Proxy Wars: Repeated Bargaining between Principals in Principal-Agent Relationships
Winter, 2021: I first began to wonder how game theoretic models can be used to understand decisions on an interstate level. Proxy wars are far from a new form of internationalised conflict, and their impact cannot be understated; early 2022 was another reminder of the need to more analytically understand the factors contributing to the growing prevalence of internationalised civil conflict, and whether their outcomes can be, in any way, predicted. Using game theory and data from the Uppsala Conflict Data Programme, I spent the summer exploring two research questions: Does escalation in a proxy war affect other conflicts fought between the same principals? And how do principal-agent relationships contribute to the outcomes of proxy wars?
A Philosophy & Economics student at University College London. For my research project, I branched out into Political Economics: exploring the game theoretic modelling of principal-agent relationships in proxy wars, and how this impacts the outcomes of internationalised intrastate conflict. My Leadership-in-Action project focused on bringing the voices of more youth leaders to the table at Qatar Youth Power Conference 2023. I grew up in Singapore, but currently am in London; you can find me lost in a book, on a walk, or both at once.
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