Not All Treasure is Silver or Gold: The Barbary Wars (1801-1815)
Note: UNSC will be a double-delegate committee.
In a collection of conflicts occurring across the Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean, delegates in the Barbary Wars committee will defend the goals and values of their respective countries as the United States protects its international reputation, Sweden fights against piracy, and the Barbary States work to expand their influence on the global stage.
The greatest problem facing each nation during the Barbary Wars were pirates; both state sanctioned and rogue. As nations use their naval forces to protect foreign interests abroad, they must be extraordinarily defensive against pirates, who will freely raid and plunder those who are foolish enough to leave themselves unguarded.
Meet the Crisis Directors!
Armia Asgari ~ Chair
Dear Delegates, My name is Armia Asgari, and I am thrilled to serve as the Head Chair for UNSC at TrojanMUN 2026. I am a third-year student studying Political Economy with a minor in Data Science. I have previously served as an Assistant Director for our MUNSC team and as the Crisis Director for our JCC at TrojanMUN 2025, and I am currently the Secretary-General for SCMUN 2027! Outside of MUN, I'm involved in undergraduate research and consulting. Despite having no prior experience, I joined MUN in the spring of my freshman year in 2025, and this club has given me so much. Being part of MUNSC has allowed me to meet some of my closest friends and join a greater family filled with amazing and extraordinary people. Outside of school and boring extracurriculars, my interests include bouldering, surfing, and collecting Pokémon cards – so if you happen to be reading this and share any of those interests, I'm sure we'll get along just fine. As you prepare for the conference, I wish you all the best. I can't wait to meet you soon!
Aarit Patel ~ Deputy Chair
Aria Hoch ~ Crisis Director
Aria is a sophomore studying Political Science and pursuing a career in law. Having previously been Director of DEI, she now serves a Director of Team Training for MUNSC. Outside of the club, Aria is involved with the Political Union, the Corporate Law and Financial Regulation Association, the League of Women Voters Los Angeles, and is a member of Kappa Alpha Theta. Born in California but an Oregon native, Aria loves spending her free time hiking, running, reading, and adventuring with her friends.