When doing research, you will be looking at a particular object of study (in this case, a specific conflict) and asking questions about the scholarship already done on that object as time goes on.
You might be disagreeing with the scholarship or you might be furthering an idea already in play, both are necessary for evolving research. You can find journal articles in these recommended databases to get started.
Be sure you are evaluating the validity and use of your resources, especially if they are originate from a non-scholarly source!
Remember, your first essay must have at least 3 scholarly sources!
The A-Z Database list can be sorted by subject or searched by keyword, which could open up more for you depending on your conflict focus.
There are databases focused on many different topics, including gun regulation & legislation, social movements, gender and sexuality, race, and more.