Description
Today, the most common type of violent conflict in the international system is conflicts within, rather than between, states: civil wars and ethnic conflicts. While much research has focused on the emergence of such conflicts in the first place, relatively less is known about ending intrastate struggles and the ways in violence affects post-conflict states and societies. This course focuses on why and how intrastate conflicts do (or do not) come to an end, conditions for keeping the peace, and reconciliation and reconstruction in the aftermath of violence.
Onderwijsvormen
This is a seminar course, which means that the students are expected to actively participate in discussions of the assigned readings. Attendance is mandatory.
Study material
The readings for the course include chapters from an edited volume (listed below), articles and chapters in a course reader, and articles available through the university library’s online journals.
Walter, Barbara F., and Jack Snyder. 1999. Civil Wars, Insecurity, and Intervention. New York: Columbia University Press. (Paperback, ISBN-10: 0231116276; ISBN-13: 978-0231116275)
Course requirements/recommendations
The students are graded based on their mastery of the assigned readings, active participation in seminar discussions, a presentation, and a final paper.
Time table
Wednesday February 4, till March 25, 11.00 a.m.- 13.00 p.m., in 1A11 (except February 18, instead of that: Monday February 23, 11.00 a.m.-13.00 p.m., in 1A37)