Negotiations are a prominent feature in all areas of international politics. The module investigates both theoretical and practical aspects of negotiations with the aim to understand how outcomes come about and how outcomes can be improved. I will focus on the analytical tools needed to understand international negotiations within the theory of International Relations, and in particular the role of bargaining in resolving international conflict. However, we will also consider the practical issues of international negotiations, such as the effect of different negotiation styles, including negotiation strategies and tactics, the influence of uncertainty, and the importance of justice. Particular issues will be explored by means of an 'ICONS' simulation (www.icons.umd.edu).