Academic Operating System • IR Lab Infrastructure

The Only AI-Proof Laboratory for International Relations.

Automate lab-scale instruction for 300+ students while securing assessments against Generative AI. Transition from a textbook-only curriculum to a data-driven laboratory science.

Trusted by faculty at
RutgersOhio StateUniversity of FloridaYaleUPenn
GenAI Integrity
Every section generates new histories and unique evidence.
Large-Lecture Scale
Auto-structured datasets for 300+ students.
Data-Driven Lab
Turn live events into measurable outcomes.
The AI-Proof Lab

Assessments That Cannot Be Googled.

Each section generates a unique history. LLMs like ChatGPT can't analyze events that never existed in their training data—so the evidence is inherently original.

Generic AI Essay · Fail
High-confidence prose, low-confidence truth.
Sample output

International relations are shaped by a complex interplay of power, institutions, and norms. States pursue security in an anarchic system, balancing deterrence and cooperation to maximize national interests while managing uncertainty…

Statecraft Turn-Data Analysis · Success
Section-specific evidence: unique histories, unique datasets.
Evidence snapshot
Turn 4: Alliance Trust Index0.62 → 0.41
Trade Flow Δ (A↔B)+18%
Military Spend Share2.1% → 3.0%
Syllabus Integration Engine

Turn 0 → Turn 8, mapped to the Big Three textbooks.

A structured 14-week map that aligns simulation turns to Frieden, Baylis, and Mingst so faculty can see immediate course fit.

TurnWeeksCore focusFrieden (textbook)Baylis (textbook)Mingst (textbook)
Turn 0Weeks 1–2
Foundations & levels of analysis
FriedenBaylisMingst
Globalization + IPE foundationsIR intro + security overviewScope of IR + key concepts
Turn 1Weeks 3–4
Security dilemma & deterrence
FriedenBaylisMingst
Economic statecraft leverageSecurity dilemma + deterrenceRealism + anarchy
Turn 2Weeks 4–5
Arms races & crisis bargaining
FriedenBaylisMingst
Sanctions + bargaining toolsAlliances + escalationWar & bargaining problems
Turn 3Weeks 6–7
Institutions & international law
FriedenBaylisMingst
Coordination + complianceInternational institutionsLaw, IOs, cooperation
Turn 4Weeks 7–8
Trade interdependence & sanctions
FriedenBaylisMingst
Trade + finance + interdependenceEconomic securityIPE foundations
Turn 5Weeks 9–10
Norms, identity, legitimacy
FriedenBaylisMingst
Domestic winners/losersConstructivism & normsIdentity shaping interests
Turn 6Weeks 10–11
IPE & trade wars
FriedenBaylisMingst
Trade wars + coercive leverageCoercive diplomacyPolitical economy & globalization
Turn 7Weeks 12–13
Globalization & transnational risk
FriedenBaylisMingst
Supply chains + interdependenceGlobal governance challengesTransnational issues
Turn 8Week 14
Capstone: global shock
FriedenBaylisMingst
Crisis coordinationCollective actionGlobal problems & cooperation
Turn 1–2 anchor the Security Dilemma; Turn 6 anchors IPE/Trade Wars. Week ranges are a sample pacing and can be adjusted by section.
The IR Laboratory in Action

Live Empirical Evidence: The Self-Sustaining Classroom.

Observe how active learning scales to 300+ students without increasing instructor intervention. This is where your students generate the unique, AI-proof datasets they will analyze in their research papers.

Classroom Simulation FootageObservation clip
Use this clip in faculty briefings and proposals
Request the TA Implementation Guide & Live Demo
Observation Guide
0:05
The Collective Action Problem
Watch students negotiate trade and security alliances under shared resource pressure.
0:45
High-Density Engagement
Note full participation in a high-enrollment lecture—without TA-led breakout sessions.
1:15
Kinetic Theory
Students are navigating anarchy and the Security Dilemma in real time—not “playing.”
Note for Faculty

In this laboratory model, the professor is not a lecturer or a game master. You are the Principal Investigator, observing a self-correcting system that automates the logistics of active learning while you focus on high-level theoretical debriefs.

Scholarly Validation

Scholarly Validation: Peer-Reviewed Efficacy.

Statecraft is a validated pedagogical instrument proven to enhance academic integrity and student performance in the IR classroom.

Journal of Political Science Education
The Statecraft Effect on Integrity

John Linantud (2019)

Research confirms that Statecraft's unique "butterfly effect" makes assignments virtually plagiarism-proof. In a multi-year study, only 2–3 students out of hundreds attempted plagiarism—a near-perfect honesty rate.

97% of students recommend Statecraft for future courses, noting increased confidence and a proactive desire to analyze their own simulation data in formal essays.

Proven Assessment Success

Jennifer Epley Sanders (2016)

Data indicates successful performance on course assessments and deep conceptual retention when Statecraft is utilized alongside traditional IR lectures.

Evidence Snapshot
2–3
students out of hundreds attempted plagiarism (multi-year study).
97%
of students recommend Statecraft for future courses.
Validated
assessment performance gains alongside traditional lectures.
Institutional Proof
RutgersYaleUPennUniversity of FloridaOhio State
From Lab to Library

From Lab to Library: Simulation as Case Study.

Move beyond multiple-choice. Enable your students to treat the simulation as a primary dataset for formal research papers.

Security Dilemma Correlation Graph
Security Dilemma Scatter (Sample Data)
Military Spending vs. Threat Perception
Military SpendingThreat Perception
Section ASection B
CSV/Excel Data Exports

A built-in case study generator. Students export turn-by-turn global stats and build scatterplots/correlation graphs (e.g., Global Terror Index vs. Democracy Count) for evidence-based term papers.

Placeholder visualization—live charts pull directly from each section's dataset.

Curriculum Integration Engine

Prove the syllabus fit—concept by concept.

Select a canon topic on the left. On the right: the specific Statecraft mechanic that automates the concept into a dataset you can grade.

Constructivism: Narrative & Norms

The Narrative & Norms module tracks Legitimacy Points and Soft Power, showing how norms constrain behavior beyond material power.

The Syllabus
Academic Concept

Students experience the “panic” of a self-help system where defensive moves are misread as aggression.

The Simulation Lab

Mechanic: “Spy Reports & Arms Races.” As noted in Lecture #4, arms buildups are visible to rivals, provoking fear and counter-balancing. Students feel the visceral reality of the Security Dilemma.

CLASSIFIED: INSTRUCTOR EYES ONLY
Classified Briefing

The Teaching Fellow’s Operations Dossier.

Secure your section against AI. Equip TAs with forensic data tools to grade both Conflict and Cooperation.

AI-Proof Security Dilemmas
Verify authentic analysis of war & realism.
Liberalism & Trade Data
Quantify gains from treaties & international law.
The Forensic Matrix
Grade 50+ students in <1 hour using data exports.
Transmission
Sent via encrypted dispatch. Institutional domains verified.
Final CTA

Download the Fall 2025-2026 Syllabus Integration Kit.

The complete 14-week map aligning turns 0–8 to Frieden, Baylis, and Mingst—plus grading prompts and TA implementation notes.

Includes guides on Just War Theory, Nuclear Deterrence, and IPE.
Delivered instantly after request.
PDF
Syllabus Integration Kit:
2025–2026
Week-by-week mapping (13 weeks)
Turn-by-turn prompts for grading
TA discussion scripts + quick debriefs
Built for instructors who want rigorous assessment without policing essays.
Living Syllabus

Inject the news cycle into the simulation.

Keep sections relevant with “scenario injections” that transform real-world events into assessable simulation shocks.

Nov 2025
COP30
Scenario Injection: The Amazon Protocol (North-South divide)
Spring 2026
Crisis Bargaining
Scenario Injection: The Island Chain Crisis (Deterrence)
Nov 2026
COP31
Scenario Injection: The Water Wars (Environmental Security)
Nov 2025
COP30
Scenario Injection: The Amazon Protocol (North-South divide)
Spring 2026
Crisis Bargaining
Scenario Injection: The Island Chain Crisis (Deterrence)
Nov 2026
COP31
Scenario Injection: The Water Wars (Environmental Security)
TA & Logistics

We Automate the Logistics. You Teach the Theory.

This kit makes the simulation runnable, repeatable, and low-drama for every section.

Download Instructor + TA Toolkit
(We’ll provide the PDF + onboarding checklist.)
Auto-Grading Rubrics

Grade 50 policy memos in under 60 minutes with structured rubrics and evidence-first prompts.

Discussion Scripts

Ten-minute, pre-written debriefs that translate sim outcomes into theory takeaways.

Disaster Recovery Protocols

Protocols that maintain simulation continuity even with fluctuating enrollment, dropped students, or stalled negotiations.

LIVE INTELLIGENCE BRIEF // Tuesday, February 3, 2026

STRATEGIC AMBIGUITY: DEFENSE OR AGGRESSION?

Recent intelligence reports indicate a surge in military exercises along contested borders, with leadership justifying the mobilization as a defensive reaction to neighboring alliances rather than an offensive preparation. This creates a textbook example of the *security dilemma*, where uncertainty regarding intentions causes rational actors to spiral into an arms race despite a mutual preference for peace. Statecraft Move: Scrutinize a rival's recent procurement of military units to classify it as defensive or offensive, then execute a *security dilemma move* by choosing to match their strength for deterrence or offer a public treaty for reassurance.