February 11 – 14, 2026
Instruments of Power: American Influence on the Global Stage
Join us at Texas A&M University to work on one of twenty roundtables with delegates from across the U.S., compete for the best policy proposal and presentation, witness incredible speakers, and network with facilitators who have contributed in relevant areas of national affairs.
The MSC Student Conference On National Affairs, or MSC SCONA, is the oldest student organization in the Memorial Student Center at Texas A&M University in College Station. In February 2026, the student-run organization will host the 71st conference and continue the legacy of building up future leaders to solve the problems of today and tomorrow.
February 10-11, 2026
INTERNATIONAL STRATEGIC CRISIS NEGOTIATION EXERCISE
Canada, China, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Russia, and the US are trying to get ahead of issues with the Arctic opening up to increased trade, militarization, resource exploitation, and indigenous peoples rights. With Russia being suspended from the Arctic Council, and their dominance of the majority of Arctic coastline, major powers are attempting to ensure that the Arctic remains free and protected from human impact.
