Atlantic Treaty
Association
Association du Traité Atlantique
Following
the success of the last two Crisis Management Simulations (CMS and CMS II), the
Atlantic Treaty Association in cooperation with the NATO Public Diplomacy
Division, and Europäische Akademie in Otzenhausen has the distinct pleasure of
inviting 15 YATA/ATA Youth members to attend the CMS III, held in Otzenhausen at the Europäische Akademie, from July 1st - 6th, 2008.
ATA/YATA Chapters are
to work in cohesion in finding a candidate. The selection of candidates will be
made on a first come first serve basis. Please note that participation is
limited to one nominee per national chapter.
Programme Details
The
scenario for the simulation will be the current state of affairs in
This is a
unique opportunity for students to deepen their understanding of the important
and dynamic relationship between international organization, state actors,
regional actors, and local actors in a crisis situation. This simulation will
make use of few standardized procedures – allowing for a natural and
unobstructed process in which participants will analyze the diplomatic,
military and economic aspects of the situation in
The CMS
III will expose its participants to the art of negotiation in the context of
the global security system. As such, aspects of strategy and political tactics
will be essential in deciding the outcome of the scenario.
In
addition to the 15 YATA/ATA Youth participants, the event will gather 15
students from
Services
Included
As a
result of the generous support of the NATO Public Diplomacy Division,
participant’s room and board expenses are entirely subsidized. (Arrival:
Tuesday, July 1st – Departure: Sunday, July 6th
(after breakfast). There will also be a travel subsidy (amount tbd).
Application
Applicants
must send an email addressed to Pawel Osiej (pawel.osiej@ata-sec.org)
which is supported by the following documentation:
·
Curriculum
Vitae (CV) – including an indication of past experience, if any, with
simulations.
·
Short
(1 page) analysis of the situation in
Conditions
-
All applicants must be students or
young professionals with interest and knowledge of international affairs.
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Applicants must not have
participated in ATA events in the past.
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All applicants must meet the
deadline for application (details below).
Deadline
Please
ensure that your complete application is sent to pawel.osiej@ata-sec.org by 2 June 2008. Please note that late
or incomplete application will not be considered.
On behalf of
the Atlantic Treaty Association, the NATO Public Diplomacy Division, and the Europäische Akademie, we hope to welcome you at CMS III
in Otzenhausen!
Sincerely,
Troels
Frøling