Courses

May 24, 2010 - May 28, 2010 Governance and Democratic Practices in War to Peace Transitions How is good governance achieved in states that have collapsed? Develop effective strategies in establishing stable institutions and supporting a robust civil society. Dynamic modules address the interplay among issues of corruption, accountability, rule of law, elections, political party development, public administration and economic reconstruction in divided societies.
April 19, 2010 - April 23, 2010 Cultural Adaptability in Complex Operations Participants learn about and practice differences in high and low context communication styles, individual versus collective organization, power distance, and temporal orientation. Recommended for those whose works requires interacting with local populations as well as across military and civilian sectors.
January 25, 2010 - January 29, 2010 Introduction to Post-Conflict Strategies and Operations A 'hands on' course that provides students with a guiding principles for organizing and implementing post-conflict and stability operations based upon desired end-states commonly accpeted by the peacebuilding community. The course will focus on the critical issues that confront post-conflict interventions and the overarching leadership challenges involved in manthese objectives.

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