Committee Description

Known around the globe for their “glamorous” and high-profile thefts, the infamous Pink Panthers have executed some of the most daring jewel heists in modern history. With a sprawling network of international operatives and a reputation cemented by their audacious 2003 robbery, featuring a half-million-pound diamond, a jar of face cream, and inspiration drawn from The Return of the Pink Panther, the Panthers remain icons of criminal finesse. Yet even the most polished criminals are not immune to the wear of time. Today, with rapid advances in forensic science, including DNA tracking and facial recognition, the shadows that once concealed these master thieves are beginning to lift. Law enforcement agencies such as Interpol are applying unprecedented pressure, leading to a dramatic drop in active members and forcing the Pink Panthers to confront a new era of heightened surveillance and global scrutiny.

In this committee, delegates will take on the role of remaining Pink Panther members, brought together at a pivotal crossroads. The group must now decide how best to elude law enforcement and counter rapidly evolving technology. The emergence of a rare pink diamond—rumored to bear an imperfection shaped like a panther, has reignited interest in staging another iconic heist. But with the enigmatic Inspector Clouseau lurking ever closer, planning must be precise, covert, and perhaps, revolutionary.

Delegates will be tasked with debating the next target, crafting public and private directives, and proposing innovative counter-techniques to outsmart authorities. Recruitment strategies must be reimagined in light of recent losses, and the ethics behind future targets will need reassessment, should the Panthers continue to steal from the ultra-rich, or expand their scope? Members must also navigate how to wield their secret identities strategically, and whether the time has come for the Pink Panthers to adopt a more visible persona, or retreat further into the shadows.

The stakes are high, the pressure is mounting, and the spotlight is fading. Can the Pink Panthers reclaim their legend, or will this be their final act? But beware, Inspector Clouseau is always lurking nearby…

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Rian Reichel at crisis@ssuns.org

Hong Duc Cheng

Chair

Thomas Musumeci

Crisis Director