Journal 9 Conflict Dynamic Influences

I think looking at individuals needs are usually in the interest of the party and are needs that personal. Needs such as personal space, quiet space, need for belonging, or a simple need for some type of food. An imbalance in power can promote conflict. Also, perceptions on power can influence conflict. An imbalance in power can promote conflict in many ways. A classic example is in the Cuban missile crisis where the Soviet Union decides to put missiles in Cuba to put the same pressure the U.S. has on the Soviets by having missiles in Turkey. The idea is to create a balance of power. Also if perceptions on power are different, there can be conflict. For example if a soccer team drastically underestimates their opponents power, the team may come in expecting to win, and lose because they didn’t put in the effort they thought was needed to win the game. I think humans commit horrible acts against each other because they feel so much is at stake. National security is the best example where a nations security is under attack a government would feel any means necessary are okay to employ if it is for the good of a country and security. If a country thinks destroying an opposing country is the only way to self-preservation, then that is what will happen. Or, if peace can be attained if only we bomb the conflict area, then the area may be bombed. Obviously peace can be tried to be found other ways. Needs must be communicated and trust needs to be built.