Wargames can be understood not only as analytical or training tools, but also as a methodological approach to studying international relations, international security policy, and strategic decision-making processes in these contexts. They make interaction, uncertainty

In the context of the turning point in security policy, new forms of strategic analysis are gaining importance. Wargames provide a structured approach to complex decision-making situations, make assumptions and interdependencies visible, and support strategic action

Wargames do not provide predictions, but they show how decisions under uncertainty actually emerge. The article highlights why strategic capacity for action depends less on knowledge than on routines, narratives, and institutional logics