DIPL 6114 Conflict Prevention

The course will cover the paradigm shift in warfare and identify the role and function of the principal actors working to prevent international conflict in theory and practice. Particular focus will be on the organizations and processes in a post September 11 world, as well as an analysis of the new arena of conflict. The course is interdisciplinary drawing on the areas of political economy, international relations, social movements, and security. 3 credit

DIPL 4117 International Mediation

The course will cover the paradigm shift in the conflict arena and identify the role and function of the principal actors working to prevent international armed struggle through mediation in theory and practice. Particular focus will be on the organizations, processes, and tools of methods and analysis used in conflict mediation. The course is interdisciplinary drawing on the areas of political economy, international relations, social movements, and security