A new theoretical model connects prior research on coherence and complexity with basic differences in the underlying dynamics of intractable versus more manageable social conflict (Coleman, Vallacher, Nowak, & Bui-Wrzosinska, 2007; Nowak, Vallacher, Bui-Wrzosinska, & Coleman, 2006; Vallacher, Coleman, Nowak, & Bui-Wrzosinska, 2010b; Vallacher, Coleman, Nowak, & Bui-Wrzosinska, 2010a). The model employs concepts and insights from dynamical social psychology- in particular the idea of attractors - and portrays intractable conflicts as those which have lost the complexity and openness inherent to more constructive social relations. To date this project has resulted in over 40 publications and 45 conference presentations, a new book (The Five Percent) and we are beginning work on a scholarly book on this work as well, a special issue of Peace and Conflict: The Journal of Peace Psychology showcasing dynamical-systems theory applications to conflict research, and we have collaborated with TC's Ed Lab to create several short introductory videos for distribution through the internet.