Courses

May 4, 2010 - May 10, 2010

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.

November 30, 2009 - December 4, 2009

This course investigates opportunities for the development, implementation and evaluation of a security blueprint at both the strategic and operational levels. Learning objectives include identifying and assessing threats, performing job task analysis, civ-mil relations, unpacking SSR and DDR, engaging women, transfer of responsibility and sustainability. 

September 22, 2009 - September 25, 2009

Outlines strategies and distinctive challenges for third-party mediators and other advisors, including countering hate speech and exclusionary policies, engaging religious and tribal leaders, establishing trust through intergroup dialogues, and other measures. Recommended for practitioners whose peacebuilding work requires them to work with religious, ethnic, tribal and minority groups.

September 14, 2009 - September 18, 2009

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.