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December 7, 2009 - December 10, 2009
Negotiations from Checkpoints to High Politics

Working in zones of conflict requires both simple transactional negotiations on the ground, as well as more complex, high-level negotiations with other stakeholders or on the cessation of violence. This course provides a thorough conceptual framework to help practitioners structure their efforts in negotiation.
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.
November 30, 2009 - December 4, 2009
Security and Protection in Fragile States

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. 
November 2, 2009 - November 6, 2009
Governance and Democratic Practices in War to Peace Transitions

Course will enable practitioners and policy makers to develop effective strategies in establishing stable institutions and helping to support a robust civil society in transition environments. Interactive exercises with critical analysis of various case studies will focus on establishing governance and democratic practices in divided societies, and offer a framework that can be applied in unstable, post-conflict environments.
 
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.