Berlin Wall Summit

The Berlin Wall was one of the greatest symbols of the Cold War that partitioned East from West Berlin from 1961 to 1989. Built by East Germany to stem emigration to the West, it solidified the ideological divide between capitalism and communism. For nearly three decades, it curbed travel, tore families apart, and became a political oppression icon.

At the Berlin Wall Summit, delegates shall consider political and historical events leading to the wall’s erection and fall. Debates at the summit shall center on rivalry in the Cold War, how partition influenced Berlin’s experience, and how partition shaped other facets of Berlin’s life. Through these events, the summit hopes to provide insightful revelations on how political partitions impact people’s experiences and why unity is so crucial in living in modern-day Berlin.

Under Secretary General: Mert Taşçı

Academic Assistants: Ekin Şahin & Furkan Kazan

AGENDA ITEM

Berlin Wall Summit Considering the possible reconciliation of East and West Germany