> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.modeldiplomat.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Simulation Types > Historical, current affairs, and fictional scenarios — what each type involves Simulations come in three types. Each type offers a different kind of practice and a different relationship to real-world events. ## Historical Simulations Historical simulations re-create a real diplomatic moment from the past. The scenario, the stakes, and the country positions are based on actual historical record. **What makes them different:** * The outcome is known — you're trying to re-create or change it * Country positions are drawn from historical documents and speeches * Particularly good for understanding *why* diplomatic decisions were made **Examples of historical scenarios:** * The Security Council debate on the 1991 Gulf War authorization * The negotiation of the Paris Climate Agreement in 2015 * The UN General Assembly vote on Palestinian observer status (2012) * The Cuban Missile Crisis at the UN (1962) **Good for:** Understanding context behind current issues, learning how diplomatic history unfolded, and preparing for committees that have historical roots. *** ## Current Affairs Simulations Current affairs simulations are based on ongoing or very recent situations. Country positions reflect their actual stated policies right now. **What makes them different:** * The outcome is not yet decided — your actions matter * Research you do in Atlas applies directly * The most directly applicable to conference prep * Updated as situations evolve **Examples of current scenarios:** * Security Council debate on Gaza ceasefire mechanisms * UNGA discussion on UN Security Council reform * Human Rights Council session on Myanmar * ECOSOC debate on AI governance frameworks **Good for:** Direct conference prep when you know your committee topic. The positions you practice here reflect what you'll face in a real committee. *** ## Fictional Simulations Fictional simulations use invented scenarios that could plausibly happen but haven't. They're designed to test pure diplomatic skill without the advantage of prior knowledge. **What makes them different:** * No one has researched this before — everyone starts even * Forces you to reason from principles rather than memorized facts * Good for testing your actual diplomatic and strategic skills * More unpredictable and creative **Examples of fictional scenarios:** * An emergency Security Council session on an extraterrestrial contact event * A UNGA debate on establishing a global AI regulatory body * An HRC session on a fictional country facing a civil war * A crisis committee responding to a global pandemic (pre-briefed differently from COVID) **Good for:** Testing your ability to think diplomatically under novel conditions. Good practice for "surprise" committees at conferences. *** ## Committee types Simulations also vary by committee type, each of which has different procedures and dynamics: | Committee Type | Full Name | Key Features | | -------------- | --------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | **GA** | General Assembly | Large body, simple majority voting, broad topics, all 193 member states | | **SC** | Security Council | 15 members, veto power for P5, binding resolutions, urgent situations | | **ECOSOC** | Economic and Social Council | Economic and social topics, 54 members, non-binding recommendations | | **HRC** | Human Rights Council | 47 members, country-specific resolutions, special procedures | | **Crisis** | Crisis Committee | Fast-moving scenarios, directives instead of resolutions, crisis updates | *** Step-by-step guide to starting a simulation How performance is assessed