ASEAN Regional Forum
Committee Introduction
Association of South-East Asian Nations Regional Forum, or ARF, was held first time in 1994, for its members to discuss regional politics and security issues, and to maintain regional peace and stability. Consisting of ASEAN members and other influential nations in Asia-Pacific region, such as US and China, this forum provides an opportunity to foster a regional approach to solve from traditional to non-traditional security matters. As a regional and multilateral platform, it can promote its goals through measures like confidence-building or preventive diplomacy, in line with other cooperation among states. Local perspectives as well as diverse stances will be key characteristics of this committee, while delegates try to gain consensus during conference sessions. As ARF had continuously to evolved itself and its important in the past, the world can expect this forum to play a bigger role in the construction of regional security issues and be influential.
Topic Introduction
Disputes in South China Sea
Due to the discovery of oil and natural gas, fishery arguments and other complex factors, the long historical territorial disputes in South China Sea has gained increasing attention from the international community in recent years. Though different parties have tried calling for related states to remain self-disciplined and to follow the international law, nations in the region still took aggressive actions, in the name of safeguarding their sovereignty claims, and threaten the stability of the region. Being As an issue that directly “hits home” for most member states, delegates are expected to push forward the agenda, try to solve the disputes with feasible methods, and prevent future conflicts from occuring in the South China Sea.
Chairs
I entered the dynamic world of MUN until I was a freshman in NTU, Department of Political Science. And I regret that, because I could have gained much more if I was there earlier. Usually, I am an introverted person who don’t really talk with others often. But here in MUN, I have to, so that I can communicate with and persuade them in supporting my point. This is never easy for me, however, I still made my way to HSMUN as a chair, and use my personality as an advantage to stay professional in a conference. And I believe the same thing can happen to you, delegate! Looking forward to see you in July.
Assistant Chairs
Greeting to all distinguished delegates, my name is Sue, a freshman majoring in international business, National Taiwan University. For me, there are only two can describe MUN precisely, touching and stunning. In MUN, I met a group of amazing people thinking critically and logically with a sensitive soul inside. Every single movement they made was shining, and I saw my deficiency surrounded by their glitter, which keeps reminding me that I can be a better person. In the conference,I met a group of friends with kindred spirits.We shed tears for a headline about terrorist attack, we made fierce discussion over controversial mandates; We fought for justice in a social movement, we made all the efforts to keep our faith.The most important of all, I met a mentor who changed the rest of my life. He taught me the genuine meaning of independently thinking.When I began to analyze the problem in every different nuances, I started to look upon myself in a distinct angle. Above is my MUN story, and I believe in the conference, you will create your own unique MUN memories.
My name is Bob, your co-chair in the four-day MUN journey.I am currently a freshman majoring in International Business in NTU. I want to firstly express my warm welcome to all of my dear delegates to HSMUN 2016! I'm very excited that this is my very first time to serve as a chair. The reason why I want to participate in HSMUN and serve as a chair is that I am eager to bring the access of MUN activities to my delegates that leads them to the limitless knowledge and wider perspectives. Additionally, the issue, disputes in South China Sea, we will be discussing is highly related to the situation of our country currently. Lastly, I will try my best to bring you a fabulous MUN conference and share my own experience with you. I can't wait to see you!