The simulation was developed by Moorehead Kennedy, one of the hostages from the 1979 Iranian hostage crisis. Kennedy felt strongly that the entire ordeal could have been averted if all sides had been more adept at communication and negotiation. He thus designed the simulation to teach these skills to students, who are given a variety of roles to play out, from President of the United States to insurgent leader.
We are happy to report that this year's simulation was one of the best ever.
Shannon Borgard interviews insurgent leader April Keener for the "World Television Network"
US. President John Carr lays out his nation's position on negotiating with terrorists.
News anchor Ashley Beckett prepares to report on breaking news.
U.S. State Department representative Iulia Nastasa speaks long distance with "Keibar Businessman" Brandon Hilburn.
The post-game analysis was intense and revealing. Perhaps the most interesting question to come up dealt with the role of the media in the simulated crisis. Did the U.S. President have a right to forbid the "World Television Network" from "giving free airtime to terrorists"? Or did the reporters have an obligation to report the events, including the statements by all sides involved? Students took different sides on this issue, but everyone who offered an opinion was able to defend it with logic and evidence.
Good job guys!
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