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A use of simulation in the study of inter‐nation relations
Author(s) -
Guetzkow Harold
Publication year - 1959
Publication title -
behavioral science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.371
H-Index - 45
eISSN - 1099-1743
pISSN - 0005-7940
DOI - 10.1002/bs.3830040302
Subject(s) - international relations , state (computer science) , political science , international relations theory , public relations , public administration , operations research , law , computer science , engineering , politics , algorithm
Macmillan talks to Khrushchev. Eisenhower talks to DeGaulle. Can the nations' representatives be better trained for such vital meetings? Just as “generals” compete in simulated war games, can “chiefs of state” and “foreign ministers” learn their skills from similar games among nations? Alliances, international parleys, governmental conferences, and internal decisions all are part of the simulation techniques suggested below. Exciting possibilities for the development of international relations theory and training are in the offing.