A Mathematical Model of the Persistence of Conflict

Philip A. Schrodt

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A Mathematical Model of the Persistence of Conflict

Philip A. Schrodt

Political Science

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A differential equation model is proposed to explain how a persistent level of conflict might be maintained by a nation. The basic driving force in the model is the assumption that there are two interacting forces within the nation. One group benefits from high levels of conflict and as the level of conflict drops attempts to drive it upwards again. The other group benefits from the absence of conflict and as the level of conflict becomes high attempts to drive it down. These assumptions lead to a model which has the following characteristics.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	335-348
Number of pages	14
Journal	International Interactions
Volume	8
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/03050628108434585
State	Published - Jan 1 1981

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Political Science and International Relations

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