The Situation Room

The Situation Room is a live debate forum by The Gunpowder Chronicles, where facts, sharp arguments, and audience votes test urgent ideas on war, peace, and democracy.

Where arguments collide. Full debate announcements, live coverage, and post-session summaries, including audience vote results and standout exchanges.

What shifted and why. Analysis of persuasion swings, reflections on lessons learned, and expert insights into how debates reshape our understanding of global crises.

Neutral, evidence-driven context to frame each debate. These reports set the shared “ground truth,” ensuring every discussion starts from facts, not noise.

Quick signals from the chamber: upcoming debates, calls for audience questions, and behind-the-scenes notes. Short, sharp, and to the point.

Meet the team behind The Situation Room and The Gunpowder Chronicles. Learn who we are, why we created this forum, and why independent, disciplined debate matters for democracy and global security.