This is a simulation essay based on the board game-Diplomacy, for International Relations Theory seminar.
The rules for the game are on the website also https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diplomacy_(game).
you are expected to relate how the simulation brings out (or fails to illustrate) paradigms or theories of international relations, via the structure, rules, and conditions for victory in the game. The professor suggests to choose one paradigm and 2-4 of its theories (hint: balance of power and its effect is a theory, while realism is a paradigm containing within it many theories) that the games brings out well, and cover these at the beginning of the essay.
The following part of the essay should discuss some paradigms or theories which you feel are important to understanding the international system or world, but which are not reflected in the game. Present your ideas of what changes to the rules, structure or conditions for victory in the game (if any) could be made to better reflect these alternate views of international relations.
You may wish to conclude with some additional creative remarks on the simplifying nature of models, theories, paradigms and simulations in understanding an infinitely complex world, as well as the necessary elements of a “fun” game.
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