Diplomatic Discussions

Sunday 11 July, 3.30-4.00pm
Sydney Law School, The University of Sydney

Sydney is truly an international city; in 2008, the Globalisation and World Cities Study Group gave it the second highest rating, on par with Paris, Tokyo and Shanghai. Consequently dozens of countries have established consulates here, in recognition of Sydney's status as a regional hub.  

At AMUNC 2010, for the first time, a Diplomatic Discussions session will be held where diplomats will be invited to speak to students and answer questions they might have about their country's foreign policy. Delegates will also have the chance to speak to academics from the University of Sydney who are experts in a particular region or topic. Sessions are allocated regionally with a few diplomats and academics devoted to each bloc. To cater for delegates who do not represent nations, we will also invite experts in relevant committee areas such as journalists, legal academics, and NGO representatives, as far as possible. 

In this way we hope to provide AMUNC delegates with a deeper and more accurate knowledge of their assigned country, region or organisation's position on a host of issues. Further information on blocs and speakers will be released soon.