On the Historical Roots of Interstate Conflicts: Evidence From Folklore Motifs
Journal of Conflict Resolution
Published online on April 10, 2026
Abstract
Journal of Conflict Resolution, Ahead of Print.
We show empirically that interstate conflicts are less likely among countries that share more of their oral tradition. Popular tales and narratives are related to expectations and beliefs about other parties’ behavior, and larger cultural similarities ...
We show empirically that interstate conflicts are less likely among countries that share more of their oral tradition. Popular tales and narratives are related to expectations and beliefs about other parties’ behavior, and larger cultural similarities ...