India-Pakistan Border Crisis
The India-Pakistan border crisis has its roots in the partition of British India in 1947, when the subcontinent was divided into the new states of India and Pakistan along religious lines.1 The princely state of Jammu and Kashmir, with a Hindu ruler and a Muslim-majority population, became the central point of tension after its maharaja chose to accede to India while armed tribesmen from Pakistan’s side entered the territory, triggering the first Indo-Pakistani war of 1947-48.2 That conflict ended with a United Nations-brokered ceasefire and the creation of a ceasefire line that split Kashmir between Indian and Pakistani control, laying the foundation for what would later be called the Line of Control.
Background Guide
CHAIRS
Beckett Shaftel: I’m Beckett Shaftel, a 9th grader at the Fieldston School in New York City with four years of Model UN experience, including conferences like EthicalMUN. Outside of committee, I’m involved in Mock Trial and play JV soccer and tennis, and I’m especially interested in politics, history, and debate.
email: 29bdshaftel@ecfs.org
Jack Greenberg: I am a freshman, and I've done Model U.N since I've been in 7th grade. I've really enjoyed doing Model U.N over the past couple of years, and have participated in many committees. I've always wanted to chair a committee and i'm excited I have that chance to do so with a close friend!
email: 29jsgreenberg@ecfs.org
CRISIS
William Barrett: I'm Will and this is my second year participating in EthicalMUN. Last year I was crisis for the Korean War committee, and this year I will be working crisis for the India-Pakistan Border Crisis committee. I'm so excited to get to work and I look forward to meeting all of you soon!
Veronica Shafer: Hi! I'm Veronica Shafer and I'm a sophomore. I ski, golf, play tennis and write in addition to doing Model UN. I've been part of the club for two years and I'm so excited for Ethical MUN!
Daisy Flattmann
This is my second year of MUN. I am so excited to be part of Ethical MUN for a second year. Cannot wait to see everyone.