The year is 1970. The US war cabinet is reeling from its bloodiest year in Vietnam, home front morale is low, and President Nixon is in secret peace negotiations with the Viet Cong. Delegates will populate a cabinet split between staying and leaving Indochina, with two questions on everyone’s mind: How far is the US willing to go to secure victory in Vietnam, and who gets to decide what victory really means?
Head Chair: Krishna Ram
Hi everyone! My name is Krishna Ram, and I’m a student at UC Davis majoring in International Relations and Economics, with a deep interest in geopolitics, global history, and diplomacy. I’ve been involved in Model UN for about 4 years now — from competing in the college circuit to training new Davis delegates — and I’m absolutely thrilled to be serving as your Head Chair for No Fortunate Sons! This committee is designed to challenge our crisis history buffs to step into the shoes of leaders navigating one of the most turbulent and consequential conflicts of the 20th century. Every choice carries real political and human consequences and as such, we expect to see professionalism and respect for the committee while also seeing delegates reveal their creative instincts as they reinterpret the conclusion of such an impactful moment in history. Apart from that, in my free time I like to cook a mean-looking burrito bowl every now and then and get pumps in the gym when I have the free time (I also love playing brawl stars, but don’t catch me saying that haha). I absolutely cannot wait to see the passion you all will bring during the committee, and I wish you all the best in preparation!
Crisis Director: Lucy Davis
Lucy is a junior Political Science major from Redondo Beach, California. She has a long history with MUN, but is thrilled to be staffing DMUNC for the first time. Outside of the committee room, she enjoys writing short stories, exploring new cities, and planning her next elaborate dinner party.
