Courses :: Module, INTRODUCTION TO PEACE PROCESSES AND CONFLICT INTERVENTION

	Overview
	This module attempts to set out the lessons of various peace processes and compares how the sequential and incremental processes of conflict engagement, conflict resolution and conflict transformation have worked themselves out. In particular, it explores the Northern Ireland �Troubles� as a case study of the peacemaking role that third parties play both at official and second track levels and identifies a number of key skills that are needed in a facilitation/mediation process. The module also provides participants with the critical skills to effectively analyse a conflict and to identify and assess realistic responses. It provides personnel working in crisis situations with the necessary conceptual frameworks and analytical skills to respond and develop integrated approaches to conflict prevention and crisis management.

Overview

This module attempts to set out the lessons of various peace processes and compares how the sequential and incremental processes of conflict engagement, conflict resolution and conflict transformation have worked themselves out. In particular, it explores the Northern Ireland �Troubles� as a case study of the peacemaking role that third parties play both at official and second track levels and identifies a number of key skills that are needed in a facilitation/mediation process. The module also provides participants with the critical skills to effectively analyse a conflict and to identify and assess realistic responses. It provides personnel working in crisis situations with the necessary conceptual frameworks and analytical skills to respond and develop integrated approaches to conflict prevention and crisis management.

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: Discuss and critique the theoretical field of international conflict interventions. Critically analyse the structure of violent conflict and intervention strategies. Critically analyse and discuss various approaches to the study of peace-making and conflict transformation with application to civil and international conflicts. Discuss the nature of leadership and unofficial diplomacy in peace negotiations. Formulate a relevant peace process project on a relevant topic. Examine the dynamics of peace operations and missions. Explain the difference between traditional peace keeping, peace enforcement, enforcement action under the UN Charter and peace support operations.

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