War has been with us ever since the dawn of civilization. Nothing has been more constant in history than war.

A person's behavior is rational if it is in his best interests, given his information

I think game theory creates ideas that are important in solving and approaching conflict in general.

Interactive Decision Theory would perhaps be a more descriptive name for the discipline usually called Game Theory.

The strong equilibrium point f just described is one of unrelenting ferocity against offenders. It exhibits a zeal for meting out justice that is entirely oblivious to the sometimes dire consequences to oneself or to the other faitheful i.e., those who have not deviated.