NUS will be collaborating with the University of Geneva in a diplomacy negotiation simulation that will take place in Geneva from 11-12 May 2025.  The department of Political Science and Global Studies programme will be sending four students to the simulation.  During the simulation, teams of students will discuss and debate the topic of autonomous weapons in warfare.

In preparation for the event, NUS students will attend ten 2-hour seminars over Zoom from 18 February to 22 April.  The sessions will take place on Tuesday evenings from 9:00pm to 11:00pm (TBC).  During these sessions, NUS students will meet students from University of Geneva, University of Zurich, and ETH.  They will form teams and engage in activities that will help prepare them for the simulation.  Students will have the opportunity to meet with diplomats and representatives from prominent international organizations.

To support these students, NUS will provide $1000 per student to cover airfare.  University of Geneva will cover the accommodations and lead students on a tour of some of Geneva's most iconic sites.

Students interested in participating in this program must:

  • be at least a second-year Political Science or Global Studies student (second majors and minors may also apply)
  • be in good academic standing
  • demonstrate maturity and the ability to work independently and in teams
  • have an interest in diplomacy and/or autonomous weapons in warfare

To be considered for the program, please prepare a 500-word explanation about why you think you will be a good fit and upload it here by 12 February 2025 @ 11:59pm (make sure to use your NUS account as only NUS students can login).  The selection of the final four participants will be based on the statement, grades, and overall fit for the program.  Students who are selected must agree to attend the 10 sessions and participate in the simulation.  They will also be asked to help promote the program to next years batch of students.

You may access the Zoom recording of our recent information session here:  https://nus-sg.zoom.us/rec/share/QYKfDe64hsTP1ZxPyvA7RxXZOD7ZMFcTE5i705u9UoXdjM_vlL9L8mwdaJzlDs0.pMCdia1xYlo0B0a8

Only registered NUS students can access the link.  Here is the password:  EM%e*87+