Aggregated space combat modeling

The use of aggregated combat modeling in the cislunar environment has been demonstrated to inform acquisition decisions for the United States Space Force (USSF). First, the cislunar space is hypothesized as a future strategic conflict environment. As such, Lanchester, Lotka–Volterra, and Brackney models could be appropriate to describe such conflict. All models encompass a system of differential equations which parametrically capture the dynamics between friendly and hostile forces. While the Brackney model was constructed to explain two-dimensional land battle, this article adapts it for the respective three-dimensional space domain and applies it to strategic procurement. The analysis demonstrates the pre-eminence of Space Domain Awareness (SDA) in certain contexts while recognizing conditions in which spacecraft survivability holds greater importance.

CURRENT ASPECTS OF STRATEGIC CONFLICT MANAGEMENT IN THE SYSTEM OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT

The article examines the current components of strategic conflict management at the local government level. The importance of constructive conflicts that can prevent stagnation and stimulate further development of systems is emphasized. It is established that conflict management is aimed at choosing a method that will minimize the impact of negative emotions, give an objective description of the situation, determine further constructive actions of the parties to the conflict. It is emphasized that management without conflicts is impossible and the main strategies of conflict management in the system of local government are presented. It is noted that constructive conflict resolution provides certain options. Methods of conflict resolution, as well as their positive and negative sides, are described. The author's vision of an effective conflict management algorithm in the system of local government is presented and the need for proper assessment of the risk of conflicts to increase the effectiveness of this process is emphasized. Keywords: conflict management, local government, risk management, strategic conflict management, conflict resolution.