88 384 - Conflict and Conflict Resolution in International Relations

Institution:

Carnegie Mellon University

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Description:

Course will introduce students to concepts of conflict, conflict resolution, and peace in international relations. Causes of war, alliances, and role of non-state actors in conflict will be examined. There will be also discussion on foreign policy decision making, mediation, negotiation and international law. The following specific cases will be discussed ? the Middle East Peace Process (Security Council Resolution 242, Camp David, Oslo Agreement and Geneva Accord); Indo-Pakistan dispute (Lahore Declaration 1999); War in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Dayton Peace Accords; El Salvador Peace Agreement (between the Government of El Salvador and the Frente Farabundo Marti para la Liberacion Nacional); and the Algiers Agreement between Eritrea and Ethiopia. Globalization, terrorism, and conflict resolution will also be covered.

Credits:

9.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cmu.edu/

Phone Number:

(412) 268-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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