U.S. Diplomacy CenterDiplomatic Simulation

Program

Max Kushnir

U.S. Diplomacy Center• Engages visitors about the art, practice and

challenge of diplomacy• Illustrates how diplomacy affects the

American citizenry

• Shows the impact of the U.S. throughout the world

• Reveals the work of the Department of State

• Inspires future leaders to become involved

Today’s Simulation

• A collaborative learning experience

What is a Simulation?

• Participants assume assigned roles, each with distinct perspectives or points of view

• Participants interact with others in a specific situation or moment in time

• Participants representing multiple perspectives come together to negotiate a hypothetical or real world scenario

Simulation Goals

●Understand the complexity of foreign relations

●Appreciate the nuances of doing diplomacy

●Consider what makes an issue a global issue

• Read materials.

Tasks• Prepare for

negotiations.• Deliver brief opening

statement.• Negotiate

.• Build

alliances.• Compromise.

• Reach agreement.

Stakeholder Groups Should…• Prioritize possible actions according to your

position, needs, and wants• Select a delegate to present an opening

statement• Prepare and give a 1-minute opening statement

explaining your position • Negotiate with other groups to find

solutions to the problem• Prepare to form alliances among groups

to create progress

• 10 mins: Simulation introduction• 15 mins: Read package: focus on your role and

scenario• 5 mins: Complete worksheet with group and select a

representative to give 1-minute opening speech

• 15 mins: Formal negotiation: opening session with statements

• 10 mins: Informal negotiations: seek alliances• 10 mins: Formal negotiation: begin to make

agreements• 10 mins: Informal negotiation: finalize solutions• 10 mins: Present solutions and proposals• 10 mins: Debrief and evaluation

Simulation Agenda

Negotiating Tips• Propose realistic actions• Analyze other stakeholders’

position• Build alliances:

• Common points• Common interests• Common fears

• Use incentives (carrots) and disincentives (sticks)