INCM 8001:Theories of International Conflict: International Relations Approaches

3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the International Conflict Management Ph.D. program.
This course examines conflict theory through the lens of international relations. It focuses specifically on the various assumptions and theories of war and peace found in the major IR paradigms including: realism, liberalism, Marxism, feminism, constructivism, and post-structuralism. In addition to covering the major approaches to war and peace in these IR subfields, the course will also cover the role of international and regional organizations like the United Nations, EU, African Union and NATO in addressing civil and international conflicts and working to promote peace.