This year has been marred by crises across the globe, as protests and conflicts have dominated headlines. Groups that were unknown to many, such as the Islamic State and Boko Haram, have become well-known. Tragedies like the downing of flight MH17 instantly entered public consciousness. Other crises, such as the continuously rising death toll in Syria and the increasing death toll of migrants, have occurred at a slower, yet relentless pace.
Some of these crises have been gestating a long time, while others seemed to develop in an instant. But were any of them predictable?Predicting Conflict
Each year, political scientists working …read more
Source: The Huffington Post
