Message from the HoD

Dear Delegates,

As you prepare for the 7th DPS Kolar MUN from June 20-22, 2025, I invite you to consider how profoundly our "Digital Nexus" theme has transformed the very nature of international relations and global governance.

The traditional power dynamics between nations have been fundamentally disrupted by digital technologies. Today, a teenager with coding skills can expose state secrets, small nations can become cryptocurrency powerhouses, and digital platforms wield influence that rivals many governments. The committees you'll join—from the Security Council debating cyber warfare to Rajya Sabha addressing India's digital transformation—reflect this new reality where technology has rewritten the rules of global engagement.

The agendas before you aren't merely hypothetical scenarios; they represent urgent challenges that currently confound world leaders. How do we govern technologies that evolve faster than policies can adapt? How do we protect citizens' digital rights while addressing genuine security threats? When does digital surveillance cross the line from protection to oppression?

As you represent your assigned countries and organizations, I challenge you to think beyond single-issue solutions. The most effective approaches to digital governance recognize the complex interconnections between technical systems, human behavior, economic incentives, and political realities. Draw connections between committees—how do cryptocurrency regulations in G20 affect efforts to combat digital crime in UNODC? How do digital literacy initiatives in UNGA impact debates on internet censorship in the Human Rights Council?

Remember that effective diplomacy begins with thorough research and empathetic understanding. The positions you advocate should reflect not just your country's official statements, but the complex economic, social, and historical contexts that shape those positions. Consider especially how digital policies affect marginalized communities who often bear the heaviest consequences of technological change.

I look forward to witnessing your intellectual rigor, diplomatic finesse, and innovative thinking as you tackle these defining challenges of our digital age.

Mrs. Devender Kaur

Head of Department, Humanities

Delhi Public School Kolar Road, Bhopal