Course Contents

I) Conflict Resolution as a field of study  Concept  Scope II) Dispute and Crisis III) Environment of Conflict  Dimensions of Conflict  Political Aspects  Cultural Aspects  Economic Variable  The role of the Interest Groups  The Role of Media  The Concepts of high-intensity conflict  Low-intensity conflict, conflict Prevention IV) Techniques of Conflict Resolution  Negotiations  Good Offices  Communication  Mediation in International Relations  Reconciliations  Arbitration  Adjudication  Confidence Building Measures  Track II Diplomacy  Case Studies ( East-Taimor, Kashmir Dispute)

Course Synopsis

The purpose of this course is to examine the nature, structure of the environment of conflict. It highlights different dimensions of conflict i.e cultural, economic and political. It also focuses on the techniques of conflict management and conflict resolution. It will develop a broadly applicable and eclectic purview of conflict and its resolution. It will enable the students to analyze pragmatic and applicable skills in various contexts of conflicts. And develop an understanding of the strategies, theories, and role of international institutions in management and resolution of contemporary regional and global conflicts

Course Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course students will be able; • To examine the nature, structure of the environment of conflict. • To different dimensions of conflict i.e cultural, economic and political. • To focus and apply analytically the techniques of conflict management and conflict resolution.