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The Understudy Scenario: Designing Wargames That Stress-Test Decision-Making When the Second-Tier Takes Over

Most wargames assume the A-team is present. Here's how to design exercises that stress-test what happens when the deputies and understudies are actually running things.

E. Sokolov

· July 27, 2026 · 4 min read

The Loyal Opposition: Designing Wargame Red Teams That Don't Secretly Want to Lose

Most red teams are unconsciously rigged to fail. Here's how to design adversarial roles that actually threaten your Blue Cell assumptions.

E. Sokolov

· May 21, 2026 · 5 min read

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