We develop a theory of interstate conflict in which the degree of genealogical relatedness between populations has a … positive effect on their conflict propensities because more closely related populations, on average, tend to interact more and … that affect conflict, including measures of trade and democracy. …

I study a two-period model of conflict with two combatants and a third party who is an ally of one of the combatants …. There exist perfect Bayesian equilibria in which the third party's intervention worsens the conflict by energizing her ally … to withdraw from or stay in the conflict is based on her prior beliefs and not on the current conditions of the conflict …

Conflict parties are frequently involved into more than one conflict at a given time. In this paper the interrelated … structure of conflictive relations is modeled as a conflict network where opponents are embedded in a local structure of … bilateral conflicts. Conflict parties invest in specific conflict technology to attack their respective rivals and defend their …

across the targets. -- Colonel Blotto ; conflict resolution ; weakest-link ; best-shot ; multi-dimensional resource …

The use of a taser by law enforcement can substitute for either a gun (a more-violent technology) or a mildly … or less violence? This question is addressed in an application to the adoption of tasers by law enforcement officials. A …

The use of a taser by law enforcement can substitute for either a gun (a more-violent technology) or a mildly … or less violence? This question is addressed in an application to the adoption of tasers by law enforcement officials. A … are identified. -- Law enforcement ; less-violent technology ; strategic offsetting behavior …