Dear Delegates,

Welcome to NCSC XXXVIII and to Joint Crisis Simulations. We are particularly excited to have you for what will be an engaging and fun weekend. We hope that you will all take away not only a deeper appreciation for the people and forces that move international relations in our world but also stronger friendships with the other people from all around the college circuit who share your interests and passions.

The Joint Crisis Simulations organ is proud to have two simulations that promise to challenge and captivate you for the entire weekend. The Colombian-Venezuelan War, 2012 will examine the strained relations between Colombia and Venezuela, two of the most powerful and opposed nations that help define international politics in Latin America. The Soviet Jihad, 1979 will be a triple joint crisis that examines the Afghani struggle for independence from the Soviet Union. While this is a historical crisis, the legacy of the conflict is still very much present today and remains relevant to the politics of the region. No matter which committee you are in, NCSC XXXVIII promises to be an unforgettable experience.

Hoya Saxa,

Arun Avva
Undersecretary General for Joint Crisis Simulations
a.avva(at)modelun.org


• Colombian-Venezuelan War, 2012: Crisis Manager: Jacob Bean
--Colombia - Chair: Jordan Romanoff
--Venezuela - Chair: Michael Lopesciolo

• Soviet Jihad, 1979: Crisis Manager: Jeff Morshed
--Afghani Mujahideen - Chair: Hijab Shah
--Pakistan - Chair: Gilbert Glickstein
--Soviet Union - Chair: Max Stoiber