Nexus -- The Biology of Conflict Resolution

WELCOME TO THE NEXUS PROJECT.

The study of conflict resolution is a study of human behavior in a particular context; however, the biology of human behavior in this context has received little attention. The broad goal of this project is to identify and develop the nexus between the two fields, biology and conflict resolution, so as to address this substantive knowledge gap. Implicit in this goal is to focus on aspects of the nexus that may be particularly useful to practitioners. Short term objectives include: (1) identifying the biological research and researchers on the current nexus of biology and conflict resolution and (2) assembling a working group of biological and conflict resolution researcers to accomplish the following tasks: (a) conduct a series of presentations and discussions with representatives of both fields in order to promote an understanding of the state of the nexus and to identify the most fruitful areas for research that would expand the nexus; (b) produce and disseminate relevant bibliographies and articles; and (c) develop and pursue a research agenda and grant-seeking strategy for research at the nexus. The Nexus Project is conducted under the auspices of the Consortium on Negotiation and Conflict Resolution and supported by a grant from the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation.