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International Relations / Solo simulation

The Cities Are Moving

An agreement is signed.
Explain why.

A country moves into the neighborhood. An agreement is already signed. Explain it through five international relations approaches, investigate an escort puzzle, and revise your advice as the evidence changes. Test a renewal proposal against consent, capacity, and competing interests, then take your reasoning to a new case.

Created by Yoav Duman · Fictional world, real IR concepts

The Cities Are Moving. Created by Yoav Duman. A floating city approaches a harbor in a cobalt screenprint illustration.
Introductory IRTwo parts · about 135 minutesSave and resumeNo account needed

01 / Explain

One agreement. Competing accounts.

Use realism, three liberal approaches, and constructivism to explain why the same agreement was adopted.

02 / Investigate

Similar escorts. Different reactions.

Commit to an explanation, open new evidence, and decide what to retain or revise.

03 / Advise

A proposal with consequences.

Negotiate consent and practical limits, then test your reasoning in a new satellite case.

Enter the regional evidence desk.

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The Cities Are Moving

Opening activity…

For students

Your evidence. Your explanation.

A short guide to getting started, using the reference desk, saving progress, and handing in your response report.

Basic course knowledge is useful; theory reminders and case evidence are included.

For instructors

Teach the reasoning.

Learning goals, pacing, assessment, debrief prompts, and the distinctions students should be able to explain.

Planning and assessment

Allow about 60 minutes for Part A and 75 for Part B, or split them across sessions. These are design estimates; adjust after a student pilot. The 56 focused screens include 40 required written responses and eight knowledge checks. Assess evidence, mechanisms, rival explanations, and revision. Completion checks do not grade written arguments.

The teaching pack contains the offline game, student and instructor guides, and release information.

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