My conflicts end once I have successfully negotiated with those with whom I am in conflict. The stability of my conflict situations are increased when I realize the common bonds that I share with the people I am in conflict with. I think that escalation for me generally ends because either the conflict is avoided or when one side yields, and I often try to avoid conflict unless it is brought to me in a way that I cannot ignore. I think that in the international arena, where states have clearly defined powers, conflict ends and escalation stops when a unilateral advantage becomes clear, when one side wins, or if one side withdraws. It really depends on the parties involved in the conflict as to how it will end, because the personalities of the people involved greatly influence the kind of de-escalation tactics will be used, and the kind of outcome the sides hope for. If there is a zero-sum outlook, then one side has to win or drop out, there is no room for concession. Sometimes parties will refuse to act or will withdraw, which will end escalation, but often will not resolve the conflict, so the conflict might come back in a worse way later on.
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