The buffer role of emotions in international conflict: theoretical evidence supporting for patriotic education

Zhengping Zhang ()
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Zhengping Zhang: Shandong University

Economics of Governance, 2024, vol. 25, issue 4, No 2, 487-503

Abstract: Abstract This research uses a behavioural game-theoretic paradigm to study the role of emotions in forming and preventing international conflict. We find that when two countries’ strengths mismatch their resource, one of the two sides is motivated to initiate a conflict. However, national-dignity-related emotions can reduce this motivation. This is because countries with emotional populace are more likely to retaliate, thus becoming less susceptible to provocation. Meanwhile, these countries’ leaders are more cautious in provoking other nations due to the fear of losing face from failed provocations. Consequently, long-term patriotic education can reduce international conflict by fostering these emotions.

Keywords: International conflict; Emotions; Bargaining; Patriotic education; Behavioural game (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: C72 D74 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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