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ABOUT THE MODEL ARAB LEAGUE PROGRAM • Brief History of the Model Arab League Program • Profile, Vision, and Mission of the National Counil on U.S.-Arab Relations • Teaching Islamic and Middle East Politics: The Model Arab League as a Learning Venue, Journal of Political Science (.pdf) • Model Arab League in the News • Interview with the 2011 National Model Arab League Secretary-General
BRIEF HISTORY OF THE MODEL ARAB LEAGUE In 1983, student delegations representing 20 schools gathered at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. to participate in what they assumed would be a one-time simulation. Over the next 27 years, the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations' Model Arab League (MAL) has grown to the point where 14 Models are held annually throughout grassroots America. These November-through-April events would include over 2,000 students, 200 universities and secondary schools, hundreds of faculty advisers, and be held in 11 cities. Since that first year, over 35,000 students have participated in the Model Arab League Program.
LAU Model Arab League Cultural Day - Lebanese American University Press Release, May 21, 2013 Students create Model Arab League team - Clarion (University of Denver), May 7, 2013 MSU student wins scholarship, studies Arabic in Tunisia - Montana State University News, April 26, 2013 Model Arab League: Bullis students recognized for outstanding delegation - Bullis School News, April 25, 2013 UHCL students recognized at national competition - The Pasadena Citizen, April 24, 2013 Adrian College Model Arab League Program Recognized at National Conference - Adrian College News, April 22, 2013 MSU debate team wins awards at national competition - Montana State University News, April 22, 2013 Madeira students attended the Model Arab League conference - The Madeira School News, April 21, 2013 Victorious Season for Model UN/ Arab League Teams - Georgia State University News, April 17, 2013 Hamilton students do well at Model Arab League Conference - Ravalli Republic, April 17, 2013 Model Arab League brings home awards - The Citadel Newsroom, April 10, 2013 MSSU Model Arab League National Leadership Conference - KODE/KSN, April 9, 2013 DePaul Students Participate in Model Arab League - International Programs at DePaul News, April 8, 2013 MSU Model Arab League excels at district competition - Montana State University News, April 2, 2013 Model Arab League wins regional awards in a comeback performance - The Daily Universe (Brigham Young University), March 28, 2013 Converse Wins Southeast Model Arab League - Converse College News, March 21, 2013 UHCL Model Arab League delegation competes locally and nationally - The Citizen, March 14, 2013 GTCC to Participate in Model Arab League - Guilford Technical Community College News, March 11, 2013 Political Science Students Earn Honors at Model Arab League - John Carroll University News, March 4, 2013 UK’s biggest Model Arab League to convene - The Mancunion, March 4, 2013 SSU students attend Model Arab League at Miami University - Shawnee State University News, February 28, 2013 SVSU student earns honor at Michigan's Model Arab League - Midland Daily News, February 28, 2013 Butler Students Perform Well in Model Arab League - Butler University News, February 27, 2013 Students earn multiple honors at Model Arab League competition - The Daily Northwestern, February 27, 2013 Model Arab League conference was eye-opening for columnist - The Pine Log (Stephen F. Austin State University), February 18, 2013 Model Arab League promotes ‘globalized perspective’ - Grand Valley Lanthorn, February 17, 2013 Grand Valley to host Model Arab League - GVNow, February 13, 2013 Heritage shines at Arab League competition - Rockdale News, February 7, 2013 McDaniel students win honors at Model Arab League - Carroll County Times, January 24, 2013 New Model Arab League Team Recruits For Spring Competition - The Flat Hat (College of William and Mary), January 17, 2013 McDaniel College Students Win Honors - Carroll County Times, December 12, 2012 Students earn Outstanding Delegation at Model Arab League Competition - News@Gettysburg, December 4, 2012 Award-winning UDC Delegation attends the 2012 Capital Area Regional Model Arab League - University of the District of Columbia News, November 20, 2012 Mount Students pursue Egyptian Interests in Model Simulation - Mount St. Mary’s University News, November 19, 2012 MSU's Collaer wins national travel fellowship to Saudi Arabia - Montana State University News, November 16, 2012 United Arab Emirates political analyst discusses Middle East, Arab uprisings - Daily Northwestern, November 15, 2012 IU Center seeks students for Model Arab League - IDS Reports, November 12, 2012 Student travels to Lebanon for fellowship on U.S.-Arab relations - Centenary College of Louisiana News, August 17, 2012 Reception hosted for supporters of UHCL Model Arab League student delegation - Clear Lake Today, July 25, 2012 Model Arab League student group meets gracious donors - University of Houston Clear Lake Newsroom, July 25, 2012 UH-Clear Lake grad student earns fellowship in Lebanon - Ultimate Clear Lake, June 29, 2012 Grad student receives fellowship to study in Lebanon - Clear Lake Today, June 28, 2012 The "Near-East" Awaits - Bloomsburg University of PA News UH-Clear Lake grad student receives study abroad experience - University of Houston Clear Lake Newsroom, June 27, 2012 UHCL Model Arab League delegation competes at nationals - University of Houston Clear Lake Newsroom, June 5, 2012 Model Arab League honored by HCC - HCCTV, May 12, 2012 Arts & Sciences students chosen for international honors - John Carroll University News, May 8, 2012 Fellowship takes cadet to Lebanon - lowcountrybizSC, May 8, 2012 Fellowship takes cadet to Lebanon; Rising senior leads Model Arab League - The Citadel Newsroom, May 8, 2012 MSU's Steven Babbitt's story receive Heydar Aliyev Award - News.az, May 7, 2012 A strong regional showing earns UHCL a national invitation - The Signal, April 30, 2012 Washington Latin at the NCUSAR's Model Arab League - YouTube, April 30, 2012 MSU debaters bring home awards from D.C. competition - Bozeman Daily Chronicle, April 30, 2012 NDNU Takes Over Model Arab League 2012 - The Argonaut, April 29, 2012 LSC students participate in model Arab League - Ultimate Lake Houston, April 26, 2012 Diplomatic Skills and Recognition Won at Model Arab League Program - Flint Hill School News, April 26, 2012 Diplomatic Skills and Recognition Won at Model Arab League Program - Flint Hill School News, April 26, 2012 MSU students win honors at national Model Arab League debate - Montana News Reports, April 25, 2012 MSU debaters bring home awards from D.C. competition - Bozeman Daily Chronicle, April 25, 2012 Model UNers participate in National High School Model Arab League - Bullis School News, April 23, 2012 LSC-North Harris Students Participate in Model Arab League - Lone Star News, April 20, 2012 Student Organization Spotlight- Model Arab League travels to Capital - The College World, April 19, 2012 Students Represent OBU in Model Arab League - Oklahoma Baptist University Press Releases, April 18, 2012 Model Arab League National Conference 2012 - ourConversationalist, April 17,2012 MSU students win honors at national Model Arab League debate - Montana State University News, April 15, 2012 Model Arab League honored by HCC - HCC TV, April 12, 2012 Spartanburg Community College Students Receive Recognition at Southeastern Model Arab League Conference - upstatebizSC, April 6, 2012 SCC Students Receive Recognition at Southeastern Model Arab League Conference - Spartanburg Community College Student Life, April 6, 2012 Students participate in Model Arab League simulation - Harding University News, April 4, 2012 UHCL Model Arab League delegation earns invitation to National Council - University of Houston-Clear Lake News, April 3, 2012 MSU team wins second at Model Arab League regional competition - Montana State University News, April 3, 2012 Students sweep the Model Arab League - Students sweep the Model Arab League, The Talon, March 30, 2012 3Qs: Representing a new Syria - Northeastern University News, March 27, 2012 Beyond Discovery Model Arab League - The Republic (UAE), March 19, 2012 Islamic World Studies program, students blazing trails outside of DePaul community - The DePaulia, March 19, 2012 Model Arab League brings home honors - Centenary College of Louisiana News, March 19, 2012 MSSU SW Model Arab League members are recognized - Joplin Independent, March 18, 2012 Students Participate in Model Arab League - Missouri Southern State University News, March 16, 2012 MESO Students Earn Honorable Mentions at Regional Competition - The Exchange (Millersville University), March 15, 2012 Model UN Brings Home Awards - Arkansas Tech University News, March 13, 2012 Experiential Learning - Holly Jordan Blog, March 8, 2012 A&M-Commerce sends delegation to 'Model' summit - The East Texan, March 7, 2012 ASMAL (Ain Shams Model Arab League) - YouTube, March 4, 2012 CNU to Host Model Arab League High School Conference - Christopher Newport University News, February 29, 2012 IUS turns up heat at Model Arab League - IU Southeast Horizon, February 26, 2012 Lebanon’s first Model Arab League (MAL) program - Facebook, February 6, 2012 LAU establishes Lebanon’s first Model Arab League - Lebanese American University News, January 25, 2012 Model Arab League preps for southwest conference - Centenary College of Louisiana, January 20, 2012 Converse College Model Arab League Program - Your Carolina with Jack and Kimberly, January 11, 2012 Students tune diplomacy skills in Model Arab League - McDaniel College News, January 3, 2012 Converse Students Promote Peace In Middle East - WYFF (NBC Greenville, SC), December 20, 2011 Millersville University’s Middle Eastern Studies Organization Students Participate in Regional Competition - The Exchange (Millersville University), December 15, 2011 Converse Empowers Youth to Shape Arab World - Converse College News, December 9, 2011 Rewards Amidst Change - Georgia State University News, December 5, 2011 Empowering Egypt : CIMAL Working Towards Community Development - The AUC Independent, November 5, 2011 America Knocks for Young Qataris - Qatar Today, November 9, 2011 Qatar is ‘perfect for Model Arab League project’ - Gulf Times, July 3, 2011 Wu to intern in D.C. - Pace Academy News, June 13, 2011 Pace Student Chosen for Internship - Buckhead Patch, June 13, 2011 Alum explores the Arabic language with scholarship - Grand Valley Lanthorn, June 9, 2011 LAU students take Model Arab League in Paris by storm - Lebanese American University News, May 25, 2011 Georgetown Preparatory School's Model Arab League - Georgetown Preparatory School News, May 25, 2011 Texas State Delegation Again Takes Honors at South Carolina Model Arab League - Texas State University - San Marcos News, May 20, 2011 UCSB Students Excel at Model Arab League - Historía (Newsletter of the University of California, Santa Barbara History Associates), May 18, 2011 Students honor Dr. Elizabeth Bishop with Excellence Award - Texas State University - San Marcos News, May 15, 2011 HHS students compete at Capitol - Rockdale Citizen, May 12, 2011 Model UN Wraps Up Season - Bullis School News, May 3, 2011 Model UN and Model Arab League alumni celebrate program anniversary - CSUSB Alumni Association, April 30, 2011 Honors Students Excel in Diplomacy - Areté (newsletter of the Honors College at the University of Houston), April 28, 2011 Some teachers stand out above the rest of the crop - Rockdale Citizen, April 26, 2011 Libby Mandarino ’12 wins Arab World Scholar Award - Marist School News, April 26, 2011 GSU Model United Nations and Model Arab League Teams win top awards - Georgia State University News, April 25, 2011 Students ranked in annual Southwest Model Arab League - Harding University News, April 22, 2011 Dr. Nurudeen Akinyemi Named KSU Outstanding Advisor on April 20th - Kennesaw State University News, April 20, 2011 Debate model helps MSU students excel in knowledge about Arab world - MSU News Service, April 20, 2011 Students Recognized during Model Arab League Simulation - Oklahoma Baptist University News, April 15, 2011 Alwaleed Bin Talal Foundation Hosts Visit of US Students from NCUSAR Youth Leadership Development Program - The Middle East Times, April 11, 2011 Model Arab League enriches students’ lives - The Jacksonville News, April 6, 2011 Model Arab League team takes top honors incompetition - Texas Non Profits, April 6, 2011 Visit enlightens 10 American students about Saudi culture - Arab News, April 3, 2011 SSU students attend Model Arab League at Miami University - Shawnee State University News, March 22, 2011 SR 419 - Model United Nations and Model Arab League Programs of Georgia State University; Dr. Rashid Naim; recognize - Georgia General Assembly Legislation, March 16, 2011
After the Uprising: What’s Next? My Model Arab League Speech - Connected in Cairo, March 24, 2011 BUSACC 2011 Model Arab League Conference - Bilateral U.S.-Arab Chamber of Commerce Press Release, March 17, 2011 SIS students attend Bilateral Model Arab League conference - Oklahoma State University News, March 11, 2011 Students Participate in 2011 Model Arab League Conference - Adrian College News, March 9, 2011 Model Arab League team takes top honors in competition - Texas State University-San Marcos News, March 1, 2011 Converse College Model Arab League trio visit Middle East - Spartanburg Herald-Journal, February 28, 2011 Senior’s involvement foreshadows life of activism - Grand Valley Lanthorn, January 30, 2011 Photo Gallery: Model Arab League Award Presentation - Day 2 - Brookhaven Patch, January 28, 2011 Photo Gallery: Model Arab League at Marist School - Brookhaven Patch, January 27, 2011 Marist School to host Model Arab League - Brookhaven Patch, January 25, 2011 Model Arab League students visit the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Winter 2010 - NCUSAR, January 12, 2011 Lathrop a Top Delegate - Lowell Sun, January 2, 2011 Fellowship in Saudi Arabia - Grand Valley State University Success Stories, December 21, 2010 Texas State graduate is primed for career in Middle East diplomacy - The Texas State University-San Marcos Blog, December 17, 2010 International Relations Club Returns Triumphant - University of Massachusetts Lowell eNews, December 3, 2010 Class Warfare - CSUSB Magazine, December 3, 2010 Unlocking identities: Keys without a home - The Battalion (Texas A&M), December 2, 2010 Model Arab League eyes reform, press freedoms - The Caravan (American University in Cairo), November 21, 2010 Students show talents in Model Arab League - Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, November 18, 2010 Political Science News - Fall 2010 Northeastern University Political Science alumni newsletter, November 18, 2010 Modeling Success - AUC Today, October 30, 2010 Model UN competes abroad, gains perspective - The Hawks' Herald (Roger Williams University), October 7, 2010 Cal State San Bernardino lecturer named CSSA student adviser of the year - Cal State San Bernardino News, July 8, 2010 Model Arab League students visit the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Summer 2010 - NCUSAR, June 16, 2010 Newslines Newsletter - Carolinas Committee on U.S.-Arab Relations, May 22, 2010 MSU students win big at Model Arab League competition - Montana State University News Service, May 3, 2010 Model Arab League Conference 2010 - Bilateral US-Arab Chamber of Commerce Monthly Newsletter - April 2010, May 1, 2010 Text of President Mark Becker's 2010 State of the University Address - Georgia State University News, May 1, 2010 Students Recognized during Model Arab League Simulation - Oklahoma Baptist University Press Release, April 30, 2010 Marshall Model UN Club Wins Best School Award - Vienna Connection, April 28, 2010 Model United Nations club revived on Hill - The Colby Echo (Colby College), Apr 28, 2010 Girls participate in 2010 National High School Model Arab League - The Madeira School News, April 19, 2010 Campus Group Participates in Model League - Daily Nexus (University of California, Santa Barbara), April 16, 2010 Model Arab League lets students run Middle East -- for a weekend - April 9, 2009 Model Arab League places first in nation - The Huntington News (Northeastern University), April 15, 2010 Montana State University debate group nets top awards in Missoula - The Bozeman Daily Chronicle, April 14, 2010 Cal State San Bernardino's Model Arab League team earns top award at conference - Cal State San Bernardino News, April 14, 2010 LU students take first in Model Arab League conference - Lamar University News, April 12, 2010 Students celebrate 10th year of winning 'Outstanding Delegation Award' during Model Arab League Program - University of Michigan - Dearborn News, April 2, 2010 Student Committee Receives Outstanding Delegation Award - Greenville Technical College News, March 19, 2010 Adrian College Makes National Model Arab League Conference - Adrian College News, March 18, 2010 Students Work to Resolve Conflicts in the Arab World - The Metropolitan (Metro State College of Denver), February 25, 2010 Students travel to Grand Valley State University to discuss politics - The College World (Adrian College), February 25, 2010 Morocco's ambassador to the United States to speak at GSU - Georgia State University News, February 24, 2010 Model Arab League opens minds of participants to culture and politics - The Lariat (Baylor University), January 26, 2010 Redden Reports on the National Model Arab League - DosCentavos.net, January 4, 2010 Students Renew Tradition at Model Arab League - University of Massachusetts Lowell eNews, November 27, 2009 Professor hopes to spread knowledge of Middle East to students, community - The Frederick News-Post, October 31, 2009 Change Through Debate - Inside Higher Ed, October 5, 2009 The world as classroom - news @ Northeastern University, August 17, 2009 Students Recognized during Model Arab League Simulation - Oklahoma Baptist University Press Release, June 15, 2009 Miami Grad Receives Fulbright Study Grant - Archbold Buckeye, June 10, 2009 Converse scholar overcame tragedy to become a leader - Spartanburg Herald-Journal, May 16, 2009 Newslines Newsletter - Carolinas Committee on U.S.-Arab Relations, May 15, 2009 The Hill School Students attend National Model Arab League - The Hill School News, April 30, 2009 Marshall Model UN Club Wins Top Honors - Connection Newspapers, April 29, 2009 Model Arab League lets students run Middle East -- for a weekend - The Frederick News-Post, April 9, 2009 Mercer's Model Arab League Delegation Wins National Championship - Mercer University News, April 7, 2009 Model Arab League program offers college students political debate opportunities - The Daily Telegram, April 4, 2009 Hope Students Participate in Model Arab League - Hope College Press Release, February 25, 2009 Bouquets and Brickbats - The Beaumont Enterprise, February 20, 2009 Model UN and Model Arab League teams excel at regional conference (.pdf) - Georgia State University Press Release, November 25, 2008 Converse tops model Arab league - Spartanburg Herald Journal, April 3, 2008
INTERVIEW WITH THE NATIONAL MODEL ARAB LEAGUE SECRETARY-GENERAL 2011 Secretary-General: Mr. Matthew Cournoyer, Northeastern University 1. How did you get involved in the Model Arab League? Did you ever imagine that you would be Secretary General when you started? How have you seen yourself grow through the MAL? I first became involved with Model Arab League as a freshman, after participating in Model United Nations for three years in high school. Before I started doing MAL, I was rather unfamiliar with Arab politics and culture, and so I approached my first conference with hesitation and apprehension. I certainly didn't imagine that I would eventually be serving as Secretary-General of the National MAL! But since that first conference, my participation in MAL has allowed me to strengthen my understanding of the Arab world, and I have become not only a better MAL delegate but also a better student of international relations. 2. What are some of the differences you see between the National MAL and a regional MAL? At the National MAL, delegates have developed a greater facility with the rules of procedure. Therefore, debate flows more quickly, and committees often deal with topics in greater depth than at a Regional MAL. In addition, the competitive spirit at the National MAL means that delegates must work harder to forge compromises and draft mutually acceptable amendments to resolutions. 3. What can the teams expect at the National MAL coming up in the spring of 2011? At the upcoming Spring 2011 National MAL, delegates can expect their chairs to challenge them to explore the topics before the committee to the fullest extent. My expectation for this conference is that each chair will develop comprehensive and practical topic guides that lay the foundation for a successful simulation. By raising the standard of preparation for ourselves, the Secretariat hopes to raise the standard of preparation and level of performance for everyone at the conference. My goal is to make the 2011 National MAL a challenging and educational experience for all, and an efficiently-run simulation. 4. What are your plans after you graduate? After I complete my undergraduate coursework in Political Science and International Affairs at Northeastern, I intend to pursue graduate studies and a career in government. 5. What advice you would give to students participating in the MAL for the first time this year? Come prepared, and then be confident in your own ability. When you first start out at MAL, it's easy to get caught up in the intricacies of the rules and to be intimated by those who have attended MAL conferences for years. However, as long as you have prepared for the conference by researching your country and the topics, and by utilizing the resources made available to you through NCUSAR and the Secretariat, you will be ready to compete with everyone else in the room. Don't be afraid to make your voice heard. |
