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May 4, 2010 - May 10, 2010
Peace Processes: Making a Deal, Making it Stick

Course will demonstrate the interdependence of a peace agreement and the implementation process.  Participants will get a chance to practice addressing paradoxes, dilemmas, and ambiguities inherent in peace processes. Explores related concepts and phenomena such as Diasporas, spoilers, gender inclusion, ritual transformation, power and numerous negotiation issues.
December 1, 2009 - December 4, 2009
Cultural Adaptability in Complex Operations

Participants will learn about and practice culturally sensitive communication; negotiating across cultures; understanding cultural differences as drivers of conflict; identifying obstacles facing organizational designs; and incorporating culture into planning. The course focuses heavily on managing culture shock and remembering key lessons and skills when under pressure. Recommended for those whose work requires interacting with local populations as well as across military and civilian sectors.
October 13, 2009 - October 16, 2009
Foundations of Conflict Analysis

An introduction to the subject of conflict analysis, illustrating analytical tools used by practitioners through case studies and scenario gaming exercises. The course provides analytical tools for assessing local and regional causes of conflict, potential triggers for escalation, and opportunities for productive engagement by third parties.
Prerequisite: Completion of USIP Online Certificate Course in Conflict Analysis
 
September 14, 2009 - September 18, 2009
Introduction to Post-Conflict Strategies and Operations

A 'hands on' course that provides students with a framework for organizing and implementing post-conflict peace and stability operations based upon the end-states that should be achieved. Will focus on the critical issues that confront post-conflict interventions in achieving each end state and the overarching leadership responsibilities involved in these objectives.
Certificate Course in Conflict Analysis

This course presents an introduction to the subject of conflict analysis, illustrating analytical tools used, with reference to two extended case studies, the conflict in Kosovo and the genocide in Rwanda.