Journal on Policy & Complex Systems Volume 3, Issue 2 | Page 16

Scenarios of Social Conflict Dynamics on Duplex Networks
to conciliation . In the next model iteration , we will explore the effects of breaking this symmetry . We will also examine this model ’ s behavior when more than two groups are involved in social conflict . The model we proposed here represents a micro-level approach , in that it takes into account the behaviors of individuals within the conflicting groups . In a previous macrolevel model ( Kaufman & Kaufman , 2015 ) we investigated the conflict trajectories of two conflicting groups , attempting to anticipate whether the two-group system would move in time toward settlement , continued conflict , or impasse . The microand macro-level models can be connected to offer insights about the conflict trajectories when driven by individual choices .
Finally , we are interested in continuing to pit the model against real conflicts . To this end , we will apply the mathematical framework developed here , with appropriate adjustments , to an expanded set of real conflicts , such as those described by Von Briesen , Bacaksizlar , and Hadzikadic ( 2017 ).
Acknowledgements
We are grateful for useful comments received from Professor Mirsad Hadzikadic .
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