Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For: United States National Security Council, 1960
APPROXIMATE COMMITTEE SIZE: 15-20 delegates
On May 1, 1960, an American U-2 reconnaissance plane piloted by Francis Gary Powers was shot down within Soviet territory. The pilot had been conducting aerial reconnaissance when the plane was struck down, and the U.S. was forced to admit it when confronted by the Soviet Union with the aircraft’s surveillance equipment. The incident, taking place just 2 weeks before a major diplomatic summit, now threatens to ignite tensions between the world’s two great superpowers.
COMMITTEE DETAILS
In this committee, delegates of the National Security Council must navigate a crisis where every move carries global implications. Will the U.S. defend its actions in the name of national security, or seek to preserve international stability by mitigating tensions with Moscow? The NSC must balance public opinion, presidential credibility, and the hope of détente in this defining challenge.
CHAIR: Dhruv Shah
ABOUT THE CHAIR
Dhruv Shah is a member of Georgetown University School of Foreign Service’s Class of 2026, majoring in International Economics. Hailing from New Jersey, Dhruv began competing in Model UN in his freshman year of high school and served as Secretary-General of his high school’s second annual MUN conference. At Georgetown, Dhruv has previously served as Chief of Staff of NAIMUN LXII, Under-Secretary-General of the National Security Apparatus of NAIMUN LXI, and Director of Programming of NCSC LI. Outside of Model UN, Dhruv is involved in the Asian-American Student Association and Georgetown University College Democrats. In his free time, Dhruv is either yapping with his friends, taking a nap, or listening to a political podcast. Dhruv looks forward to seeing you all at DistrictMUN VI in the spring!
Crisis manager:
Audrey Martin
About the CRISIS MANAGER
Audrey Martin is a member of the Walsh School of Foreign Service class of 2026. She studies International Politics with a focus on International Law, Institutions, and Ethics, and is also pursuing a certificate in International Business Diplomacy. Audrey has enjoyed staffing all three of Georgetown’s Model UN conferences, and has especially enjoyed her time on the Secretariats of NAIMUN LXI and LXII. She is originally from Wellesley, Massachusetts, and loves drinking as much Dunkin iced coffee as her budget permits. She is very excited to serve as the Crisis Manager for the U.S. National Security Council!