A Game of Vetoes and Power Plays in the Red Sea The first use of veto power in the Security Council A vital artery for up to 30% of global maritime trade, the Red Sea has now found itself at the heart of escalating conflicts where economics, security, and the safety of civilian lives collide…
The age-old question of freedom or censorship has arisen once more, and the delegates of HRC seek to answer it. With many varying opinions on the issue, and a ruling having to be made by HRC, such an impactful decision will not come easy. Each delegate has a role to play in pushing freedom of…
There are two crucial ingredients to a changemaker. 1. Actively assessing the way things are, and 2. Committing to changing for the way things can be. Our Executive Committee, Natasha Lee, Hannah Fu, Aanya Shah, and Aryav Bhesania, are a trailblazing troupe embodying these two qualities. From technology to psychology, they each have their…
After yesterday’s foreshadowing, it appears the delegates of GA1 have finally gotten the ball rolling with today’s debate. With a heated discussion over China’s claim in the South China Sea, claims over whether the Philippines’ constitution had included territorial assertions were debated. Despite great efforts, the discussions resulted in a stalemate, with few changed opinions…
How the debate in GA4 has brought us closer to the cosmos The peaceful use of outer space – Ever since the first man-made object made its way into orbit on October 4, 1957, the question of what man will do with the universe has been constant and remains unanswered. Today, humanity has come a…
A guide to ordering at a Singaporean Kopitiam (Coffee shop) When you go to your nearest Kopitiam, it’s easy to find yourself being overwhelmed by the unique ordering system. “What does Kopi O Kosong even mean?” is a question asked by hundreds of tourists as they try and get a taste of what Kopitiams are…
The Girl Behind the Gavel A quick Q&A with Secretary-General Hannah Fu. Being Secretary-General is no easy feat. It is especially hard when you are the head of the revamp— tasked with the paradoxical responsibility of respecting tradition while bearing the burden of preparing new resources to welcome this institution to a new age. Yes,…
In 2020, Covid-19 was not the only epidemic the world had fallen victim to. A disease of similar nature spread soon after patients started flooding hospital halls. The transfer of misinformation through media channels, at a pace that rivalled even the viruses in hospitals — an infodemic had proliferated. A lack of legal regulation has…
“I’m a Diplomat, But I am Honest” The THIMUN Thread hosts an exclusive with Her Excellency Anneke Adema. THIMUN was honoured to host Anneke Adema, the Dutch Ambassador to Singapore. From the starting line of her opening address, it was clear that Adema was passionate about her job. Through a commanding engagement, she quickly…
The guests of honour at THIMUN Singapore 2024 The who, where and what about the guests of honour at THIMUN Singapore 2024. At THIMUN Singapore 2024, we see honourable chairs , fellow delegates, and special guests arriving at IFS for the conference. Here’s The THIMUN Thread’s introduction to these new guests, the how, where, what…