2009 NATIONAL MODEL NATO
HOWARD UNIVERSITY, WASHINGTON, D.C
FEBRUARY 19 – 22, 2009

Howard University, Converse College and the Lemnitzer Center for NATO and European Union Studies, Kent State University, in collaboration with Embassies of NATO member states and diplomatic missions in Washington, DC, sponsor an annual simulation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in the form of a Model NATO conference. The 24th Annual National Model NATO conference is scheduled for February 19 – 22, 2009.

The Model is essentially a simulation of the proceedings of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, augmented by pre-conference study and briefings at embassies of NATO member states in Washington, DC. It provides a unique opportunity for university and college students to study the role, structure and activities of NATO, as well as the military, political-security, economic, and social issues facing the Alliance.

Through simulation, students gain a better and clearer understanding of the capabilities and constraints that shape the policies of NATO countries in determining matters of collective defense. Apart from dealing with a prepared agenda, students grapple with a contemporary crisis to be revealed at the Model.

Each participating university represents a Member State of NATO and /or a Partnership for Peace (PfP) Member State. Upon registration, you shall receive preparatory material, which shall include the Agenda, Country Profile, Delegation Handbook and pertinent NATO publications. Your delegation shall be briefed at the Embassy of the country/countries you represent.

Country assignments are now being made for the 2009 Conference. For registration and other information please contact:

Dr. Michael C. Nwanze

Department of Political Science, Howard University

2400 6th Street, NW. Washington, DC. 20059

Telephone: 202/806-9343; 6720  email: <mnwanze@howard.edu>

Dr. Mark R. Rubin,

Dr. S. Victor Papacosma

Center for NATO and European Union Studies

Kent State University, Kent, OH 44242-0001

Professor Lawrence R. Chalmer

NATO Staff Officer Orientation Course

National Defense University, Washington, DC 20319