This module focuses on the nature and causes of armed conflicts. It provides an overview and a basic framework for understanding the evolving field of conflict analysis. The first part of the module is theoretical and explores different types and concepts of conflict, outlines key contributing factors to the emergence of conflict, especially civil wars, and offers students an understanding of the dynamics of conflict. The last part of the module introduces students to types of intervention to conflicts and methods of conflict resolution.
The students have the opportunity to evaluate different types of conflict resolution.