OpenRA – Classic strategy games rebuilt for the modern era
RA taught me almost everything I needed to know about geopolitics. Seriously, I marvel at its applicability.- ResourcesWithout resources (eg. Net national income) you cannot support a national defense....Limited resources lead to conflict....Exploit and defend distant resources to preserve your domestic reserves.- Capability Evolution & Resiliency...You must pursue advanced capabilities that surpass or match your adversaries, and if you manage your resources properly this is achievable....Your infrastructure must be configured dispersed, redundant and secure.- Combined Arms...Combative units need a mix of capabilities to overcome defenses, unless you overwhelm (swarm) your enemy - which carries resource risks.- Long View...One can easily win a battle or two and lose the war without a long-term plan.- Intelligence...You cannot know how your capabilities measure up against your adversaries without good intel. This often means sacrificing units for a look into your opponent's capabilities.If RA theory and gameplay were mandatory in Congress the United States would be better positioned to both deter and compete with its global adversaries.