Course aims:

Acquiring knowledge about models of conflict analysis, conflict interpretation interpretation, and conflict resolution models.
Assimilation of methodologies and tools for managing international conflicts.
Developing an analysis about handle an international conflict.

Course Entry Requirements:

N/A

Course contents:

1. Developments in conflict analysis
2. Periodization of contemporary conflicts
3. Conflict analysis: generations, schools, approaches
4. Conflicting typing and classification
5. Understanding contemporary conflicts
6. Prevent violent conflicts
7. Blocking / limiting conflict violence: peacekeeping (peacekeeping)
8. Ending violent conflicts: peacemaking
9. Post-war reconstruction 10. Peacebuilding (Peacebuilding)
10. Peacebuilding (Peacebuilding)
11. Reconciliation
12. Managing international conflicts as a security issue

Teaching methods:

Lecture Interactive discussions

Learning outcomes:

Assimilation of fundamental knowledge and concepts related to conflicts and methods of conflict resolution. 

Learning outcomes verification and assessment criteria:

exam

Recommended reading:

Oliver Ramsbotham, Tom Woodhouse, Hugh Miall, Contemporary Conflict Resolution, Polity Press, London, 2005, -.
Peter Wallensteen, Understanding Conflict Resolutio, Sage Publication, London, 2003, -.
Eric Stern, Crisis Decisiomaking, Stokholm University Press, -, 2001, -.