Polarization and conflict

Objective

The purpose of this multi-disciplinary research project is to promote and coordinate research on the conceptualization, modelling and measurement of polarization and conflict and the links between the two. We aim at contributing to identify the main forces leading to conflict, to provide tools and indicators for early warning, to understand the role of alternative forms of third party intervention such as mediation or arbitration in the reaching of an agreement, and to the design of post-conflict, viable ag reements, including the system of political representation. In order to achieve this task, we will integrate the different approaches that have independently been developed in the different social sciences and will combine models with factual evidence. We expect the outcome be a multidisciplinary understanding of conflict in which the analytical models will be tested against facts.

Programme(s)

• FP6-CITIZENS - Citizens and Governance in a knowledge-based society: Thematic Priority 7 under the Focusing and Integrating Community Research Programme 2002-2006.

Topic(s)

• CITIZENS-2002-4.2 - STREPs and Coordination Actions within the area of The implications of European integration and enlargement for governance and the citizen
• CITIZENS-2002-6.2 - STREPs and Coordination Actions within the area of Issues connected with the resolution of conflicts and restoration of peace and justice

Call for proposal

FP6-2002-CITIZENS-2
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Funding Scheme

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Participants (7)