Course Details
Country:
Israel
Institution:
Interdisciplinary Center (IDC)
Course Title:
International Mediation
Course Number:
24024
Course Description:
Mediation has become one of the most commonly used methods for the resolution of inter and intrastate conflict in the global system. Yet, not all conflicts are mediated and not all mediation attempts succeed. In this course we will survey
and analyze the practice and theory of mediation. Using historical examples, we will explore the perspectives of the mediator and the disputing parties with regard to mediation; analyze strengths and weaknesses of different types of mediators, explore the strategies and tactics used by mediators under different conditions. Special attention will be devoted to issues regarding the motivations for and costs involved in mediation in international conflicts, mediators' roles and styles, trust issues, and power concerns. We will assess the contribution of different theoretical concepts to our understanding of mediation processes, while examining their limitations in light of the complexities that characterize the international system.
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
CONF 397
Attachment Files:
International Mediation_IDC.pdf
