ABOUT BARRICADES AND BROTHERHOOD: THE 1871 PARIS COMMUNE
As the Franco-Prussian War drew to a close, it became clear that France would soon be defeated by the North German Confederation. Rising discontent among the industrial workers of Paris, combined with the weakness of the remaining French forces, led the population and the Paris National Guard to establish a new government in the city. Although it lasted only around three months, the Paris Commune became a landmark example of what a dictatorship of the proletariat could look like, inspiring future generations of Socialists worldwide. Delegates in this committee will assume the various administrative roles within the Commune, tasked with establishing ground rules and navigating the urgent challenges faced by the Communards.
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MEET THE DAIS
Meet the Under-Secretary-General
Michael Tsegaye
Under-Secretary-General
Class of 2028 | he/him
Michael is a sophomore in the Pardee School of Global Studies studying International Relations (with a focus on Asia/Foreign Policy and Security Studies with a minor in Japanese Language and Literature. Having served as the Undersecretary General of Assemblies last year, he is excited to return to be USG of the Advanced Committees for BarMUNXIX! Michael started his involvement in Model UN in College, but since then has had the opportunity to travel across North America, and has the honor of serving as MUN@BU’s Co-Head Delegate for the 2025-2026 Year. Outside of Model UN, his recent interests include playing catan, rock climbing, and editing/writing for Boston University’s premier International Relations journal, the International Relations Review. Overall, you can expect to see interesting and innovative committee topics and mechanics in the Advanced Committees at BarMUNXIX and Michael is excited to see the variety of delegates who will take on that challenge.