In: Economics
International conflicts and conflict resolution
How useful is frustration aggression theory to the field of peace and conflict studies?
Frustration and aggression theory argues that aggression is a result of frustration. The frustration comes when the desired goals are not achieved and the frustration might cause the multiple responses. The aggression is one of them. The international relations and conflicts also can be explained with the help of frustration and aggression theory.
The low economic performance and political instability might cause the nation to pursue the steps that might lead to the conficts.
Further the political upheaval like the Arab spring was result of the frustration amongst the people of these countries . These people reacted fiercely after economic slowdown and undemocratic rules.
The attacks of usa and Russia in the Afghanistan can be vividly understood with help of frustration and aggression theory. These countries were trying to outwit each others and in the utter frustration these countries went for huge devastating outcomes.