BLUF
Poor communication, cyber-attacks, misread intentions, and national pride can push even reluctant nations toward conflict—underscoring the urgency of clear signals, credible coordination, and emotional awareness in crisis planning. Simulations must stress-test emotional triggers.Learning Outcomes
- Strategic Awareness — Highlights how perceptions, misjudgements, and emotional responses can escalate regional tensions into full-scale conflict.
- Communication & Cognition — Emphasises the value of crisis signaling, clarity, and understanding adversary psychology to avoid unintended war.
- Leadership — Explores how decision-makers must manage domestic expectations, national honour, and alliance cohesion under pressure.
