Written by Osetemega Iribiri Day I Sixteen students and Ambassador Carey Cavanagh of the Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce spent three days visiting organizations in Ohio, Michigan, and Canada. The first stop on Monday, March 13, was the United States Air Force Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. Students were introduced to... Continue Reading →
The PRC Tests its Borders in the 2023 Crisis Simulation
Written by Ciara Perez March 5, 2023 Last weekend, Patterson School students participated in the annual spring crisis simulation. This simulation differs from the fall simulation because it's entirely designed by a Patterson alumnus. This year, the simulation revolved around the tensions between China, Taiwan, the United States, and Japan over a crisis in the... Continue Reading →
The Meridian Summit & Tackling Washington, D.C.
This weekend, a group of Patterson students travelled to Washington, D.C. to attend the Meridian Summit at the United States Institute of Peace. This was the first in-person Summit since COVID-19, and this year, the focus was primarily on issues facing cyberspace. The Summit was split into two locations: the Main Stage and the Innovation... Continue Reading →
The South China Sea, Chinese Aggression, & Alleged Assault: The Fall Simulation
On October 7th & 8th, the Patterson School and the Army War College participated in the annual negotiation exercise. This exercise consisted of several countries working together to overcome issues facing the South China Sea. The countries that participated in this simulation were the United States, China, Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Japan. The... Continue Reading →
Kidnappings, Assassination Attempts, Military Coups, and a Humanitarian Crisis: Patterson Students Take on the Crisis Simulation
On February 24 & 25, the Patterson School held its annual crisis simulation. With the help of Patterson faculty, former Patterson students organized a simulation to conduct the first in-person crisis simulation since the pandemic began. Below is a summary of the simulation. The simulation consisted of five teams: Venezuela, Peru, China, Colombia, and the... Continue Reading →
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