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Understanding Research for the United Nations Security Council (UNSC):

Model United Nations Security Council (UNSC) simulations require a nuanced approach to research due to their focus on
global security and diplomacy. For 9th graders tasked with addressing the "Global Impact of Israel-Palestine War with
reference to trade route security in the Red Sea" agenda, a comprehensive research strategy is essential.

Research Objectives:

Understanding the Conflict: Begin by familiarizing with the historical background, root causes, and on-going dynamics
of the Israel-Palestine conflict. Emphasize the significance of the conflict's global impact, particularly its implications for
trade route security in the Red Sea region.

Analysing Trade Route Security: Introduce yourself to the importance of trade routes in the Red Sea for global
commerce and regional stability. Highlight the potential ramifications of the Israel-Palestine conflict on maritime trade,
including the risk of disruptions, piracy, and geopolitical tensions.

Research Techniques:

Topic Analysis: Break down the agenda into key components: the Israel-Palestine conflict, trade route security in the
Red Sea, and their interconnection ,identify relevant keywords and concepts for effective research.

Country Analysis: research the positions and interests of relevant stakeholders, including Israel, Palestine, neighbouring
countries, and major maritime powers with interests in the Red Sea region.

Source Evaluation: critically evaluate sources, emphasizing the importance of credibility, relevance, and bias awareness.
Direct them to authoritative sources such as UN reports, academic journals, government publications, and reputable
news outlets.

Tools and Resources:

UNSC Resolutions: Explore past UNSC resolutions related to the Israel-Palestine conflict and maritime security in the
Red Sea. Analyse their content, implementation, and effectiveness in addressing the issues at hand.

International Organizations: Utilize resources from organizations like the United Nations, the Arab League, and the
African Union for insights into regional perspectives and diplomatic efforts to address the conflict and enhance maritime
security.

Academic Research: access academic databases like JSTOR, Google Scholar, and the UN Digital Library for scholarly
articles, policy analyses, and case studies relevant to the agenda.

Government Reports: Direct students to official government websites of relevant countries and international bodies for
official statements, policy documents, and assessments of regional security threats.

Research Strategies:

Cross-referencing: cross-reference information from multiple sources to corroborate facts, identify common trends, and
assess the credibility of sources.

Scenario Analysis: conduct scenario analysis to anticipate potential developments and assess the impact of various
policy options on trade route security and regional stability.

Practice and Feedback:


Policy Briefs: prepare policy briefs outlining their country's position on the agenda and proposing specific measures to
address the issues raised.

Debate Simulations: Organize mock UNSC debates to allow students to apply their research findings in diplomatic
negotiations and consensus-building exercises.

Peer Review: Facilitate peer review sessions where students can provide feedback on each other's research strategies,
arguments, and diplomatic skills.

Do's and Don'ts:

Don't: Rely solely on biased or unreliable sources, such as propaganda websites or unverified social media posts, which
may distort perceptions and hinder constructive dialogue.

Do: Emphasize the importance of diplomacy, negotiation, and compromise in addressing the multifaceted challenges
posed by the agenda.

Don't: Oversimplify the issues or resort to inflammatory language, as this can escalate tensions and undermine
productive discussions.

WEBSITES FOR RESEARCH:

1. United Nations News: [https://news.un.org/en/](https://news.un.org/en/)

2. Council on Foreign Relations (CFR): [https://www.cfr.org/](https://www.cfr.org/)

3. Middle East Institute: [https://www.mei.edu/](https://www.mei.edu/)

4. Brookings Institution:[https://www.brookings.edu/](https://www.brookings.edu/)

5. RAND Corporation: [https://www.rand.org/](https://www.rand.org/)

6. International Crisis Group:[https://www.crisisgroup.org/](https://www.crisisgroup.org/)

7. Arab Center Washington DC: [https://arabcenterdc.org/](https://arabcenterdc.org/)

8. Institute for National Security Studies (INSS): [https://www.inss.org.il/](https://www.inss.org.il/)

9. Jadaliyya: [https://www.jadaliyya.com/](https://www.jadaliyya.com/)

10. Al Jazeera: [https://www.aljazeera.com/](https://www.aljazeera.com/)

11. The Times of Israel: [https://www.timesofisrael.com/](https://www.timesofisrael.com/)

12. Haaretz: [https://www.haaretz.com/](https://www.haaretz.com/)

13. Egypt Today: [https://www.egypttoday.com/](https://www.egypttoday.com/)

14. Maritime Executive: [https://www.maritime-executive.com/](https://www.maritime-executive.com/)

15. World Bank - Middle East and North Africa Region:


[https://www.worldbank.org/en/region/mena](https://www.worldbank.org/en/region/mena)

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