only called to profit and enjoy all the amenities provided by the conference, along with the opportunities to get to enlarge their own world but is also called to break the boundaries of their own capacities. The academic team that has prepared all this experience, from dais members to us as the secretariat, is extremely proud of the result you will see soon enough. You will find new realities, challenges and an infinity of possibilities to mold the world at your will whilst being conscious of the other in order to set the path towards being a better person and a better member of society. Delegates, by making part of a committee in MONUA 2019, you assert your character and your capacities. You also confirm having a commitment to yourselves and your surroundings. You confirm having a commitment of being leaders that, just as our alma mater’s motto states, go beyond the duty. We expect this dream to motivate you just as much it has motivated us from the beginning and from here on until memory permits it. Face impossibles, face your mind and face the odds. Welcome. Juan Camilo Romero Santiago Paz Secretary-General MONUA 2019 Undersecretary-General MONUA2019 8 Dear delegates, Welcome to the Undersecretariat for Crisis Committees, which will be with no doubt, the most challenging of all. My name is Simón Fandiño Mondragón, seventh semester law student at Universidad de los Andes, alumni from Colegio Calasanz Cúcuta, and native from the same city. This Undersecretariat has been distinguished for always being ahead when it comes to crisis committees in Colombia, mixing North American circuit crisis procedure with the structure of Co- lombian committees. Therefore, this Undersecretariat has become what it is because it has been standing on the shoulders of giants, who share my passion for this kind of committees. This year, we introduce three extraordinary committees, each one different and equally and captivating in their own way. First, we have Angela Merkel’s Presidential Cabinet, led by Juan Diego Ávila it is an economic presidential committee, with political and social elements. We also present the JCC: The Trojan Epic Cycle, directed by Santiago Serrano and with the objective of devising the designs of the epic war between Trojans and Achaeans. Lastly, MONUA’s signature committee, the Ad-Hoc Committee of the Sec- retary General, always present in this model as far as I can recall, always mysterious, always intriguing, this time under the leader- ship of Mateo Zárate. I hope that this excellent team, made up by people with a long trajectory in this kind of committees, will be able to portray their love for crisis on you, so your MONUA experience is unforgettable. Without further ado, enjoy this journey, because fantasy, betrayals, alliances and war are just around the corner. usg for crisis committees 9 dais and crisis director welcoming letter Dear Delegates, Welcome to MONUA 2019 and to the Angela Merkel’s Presidential Cabinet. As the Dais of this committee we are very pleased to have you all here. I am Alan David Gómez, a sixth-semester economics student minoring in law and business administration at Universidad de Los Andes. I’m also part of a newspaper specialized in analyzing the current economic events in Colombia and the region. Thus, I’m passionate about understanding my surroundings in order to make our country better, since I consider change starts from within. Quite frankly I’m new to model UN experiences, but I do not lack determination to be the best chair I can in order to make sure you have the best experience at MONUA. Germany is my favorite country worldwide and I’m eager to explore it in extreme depth, as I hope you do too. I’m Andrea Jaramillo Caro, an eight-semester Social Communication student minoring in Journalism and Editorial at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana. I’m passionate about cultural, social, security and human rights topics; which is why you’ll almost always see me in committees with these topics. Germany is one of those countries that draws me in since, as a journalist, I find it fascinating due to its vast history and development, reason why I expect you to give your full best in the three days we will be gathered in order to make this one, one of the best experiences for everyone. I’ll be attentive to any doubt you may have and remember to prepare thoroughly since the success of the committee lies on both sides. It is an honor for us to share with you this thrilling experience, which promises to reach the highest expectations. We expect you all to prepare in the best way and bring to the committee all of your best energy to make of this an amazing experience for all of us. We hope to see you soon. Sincerely, Alan David Gómez and Andrea Jaramillo Caro 10 Dear members of the cabinet, Welcome to the 8th version of MONUA. My name is Juan Diego Avila, I’m in 6th semester at Universidad de Los Andes, currently pursuing a double major in Economics and Government & Public Affairs, and for this version of MONUA I will be your crisis director. Back in school I participated in diverse versions of MUN yet I quit a few years ago. However, MUN finds a way to lure you back in, and that is why I am here. Crisis committees are, by far, the most pushing and stressful yet exciting committees there are because is in here where you prove how complete you are as a delegate. I invite you to feel the pressure and the overwhelm that crisis produces because those sensations are the ones that will take you where you have never imagined. I also invite you to reach me at any point during your preparation if you have any doubts or questions, I am glad to help you sort them out. Prepare yourselves, because Germany needs you, each and every one of you must come with fresh ideas, secret tactics and the greatest charisma to bring the cabinet to new lengths. Juan Diego Avila, Crisis Room Director. 11 Invitation from Angela Merkel and Franz-Walter Steinmer Today marks a month since the possession of this cabinet, time in which we have gone through a lot, but we have managed to overcome every obstacle that has come our way. Even though we have been able to manage some of these problems, the cabinet still has to overcome complex challenges. This sort of affairs are the reason why Europe has the eyes on us; and let us remember you, that the expectations of our people, the Germans, are higher than ever. Currently, this fourth term has not received the expected support in the political Arena, and the grand coalition of parties that helped build a new term for your Chancellor, Mrs. Merkel, seems to be disgruntled. Moreover, the political tension has been intensified and the people are questioning the government’s capacity to fulfil its duty. A new period starts today. Today, we have the possibility to shape German history and recov- er our legitimacy in front of our citizens and our neighboring countries. It won’t be an easy work; hence, it is of vital importance to have a thorough commitment in every one of our as- signments and, to always bear in mind that we are here to represent the best interests of the nation. Furthermore, it doesn’t matter the position that each one of us has in diverse topics such as immigration, economy, cultural rights, amongst others, even if it is in the opposition; we need to fight, not against each other, but with each other, side by side, for our people. That being said, if you have received this letter, you have the honor to be invited to attend the next meeting of this cabinet in the Chancellery Headquarters. Angela Merkel, Franz-Walter Steinmer, Chancellor of Germany President of Germany background Angela Dorothea Merkel has been acting as Chancellor of Germany since 2005, she also has served as the leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) since 2000; She has chosen four cabinets since her first election, approximately one for every four years.