JCC: US-Backed Rebels, 1973
Intermediate, Single Delegate
Step into one of the most volatile moments of the Cold War: Chile, 1970. Salvador Allende, the first democratically elected Marxist president in Latin America, has just taken office, igniting fierce tension across Chilean society and drawing the wary eyes of Washington. Behind the scenes, the CIA funnels millions of dollars into destabilizing his government, copper wealth fuels international conflict, and the Chilean military wrestles with questions of loyalty, democracy, and power. In this Joint Crisis Committee, you will play the role of generals, admirals, and political operatives caught in the storm. Every directive, every alliance, and every betrayal could shift the fate of Chile.
As the country teeters between socialism, military intervention, and foreign meddling, the stakes could not be higher. Will you preserve democracy or seize the chance to shape Chile’s future in your own image? Expect coup plots, shadowy CIA involvement, economic warfare, and the chaos of the streets spilling into the halls of power. This is a high-stakes struggle for control of a nation. Are you ready to pull the strings?
Meet Your Dias
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Hello!
My name is Natalia, and I am a junior studying Applied Math with a concentration in Operations Research at UC Berkeley. I am originally from Palo Alto, CA, and in my free time enjoy studying philosophy, anthropology, etymology, literature, and foreign languages, among other subjects. I am also a dancer and enjoy reading, specifically sci-fi, fantasy, and dystopian.
I started doing MUN in middle school and will always cherish the skills and memories I formed through this wonderful program. This has led me to want to make the experience special and valuable for as many young students as possible. Thus, I am so excited to be chairing this committee of JCC: US-Backed Rebels!
Characterized by complex political intrigue and vies for leadership, this committee is an excellent opportunity to prove your mettle in the context of 1970s Chile. I look forward to seeing you all showcase your creativity and cleverness, and cannot wait to help make this the best experience possible.
Natalia Trounce, Chair
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Hello Delegates,
My name is Minyoung Kim and I will be your chair for the JCC: US-Backed Rebels. I am currently a fourth year Political Science major studying at UC Berkeley and my third year staffing for Bearmun. Beyond UCBMUN, I hold a job at the UCPD while being involved in a pre-law fraternity. I am originally from Orange County in Southern California, but enjoy my free time exploring the Bay.
In this joint crisis committee, you will be creating, and perhaps destroying, alliances both within Chile and globally as you journey your way through a weekend of character arcs. We all can not wait to see your research, creativity, and performance displayed in what will surely be an eventful committee.
As your dias, my goals are to ensure delegates have a meaningful experience that grants the freedoms to scheme and collaborate with one another. This being said, the dias will not tolerate any disrespect to others as well as any violations of the BearMUN code of conduct. If there are any further questions, please feel free to reach out to the BearMUN team at any time.
I hope this will be an overwhelming experience that gives delegates the opportunity to showcase their skills of delegation and imagination.
Best,
Minyoung Kim, Chair
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Hello everyone!
My name is Marvin (he/him), and I am a senior from Taiwan studying Economics and Data Science. As my third and final BEARMUN, I am beyond excited to serve as your Coordinating Crisis Director for this JCC. I’ve done competitive MUN since middle school, and UCBMUN has allowed me to continue my competitive spirit and passion for traveling and eating! In the club, I’ve been the Director of Finance for most of my college tenure, and have just freshly retired to act as a new member trainer. MUN, whether in the club or on the circuit, has taught me invaluable life lessons about public speaking and working with others, and allowed me to meet many talented and amazing delegates on the circuit. In my free time, I enjoy golfing, building Legos, playing rogue-like games, learning new languages, as well as spending too much money on cat toys for my cat :).
As someone who has always competed in historical crisis committees, I’m excited to see what kind of creative, political arcs you will cook up! I suggest researching extensively on the time period the committee takes place, as well as considering out-of-the-box arcs that fit in the period.Best,
Marvin Yen, Coordinating Crisis Director