Models and algoritms for conflict Analysis and Prevention

The research on methods for conflict resolution and prevention has improved dras- tically in the last years. In particular computer-aided methods have acquired more importance because they allow for larger databases with more variables, complex statistical analysis, deeper insights etc... This thesis intends to give a description of those methods and pro jects that I consider most interesting and/or representative in the field, with the goal of pointing out some questions and problems which need still to be answered. Moreover two new methods, never used before for conflict situation, are also presented: Multicriteria-Clustering and Logic Functions.