AIC Simulation

The AIC is the Arab Israeli Conflict Simulation, where groups of students from various cities role play different countries involved in the real life Arab Israeli Conflict. This is to get ideas flowing and have students form their opinions on this very significant and influential issue. It is important that students develop awareness on topics such as these because one day we will either inherit the issues or be in charge of making sure history doesn't repeat itself. The most likely scenario is that we will be responsible for both. During the simulation, my group represented Russia. This is a unique country to represent because they used to be a world superpower, so their opinion is definitely weighted in situations like this. Russia is in favour of a peaceful solution, but is also eager to supply various technologies to other countries, most of which being weapons. Our goal during the simulation was to establish a two state solution. This is where Palestine and Israel can coexist peacefully but separately in order to establish peace in the region. I played the role of Dmitri Medvedev, Russia's President. On a personal level, I would like to develop a sense of awareness regarding this issue through the simulation. I also would like to put myself in the shoes of the leaders who are currently working to establish a workable solution that leads to a peaceful environment in the region.