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What is the Press Corps?
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European Response to the Green New Deal
In recent years, global warming has been worsening and negatively affecting nature as well as people. Even with the actions of environmentalists like Greta Thunberg, the need to protect and restore our planet increases every day. In 2020, the European Environment Agency assessed that the state of nature in the European Union (EU) is in severe decline. Notably, only 15% of EU habitats are in good condition, and 50% of areas with pollinator-dependent crops do not provide suitable conditions for pollinators...
By: Alice Guzzi
Published: 11/9/2023 |
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Weaponization of Pathogens
The weaponization of pathogens is a concerning issue that has the potential to disrupt international peace and the stability of the world. Some would even say that is a threat to humanity itself seeing the devastation that some epidemics/pandemics have caused in the past. Pathogens include viruses, bacteria, and other microorganisms capable of causing disease. They have been a part of history throughout humanity's existence with a notable example being the black plague during medieval times. While they are natural entities and often viewed as adversaries of human health, they can be transformed into tools of warfare or terror that differ themselves from the use of conventional warfare weapons. The origins of pathogen weaponization date to the early 20th century, with the development of biological weapons during World War I. Since then humanity has witnessed further developments in biological warfare with a major notable example being anthrax...
By: Niraj Singh
Published: 11/9/2023 |
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The Race for the Arctic
The first country to execute drilling for resource extraction in the Arctic was Russia in 1915. Ever since, the Arctic region has become a hotspot for governments and companies to seek access to acquire the resources this area has to offer. These raw materials are not only limited to oil, but also include gas and minerals such as phosphate, used for the production of fertilizers, and other rare-earth minerals near Greenland’s melting icecaps, essential for the functioning of wind turbines and electric vehicles. The Arctic is estimated to hold around 22% of the world’s natural oil and gas, with a possible value of 28 trillion dollars worth of oil...
By: Bianca Giannacchi
Published: 11/9/2023 |
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Application of the International Convention of the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination - Georgia v. Russian Federation
he Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) is the UN body of independent professionals that oversee the execution and fulfilment of the International Convention of the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination. Due to the everpresent racial discrimination in modern society and politics, CERD aims to fight against this injustice. This UN body believes that racially based discrimination is “a barrier to the full realisation of human rights” and poses dangers to society; such as conflicts, genocides, suffering, and loss of life. Thus, CERD strives to monitor member nations in their implementation of racial equality and ensure total elimination of discrimination...
By: Lesso De Vincenzo
Published: 11/9/2023 |
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The Bosnian War
Bosnia and Herzegovina, a country on the Balkan Peninsula in southeastern Europe is often regarded as a relatively unknown territory and country, especially considering its non central role in current global affairs. However Bosnia and Herzegovina has an important and broad history, that includes many bitter moments, like any country, with war...
By: Martina Mongelli
Published: 11/9/2023 |
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Your Secret Admirer
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The Secrets of Milan:
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InterviewA Zoom into the Human Rights CommiteeThe ASMMUN officially started and after the inspiring opening ceremony, during lobbying time our delegates got the opportunity to enter their committees and meet the chairs as well as the delegates and the respective countries that are going to debate with. The press took the opportunity to ask our delegates, such as Jessica Ejike, some questions. She is the representative for India in the Human Rights Committee and showed immense excitement to be participating in a live, held in-person conference.
By: Carlota Sousa
Editor: Caterina Siciliano Published: 10/30/22 |
Human Rights Update!
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MUN: A Debate Club or Social Gathering?While many could claim that an MUN conference serves as an experience to engage in debates, it is actually primarily considered by many of its members as a cultural dive in other people’s lives.
By: Caterina, Esther, Rosandy
Editor: Caterina Siciliano Published: 10/30/2022 |
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Stress Alert!In our fast-paced, modern world, it's no surprise that people are feeling more stressed than ever, but teenagers are the ones bearing the larger burden when it comes to being exposed to stress.
By: Audrey Schmuelling
Editor: Arianna Zhou Published: 10/30/2022 |
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A Trip to the Past of the American School of Milan The American School of Milan this year is celebrating their 60th anniversary! To best celebrate it, I decided to take you on a journey to some of its most important events.
By: Alice Guzzi
Editor: Arianna Zhou Published: 10/30/2022 |
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Update on C40 Cities
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Interview on a Security Council Delegate
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Interviewing Chair of WHO:
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Book RecommendationsDear MUN Readers,
Since I know many of you have traveled from far away to come here; some coming from Germany, others from as far as Rwanda, Caterina Siciliano and I, wanted to welcome you and give a list of our own book recommendations that you can enjoy while on your airplane flight back home or during your metro ride around Milan! We made sure that our lists involved a variety of genres to best accommodate everyone’s taste, from non-fiction to classics, so here is our own personal list made just for you. By: Arianna Zhou and Caterina Siciliano
Published: 10/29/2022 |
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Teatro alla ScalaAre you passionate about operas, ballets, and concerts? Are you interested in visiting a symbolic landmark of Milan and one of the most famous monuments in the world? Then you HAVE to visit Teatro alla Scala. Teatro alla Scala (also known as “La Scala”) is the main opera house in Milan and it is considered among the most prestigious theaters in the world.
By: Martina De Falco
Published: 10/29/2022 |
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Environmental Committee
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By: Aleksander Cesana and Agnese Pazzi
Editor: Agnese Pazzi Published: 11/12/2021 |
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Disarmament and International Security Council: Chemical WeaponsChemical weapons were first used on a large scale during the First World War, and have been widely condemned since.
By: Stella Ormoneit
Editor: Agnese Pazzi Published: 11/12/2021 |
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Mr. Capello in EnvironmentalBy: Agnese Pazzi and Irene Colombo
Editor: Irene Colombo Published: 12/12/2020 |
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Mr.Rutherford in EcosocASM Director Mr. Wayne Rutherford gave a truly inspiring speech this yesterday to the delegates of the ECOSOC Committee, sharing his thoughts on a topic they will be debating tomorrow: providing quality education in a time of physical distancing. Mr. Rutherford has been working tirelessly towards this very goal throughout the past year, in a time in which the learning environment drastically changed at ASM and all around the globe.
By: Agnese Pazzi and Irene Colombo
Editor: Irene Colombo Published: 12/12/2020 |