European Union

 
 

Topic Summary

In response to growing threats against the digital sovereignty of the European Union and repeated cyberattacks targeting EU member states and critical digital infrastructure, the European Union seeks to develop a coordinated, long-term strategy to address modern cyber warfare. Delegates will examine broader questions of cybersecurity governance, digital regulation, and telecommunications policy while also addressing the specific vulnerabilities facing the European Union. Although centered on the EU’s evolving cyber landscape, formative solutions proposed by the committee should promote cooperation between EU member states and establish adaptable frameworks applicable for years to come.

 

Dear Delegates,

My name is Dalevyon Knight, but I go by LJ, and it is my honor to welcome you to the European Union at the Harvard Model United Nations 2027 conference. As your director, I look forward to facilitating high quality debate and resolution within the committee. Here is a little bit about me, my Model UN experience, and the conference itself. 

I am originally from Fort Myers, Florida, just two hours south of Tampa. I have attended HMUN China 2025 and served as the Director of Administration for HMUN China 2026. I have also been a director at HMUN Boston 2025 and 2026.  I cannot wait to see what HMUN Boston 2027 will bring!   

I selected the European Union as I believe in the power of European cooperation. I am passionate about problem-solving and innovation, and I know that unique and creative solutions will emerge from this committee. Furthermore, I want us to use creative skills and problem-solving to tackle one of the most interesting and complicated topics within the past decade.

I am currently a fourth year at Harvard concentrating in Chemistry and History, and Science with minors in Spanish and African-American studies. In my free time, I love escape rooms, reading mystery novels, board games, and spending time with family and friends. I tend to be a person that loves to smile and have positive energy, and I want this same attitude throughout the duration of the conference. I look forward to learning about you all as well, in addition to the innovative solutions that you have to offer to the topic at hand. 

As you tackle what I believe to be an interesting topic on EU cybersecurity, you will find that there are numerous aspects of this issue your resolutions will have to consider. In addition, you will appreciate your own country’s role as well as the perspectives of your fellow delegates in how to move forward. The substantive growth you will obtain from this conference, coupled with the collaborative and critical thinking skills you will develop in committee, will aid you throughout the rest of your Model UN journey and beyond. My goal is for you to leave the conference feeling satisfied, knowing that you collaborated with your fellow delegates from across the world in writing a complex yet full resolution changing Europe and the rest of the world for the better.

As you prepare for HMUN Boston 2027, please do not hesitate to reach out to me with any questions you may have.

Best

Dalevyon LJ Knight

Director, European Union

eu@harvardmun.org

Harvard Model United Nations 2027