Strategic Analyses for a Cross-Basin Water Pollution Conflict Involving Heterogeneous Sanctions in Hongze Lake, China, within the GMCR Paradigm

The graph model for conflict resolution (GMCR) methodology was enhanced in this research addressing cross-basin water pollution conflicts involving heterogeneous sanctions, as a more intuitive and straightforward definition mixed unilateral improvements proposed, followed by an integrated procedure performing stability analyses. Furthermore, the cross-border dispute that occurred 2018 Hongze Lake, China, is systematically modeled strategically analyzed first time, using improved GMCR method. In addition, evolution analysis carried out within framework of verifying applicability eco-compensation mechanism disputes. This case study demonstrates heterogeneity sanctioning opponents could influence equilibrium outcomes even change situations. Moreover, developed novel approach able to accurately predict provide strategic insights valuable findings making effective resolutions solving conflicts.