The Complexity of Decision-Making in Global Conflicts

This chapter explores the nuances of economic frameworks in understanding human behavior and decision-making at both the individual and collective levels, particularly in political contexts. It emphasizes the interplay of strategic forces and psychological factors, highlighting misconceptions about motivations that can lead to conflict, using Russia's invasion of Ukraine as a key example. The discussion also examines the challenges of imperfect information and commitment problems in fostering warfare, supported by historical instances that illustrate the difficulties in achieving peaceful resolutions.