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Holy Land: The Next Arab-Israeli War

The premise of Holy Land is that there is a revitalization of the militant Arab world. They then challenge the Israelis, using not only conventional military forces, but also the full spectrum of conflict, including insurgency and terrorism. The game includes several possible scenario options for different types of conflict.

Operation Enduring Freedom: In September 2001 the United States launched the Global War on Terror. One of the first targets in the conflict was Afghanistan. Known as Operation Enduring Freedom, this campaign would create an entirely new form of warfare.

China's Global Naval Strategy: Since the late 1970s, Chinese leadership has adopted an approach to further expand its economic and military strength in Asia and around the globe. The modernization of its navy is one essential aspect of this strategy.

The Hunt for Osama bin Laden: On 2 May 2011, US Naval special operation forces killed Osama bin Laden in Abbottabad, Pakistan. His death marked the end of a decade long hunt to bring the perpetrator of 9/11 to justice.

Soyuz '81 - Soviet Plans to Invade Poland: When the growing economic crisis in Poland gave rise to the Solidarity labor movement, the Soviets began plans to snuff it out with a military intervention.

Sixth Fleet - Naval Confrontation in the Cold War: As the Cold War deepened, the US Navy took over protection of the Mediterranean Sea from the British Royal Navy just as a series of confrontations erupted in the Eastern Mediterranean throughout the 1970s and 1980s.

Foreign Legion Paratroopers: Since the end of World War II, Foreign Legion paratroopers have been the tip of the spear for French expeditionary operations.

Future Russia Baltic States War: Recently, the Russians have moved aggressively into what they refer to as the “near abroad,” those areas adjacent to Russia which hold significant geopolitical interests. This includes the Baltic States, and the Russian enclave at Kaliningrad. The potential for conflict in this area is examined.

Objective Munich - War in Europe in the 1980s: If war had erupted across the border between Czechoslovakia and West Germany in the 1980s, NATO high command would have faced critical strategic decisions. This article examines the possible decisions NATO could have made.