Conflict Management

4 credits · Undergraduate

The goal of this class is to familiarize students with the various ways in which actors can manage & resolve their conflicts. We will talk about conflict management in both international & civil conflicts. Students will learn about strategies such as negotiation, mediation, arbitration and adjudication, sanctions, military intervention, peacekeeping, nation-building, and the design of peace agreements. We will also talk about the role of the United Nations, regional organizations, & major powers like the U.S. in conflict management. While the main goal of the class is to familiarize students with central concepts and theories of conflict management, we will also take a look at cases that illustrate when,how & why different strategies work.