After 80 years, more details are coming to light about this disastrous Allied raid. Did Intelligence interests or personal ambition overrule common sense? By Michael Tucker of the NSDM staff.
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One German observer remarked that the attack on Dieppe was “Too small for an invasion, too big for a raid.” What factors were involved that led to the launching of this raid by British, Canadian and American forces? Inter-Allied politics, personal ambitions, Intelligence operations, and other issues all contributed. What went wrong (a lot), what went right and what lessons were learned from this debacle? Presented by Michael Tucker of the National Security Decision Making Game staff, who will show some of his photos from his own research on the battlefields.
Fast-paced, 2-hour version of NSDMG's geopolitical-military RPG in a simple, intense, "friendly" game of international thuggery, intrigue, tricks and mayhem.
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Find out how a near-future World War Three situation can become fast and deadly. Bring your imagination for a freewheeling game of international war/peace where you vie for power as decision-maker within your nation and the world in a near-future scenario. Political, Military, Nuclear, Biological and Cyber capabilities all are part of the fun. We promise opportunities for unlimited mischief, unparalleled carnage, and a final result where the living might envy the dead. Presented by the National Security Decision Making Game staff.
The National Security Decision Making Game staff reviews recent changes and things to watch next year, including hotspots: Russia, Europe, China, Iran, Israel, North Korea. What's CNN missing?
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Overview, analysis and insights on current and near-future world affairs. This panel discussion and seminar, the signature event of the National Security Decision Making (NSDM) Game staff, explores current, and potential future, problem areas around the world. Want to know what to expect in the next year? What might happen and what are its implications? What are drivers, what indicators to watch for, and how might events be affected by the U.S. and the West? What potential catastrophes is CNN missing?
National Security Decision Making Game staff-led discussion of global hotspots, things to watch out for next year, including hotspots: Russia, Europe, China, Iran, Israel, North Korea.
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Continued discussion of current military/political/economic topics of interest/concern, analysis and insights on current/future world affairs. This seminar led by the National Security Decision Making (NSDM) Game staff, explores current, and potential future, problem areas around the world. Want to know what to expect in the next year? What might happen and what are its implications? What are drivers, what indicators to watch for, and how might events be affected by the U.S. and the West? What potential catastrophes is CNN missing?
The JWST is designed to view objects 100x fainter than Hubble. We'll discuss the telescope's planned mission of observing the oldest and most distant objects, and look at images if available.
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The James Webb space telescope (JWST) was launched December 25, 2021 after years of work. Learn about the intricate engineering of the JWST, designed to view objects 100x fainter than Hubble can. We'll discuss the telescope's planned missions including observing the oldest and most distant objects in the universe and of characterizing the atmospheres of exoplanets, and look at the first images if available. Presented by Elizabeth Koprucki, a NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador and member of the National Security Decision Making Game staff.
Mechanics of Secrecy: Military Cipher Machine Demo
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Learn how historical military cipher machines like the German Enigma work. See historical specimens and replicas from the Civil War to the Cold War. By Ryan of the NSDM staff.
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Militaries throughout history have had a vested interest in keeping their communiques secrets. This lecture will provide an overview of mechanical and electromechanical cipher machines from the Civil War through the Cold War, such as the Vigenère cipher, rotor ciphers based on the German Enigma, and the Hagelin pin and lug machines. The role of the CIA and German BND in sabotaging cryptography will be discussed. Ryan of the National Security Decision Making Game staff is a cryptography collector and nuclear geek. He will display machines from his collection, including a replica Confederate encryption wheel, a modern Enigma simulator, 3D printed Enigma, and historic machines, including a Swiss NEMA, Russian Fialka, a US Army Hagelin M-209, and a Swedish Transvertex HC-9.
Geopolitical-military RPG, taking a senior position in the world of today with familiar problems. Explores European issues, e.g. Russia-Ukraine, and potential actions and policy options.
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Geopolitical, military and economic role-playing game. Players take senior leadership positions in a real-world nation. Here's the game: You players are the politicians. You over there, you're the Cabinet. You folks over by the big maps are the military leadership. Here's your country; you've heard of it, it's not fictional, it's real, and so are its problems both domestic and international. The scenario is: it's the world as you know it today. Here are the real issues. Here are some big, looming problems. Fix them. Start now. Do you feel up to the job? New countries, issues and problems in every game. This scenario will focus on contemporary European issues, including Russia and Ukraine, players taking on decision and policy making roles in the US and in several European nations. Presented by the National Security Decision Making Game staff.
Geopolitical-military RPG, taking a senior position in the world of today with familiar problems. Explores Israel in a post-BiBi era, navigate the nation and its policies to author its next chapter.
Description:
Geopolitical, military and economic role-playing game. Players take senior leadership positions in a real-world nation. Here's the game: You players are the politicians. You over there, you're the Cabinet. You folks over by the big maps are the military leadership. Here's your country; you've heard of it, it's not fictional, it's real, and so are its problems, both domestic and international. The scenario is: it's the world as you know it today. Here are real issues, with some big, looming problems. Fix them. Start now. Do you feel up to the job? New countries, issues and problems in every game. This scenario will focus on contemporary Israel, players taking on decision and policy making roles in a post-Netanyahu body politic charting Israel's course as the nation turns the page, and of nations reacting to these policy changes. By the National Security Decision Making MegaGame staff.
A Great Power or a wannabe? The role of Russia and the goals of Putin in the current international system are examined and its unique position discussed. By Dr. Craig Greathouse, NSDMG staff.
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The end of the Cold War and the fall of the Soviet Union returned the state of Russia as a player in the international system. Led by Vladimir Putin, Russia has attempted to forge for itself a dominant position in that system. This lecture looks at the goals and motivations of Russia under Putin and whether it has been a success at staking out a Great Power position in that system. Presented by Dr. Craig Greathouse, Professor of Political Science specializing in the EU, International Relations Theory and Security and Defense Policy, of the National Security Decision Making Game staff.
History of Ukraine in context of European international relations, diplomacy, natural resources and strategic position. By Merle Robinson of the NSDM staff.
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Ukraine is the second-largest country in Europe after Russia, and with a population of 43 million, is Europe’s eighth-most populous country. Ukraine has maintained own unique ethnic and cultural identity despite the fact that, throughout history, parts of Ukraine have been ruled by Poland, the Mongols, the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the Ottoman Empire, Nazi Germany and, of course, Russia and the Soviet Union. As a crossroads between the Balkans, Eastern and Western Europe, Ukraine occupies a crucial position. As a breadbasket, Ukraine has been crucial to local economies. And as a point of contention, Ukraine has been at the center of the continuing conflict between Russia and the West. This lecture will examine Ukraine's history and its significance in European and world affairs. Presented by Merle Robinson of the National Security Decision Making Game staff.