Model NATO Summit 2017 Northampton

Mark Kirkham is a doctoral candidate in international development at the Department of International Development, University of Northampton(UK).  Mark has a master’s degree in international relations and an undergraduate degree in politics and history. In addition, he is a lecturer in International Development at the University of Northampton with three years of experience. His research interests include politics, history state building and security studies.

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This is a simulation which is designed to engage students and get them to understand the practical side of international relations. Whilst the existing program includes substantial theoretical engagement with the students, putting into practice principles which are part of IR discourse is essential. This will give the students the skills to be able to engage with the challenges associated with international diplomacy and practical decision making. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization(NATO) relies on consensus among 28 member states to co-ordinate the military and diplomatic responses to external threats and crises.
This event is sponsored by NATO’s Public Diplomacy Division and the University of Northampton
This program will include committee work designed to provide guidelines for future policy considerations in NATO and a crisis simulation that includes a crisis scenario that is a hypothetical example of a crisis that could emerge. This will give students the opportunity to learn the skills they need to present a coherent case for the position they are defending. In each committee including the DPPC and OPC, each student will be allocated a country to represent. This gives the students the opportunity to explore a different countries political dynamics, this will be the catalyst for future learning and research potential in those countries. The committees we will be simulating is the Operations Policy Committee(OPC) and Defence Planning and Policy Committee(DPPC). 
Please bare in mind, all those who register will be required to complete a 1 page position paper in advance of the Summit. All participants will be informed about the country they will be representing by the 25th of February.
Only students can be participants, however if you are not a student you can purhcase an observer ticket. If you are a student and not being assessed for this simulation, please email me your institution and student number.
Only one ticket per order, if you want to buy multiple tickets individuals must register separately. 
Please note, all observers now will only be able to attend the closing ceremony and opening ceremony, the closing ceremony is at 8am HLT1 until 9.45 on the 18th and the closing ceremony is on the 19th between 5pm-6pm.

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