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Wargaming's Growing Role in US Military Training
Original: Wargaming in the US Military: Ludic Militarism and the Production of Warfighters
A newly published analysis examines how the US military uses wargaming to train and shape its warfighters, framing the practice as 'ludic militarism' — the gamification of warfare planning and preparation. The piece explores how simulation exercises produce military personnel and strategic thinking, raising questions about the role of games in defense culture and war preparation.
Why now: Interest in wargaming has grown amid current geopolitical tensions and its high-profile use in defense planning.
Evidence
- Wargaming in the US Military: Ludic Militarism and the Production of Warfighters · E-International Relations
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