VSMUN Position Paper Guide

A position paper is your country's official stance on the committee topic. It shows research depth, diplomatic understanding, and the solutions your delegation is ready to defend.

A strong paper should explain past actions your country has taken, identify the main problems, propose solutions, and acknowledge possible challenges.

Past Actions & Country History: Detail your country's previous involvement with the issue, including votes on resolutions, domestic policies, and historical context.

Core Problems Identification: Clearly explain what your country believes are the fundamental issues that must be addressed.

National Interests & Priorities: Explain how the issue affects your country and why certain aspects matter more to your nation.

Proposed Solutions: Present specific and implementable solutions that align with your country's capabilities and interests.

Challenges & Obstacles: Acknowledge implementation difficulties and explain how your country plans to overcome them.

Call for International Cooperation: Show willingness to work with other nations while maintaining your country's core principles and red lines.

Length: One page per topic is the normal standard and is strictly enforced by many conferences.

Font & Spacing: Use 12-point Times New Roman or Arial, single-spaced, with 1-inch margins.

Header Information: Include committee name, country, topic, delegate name(s), and school at the top of each topic section.

Paragraph Structure: Use clear paragraph breaks, no indentation needed, and left-aligned text.

Citations: Use footnotes or endnotes. Chicago or MLA style is preferred, and a bibliography may be required.

Third Person Voice: Write from your country's perspective, for example: 'Germany believes...' instead of 'We believe...'.