Compound Attrition Games: A Unified Model for Inter- and Intra-Coalition Rivalry (opens in new tab)

Strategic competitions in the real world, from wars to geopolitical rivalries, often involve coalitions competing against rival groups. These contests are not simple interactions between unified entities, but multilayered processes in which coalitions face external competition while dealing with internal conflicts over resources and strategy. Existing game-theoretic models typically treat inter-coalition rivalry and intra-coalition competition s...