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German Wargaming Center<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Wargaming. Simulation. Research. <\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Simulation and research into decision processes within complex security scenarios. We investigate how decisions are made\u2014not just the decisions themselves.<\/p>

We empower civilian and military decision-makers through scientifically grounded wargaming to understand complex threat landscapes and develop robust strategies for a resilient democracy.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Wargaming for complex<\/p>

Decision Systems<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Our mission<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Make complexity<\/p>

playable. Recognize patterns.<\/p>

Act strategically.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Vernetzte Expertise<\/h3>

Gemeinsames Fachwissen aus der Wissenschaft und Praxis. <\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Spiel- und Simulationsformate.<\/h3>

F\u00fcr komplexe Strategien und Entscheidungen. <\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Erprobte Erfahrung.<\/h3>

\nMethodische und operative Expertise.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Strategisches Wargaming aus und f\u00fcr Forschung und Praxis<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The German Wargaming Center (GWC) is a specialized institution at the intersection of research and practice, located at the Chair of Political Theory at Helmut Schmidt University \/ University of the Federal Armed Forces Hamburg<\/strong>. As a central hub for strategic wargaming, we bridge the gap between political science research and practical application in highly complex scenarios.<\/p>

Our focus lies on the strategic level<\/strong>: We explore the intersections between civilian and military domains in order to strengthen the resilience of democratic societies against hybrid threats and external manipulation.<\/p>

In doing so, we make decision-making patterns visible, uncover blind spots, and foster collaboration between institutions, departments, and sectors of society. By employing innovative simulation methods\u2014from classic tabletop wargames to AI-supported models\u2014we provide decision-makers with a safe space to develop emergent strategies, assess risks, and remain capable of action in complex and uncertain situations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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