Create a timeline of key events from Russia point of view in the Iranian Nuclear Crisis related to the Simulation Project.
Include historical events as well
Write an opening statement.
Also include a final proposed solution, from your avatar’s perspective
Develop a position summary of your actor’s position on the nuclear situation
Explain how was this issue significant to your nation?
Articulate the policy objectives of your nation?
Explain who are your allies and adversaries on these issues?
Set forth the various strategies that could be pursued in the negotiations?
Explain whether you reached your objectives? Why or Why not?
Articulate your final recommendations to the international community?
Set forth your role profile (background, points, facts, statement of the position of your actor)
Develop a final position argument to support your actor’s position on the situation as if you were going to present it at a multilateral conference in front of the media
Provide maps and other information
Write your handbook (Final Simulation Report) as if you have prepared it for a multilateral conference of all parties to discuss to resolve this crises
Provide helpful websites and maps, graphics and other visuals to enhance your explanation of what is happening and why.
TIP: Prepare Your Simulation Report, Literature Review and Bibliography as if it were for a Conference
Pretend that the ultimate goal of your Report, Literature Review and Bibliography) is to present it at a Conference. For example, a UN General Assembly meeting, at which players will present position papers regarding their role and perspectives, to negotiate agreements to resolve any outstanding issues arising during the simulation. Also imagine that this meeting or Conference will determine the actions of the various countries involved and outcomes. Be sure to ask for what your avatar wants, in terms of what will happen regarding the Iranian nuclear situation.
TIP: Role Profile
Part of this project involves developing a role profile. The object of the game for the students is to reach the objectives they set out in their Role Profile and enhance the position of their role in the game. The role profile should show that you can imagine and set forth in writing:
A description of your actor’s political agenda
Character traits, background and interests
Long- and short-term political objectives
Who are your allies and opponents?
When you represent your country or when you interact with other leaders, you will need to know their position on particular issues. This is a very important task, and requires the students to engage in a considerable amount of research. Students show considerable initiative in tackling this task. For example, you may want to contact, or visit the website of the embassy of your role. For many, this may be your first attempt at “real” research. You are encouraged to find primary sources such as speeches, books or articles written by the leader of your country/organization, or interviews. Please use maps, pictures, audio, video materials, original documents to create your role profile.
TIP: Timeline of Major Events in the Nuclear Crisis
Research and present the critical dates related to the current Iranian nuclear crises from the point of view of your actor’s position in its relations with Iran. You can also add critical milestone dates with other countries and organizations involved in the crises. Use any format you prefer. You can be creative in using pictures, graphics, audio and video clips to enhance your presentation.
