THE PUZZLE OF CONFLICT DYNAMICS

Conflict within and among nations is a constant feature throughout the world, with prevailing levels of conflict being concentrated in the p oor countries. The authors present an integrated model connecting the theory of internal conflict and the theory of lateral pressure by maki ng simulations of two cases, one, a small, weak country with high popu lation density and low technology level, and the second, a large, stro ng country with a high level of technology. They conclude that such a model relates only to parts of the puzzle that makes up conflict dynam ics.