This year’s theme “Alea Iacta Est”, or “The Die is Cast”, embodies the weight of decision making in global diplomacy and highlights the irreversible nature of decisive action in global affairs. Just as Caesar’s crossing of the Rubicon permanently altered the course of history, the choices of today’s leaders carry consequences that cannot be undone. In diplomacy, as in war, moments arise when hesitation gives way to action—when resolutions are passed, alliances are forged, and policies are enacted with lasting impact. SHASMUN XIII challenges delegates to confront the weight of such decisions, utilizing the burden of every choice to propel insightful debate and discussion. At this critical juncture, let us not merely cast our dies, but rather cast them wtih conviction and resolve. In SHASMUN XIII, we embrace the spirit of Alea Iacta Est—not as a surrender to fate, but as a call to wield agency with wisdom, courage, and resolution.​

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Sophie Jin

Administrative Officer, SHASMUN XIII