By John W. Parks As part of the Patterson School experience, students participate in an annual Spring Break trip to regional hubs of politics, research, diplomacy, and international commerce. This year, the Patterson School took on the nation’s capital, Washington DC, where the 2024-2025 cohort was exposed to the facilities and professionals that many will... Continue Reading →
By Cora Kirby The Patterson Spring 2025 Crisis Simulation was an impactful and enlightening experience. Asteam leader of the Republic of Türkiye, I was tasked with coordinating and managing thecountry’s strategy in facilitating and mediating negotiations. Our team had the honor of “hosting”the meetings surrounding the Russia-Ukraine conflict in our capital city of Ankara. We... Continue Reading →
By Abby Bedard This past weekend, I had the honor of leading a team for the annual Patterson SpringCrisis Simulation. My team, the European Union (and the UK), included William Crawford,Reece Harris, Jacob Kehoe, Temidayo Ogunbanjo, Bobby Simmons and Kelli Thomas. Dr.Jonathan Powell graciously served as our faculty mentor. Representing the European Union in a... Continue Reading →
By John W. Parks This year’s Patterson School Spring Crisis Simulation was centered around concluding the war in Ukraine. Patterson students assumed the roles of diplomats from the European Union, the People’s Republic of China, the Republic of Turkey, the Russian Federation, Ukraine, and the United States. The simulation took place at Patterson Hall, but... Continue Reading →
By Madelyn Williams The Spring Crisis Simulation is one of the most anticipated events at the Patterson School.Every year we wargame a different scenario that pertains to real world events. It is usefulbecause it lets us practice what we have learned in class and apply it to real world scenarios.This year we covered the Russian-Ukraine... Continue Reading →
By Sam Dantzler This year's Patterson Crisis Simulation was truly one to remember, especially against the backdrop of recent events. Centered on the ongoing Russia–Ukraine conflict, the simulation included delegations from Russia, Ukraine, the United States, Turkey, the European Union, and China. As the Head of Delegation from team Ukraine, the challenges our team faced... Continue Reading →
By John W. Parks. Edited by Jose Miguel This year’s ISCNE Army War College wargaming scenario was held at the Patterson School October 4-5, 2024. The scenario was attended by students representing China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. Issues regarding water resource and great power competition was at the heart of all negotiations.... Continue Reading →
Written by Jose Miguel | April 1, 2024 On February 23rd -24th Patterson School students participated in the annual spring crisis simulation. This simulation differs from the War College fall simulation because it’s entirely designed by a Patterson alumnus. This year, the simulation revolved around the Yemen civil war and its regional implications. The simulation... Continue Reading →
In 2023, Patterson students went to Dayton, OH; Detroit, MI; and Windsor, Canada. They visited NASIC/NSIC, Thor Industries, Customs and Border Protection, the International Joint Commission Great Lakes Office, the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority, the Japanese Consulate, the U.S. Coast Guard/Royal Canadian Mounted Police Coast Guard Station, the Islamic Center of America, and the America Arab Chamber of Commerce.
The 2023 Patterson Spring Crisis Simulation revolved around the tensions between China, Taiwan, the United States, and Japan over a crisis in the Taiwan Strait. Students were given background on the conflict and a list of red line objectives to guide negotiation sessions. Through heated discussions, progress was achieved.
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