Our Committees
At Harvard Model Congress Middle East, delegates have the unique experience of learning about the American government and international politics in the Middle East, one of the most important areas in the geopolitical landscape today. Delegates will spend time throughout the conference in committee sessions. During committees, delegates will discuss and debate relevant topics, using briefings entirely written by our staff of dedicated Harvard undergraduates. The delegates will assume the roles of representatives, congressmen, agents, and countries as they negotiate, forge compromises, and draft legislation.
This year we will have novice and experienced committees. Our novice committee, House Judiciary, is for delegates who have never been to a model congress or model UN conference. Senate Homeland Security will be our experienced committee, for delegates who have attended a number of conferences before and feel confident in their skills. For those delegates who feel more comfortable in women-only environments, Arab League will be a women-only committee.
DOMESTIC COMMITTEES
This part of the HMCME experience is comprised of committees in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate, as well as our two local committees, the Gulf Cooperation Council and the Shura Council. Modeled after congressional committees in the United States Congress, delegates in the House and Senate will assume the role of congressmen and women and debate contentious issues currently relevant in the United States. Although these committees are more US-centric than their international counterparts, these committees will cover a wide variety of topics, both domestically and internationally focused.
The local committees, first piloted in 2026, are modeled after key governing bodies in the Gulf Region. These committees aim to give students more exposure to the unique political dynamics, cultural contexts, and decision-making processes of the region. This year’s local committees will allow delegates to address real-world policy challenges specific to the Gulf while developing solutions that reflect both national priorities and regional cooperation. Through this simulation, delegates will gain a deeper understanding of local governance and its role within the broader international system.
*This committee is for novice delegates.
**This committee is for experienced delegates.
INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEES
The variety of international organizations represented at HMC Middle East allows delegates to take on the role and perspective of different nations. Even though this is Harvard Model Congress we recognize the impact international organizations have in our globalized world. From the Arab League to the United Nations Security Council, delegates will draft legislation to present to the International Summit, where the nations of the world come together to address these critical issues.
*This committee is 2027’s women-only committee for delegates who feel more comfortable in this setting exclusively in our Doha location.