PSC3702 ASSIGNMENT 2 2026
DUE 15 APRIL 2026
1. The conflict in the Middle East between USA, Israel and Iran in March 2026 is
what type(s) of conflict manifestation?
The conflict involves territorial and border disputes e.g. Iran's influence near Israel's
borders), ideological conflicts e.g. between theocratic Iran and Western/US liberal
democracy), and security perceptions e.g. Israel and the USA perceiving Iran's nuclear
program as a threat to the balance of power).
(Study guide, p. 12)
2. Which one of the game theories is illustrated by the following situation?
This situation illustrates Chicken (brinkmanship). The dilemma of who will be the first to
"talk about a ceasefire" and risk appearing weak or desperate mirrors the high-risk test
of nerves where the first to back down is seen as the "chicken."
(Study guide, §3.4, p. 34)
DUE 15 APRIL 2026
1. The conflict in the Middle East between USA, Israel and Iran in March 2026 is
what type(s) of conflict manifestation?
The conflict involves territorial and border disputes e.g. Iran's influence near Israel's
borders), ideological conflicts e.g. between theocratic Iran and Western/US liberal
democracy), and security perceptions e.g. Israel and the USA perceiving Iran's nuclear
program as a threat to the balance of power).
(Study guide, p. 12)
2. Which one of the game theories is illustrated by the following situation?
This situation illustrates Chicken (brinkmanship). The dilemma of who will be the first to
"talk about a ceasefire" and risk appearing weak or desperate mirrors the high-risk test
of nerves where the first to back down is seen as the "chicken."
(Study guide, §3.4, p. 34)
