A decision support system based on matrix representation for conflict resolution

A decision support system is designed for providing strategic advice to individuals involved in real-world conflict problems. Conflict is endemic in our world, from disputes within a family to wars between countries, so there is great demand for having a flexible decision support system for systematically investigating a rich range of real world conflicts. The graph model can provide a convenient and effective means to model and analyze a strategic conflict. To take advantage of this opportunity, a computer implemented decision support system based on the matrix representation of the graph model for conflict resolution (GMCR) is proposed in this paper. Although a decision support system, called GMCR II is available for conflict analysis, its coding is difficult to modify or adapt to new analysis techniques and new models. Compared with existing system, the proposed system is more effective and convenient for adapting to new analysis techniques and making codes.