21: Conflict Processes

Daniel Morey, University of Kentucky, dsmore2@email.uky.edu
Megan Shannon, University of Mississippi, mshannon@olemiss.edu

The Conflict Processes section invites proposals for papers, panels, and roundtables presenting sound theoretical explanations and thorough empirical research about the causes and consequences of international and civil conflict. In keeping with this year's theme, "Politics in Motion: Change and Complexity in the Contemporary Era," we are interested in proposals that explore the dynamics of international conflict and/or provide multifaceted explanations for conflict. The nature of international and civil conflict has changed in numerous ways since the formation of the modern nation- state. Interstate conflict has become less frequent while civil conflict has increased in scope, intensity, and frequency. Moreover, countries have found new ways to manage their conflicts over time, particularly through their increased participation in international institutions. Strategic models of international and civil conflict have begun to capture the complexity of relations between actors, revealing the unique interactions that both promote and prevent disputes. As the field of conflict processes develops, we focus less on single variable explanations and more on the intricate nature of international relations. We welcome proposals on the changing dynamics of conflict as well as the strategic and complex nature of conflict. Proposals on other topics are also welcome.