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Enkhsergelen Erkhbat
Dear Honorable Delegates,
First and foremost, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the International Court of Justice at TASMUN2026. My name is Enkhsergelen Erkhbat (Encuush), and I am honored to serve as your Chair and Presiding Judge for this committee.
This year’s case, The UN v. The Drug Trade in the Americas, addresses one of the most pressing transnational challenges confronting the international community today. The illicit drug trade has profound implications for state sovereignty, regional stability, human rights, and international legal responsibility. Through this case, delegates will be tasked with applying principles of international law to a modern and highly complex issue that transcends borders and jurisdictions.
Moreover, the International Court of Justice stands as the highest judicial authority for resolving disputes between states, founded upon principles of fairness, impartiality, and legal integrity. This committee provides you with the opportunity to demonstrate not only your understanding of international legal reasoning, but also your ability to engage thoughtfully with humanitarian, security, and legal consequences arising from the drug trade. I strongly encourage you to approach this simulation with diligence, professionalism, and respect for the judicial process.
Finally, should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to me or my co-chair via email or other appropriate platforms. Our role is to ensure a smooth, challenging, and rewarding experience for all delegates. I look forward to seeing your arguments unfold in court—and good luck. You’re going to need it.
Yours sincerely,
Enkhsergelen Erkhbat
ICJ Chair / Presiding Judge
Tomujin Alternative School Model United Nations 2026
Tengis-Iben Terrie
Dear distinguished delegates,
Welcome! My name is Tengis Terrie, and it is my honor to be your Co-Chair and Associate Judge for the duration of this conference.
As we navigate the current drug war ongoing in the Americas, I am excited to see how you all diplomatically negotiate this tense crisis. The connections and alliances you make in this committee will either make or break your nation’s future and safety, hence why it is of paramount importance to do your due diligence and study your nation’s stance. I hope that all of you will end this conference with great memories, improved skills, and new friends.
All the best,
Tengis Terrie
ICJ Co-Chair / Associate Judge
Tomujin Alternative School Model United Nations 2026
Committee Topic
The UN vs the drug trade in the Americas
The International Court of Justice convenes today to examine one of the most persistent and destabilizing challenges facing the Western Hemisphere: the drug trade in the Americas. This transnational issue transcends borders, fueling organized crime, corruption, violence, and widespread violations of international law and human rights. From production and trafficking routes to state responsibility and cross-border cooperation, the drug trade raises complex legal questions that directly concern sovereignty, jurisdiction, and international obligations. As the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, the ICJ will assess these matters through the lens of international law, accountability, and the duties of states to cooperate in combating illicit narcotics while protecting fundamental rights.