Interactive Session

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About the Simulation

Shadow War is a live online geopolitical crisis simulation that places participants at the center of an escalating conflict involving Israel, Iran, and the United States. In this interactive policy exercise, participants will assume the roles of state leaders, intelligence agencies, proxy actors, and media organisations as they respond to rapidly unfolding developments in the Middle East. The simulation replicates real-world crisis decision-making where diplomacy, military strategy, covert operations, and information warfare operate simultaneously.

Through real-time crisis updates, strategic negotiations, and confidential decision submissions, participants will attempt to advance their national interests while managing the risk of a wider regional war.

What to Expect

Participants will experience:

• Real-time geopolitical crisis developments

• Strategic decision-making under pressure

• Diplomatic negotiations and backchannel diplomacy

• Proxy warfare and covert operations

• Media influence on international crises

The simulation is designed to mirror how governments and strategic institutions analyse and respond to emerging international conflicts.

Roles in the Simulation

Participants may be assigned roles representing state actors, proxy groups, or international institutions, including:

• Israel War Cabinet

• Iran National Security Council

• United States National Security Council

• Saudi Arabia Strategic Council

• Russia Security Council

• China Foreign Affairs Commission

• United Nations Crisis Mediation Team

• Regional proxy actors

• International media organisations

Each team will receive a confidential briefing document outlining their strategic objectives and available options.

Event Details

Format: Live Online Crisis Simulation

Duration: 90 Minutes

Platform: Google Meet

Participation: Limited seats available

Date : March 27, 2026 from 6:30 PM onwards

Participants will receive detailed role briefs and instructions prior to the simulation.

Learning Outcomes

By participating in this simulation, participants will gain insight into:

• Strategic decision-making in international crises

• The interaction between diplomacy and military escalation

• The role of proxy actors in modern conflicts

• Information warfare and media narratives

• Negotiation and crisis management under time pressure.