Course Importance
In modern international law, states are obligated to resolve their disputes through peaceful means. This obligation did not exist before the United Nations Charter; at that time, states were free to resolve disputes through military force, which was even considered a fundamental aspect of sovereignty.
Peaceful resolution methods are categorized into direct methods between the conflicting parties, such as negotiation, inquiry, judicial settlement, and arbitration. According to Chapter VI of the United Nations Charter, titled "Pacific Settlement of Disputes," Article 33, paragraph 1, states:
"The parties to any dispute, the continuation of which is likely to endanger the maintenance of international peace and security, shall, first of all, seek a solution by negotiation, inquiry, mediation, conciliation, arbitration, judicial settlement, or resort to regional agencies or arrangements, or other peaceful means of their own choice."
Notably, negotiation is highlighted as the primary peaceful method, given its significance and the role it has played in resolving numerous international issues.
Course Objectives:
- Comprehensive knowledge in international conflict analysis
- In-depth understanding of the principles and practices of international negotiations
- Awareness of key objectives in international negotiations
- Ability to effectively conduct each step of international negotiations
- Knowledge of various negotiation strategies
- Expertise in diplomatic methods for resolving international disputes
- Understanding of effective methods for managing international conflicts
Outline:
- Concepts and Dynamics of International Conflict
- Sources and Causes of International Conflict
- The Five Patterns of Dealing with Conflicts
- Analysis of International Conflicts and Its Importance
- Tools for Analyzing International Conflict
- Levels of International Conflict Analysis
- Variables in Analyzing International Conflicts
- External Variables in Analyzing International Conflict
- Nature of the International System and State Behavior
- When is a Conflict Considered International?
- Management of International Conflicts
- Principles and Rules of Managing International Conflicts
- Challenges in Managing International Conflicts
- Mechanisms for Dealing with International Conflicts
- Negotiation
- Definition of Negotiation
- Definition of Bargaining
- Difference Between Negotiation and Bargaining
- When to Resort to Negotiation and When to Bargain
- Is Negotiation a Science or an Art?
- Objectives of the Negotiation Process
- Steps in Negotiation
- Preparation Phase of Negotiation
- Beginning the Negotiation Phase
- Agreement Phase
- Ratification Phase
- Negotiation Strategies
- Dialogue
- Concept and Methods of Dialogue
- Purpose and Objectives of Dialogue
- Etiquette of Dialogue and Its Regulations
- Conditions for Successful Dialogue
- Negative Dialogue
- Difference Between Negotiation and Dialogue
- Mediation
- Definition of Mediation
- Qualities of a Mediator
- Decision-Making Authority of the Mediator
- Roles of the Mediator
- Mediation Skills
- Mediation Strategies
- Mediation and Arbitration
- Difference Between a Mediator and an Arbitrator
- Conflict-Sensitive Development
- What Are Disputes That Are Not Considered International Conflicts?
- Diplomatic Methods for Resolving International Disputes
- Practical Case Study
- Evaluation and Conclusion of the Program