Cross-Cultural Differences in Response to Intergroup Conflicts: Initial Evidence from Historical and Videogame Data

This research explores cultural differences in conflict escalation and strategies in West versus MENA regions. It investigates the intensity of intergroup conflicts and the influence of material power, employing a dual dataset approach. Study 1 analyzes 200 years of Militarized Interstate Disputes (MIDs) using the CINC index as a material power indicator. Instrumental and reputational strategies are critically assessed, focusing on escalation patterns rather than psychological mechanisms to...