| Title | Two-actor conflict with time delay: A dynamical model |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2012 |
| Authors | Qubbaj MR |
| Secondary Authors | Muneepeerakul R |
| Journal | Physical Review |
| Issue | 86 |
| Start Page | 056101-1 |
| Date Published | November 1st 201 |
| Abstract | Recent mathematical dynamical models of the conflict between two different actors, be they nations, groups, or individuals, have been developed that are capable of predicting various outcomes depending on the chosen feedback strategies, initial conditions, and the previous states of the actors. In addition to these factors, this paper examines the effect of time delayed feedback on the conflict dynamics. Our analysis shows that under certain initial and feedback conditions, a stable neutral equilibrium of conflict may destabilize for some critical values of time delay, and the two actors may evolve to new emotional states. We investigate the results by constructing critical delay surfaces for different sets of parameters and analyzing results from numerical simulations. These results provide new insights regarding conflict and conflict resolution and may help planners in adjusting and assessing their strategic decisions |
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Two-actor conflict with time delay: A dynamical model | Model |
| Based on previous mathematical studies, the authors created a model to analyze the conflict dynamics between two actors. In this model, they modified previous nonlinear dynamical models by Liebovitch et al. (2008) and Liebovitch, Vallacher, & Michaels (2010) by considering nonlinear delayed response between two actors. The results of the model show that under certain initial and feedback conditions, a stable neutral equilibrium of conflict may destabilize for some critical values of time... | 05 Oct 2016 |