国际冲突分析-马萨诸塞州PDip

冲突以多种形式一直是人类社会的永久特征。尽管并非所有冲突都是破坏性的，但暴力冲突却造成了无数的死亡和难以形容的痛苦。国际冲突分析解决的就是这种致命冲突。它试图了解其根源，解释其影响并描述其动态，以使行动者（包括国家政府，国际组织或个人）做好准备，以更好地和平解决冲突，或首先预防冲突。本学位课程探讨了国际事务中冲突和解决冲突的主要理论和主要实践，并通过详细的案例研究对理论进行了补充。主题包括风险分析，谈判，调解，会议外交，双轨外交，第三方干预，维持和平，缔造和平和强制性外交。一年全日制，两年兼读（90学分）
Conflict, in its many forms, has been a permanent feature of human society. While not all conflict is destructive, the violent conduct of conflict has caused innumerable deaths and indescribable pain and suffering. It is this kind of deadly conflict that International Conflict Analysis addresses. It tries to understand its causes, to explain its effects and to describe its dynamics in order to prepare actors, be they state governments, international organisations or individuals, to better manage conflict peacefully, or to prevent it in the first place.<br><br>Overview<br>This degree examines the major theories and leading practices of conflict and conflict resolution in international affairs, supplementing theory with detailed case studies. Topics include risk analysis, negotiation, mediation, conference diplomacy, twin track diplomacy, third party intervention, peace keeping, peace making, and coercive diplomacy.<br><br>The programme includes simulation exercises. The programme draws on the vast pool of expertise on conflict analysis, management and resolution in the Department and benefits from the presence of the Conflict Analysis Research Centre, a leading research centre in the field.