Author(s): Mihaela TEODOR, Bogdan TEODOR, Alin POP
Publication name: Romanian Intelligence Studies Review
Publisher name: Mihai Viteazul National Intelligence Academy
Document type: Journal article
Publication date: June 30, 2026
Pagination: 182-195
Issue/ Volume: 1 (35)/2026
DOI: 10.66766/RISR.2026.1.07
Context
In an era of total digital dependency, the total collapse of our
communication infrastructure is a catastrophic scenario that demands
proactive planning. This paper presents the critical insights, operational
breakthroughs, and strategic failures uncovered during a table top role-
playing simulation that tested community resilience under a total grid
collapse. By asking participants to navigate the immediate loss of cellular
networks, internet, and power, the simulation aim to evaluate the
viability of low-tech relays, emergency radio infrastructure, and
analogue courier systems under intense time and resource pressure.
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