Stoll, Richard J.2013-05-132013-05-131982-12Stoll, Richard J.. "Major Power Interstate Conflict in the Post-World War II Era: An Increase, a Decrease, or No Change?." <i>The Western Political Quarterly,</i> 35, no. 4 (1982) University of Utah: 587-605. <a href="https://hdl.handle.net/1911/71122">https://hdl.handle.net/1911/71122</a>.https://hdl.handle.net/1911/71122The second World War is often regarded as a watershed in world history. Observers have pointed to a number of changes in the global system that occurred after its conclusion: the emergence of bipolar system structure, along with new contenders for international leadership; the invention (and subsequent proliferation)of weapons of extreme power; and the explosion of new nation-states has created a truly global system. But have these changes been accompanied by changes in behavior between nation states? This paper will investigate one aspect of interstate behavior--military conflict involving the major powers--and ascertain whether the time period 1946-1976 was marked by a sharp change in the amount of this conflict, as compared to the period 1816-1945.engArticle is made available in accordance with the publisher's policy and may be subject to US copyright law. Please refer to the publisher's site for terms of use.Journal article