A micro level analysis of violent conflict
Mass conflict rarely starts without warning. Often, it begins with shared grievances that build over time. These feelings grow into group narratives—stories that give meaning to people’s anger. When supported by local norms or social pressure, these narratives can push groups toward violence. Understanding this process is key to preventing conflict. This article looks at…
In recent years, violence linked to social unrest and group conflict has grown across many regions. While governments and organisations have tried to respond, many efforts are reactive and often come too late. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) may change this. By analysing micro-level data—such as individual behaviour, local tensions, or online speech—AI offers…
Throughout the history of sport, trash talking has always been used to get into an opponent’s head – there have even been studies to see just how effective trash talking as a whole is both in sports but also in many different industries around the world too. There are also prime examples of those who…