Posting various analysis on global conflict is a staple here at iTulip. along with speculating on how they might impact on the global economy. King's College of London has been offering a doctorate program in War Studies that utilizes conflict simulations. The current offerings often add a new perspective or aspect to events not found so readily contained elsewhere. The downloads are free.
http://www.kcl.ac.uk/schools/sspp/ws...imulation.html
http://www.kcl.ac.uk/schools/sspp/ws...imulation.html