Dual-Escalation Crisis Simulation: After-Action and Lessons Learned Report

This report is based on a closed-door dual-escalation crisis simulation conducted by the European Values Center for Security Policy (EVC) in Prague during the European Values Summit in November 2025. The crisis simulation focused on the economic and humanitarian aspects of a potential East Asian contingency and an emerging crisis in the Baltics. The report outlines the actions taken by the participating actors and the subsequent feedback provided by both participants and observers. None of its contents reflect the official positions of any state or institution. This report focuses on the Indo-Pacific aspect of the crisis simulation and summarizes the most important actions taken by selected players. It is not a comprehensive overview of all players and all their actions.

Authors:

  • David Toman – Analyst and Japan Project Lead, European Values Center for Security Policy
  • Sungwon Lee – Research Fellow, Sejong Institute, Center for Diplomatic Strategy