2024
Studies on Peace and Conflict Resolution
Name: Studies on Peace and Conflict Resolution
Code: SOC13127M
6 ECTS
Duration: 15 weeks/156 hours
Scientific Area:
Legal-Political Theory and International Relations
Teaching languages: Portuguese
Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese
Regime de Frequência: Presencial
Sustainable Development Goals
Learning Goals
Based on the debate surrounding theoretical and empirical perspectives, this course unit aims to provide a critical appreciation of the main approaches in peace studies and an understanding of the complex dynamics of contemporary armed conflict.
Specific Objectives:
a) To critically analyze the fundamental characteristics of the international security order in the post-Cold War era, emphasizing the impact of the end of ideological conflict, the identification of threats to international security, and the reforms of major security institutions.
b) To understand the theoretical foundations of conflicts and approaches to their resolution, exploring key concepts and developing analytical skills to interpret conflict dynamics in various contexts.
c) To develop the ability to assess issues related to crisis management and conflict resolution, focusing on the formulation of effective political strategies for conflict prevention and mitigation.
Specific Objectives:
a) To critically analyze the fundamental characteristics of the international security order in the post-Cold War era, emphasizing the impact of the end of ideological conflict, the identification of threats to international security, and the reforms of major security institutions.
b) To understand the theoretical foundations of conflicts and approaches to their resolution, exploring key concepts and developing analytical skills to interpret conflict dynamics in various contexts.
c) To develop the ability to assess issues related to crisis management and conflict resolution, focusing on the formulation of effective political strategies for conflict prevention and mitigation.
Contents
1 - Overview of studies on Peace
The interdisciplinary nature of the issues of peace and war
Theories of peace and conflict
Causes of war
Political systems, and violent conflict
2 - The Globalization of War and their new typologies
In conflict transformation
"New profile" risk and diffuse threats
The internal and external dimension of the new wars: the macro perspective for regional and local
3 - Security and Defense in the new context of international relations
The defense and security of the general framework
The strategic positioning Portuguese
Perspectives on security and defense in Europe
U.S. global strategy, China and Russia
4 - Old threats and challenges emerging ways of acting
Military intervention and interference
From diplomatic strategy to military strategy. Persuasion, deterrence, coercion.
Prevention and Crisis Management
Out of conflict: peace and reconciliation
Collective security and peace operations
The interdisciplinary nature of the issues of peace and war
Theories of peace and conflict
Causes of war
Political systems, and violent conflict
2 - The Globalization of War and their new typologies
In conflict transformation
"New profile" risk and diffuse threats
The internal and external dimension of the new wars: the macro perspective for regional and local
3 - Security and Defense in the new context of international relations
The defense and security of the general framework
The strategic positioning Portuguese
Perspectives on security and defense in Europe
U.S. global strategy, China and Russia
4 - Old threats and challenges emerging ways of acting
Military intervention and interference
From diplomatic strategy to military strategy. Persuasion, deterrence, coercion.
Prevention and Crisis Management
Out of conflict: peace and reconciliation
Collective security and peace operations
Teaching Methods
The sessions aim to provoke discussion and reflection on a particular theme and are designed to provide Master's students to a deeper reflection on concepts, theoretical approaches and intervention models.
Participants are encouraged to conduct different learning sessions through oral presentations, brainstorming and discussion forums, supported by audio-visual media, bibliographical media, press clippings, and other electronic, static and virtual media. In some collective sessions experts are invited.
The use of the project-based learning approach is privileged.
Participants are encouraged to conduct different learning sessions through oral presentations, brainstorming and discussion forums, supported by audio-visual media, bibliographical media, press clippings, and other electronic, static and virtual media. In some collective sessions experts are invited.
The use of the project-based learning approach is privileged.
Assessment
(1) Participation in the sessions ; (2) preparation and presentation of practical applications of theoretical knowledge acquired in the classroom (25%), and individual work (25%),and test (50%).
Final exam: written test (70%) and an individual work of practical application of the theoretical knowledge acquired (30%).
Final exam: written test (70%) and an individual work of practical application of the theoretical knowledge acquired (30%).
Teaching Staff
- Maria da Saudade Rodrigues Colaço Baltazar [responsible]
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