African Union, 2025

Committee Profile

Coming soon!

Chair Letter

Dear Delegates,

My name is Miu Kikuchi and I am so excited to serve as your Chair for the African Union Specialized Committee at BruinMUN 2025! I am a third-year Political Science major and Data Science minor from Mountain View, CA, hoping to pursue a career in defense and security. On campus, I am involved in journalism organizations called the Daily Bruin and Bruin Political Review, and off campus, you can find me playing tennis/sunbathing with my friends, trying new cafes, and rereading arguably the best book of all time, The Handmaid’s Tale (I can talk about it all day).

I joined MUN last year, and it has been one of the best decisions I have made for my professional and personal growth. Since joining, I have served as a dais staffer for BruinMUN XXXII and LAMUN XX, and I have also personally competed in both crisis and specialized committees.​ MUN is a great way to have substantive debates on pertinent issues while making fun memories, and I definitely plan on staying involved for as long as I can.

The African Union is a continental union of 55 African member states. It was officially founded in 2002, succeeding the Organization of African Unity which primarily focused on ridding the continent of apartheid. The AU has since shifted its focus to promoting greater economic development amongst the member states through cooperation and integration. Relevant to this committee is China’s rising presence and influence in the region, and delegates will be tasked with addressing the nation’s economic activities and their long-term implications. I can’t wait to see your ideas come to life through exciting debates, and please don’t hesitate to contact me if any questions arise.

Sincerely,

Miu Kikuchi