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Simulation / 01International Relations
A flag on a pier. A ferry full of people. Lead a coastal state through choices about power, protection, and promises.
50–60 minutes · estimate
No prior theory knowledge or account needed. Progress saves in this browser.
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Simulation / 02American Politics · Comparative Politics
Read the graph. Check what the official reply gets right, question what it cannot explain, and write a better answer.
One file: about 20 minutes, plus discussion · estimate
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