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Thomas Schelling's The Strategy of Conflict is a seminal text that reframes conflict—not as a breakdown of negotiation, but as a strategic interaction best understood through game theory. In this landmark work, Schelling explores how threats, commitments, and the manipulation of risk can be employed rationally to resolve disputes or gain advantage. Against the Cold War backdrop, he delves into the logic behind nuclear deterrence, brinkmanship, and limited war, positing that uncertainty and communication are strategic assets. His innovative approach unifies several disciplines and remains highly influential across the social sciences. In an age marked by nuclear proliferation, hybrid warfare, cyber deterrence, and rising geopolitical tensions, Schelling’s insights are not just historical—they are foundational for understanding strategic rivalries such as U.S.-China, India-Pakistan, and NATO-Russia. Community engagement mechanisms include: • Educational modules in peace/conflict resolution programs • Training diplomats and strategic thinkers in rational deterrence theory • Critical analysis in seminars about international security and military ethics • Enhancing public literacy on negotiation and strategy beyond war This text aligns with the GRACE Repository’s mission by offering deep theoretical clarity on deterrence, threat perception, and strategic behavior, which are vital in counter-extremism, de-escalation efforts, and peace negotiations.