The Conflict Research Perspective , however, suggests that individuals can have goals other than the maximization of power. As actors' goals are thus not inevitably incompatible, conflict can be resolved, not just managed. War is seen as similar to other forms of social conflict and so interpersonal and intergroup relations are studied in addition to interstate relations. Finally, the Peace Research Perspective views conflict as a function of the structure of the social system. An oppressive, exploitative and hierarchical society can be brutally conflictual even if there is no overt bloodshed.
Conflict is resolved only by radically transforming the underlying social structure.
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