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Heya! My name is Joseph, and I am your vice chair for 4th SPECPOL in BMUN LXVI. I am currently a sophomore at the University of California, Berkeley majoring in Political Science, with a specialization in Comparative Politics, and English. This is my second year in BMUN, and I am especially excited to chair this committee along side my wonderful friends. This year, the two topic that we will discuss are Political Stability in the Middle East and the Protection of Indigenous Minorities. These two are staple topics of Model UN, with a large variety of issues that spur a dynamic and ultimately educational experience. In this committee, we will also focus on feasibility and realism that will bring an extra dimension of complexity to the topics.
BMUN is one of the most educational experiences I had both in my high school and college career. As a delegate, I learned from BMUN how to conduct in-depth research, cooperate with others, and stay confident in myself. I am so excited to see you guys participate in this amazing educational experience that is not only going to challenge your views of the world, but also help you realize the massive potential that all of you have. So get excited! Research well! And see you there in March.
We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we're curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths. - Walt Disney

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