The Russo-Japanese War
Rising Sun & Waning Moon
Committee description
We find ourselves in 1904 on the brink of a pivotal series of conflicts as two mighty empires, Russia and Japan, prepare to clash in the Russo-Japanese Wars. Tensions have been simmering for years and are now reaching a breaking point. On one side, the Russian Empire, boasting its formidable military might and ambition, seeks to expand its influence into East Asia. On the other, the Japanese Empire, a determined and modernizing nation, stands ready to defend its interests and prove its prowess on the global stage.
The Russo-Japanese War stands as a pivotal moment in history, marked by intrigue, strategy, and high-stakes diplomacy. The stage is set for a fierce struggle of land and sea battles, with geopolitical consequences that could reshape the world order.
This committee will be a joint crisis committee (JCC), with one side representing Russia and the other Japan. Delegates will be able to contact political players on the opposing side, as well as negotiate within their own committee. Crisis arcs will not only influence their side but also their opponent’s.
Dais
Amanda Morrone
(Russia) Chair
Ousmane Diagone
Ousmane is a newly minted lawyer and recent graduate from the Faculty of Law of the University of Montreal. Marianopolis and MariMUN 2016-2018 alumnus, he has had a chance to take part in many conferences, including but not limited MariMUN, JACMUN, MUNC and WorldMUN, in all manner of committees. He has mainly participated in specialized agencies - such as the WHO and IPF- committees. Nonetheless, he has acquired his fair share of crisis experience as both delegate and Dias. A piece of advice: MariMUN is an amazing beginner conference. In the spirit of that, I highly encourage *try everything*. This particularly applies to delegates building crisis arcs but GA and SA delegates should absolutely bring forward new policies and novel ideas into discussion. When in doubt, send a note to your chairs/staff. It will always be our pleasure to steer you in the right direction!
Alexander Laurin
Crisis Director
Alexander Laurin, a current Arts and Sciences student at Marianopolis, served as Deputy USG of GAs and SAs for MariMun in 2023. He looks forward to creative yet well-reasoned character arcs along with vigorous debate. His advice: establish your values early and prioritize them in both front- and back-room.
Alexandra Muravetchi
Assistant Crisis Director
Alexandra Muravetchi is a second year Honors Social Science student at Marianopolis. She joined the MariMUN team in her first year and has been in love with it ever since. She cannot wait to make new fun memories this year. Her piece of advice: Don’t be afraid to be yourself and speak your mind even if it isn’t the same as everyone else’s!
(Japan) Chair
Leo Dansereau
Assistant Crisis Director
Hi, I’m Leo — second year pure and applied student. During my free time, you’ll find me skiing, playing tennis, or playing chess.
Juliana Macoica
(Russia) Vice Chair
Camille Zhou
(Japan) Vice Chair
Camille Zhou is currently a second-year law student at Université de Montréal, and was part of the MariMUN Secretariat when she was in CEGEP. She looks forward to meeting this year’s delegates and can’t wait to hear all their innovative ideas. A piece of advice from her: don’t be afraid to think outside the box!