ABOUT THIS COMMITTEE
The European States Assembly brings together influential kingdoms and city-states, including Venice, Genoa, and the Byzantine Empire. The Ottomans were also impactful in the area, acting as a bridge between Europe and Asia. The Silk Road facilitated the exchange of ideas, art, and religions. European states were influenced by Eastern philosophies, technologies, and innovations, enriching their own cultures. European states were highly divided and conflicts were frequent. By the 15th century, the quest for direct sea routes to Asia led to exploration efforts.
The desire to bypass intermediaries have easier access to spices and silk became a driving force behind explorations. Delegates will navigate rivalries among European powers for dominance while balancing trade competition, alliances, and geopolitical maneuvering in the context of the burgeoning Silk Road trade network. As European powers seek to expand their influence, this committee will focus on negotiations for access to Eastern goods, maritime security, and the dynamics of power in the Mediterranean region.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Canan Berra Coskun
Crisis Director
Savanna Matthews
Associate Crisis Director
Juliana Lewis
Deputy Chair
Christopher McClanahan
Head Chair
your Under-Secretary-General:
Maggie Jenkins (she/her)
Maggie is a junior majoring in Business Administration and Public Policy. She started participating in Model UN during her freshman year of high school. Since then, she has competed in many different GAs and crisis-style committees. As a UNC student, she has served as both a Chair and Crisis Director for conferences hosted on campus. Outside the committee room, she enjoys spending time on the quad with friends, listening to podcasts, and going to concerts. Maggie is very excited about UNCMUNC XV and looking forward to making this the best one yet!