Module #1 Introduction to Conflict and Cooperation Exploring the concepts of conflict and cooperation in global politics, including their definitions, types, and significance.
Module #2 Theories of International Relations Overview of major IR theories, including realism, liberalism, constructivism, and critical theory, and their perspectives on conflict and cooperation.
Module #3 Causes of Conflict Examining the roots of conflict, including power imbalances, resource scarcity, identity politics, and ideology.
Module #4 Types of Conflict Analyzing different types of conflict, including interstate war, civil war, terrorism, and cyber conflict.
Module #5 Tools of Statecraft Exploring the instruments of state power, including diplomacy, economic coercion, and military force.
Module #6 Diplomacy and Negotiation Understanding the strategies and techniques of diplomatic negotiation, including mediation, arbitration, and summit diplomacy.
Module #7 International Organizations and Cooperation Examining the role of international organizations, including the United Nations, European Union, and international NGOs, in promoting cooperation and resolving conflicts.
Module #8 Economic Interdependence and Cooperation Analyzing the impact of economic globalization on conflict and cooperation, including trade agreements, international finance, and economic sanctions.
Module #9 Security Dilemmas and Arms Races Exploring the dynamics of security dilemmas and arms races, including the role of deterrence and mutually assured destruction.
Module #10 Human Security and Humanitarian Law Examining the concepts of human security and humanitarian law, including the protection of civilians, refugees, and human rights.
Module #11 Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding Discussing strategies for resolving conflicts, including mediation, negotiation, and post-conflict reconstruction.
Module #12 Regional Conflicts and Case Studies Analyzing regional conflicts, including the Middle East, South Asia, and Eastern Europe, and exploring case studies of conflict and cooperation.
Module #13 Global Governance and Institutions Examining the architecture of global governance, including the role of international law, global institutions, and multilateralism.
Module #14 Cybersecurity and Cyberconflict Exploring the challenges and risks of cybersecurity, including cyberwarfare, cyberterrorism, and cybercrime.
Module #15 Environmental Security and Climate Change Analyzing the impact of environmental degradation and climate change on global security and cooperation.
Module #16 Globalization and its Discontents Examining the benefits and drawbacks of globalization, including its impact on conflict, cooperation, and global governance.
Module #17 The Role of Non-State Actors Exploring the influence of non-state actors, including NGOs, multinational corporations, and terrorist organizations, on global politics and conflict.
Module #18 Conflict Prevention and Early Warning Discussing strategies for preventing conflicts, including early warning systems, conflict prevention mechanisms, and preventive diplomacy.
Module #19 Mediation and Arbitration Examining the roles of mediation and arbitration in resolving conflicts, including third-party mediation and judicial settlement.
Module #20 Peacekeeping and Peace Enforcement Analyzing the role of peacekeeping and peace enforcement operations in maintaining peace and security.
Module #21 Post-Conflict Reconstruction and State-Building Examining the challenges and strategies of post-conflict reconstruction, including state-building, institution-building, and economic development.
Module #22 Human Rights and International Justice Exploring the role of human rights and international justice in promoting accountability and preventing atrocities.
Module #23 Regional Organizations and Cooperation Analyzing the role of regional organizations, including ASEAN, AU, and OAS, in promoting cooperation and resolving conflicts.
Module #24 Global Health and Security Examining the intersections between global health and security, including pandemics, health security, and humanitarian response.
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Conflict and Cooperation in Global Politics career
