This course explores conflicts and governance, covering theoretical perspectives, case studies, and practical applications. Students analyse triggers, development, and resolution of conflicts in different contexts, including democracies and non-Western societies. Topics include violent and non-violent conflicts, third-party intervention, peacebuilding, democratic governance, and conflict mediation.

This course focuses on practical skills for conflict resolution and governance. You'll learn about different practices, analysis methods, conflict resolution techniques, and research skills. The course includes a seminar and an intensive workshop with simulations. You'll apply insights to design interventions.

In the joint Research Project of the Conflict Resolution and Governance programme, students write a thesis on conflict resolution and governance topics. This thesis demonstrates their understanding of theory and methodology by analysing literature and conducting original research within the framework of the project. Students develop research skills, formulate intriguing questions, employ diverse methods for data collection and analysis, and collaborate in a working group