by Raegan Mach | Nov 23, 2024 | AMUN Chronicle
In the United Nations, there are six principal organs, one of which is the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The ICJ hears two types of cases: contentious disputes and advisory opinions. This year, the ICJ Justices will hear oral arguments for three contentious...
by Raegan Mach | Nov 23, 2024 | Two Point Two
Each year, the AMUN International Court of Justice (known as “the ICJ”) convenes in the deepest levels of the Sheraton Grand to address and settle international legal disputes among nations and states. Yet, year after year, the same question haunts the halls of the...
by AMUN Staff | Nov 20, 2024 | Two Point Two
The Security Council is unique within the United Nations: its decisions are binding on all Member States. While decisions of the International Court of Justice are binding for the Member States directly involved, no organ but Security Council can bind all the Members....
by AMUN Staff | Nov 11, 2024 | Two Point Two
Knowing how to use the rules at a Model UN conference can feel intimidating if you aren’t familiar with them. You likely have a sense in your head of what you want to do, but maybe aren’t sure how to get from that idea to reality. To help you feel a bit more...
by Brian Endless, PhD | Nov 21, 2023 | Two Point Two
By Dr. Brian Endless, President of the AMUN Board of Directors Remarks from the AMUN 2023 Opening Plenary Session on 18 November 2023. Distinguished representatives, faculty advisors, Secretariat and honored guests. Thank you and welcome to AMUN. First, I’m standing...
