Sectoral Courses

Learn how to develop effective strategies for establishing stable institutions and a robust civil society, including how to address the interplay among issues of corruption, accountability, rule of law, elections, political party development, public administration, and economic reconstruction in divided societies.

This course provides an in-depth look at the threat posed by the spread of nuclear weapons, current approaches to halting this spread, and ways to correct shortcomings in the current international nonproliferation regime.  The course will also examine new ways to strengthen the nuclear control regime, address the challenges of North Korea and Iran, and reduce the threat of nuclear terrorism using simulations, analysis, and group discussions.

Disputes and grievances over land and property are implicated in practically all conflicts. This course provides policymakers and practitioners with analytical tools for assessing and addressing an array of complex land and property disputes, from competing ownership claims and restitution to customary land rights and illegal urban settlements. Drawing on case studies of peace operations and peacebuilding efforts, participants explore the range of entry points (humanitarian, human rights, state building, development, etc.) and options for dispute resolution and structural reform.

Understand foundational theories of rule of law assistance in conflict-affected states. Through the use of case studies and interactive exercises, participants practice core rule of law skills and look at the dilemmas faced in rule of law promotion.
 

Explore successful humanitarian assistance and longer-term needs for social well-being and development in fragile states. Analyze the links between social well-being—particularly health, education, environmental protection, and refugee needs—and security, governance, rule of law, and economic development.

Learn how to formulate economic instruments within a strategic framework for economic development in vulnerable and conflict-affected states, using case studies and simulations set in Kosovo, Haiti, and Sudan.