International legal framework

This course focuses on international conflict and dispute resolution environment from both a theoretical and practical point of view, studying principles, approaches, actors and different types of international conflict and dispute resolution (mediation, arbitration, adjudication) and their consequences in reconciliation and Justice

Public sector , international cooperation, international organizations, NGOs,  research or academia, among others

Part. I Analyzing International Conflicts

Unit 1. Introduction to International conflicts

Unit 2. Individual factors & actors

Unit 3. Subnational-organizational factors & actors

Unit 4. National factors & actors

Unit 5. The dyadic approach

Unit 6. Systemic factors & actors

Part II.- International Conflict Resolution & Peace-making

Unit 7.  Introduction to Conflict Resolution: Concepts, Definitions & Development of the Field

Unit 8. Preventing Violent Conflict

Unit 9. Containing Violent Conflict: Peacekeeping

Unit 10. Ending Violent Conflict: Peacemaking

Unit 11. Peacebuilding

K.3 Determine and connect necessary and/or available information with the purposes and missions contained in projects aimed at solving global public problems.

K.4 Consider problem-solving in a systemic manner, identifying the different elements and the interaction between them, as well as the relationship with the environment.

K.6 Integration of multidisciplinary and interprofessional approaches and action strategies to address complex problems of a global nature.

K.7 Define the origin of the causes of global problems from thematic and geographical perspectives and their relationship with the political, legal, economic, and social environment.

K13. Represent data, facts, or analyses of economic, political, social, or legal origin in a global context in a concise, visually appealing, and easily interpretable manner.

K16. Present proposals, analyses, and results with precision and professionalism in written, oral, and visual formats.

C4. Demonstrate knowledge of the characteristics of international security, as well as current global challenges.

C11. Recognize the global challenges and threats to the stability of national, regional, and global economic, political, and social systems.

C12. Understand the global threats and challenges that jeopardize peace and security, human rights, equality, justice, the environment, a  sustainable production, and other critical domains.

H10. Develop skills for continuous autonomous learning in the subject areas of study.

H15. Critically connect historical and contemporary events and processes, identifying potential causal relationships and extracting valuable lessons from these interconnections.

H21. Demonstrate comprehension and expression skills in second and third languages.

MAIN TEXTBOOK: FOR INTERNATIONAL CONFLICT

• Cashman, G. (2013). What causes war?: an introduction to theories of international conflict. Plymouth: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers.

MAIN TEXTBOOK: FOR CONFLICT RESOLUTION & PEACE-MAKING

Ramsbotham, O; Woodhouse, T. & Miall, H. (2016) Contemporary Conflict Resolution (4th ed.). Cambridge; Malden, MA: Polity Press

Supplementary material will be provided through studium

Knowledge of the course content.

Ability to understand the different causes of international conflict.

Ability to understand the differences stages of international conflict resolution.

Ability to present, relate, and argue.

Capacity for abstract reasoning.

Critical analysis skills.

Exam (100% of the final mark):

• 1^ST PART (International Conflict): multiple choice test (50%)
• 2^nd  PART (Conflict Resolution): Essay type exam (50%)