Role of Political Leaders to Resolve International Conflicts: Comparing President Barack Obama and President Paul Kagame
Journal: Journal of Political Science and International Relations
Year: 2026

International conflict is not an unintended outcome of the global system; it is primarily the result of leadership decisions that prioritise force, prestige, and unilateral authority over conversation, negotiation, and collective responsibility. Political leaders play a critical role in determining whether conflicts escalate into violence or become chances for cooperation and peace. This study is based on the premise that leadership is the fundamental cause of both conflict and conflict resoluti