Previous to beginning this simulation, I had minimal knowledge concerning the conflict between Pakistan and India. The simulation put into perspective how complex matters are between these two states and how quickly an action that did not appear threatening to you has an adverse effect. The knowledge I acquired throughout the simulation, however, not only helped me understand the simulation but also the core material behind it. Despite reading the text and coming to lectures, some of the concepts discussed above were hard to comprehend and the simulation provided a hands-on experience. The concept of groupthink was easy to analyze, however, seeing the process develop was a whole different experience. The same applies to concepts such as coup
