The Situation Room Is (Supposed To Be) A Simulation If You Were US President.
When The Phone Rings Click On It To See The Situation. Then Decide What To Do. If More Than 5000 People Die Then You Will Not Be Re-Elected (The Whole Point Of The Game Is To Be Re-Elected) And Will Lose. If You Want To Keep Going Though (I Don't Know Why You Would) It Gets Harder After 5000 People Killed.