ITALY - Gorizia Youth Model NATO 2014

Application deadline 15 April 2014
12-16 May 2014

GYM-NATO is an international student simulation of NATO’s decision making process that will be held in Gorizia (Italy) at the prestigious Conference Centre of the Degree Course in International and Diplomatic Sciences of the University of Trieste, Gorizia Branch. It provides a unique opportunity for students and young professionals to foster their awareness of NATO’s role, activities and organization as well as at increasing the understanding of the capabilities and the restrictions that shape the decisions of NATO Member States in matter of collective defense.

The Mediterranean region has been the background of deep transformations rising new challenges that overlap with old conflicts and crisis. Gorizia, the historical crossroads between Europe and the Mediterranean, is the natural rendezvous of the main European cultures: Latin, Germanic and Slavic. After having experienced times of trouble as a frontier land during the second half of the twentieth century, with Europe being united and the Schengen Agreement enforced, the city has rediscovered its international and cooperating nature.

Since the main theme of the simulation will be NATO’s role in the new Mediterranean geopolitical asset, we would like to aware our delegates of NATO’s activities with the partners in the broader region, especially the Mediterranean dialogue countries that will be included in the simulation, as well as the main challenges to the euro-atlantic integration and to the post- conflict peace building operations. 

More than 100 students and young professionals will gather in Gorizia, from NATO Members and Partners Countries, to simulate intra-NATO diplomacy and to debate about these relevant issues, trying to think out of the box in order to produce some valiant policy recommendations.

Furthermore, at the beginning of the simulation, members of the Italian Foreign Service, NATO civil and military officials will train our delegates through specific briefings and workshops.

Fee is EUR 150.00 which gives access to accommodation, meals, opening and closing gala, refreshing during working sessions, exclusive itinerary through the Cold War emblematic sites, Best Delegate awards for each committee, attendance certificate, welcome pack, entrance to all social events and transportation during all the events. 

NOTE: Participation fee does NOT cover: travel expenses, additional bank transfers fees  

We ensure you a memorable experience, characterized not only by numerous conferences and debates, but also enchanted by the magic surrounding our beautiful region Friuli – Venezia Giulia, and its breathtaking cities.

More info here: http://www.gym-nato.eu/