Structure theory of equal conflict systems

Synthesis of Labelled Transition Systems into Equal-Conflict Petri Nets

This paper introduces properties preset-equality for equalconflict Petri nets and enabling-equivalence for their reachability graphs. It explores the relation between these properties and shows its use for synthesis of equal-conflict Petri nets from labelled transition systems.

Conflict Theory, Complexity and Systems Approach

Since the end of the Cold War, we have been witnessing the emergence of new types of conflicts. These are progressively more complex, but are, still too often, conceptualised and approached simplistically, using a linear type of reasoning. Complexity is disregarded, and the need for systemic thinking is underestimated, not rarely leading to disastrous results. Feedbacks are most often ignored, ...

Dynamical-Systems Theory and Intractable Conflict:

Coleman, P. T., Vallacher, R., Nowak, A., & Bui-Wrzosinska, L. (2007). Intractable conflict as an attractor: Presenting a dynamical model of conflict, escalation, and intractability. American Behavioral Scientist, 50(11), 1454-1475. Coleman, P. T. (2006) Conflict, complexity, and change: A meta-framework for addressing protracted, intractable conflicts III. Peace and Conflict: Journal of Peace ...

Conflict theory.

This essay covers three broad topics. First, there has been renewed debate about human nature and the roots of intergroup violence and warfare in evolutionary biology, in psychology, and in anthropology. The “ordinary man” hypothesis explains why and how humans justify and participate in violence and atrocities. Second, in addition to interstate wars, political scientists have been studying ins...

Navigating the Landscape of Conflict: Applications of Dynamical Systems Theory to Addressing Protracted Conflict