Position Paper Instructions (Part 1)

Distinguishing Between Topic A and Topic B:

To clarify, Topic A should primarily center on territorial divisions and war. International action should be tailored to discussing developments in territory or war. Proposed solutions should solve the issue of territorial distribution and a plan of perpetual peace (a system to prevent war distinct from the Utrecht system and Concert of Europe in at least one meaningful way). The issues are as follows: 

-Italy: Address the fate of Naples and advocate for a specific ruler for the Duchy of Parma

-Germany: Propose the basic outline of a constitution to bind German states. 

-Propose a military alliance, list basic principles, basic procedure, and major member states, or advocate against one.

Our committee will open with the Polish-Saxon crisis concluded as it was settled historically, so a solid understanding of its resolution is a must!


Topic B should primarily center on preventing revolutions. International action should discuss reactions to relevant revolutions (outline general responses and elaborate on at least three specific revolutions, including the French of 1789-99). Proposed solutions should solve the issue of preventing and stymieing revolutions; solutions must be distinct from the Viennese solutions in at least one meaningful way. Issues to address include the following:


-Make a case for or against (1) constitutions, (2) constitutionalism, and (3) representative bodies

-Advocate for or against individual rights (i.e. consumer protections or civil liberties)

-If you support the existence of a military alliance, propose protocol for responding to insurrections.


The solutions can be briefly stated, but must demonstrate a command of the topic. 


A Note on Detail: Some will find it difficult to research their delegates and/or will be unable to find detailed information concerning their delegate’s stance on the specific issues we will focus on. The dais will take this into account, but still expect detailed solutions which reflect country/territory interests and historical developments before and after Vienna.

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