Topic Summary

It is 1905 and Calcutta is buzzing with whispers, protests, and the clatter of printing presses. Lord Curzon has just decided to slice Bengal in two, claiming it will make governance easier. But not everyone is buying it. Across Bengal, people are furious. Some are organizing boycotts, others are planning protests, and a few are dreaming of something even bigger. The air is thick with politics, poetry, and just a hint of revolution.

In this committee, you will step into the shoes of colonial officials, nationalist leaders, idealistic reformers, and perhaps a few secret revolutionaries. You might find yourself giving fiery speeches one moment and cutting secret deals the next. Tensions between Hindus and Muslims are rising, loyalty is shifting, and the British are trying to keep control with a stiff upper lip and a firm hand. It is up to you to decide what comes next. Will you fan the flames of rebellion, mend the cracks before they deepen, or take advantage of the chaos for your own gain? The future of Bengal is anything but certain, and every move you make will help shape a story that’s still unfolding.

Director’s Letter

Dearest Cunning, Calculated, and Crisis-Hardened Delegates,

Welcome to the 72nd iteration of Harvard National Model United Nations! I am thrilled to serve as your Director for the 2026 Boston Logan International Airport Crisis Committee.

My name is Sona Hawkins, and I am from Wisconsin. I am currently a sophomore at Harvard College pursuing a double concentration in Economics and Computational Neuroscience. When I am not directing chaotic smuggling scandals in committee, I enjoy hiking, traveling, people-watching in Harvard Square, playing tennis, and watching old noir movies. I am also a member of the Harvard Intercollegiate Model United Nations Team, and am involved in various other organizations, including the Behavioral Strategy Group and Women in Business, and I volunteer at the Phillips Brooks House Association and Massachusetts General Hospital.

This committee is for those who thrive in moral ambiguity, calculated risks, and the precise art of subtle power plays. It places a strong emphasis on strategy, risk-taking, and collaboration. You will be stepping into the shoes of government officials, airline executives, media sharks, union organizers, and even those with more… creative business arrangements.

What I love about crisis is that delegates have space to develop complex characters, make bold moves, and craft unique solutions in both the front-room and the back room. I encourage you to find the space to challenge yourself, connect with others, and have a great time doing so.

If you have any questions in the lead-up to the conference, please feel free to reach out. Until then, safe travels, and welcome aboard!

See you on the tarmac,

Sona Hawkins

Director, Runway Rumble: Boston Logan International Airport, 2025

Director’s Letter

Dearest Delegates,

My name is Janaysa Dorcin and I am honored to serve as your director for the 72nd iteration of Harvard National Model United Nations!

I’m a junior at Harvard, concentrating in Government with a secondary in Educational Studies. I’m a Miami native, and I am also proudly Haitian-American. I compete on our Intercollegiate Model UN team, and staff our high school and college conference. On campus, I’m active politically, do lots of work in education, and give campus tours. When I’m not MUNning it up, you can catch me working in our Admissions Office, traveling, or procrastinating LSAT prep.

I look forward to seeing each of you in committee. This committee pushes you to be your most cunning self, shaping our beautiful Boston Logan Airport into your ideal business venture. I don’t think I’ve ever had a calm experience traveling through Boston Logan, and I doubt your actions will be either! I highly value creativity and strategic diplomacy in your approaches to committee, and I hope this committee will be a thrilling, fun experience for all delegates.

Put your carry-on in the overhead bin, purchase your TSA Pre-Check, and prepare to change the fate of Boston Logan Airport forever.

Welcome aboard,

Janaysa Dorcin

Director, Runway Rumble: Boston Logan International Airport, 2025