Mini Model NATO Germany

We are looking for members of YATA Germany who would like to participate as diplomats for one day at Mini Model NATO Germany this December in Berlin

12.12.2025 (Full Day): Simulation at Freie Universität Berlin

On 12 December, Mini Model NATO Germany will carry out a one-day simulation of NATO’s diplomatic decision-making processes. During the simulation, participants will represent a NATO member state in the North Atlantic Council (NAC). In total, 32 participants will take part in this crisis simulation. Additionally, there will be a Fireside Chat on the evening of 11 December 2025.

In their roles, participants will be tasked with responding to and resolving a simulated crisis as well as engaging in structured debates and negotiations. All you need to bring is a laptop and the commitment to thoroughly prepare for your assigned country. As part of the preparation, participants are required to write a Country Report. Further details will be provided upon successful registration.

We encourage students and young professionals to join us in Berlin for this time. A day before the simulation, we are planning a fire chat for you with Lieutenant General (ret.) Heinrich Brauß, Former Deputy Secretary General for Defence Policy and Force Planning at NATO (2013–2018).

Participation is free of charge for members of YATA Germany.

Model NATO e.V.

Following two successful years of hosting the four-day Model NATO Germany simulation in Berlin (https://www.modelnatogermany.de/conference/previous-conferences/), we are now introducing Mini Model NATO Germany. This new one-day format aims to make NATO simulations accessible to even more interested students by offering a compact yet authentic experience of crisis management, debates, and negotiations.

For questions, please first contact the person or organization that shared this call for applications with you. Please note that the event will be implemented by Model NATO Germany e.V. as the executing partner in collaboration with the Freie Universität Berlin, the Bard-College and the German Atlantic Association. The organizing team of Mini Model NATO Germany can be reached at minimodelnatogermany@modelnatogermany.de if further clarification is needed.

Disclaimer: Please note that photos will be taken during the events. By submitting your application and participating, you consent to being photographed and to the possible publication of these photos in connection with the event.