Political Science: Network Simulation in International Politics

This article reviews various gaming and simulation traditions in international politics, leading to a detailed discussion of network simulations in general and the ICONS project in particular. Through extensive preparation, simulation, and postsimulation activities, ICONS participants test negotiation strategies, improve communication skills, deal with interdependence of issues, experience cultural differences, work in teams, and master communications technology. ICONS addresses the call for inter-nationalization of the curriculum as well as the need for integration of technology into the classroom. Keywords simulation, computers, negotiation, conferencing, language, culture, international, policy.

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