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Diplomacy in Practice

Hi everyone!

Haven’t write anything for awhile. I’ve been lazy (as always). Hee hee.

How are you guys?

Me doin’ superfine! :D

So about 2 days ago, I’ve participated in an event which every IR student at Parahyangan Catholic University have to endure, its called Diplomacy in Practice. Its an internal MUN (Model United Nations), where we act as a delegates of a particular country (it’s randomized, and I got Turkey. Which kinda cool, because I love Turkey) in UNGA (UN General Assembly), discussing about particular topics. The topic for this year is.. The UN Security Council Reform. Which I don’t really care. Because it’s too.. High-politics. But I guess, its better compared to last year (about environment. euh).

Although I’m not really enjoying it at first (because you only have 1-2 minutes to talk, with formal manner. Oh, and you can only talk when the president choose your team. And we have to submit a paper. And because I used to debate, so I prefer debate. Oh, and we have to be there at 6.30, and, as usual, I can’t sleep at all the night before, so I practically a zombie. So yeah, its <sarcasm> SUPER FUN </sarcasm>), but at the end of the day, ‘twas super exciting!

Its different from debate, because we have to make alliances (Turkey is a part of Uniting for Concensus or UFC), negotiating and having secret meetings.. So yeah, it was as cool as it sounds.

I’m havin’ fun and I’m gonna miss this moment (and these guys) for sure :)

November 20th, 2011. Delegates of Turkey (from left-to right: Danis, Wanda, Nike, Me, Windy, Anita)