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 →
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