Understanding Peace and Conflict Resolution
Explore comprehensive approaches to peacebuilding through intersectional perspectives, from individual experiences to international systems.
Explore comprehensive approaches to peacebuilding through intersectional perspectives, from individual experiences to international systems.
This course examines peace and conflict processes through multiple lenses, from grassroots movements to international relations. Students analyze the roles of non-state actors, gender dynamics, and local initiatives in peacebuilding. The curriculum covers contemporary challenges including nationalism, extremism, and the impact of social movements. Through case studies from Afghanistan, the Balkans, Burundi, and Colombia, learners explore how peace processes affect both institutional and personal levels, emphasizing inclusive and sustainable approaches to conflict resolution.
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What you'll learn
Understand key concepts in peace studies and conflict resolution
Analyze the role of non-state actors in peacebuilding processes
Examine gender dynamics and intersectionality in conflict situations
Evaluate the impact of local initiatives on peace processes
Apply theoretical frameworks to real-world conflict scenarios
Develop inclusive approaches to sustainable peacebuilding
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There are 5 modules in this course
This comprehensive course explores peacebuilding and conflict resolution from multiple perspectives, combining theoretical frameworks with practical applications. The curriculum examines the roles of various actors in peace processes, from individuals to international organizations, with special attention to gender dynamics and intersectionality. Students learn about contemporary challenges in peacebuilding, including the impact of social movements, nationalism, and extremism. Case studies from diverse global contexts provide practical insights into successful peace initiatives and conflict resolution strategies.
What are Non-state Actors and Why do They Matter for Peace?
Module 1
The Concept of Gender and Gender Roles during Conflicts
Module 2
Intersectionality and Intervention
Module 3
Bodies and Embodiment in Peace and Conflict
Module 4
Understanding and engaging with "the local"
Module 5
Fee Structure
Instructors
2 Courses
Distinguished International Relations Scholar and Feminist Foreign Policy Expert
Dr. Silja Bára Ómarsdóttir serves as Professor of International Affairs at the University of Iceland's Faculty of Political Science, where she has established herself as a leading authority on feminist foreign policy and security studies. After earning her Ph.D. in Government from University College Cork, MA in International Relations from the University of Southern California, and BA from Lewis & Clark College, she has built an influential career combining academic research with practical policy engagement. Her expertise spans Icelandic foreign and security policy, reproductive rights, and feminist international relations, while serving as Research Director at Höfði – Reykjavik Peace Centre and vice chair of both the Icelandic Red Cross and the Institute of International Affairs at the University of Iceland. Her impact extends through her role in the 2011 Constitutional Council, where she chaired the committee on human rights and natural resources, and her current membership in the Nordic Women Mediator Network, while maintaining active engagement in research projects focusing on feminist foreign policy, peace studies, resilience, and societal security
1 Course
Distinguished Security Studies Scholar and Arctic Research Pioneer
Dr. Gunhild Hoogensen Gjørv serves as Professor of Critical Peace and Conflict Studies at UiT The Arctic University of Norway and Arctic 5 Chair in Security Studies, where she leads groundbreaking research on security studies and geopolitics. Born in the Netherlands and raised in Canada, she completed her education at Concordia University (B.Sc. in Biology) and the University of Alberta (MA and Ph.D. in Political Science). Her research examines the complex interactions between state and human security, particularly focusing on civil-military relationships, hybrid threats, and Arctic security through intersectional methodologies. As leader of "The Grey Zone" research group and the Resilient Civilians project, she has contributed significantly to understanding civilian agency in population-centric warfare scenarios. Her expertise has been recognized through prestigious appointments, including the Fulbright Arctic Initiative fellowship (2015-2016) and Nansen Professorship at the University of Akureyri (2017-2018), while her influence extends through numerous publications, including "Understanding Civil-Military Interaction" and the "Routledge Handbook of Arctic Security
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