University of New Haven
Model United Nations
Spies, Lies, & Diplomats:
Proxy Wars in the Middle East
A National Security Simulation
Friday, July 16, 2021
Dear Students:
We invite you to the 2021 Spies, Lies, & Diplomats National Security simulation to be held via Zoom by the University of New Haven on Friday, July 16, 2021 from 12 pm ET to 5 pm ET.
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The conference will simulate a real-world national security crisis situation and response from the U.S. National Security community. It will include special keynotes from individuals who have worked in the National Security community.
To register, please click HERE and type in your contact information into the Google Sheet.
Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you soon!
Sincerely,
Paige Niswonger & Anna Schleck
Co-Directors, Spies, Lies, & Diplomats 2021
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Dr. Robert Sanders
Chair, Department of National Security
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Dr. Andy Morgan
Professor of National Security
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Dr. Matthew Schmidt
Associate Professor of National Security and Political Science
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Dr. Chris Haynes
Associate Professor of Political Science and National Security
Event Details
Date - Friday, July 16, 2021
Time - 12 pm to 5 pm Eastern Time
Location - University of New Haven MUN Zoom Room
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Costs
Student fee - FREE
Registration
Registration Deadline - July 10, 2021
To register, please click here and type in your contact information.
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Contact Info
Any questions or comments, email Paige Niswonger at pnisw1@unh.newhaven.edu
Conference Layout​
Spies, Lies, & Diplomats Simulation Overview
- Topic: Proxy Wars in the Middle East
- Simulation Co-Directors: Paige Niswonger & Anna Schleck
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Keynote Speakers
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Andy Morgan, M.D.
Former Medical intelligence officer with the CIA
Deployed to Afghanistan with the US Army’s Asymmetric Warfare Group.
Former operations specialist for the Special Technologies Laboratory of the Department of Energy
Professor of National Security at the University of New Haven
Tentative Schedule
Friday, July 16, 2021
12 pm - Registration and Opening
12:30 pm - Country Crisis briefing and Q&A
12:45 pm - Group Meeting 1 - Roles & Planning
1:00 pm - Simulation Time 1
1:20 pm - Group Meeting 2
1:40 pm - Simulation Time 2
1:50 pm - Group Meeting 3
2:00 pm - Simulation Time 3
2:20 pm - Group Meeting 4
2:30 pm - Simulation Time 4
2:50 pm - Group Meeting 5
3:50 pm - Final Session & Debrief
4:30 pm - Round Table
4:50 pm - Closing
5:00 pm - End
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**All times Eastern US Time**