Globalization, Peace and Conflict

Catalog description

This course will examine the many meanings of globalization; economic, political, social, and cultural and explore how these global transformations are altering dynamics of peacemaking and conflict at both the international and domestic levels. Among other topics, the course will examine the relationship between economic integration and war and civil war; economic integration and political conflict; cultural conflict; ethnic conflict; conflict and gender; and new technologies and conflict. This course also examines the key concepts, themes, theories, and practices involved in peace psychology and the role it plays in peacemaking at a global and local level. Students will be introduced to the issues of peace and conflict across a wide range of interpersonal, community, national and international contexts. In particular, the course will explore when and under what conditions globalization processes may promote peace and under what circumstances they may aggravate old conflicts and lead to the emergence of new ones.