Around 350- 500 words

Form of Speech

1. Address the president as Mr. or Madam President and your fellow discussion members in the same fashion (for example, Madam Secretary).
2. Frame your comments with a purpose and stay on topic. Remember that you must advise the president so that he or she can reach a decision on a precise policy question.

Reference information

ROLE-PLAY

Role-play, marks the simulated meeting. Your instructor has assigned you a role (you should have received an email with this), and you will receive a role sheet that provides a description of your position as well as issues for consideration and, often, research leads specific to your role.

Prior to the role-play, you were asked to write a position memo in which you recommend a policy option that takes into account your role’s interest and concerns.

During the simulated meeting, you will meet to debate and discuss U.S. policy options in response to the issues outlined in the case. You will need to adopt the perspective of your assigned role, advocating and defending views in line with that role’s priorities and responsibilities. Your role sheet, and any additional research you conduct, will help you become familiar with these priorities and responsibilities. Consistent with the NSC’s mission to advise the president, you should raise the issues that are most important for the president to consider. This will enable him or her to make the most informed decision on policy options. Though you may or may not agree with this decision, your responsibility as an NSC member is to provide the best possible analysis and advice from the perspective of your role.

In-class Role-play Guidelines & Structure

1. Stay in your role at all times.