I recently began a classroom discussion on U.S. foreign policy towardthe Middle East by asking a question concerning the likely actionsof the administration toward Iraq. I was immediately greeted withthis response from most of the class: “Do you mean in the simulationor in real-life?” This response only amplifies the reactions ofother students—“der Deutsche Weg” was constantlyadvocated by the student representing Germany, the studentrepresenting Argentina sought the commitment of “funds” from U.S.officials before and after every class, and most students claimedthat the Iraqi representative had been co-opted by his role andcalled him “Saddam.”