Wargaming: Playing out uncertainty with Dr David Banks

Wargaming: Playing out uncertainty with Dr David Banks

Author: Department of War Studies May 2, 2024 Duration: 46:18
Wargaming has surged in popularity in recent years, drawing substantial financial backing from militaries, governments and the private sector alike. But what are wargames and how are they being used within the defence industry to navigate present and future conflicts? In this episode, Dr David Banks, Lecturer in Wargaming and co-director of King's Wargaming Network at King’s College London, guides us through the complex world of wargaming and its different applications. He talks us through some of the wargames he has created and how the method is likely to evolve with emerging technologies. For more information, follow King’s Wargaming Network on Twitter @kclwargaming.

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