Could the Conflict Between Pakistan and India Lead to Nuclear War?
Experts say it's unlikely, but Pakistan's lack of a "No First Use" doctrine for nuclear weapons means it's not impossible.
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Viewfinder: Clashes at the Gaza–Israel Border
Palestinians run for cover from tear gas during clashes near the border between Israel and Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on November 9th, 2018.
Breaking Down Yemen’s Escalating Military Strife
This is what's happening in what is now Yemen's fourth year of civil war.
Which Cities Are Most Vulnerable to Climate Change Conflict?
As food and water sources become threatened by changing weather patterns, experts say these are the areas most susceptible to instability and bloodshed.
Viewfinder: Palestinian Protesters Use Slingshots Against Israeli Security Forces
A Palestinian protester uses a slingshot to throw stones toward Israeli forces during clashes following a protest along the border with Israel, east of Gaza City, on April 5th, 2018.
A New Study on Racetrack Collisions Shows How Competition Escalates Into Conflict
Competitors of equal ability and status are more likely to engage in dangerous driving.
Field Notes: Selling Dried Fruit in Yemen
Sanaa, Yemen: Despite political unrest during the early months of protest during the Arab Spring, a Yemeni man keeps his shop open, selling nuts and dried fruit.
Toward a Better Understanding of the Difference Between Conflict and Harassment
There’s a big difference between a power struggle and real abuse, novelist Sarah Schulman argues — and nations and individuals…
The Economics of War and Peace
A new report from the World Bank highlights the devastating economic consequences of civil war.
War and Peace, on Wikipedia
A new study aims to understand social conflict, using the Internet encyclopedia as a test case.