01 / Explain
One agreement. Competing accounts.
Use realism, three liberal approaches, and constructivism to explain why the same agreement was adopted.
International Relations / Solo simulation
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

01 / Explain
Use realism, three liberal approaches, and constructivism to explain why the same agreement was adopted.
02 / Investigate
Commit to an explanation, open new evidence, and decide what to retain or revise.
03 / Advise
Negotiate consent and practical limits, then test your reasoning in a new satellite case.
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For students
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
Learning goals, pacing, assessment, debrief prompts, and the distinctions students should be able to explain.
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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