Third Party Intervention In Conflict Resolution

1. Explain the concepts and definitions of third-party intervention in conflict resolution.
2. Analyze the causes and dynamics of conflict in various contexts.
3. Evaluate the roles, expertise, and attributes of effective third-party mediators.
4. Apply communication strategies to facilitate conflict resolution.
5. Assess the effectiveness of different third-party intervention methods.
6. Develop strategies for preventing ethnic and religious conflicts.

13 weeks, about 78 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Introduction and General Background

   • Unit 1: Introduction and General Background · 3 hours

     Read the introduction to understand the scope and objectives of the course.. Examine the relationship between conflict and economic development.. Identify generic factors that contribute to conflict situations..

   • Unit 2: Conflict · 3 hours

     Define the concept of conflict and its various dimensions.. Explore the role of social justice in minimizing conflict.. Analyze the link between frustration, powerlessness, and conflict..

2. Week 2Module 1: Introduction and General Background

   • Unit 3: Definition and Characteristics of Conflicts · 4 hours

     Define conflict and its characteristics.. Identify the causes of conflict, including struggle for resources and religious/ethnic factors.. Discuss the impact of globalization on conflict..

   • Unit 4: Theories of Conflict · 4 hours

     Examine structural, realist, biological, economic, psycho-cultural, and systematic theories of conflict.. Analyze the interfaces between theory and practical conflict resolution..

3. Week 3Module 1: Introduction and General Background

   • Unit 5: The Status of Public Policy in Third Party Conflict Resolution in Nigeria · 4 hours

     Assess the status of public policy in third-party conflict resolution in Nigeria.. Explore the development and history of multi-door courthouses in Nigeria..

4. Week 4Module 2: Third Party Intervention in Conflict Resolution

   • Unit 1: Concepts, Definitions and Nature of Third Party In Conflict Resolution · 4 hours

     Define third-party intervention in conflict resolution.. Understand the nature of third-party processes and historical development..

   • Unit 2: Environment of Conflict Resolution · 4 hours

     Examine the concepts of order, reconciliatory attitude, and consensus in conflict resolution.. Understand the atmosphere and frame of mind required for conflict resolution..

5. Week 5Module 2: Third Party Intervention in Conflict Resolution

   • Unit 3: Methods of Conflict Resolution, Concepts and Philosophical Basis of Third Party Intervention in Conflict Resolution · 4 hours

     Explain methods of conflict resolution.. Explain third-party conflict resolution and its philosophical basis.. Explain the ways by which third parties can be initiated..

6. Week 6Module 2: Third Party Intervention in Conflict Resolution

   • Unit 4: Obligations of Parties in Conflict in Third Party Conflict Resolution · 4 hours

     Understand the process environment and behavioral norms required in third-party mediation challenges.. Learn how to implement third-party mediation processes.. Understand the dos and don'ts for principals in third-party mediation and conflict resolution..

7. Week 7Module 2: Third Party Intervention in Conflict Resolution

   • Unit 5: Processes, Advantages and Disadvantages of Third Party Intervention in Conflict Resolution · 4 hours

     Understand the practical processes of third-party intervention in conflict resolution.. Understand the merits and demerits of third-party intervention in conflict resolution..

8. Week 8Module 3: Third Party Personality, Roles, Expertise and Attributes in Third Party Conflict Resolution

   • Unit 1: The Legal and Moral Personality of the Mediator · 4 hours

     Understand the legal personality of a third-party mediator.. Understand the moral personality of a mediator..

   • Unit 2: Roles of Third Party in a Mediation Process · 4 hours

     Understand the peace initiative roles of third-party intervention in conflict resolution.. Understand the problem-solving roles of third-party intervention in conflict resolution.. Understand the blame-taking roles of third-party mediation processes..

9. Week 9Module 3: Third Party Personality, Roles, Expertise and Attributes in Third Party Conflict Resolution

   • Unit 3: Professional Expertise of Third Party Mediator · 4 hours

     Understand the necessary qualities of an effective and efficient third party.. Understand how to generate ideas for processing conflict in third-party conflict resolution.. Appreciate the imperatives of openness and neutrality in third-party mediation processes..

   • Unit 4: Personal Attributes of Third Party · 4 hours

     Understand the knowledge of the personal attributes of a third-party mediator.. Understand the contrast between appropriate power and appropriate knowledge.. Understand the importance of openness and neutrality in third-party conflict resolution..

10. Week 10Module 3: Third Party Personality, Roles, Expertise and Attributes in Third Party Conflict Resolution

    • Unit 5: Importance of Communication in Third Party Negotiation · 4 hours

      Understand the concepts and definitions of communication.. Understand the imperatives of communication in a conflict resolution setting.. Understand that winning in a negotiation depends on skills in communication..

11. Week 11Module 4: Case Studies of Third Party Intervention in Conflict Resolution

    • Unit 1: Kenya and Somalia: Somalia and Ethiopia · 4 hours

      Analyze the case study of Kenya and Somalia, Ethiopia and Somalia.. Identify the substance of the conflict, the initiator, and the third party.. Apply simulation and theory inputs to the case..

12. Week 12Module 4: Case Studies of Third Party Intervention in Conflict Resolution

    • Unit 2: The Peace Process and Third Party Mediation in Tajikistan (1994-1997) · 4 hours

      Analyze the case study of the peace process and third-party mediation in Tajikistan (1994-1997)..

    • Unit 3: Peace Makers or Spoilers: Third Party Mediation in Conflict Over Nagorno-Karabagh · 4 hours

      Analyze the case study of peacemakers or spoilers in the conflict over Nagorno-Karabagh.. Examine mediation and peace-building efforts by international organizations.. Understand regional interests and the complex nature of the Caucuses..

13. Week 13Module 4: Case Studies of Third Party Intervention in Conflict Resolution

    • Unit 4: Why and where "Power Mediation" Matters in Third Party Conflict Resolution · 4 hours

      Understand why and where 'power mediation' matters in third-party conflict resolution..

    • Unit 5: Suggested Methods of Preventing Ethnic/Religious Conflict in Nigeria and General Recommendations · 4 hours

      Explore suggested methods of preventing ethnic/religious conflicts in Nigeria.. Understand the importance of inter-religious dialogue and inter-community relations.. Review toolkits and general recommendations for conflict resolution..