It introduces you to the
basic concepts, perspectives and theories of conflict management. It is designed
to provide a comprehensive understanding of the major perspectives and theories
relating to the management of conflicts at various stages. The students will
explore the processes, and dimensions of conflict management. Important
concepts in these processes discussed include: Third party intervention,
mediation, negotiation, arbitration and African traditional conflict management
forms. It also explores several issues, such as ethnicity, culture,
communication, and public policy making and their implications for conflict
management. Other issues include disarmament and arms control, preventive and
multi-track diplomacy.
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