Merle Robinson
Roots of revolution. Observing the 250th anniversary of the 1770 Boston Massacre. This lecture will discuss the context of events leading up to the American and the British discontent with affairs in the colonies, including the outcomes and aftermath of the French and Indian War (the Seven Years’ War), Stamp Act and other measures imposed […]
Overview of the politics and violence in pre-statehood, pre-Civil War Kansas as reflected in “Bleeding Kansas” by Decision Games, followed by a guided play demo. Presented by “Doc” Cummins of Decision Games.
American Revolution, Worldwide War 1781-1783, Sinews of War#2. Examines the critical levers of power used all participants (e.g. France, Spain, Indigenous & International actors) through the 2nd stage of war in the colonies. This is when the colonial revolt became a World-Wide War. Discusses the stance & involvement of other world powers including Russia, Prussia, […]
American Revolution, Rebels & Redcoats 1774-1781, Sinews of War#1. Examination of the critical levers of power used by Colonials, England, and their Allies and mercenaries through the first stage of the conflict in the colonies. Focus is on the diplomatic, intelligence, military & economics (DIME) of the conflict. Lecture covers how forces were financed, organized, […]
American Revolution, Land & Naval Strategy 1775-1783, Sinews of War#3. Capstone examination of the land and naval strategies of this “American” war including all five fronts of the conflict (Europe, India, East Indies, West Indies, & all of the Americas). Focus is on historical goals, overall capabilities, national factions & their perspectives. Explores the preconceptions/fallacies […]
Historical, fast-paced, crisis-oriented version of the NSDM geopolitical-military-economic RPG. As we observe the 250th anniversary of key events in the American Revolution, it is a good time to reflect on the personalities, agendas, events and energies that drove decisions. From the end of the French and Indian War to the first battles of the American […]
Historical, fast-paced, crisis-oriented version of the NSDM geopolitical-military-economic RPG. As we observe the 250th anniversary of key events in the American Revolution, it is a good time to reflect on the personalities, agendas, events and energies that drove decisions. From the end of the French and Indian War to the first battles of the American […]
Considered a world war by some historians, the 1756-1763 conflict was a primarily a struggle for global pre-eminence between Great Britain and France involving nearly all major world powers. The French and Indian War, already being waged in North America, became subsumed into the broader conflict. The outcome changed the world balance in many respects, […]
Continued discussion of current military/political/economic topics of interest/concern, analysis & insights on current/future world affairs. This seminar led by the National Security Decision Making (NSDM) Game staff, explores current, and potential future, problem areas around the world. Want to know what to expect in the next year? What might happen and what are the implications […]
Overview, analysis & insights on current/future world affairs. This panel discussion and seminar, the signature event of the National Security Decision Making (NSDM) Game staff, explores current, and potential future, problem areas around the world. Want to know what to expect in the next year? What might happen and what are the implications of it? […]
Stuff happens, especially in 1948. 75th Anniversary of a year of “big deal stuff, panel reviews key events that continue to shape the world today. Gandhi assassination, India breaking from UK, Tokyo war crimes trials & executions, Alger Hiss/Whitaker Chambers and communist hunting, Truman beat Dewey, Israeli Declaration of Independence, First Arab-Israeli War, Czechoslovakia goes […]
Review of 1944 campaigns in recognition of the 75th anniversary of the Allies taking the offensive in all theaters Panel by the National Security Decision Making, Inc staff.
Near-future variant of the geopolitical, military and economic role-playing National Security Decision Making MegaGame. Players take senior leadership positions in a real-world nation. Explore the boundaries between science fact and science fiction. Experience world crises and experience mysterious events in this futuristic scenario. Deal with world challenges. Expect anything from crazed dictators, revolutions, space pirates, […]