Hello <<First Name>>!
If you are just starting a new academic year – Welcome Back! We hope you have a great year. As you explore this issue of Simulation News, the ICONS Project’s quarterly newsletter, please let us know if you have questions about any of our simulations and how they could fit within your courses. We look forward to assisting you this year!
Sincerely,
Audrey Tetteh
ICONS Education Program Director
In This Issue:
*Coming Soon: Cambodia-Thailand Border Dispute Simulation
*Instructional Resource: Teaching About Border Disputes
*Social Media: ICONS on Twitter
*Registration Open: Spring 2012 International System
Coming Soon: Cambodia-Thailand Border Dispute Simulation
 A long-standing conflict over the land surrounding a Buddhist temple serves as the centerpiece of ICONS’ newest single-class simulation “Cambodia-Thailand Border Dispute”. This new simulation will put students in the roles of Thai and Cambodian government and military leaders, as well as religious leaders, ASEAN officials, and representatives from UNESCO. Together, they must attempt to address security and economic concerns fueling the dispute over Preah Vihear, a site of religious and cultural significance located along the Thailand-Cambodia border.
Due to be released in October 2011, “Cambodia-Thailand Border Dispute” is a perfect simulation for courses focused on geopolitics, negotiation, or international conflict. Look for an announcement in a few weeks with more information about this exciting new simulation!
Instructional Resource: Teaching About Border Disputes
 What does Google have to do with international border disputes? This CNN article, sure to spark discussion among your students, describes how Google Maps recently found itself in the middle of a border dispute between Nicaragua and Costa Rica.
For information about additional border disputes, visit the International Boundaries Research Unit’s website. The IBRU, based at Durham University, offers a news database containing news stories on various disputes. The IBRU’s website also features numerous map resources, including maps outlining international river boundaries, maritime claims, and more. Their maps of the Arctic and South Atlantic provide a fascinating opportunity for students to explore the competing maritime claims within these regions.
Social Media: ICONS on Twitter
 This summer, ICONS joined the world of Twitter! We plan to use this platform to share interesting news and information relevant to negotiation, crisis leadership, simulations, and active learning, as well as keep you informed about exciting things happening here at ICONS. Follow us on Twitter at @iconsproject or catch our latest tweets on our website.
Registration Open: Spring 2012 International System
 It’s not too soon to start planning for the Spring semester! ICONS is now accepting registrations for the Spring 2012 International System simulation, running April 5th - April 27th, 2012. Please join us for this in-depth multi-school simulation that tasks students from schools around the world with developing innovative solutions to global problems, all while taking on the roles of diplomats from selected countries.
Ready to register? Register online now! For more information, visit the online catalog or contact ICONS staff at 301-405-4172 or icons@gvpt.umd.edu .
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