Letter from the President

My name is Jad Ismail, a graduate of Al-Asriyya School, and it is my honor to welcome you all to the International Court of Justice at the 15th annual AsriyyaMUN26 Conference. As this year’s President, I am thrilled to lead a committee where law, reason, and responsibility take centre stage. Within this prestigious Court, spoken truths may turn into proof, while decisions weigh heavily. Advocates are tasked to confront complex disputes, test arguments with precision, and seek justice through calculated and careful deliberation. Verdicts albeit important of course, but understanding the power of international law to shape the world is at the core of this experience. As Hannah Arendt once wrote, “Justice without force is powerless; force without justice is tyranny.” May this principle guide your work throughout the conference. Finally, let the courtroom be your stage, your pen be your microphone, and your voice lead you. I wish nothing but the absolute best and luck.