We proudly present a new article in our "Concepts and Cross-Cutting Challenges" section: Conflict, Social Change and Conflict Resolution. An Enquiry. Christopher Mitchell, professor emeritus of George Mason University's Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution (ICAR), sets out a framework for thinking systematically about the relationship between conflict and social change. He considers changes necessary to bring about the resolution of conflict as well as obstacles to such changes, and envisions possible roles for agents of change.