MSCM 7708:Peacebuilding and Post-Conflict

3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the MSCM or INCM programs or permission of the instructor.
This course provides an opportunity to examine the theory and practice of peacebuilding and statebuilding for communities emerging from violent conflict. Of particular interest is the intersection of different actors-including the military, locals, and donors-and sectors-including political, economic, and legal-involved in the process of sustaining a ceasefire and building peace. The course examines external and internal influences, such as donor fatigue, media attention, and the reintegration of participants of the conflict into civil society. Students also explore the concept of “conflict sensitivity” as it relates to peacebuilding and development planning and evaluation.