ChromeRadio Chrome360 | THE FUTURE OF AIR POWER | War Gaming | Philip Sabin
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Jul 30, 2018 Philip Sabin, Professor of Strategic Studies at King's College London, is a leading expert in conflict simulation and wargaming. He discusses the rising significance of war gaming in modeling past and present conflicts. Sabin highlights its role in enhancing students' strategic decision-making skills. He also explores the complexities of nuclear crisis scenarios and urban warfare, emphasizing the need for adaptive air power strategies in an ever-changing global landscape. His insights illuminate the future of military strategy.
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Academic Wargaming
- Philip Sabin uses manual wargaming techniques for academic purposes, including an MA course on conflict modeling.
- His wargames simulate real-world conflict dynamics, using maps, counters, and player input to explore strategic choices.
Nuclear Crisis Wargame
- In a wargame about nuclear crises, the control team introduced accidents and misperceptions to test players' resilience.
- This "satanic adjudication" approach, similar to pilot training simulators, helps reveal potential weaknesses and improve real-world crisis management.
Robot Tanks Wargame
- A war game scenario explored the use of robot tanks in urban warfare.
- The opposing team's strategy of using children to capture the tanks highlighted ethical dilemmas and led to the project's cancellation.