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LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY

DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE

Political Science 4315 WA

Security and Conflict Resolution

Dr. S. Serajul Islam Winter 2006

Office: Ryan Building 2031 Monday: 11:30-2:30 p.m.

Telephone: 343-8157 ATAC : 1010

Office Hours:

Tuesday: 11:30-12:30

Thursday: 11:30-12:30

--or by appointment--

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENT:

The purpose of this course is to familiarize the students with the quest for order and durable peace in world politics. It will analyze conflicts and conflict resolution mechanism from a variety of perspectives. The course will examine the theoretical and applied dimensions of contemporary security and conflict resolution mechanism. First, it will address the approaches to security and conflict; the nature and causes of conflict; threats to peace and security. It will then look at a variety of proposals for eliminating war and conflict in order to provide peace and security to the nations of the world: types of negotiations and mediation practices, bilateral and multilateral negotiations, conference diplomacy, third party intervention, the UN system, functionalism, regionalism and new world order.

This is a seminar course and, therefore each class will be divided into two parts: The first half of the class will be based on lectures and the second half will concentrate on students' presentation, discussion and participation on assigned readings.

TEACHING METHODOLOGY:

Lectures, Class Discussions and Presentation.

REQUIRED TEXT:

Mark Charlton (ed.) International Relations in the Post-Cold War Era (Scarborough: Nelson,

2005).

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EVALUATION:

Research Paper............................................. 30%

Final Examination........................................ 35%

Attendance 05%

Participation on E-discussion 10%

Presentation & Discussion 20%

RESEARCH PAPER and E-DISCISSION:

The Research Paper is due by February 28, 2006. Pl. Follow the attached guideline of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. I will give more information in the class. Please consult me before writing.

SEMINAR PRESENTATION:

There will be no assigned presentation. Every student has to be ready for every topic in every class. In the second half I will ask any two students to make a summary presentation on the assigned reading.

NOTE: Readings from Charlton are compulsory because in the second half of every class I will ask questions from readings. Every student must be prepared for each class.

Students are strongly urged to be in touch and benefit from

consultation with the Professor regarding their progress in the course.

Students are reminded to consult the University’s Policy on cheating and plagiarism.

LECTURE AND READINGS OUTLINE

WEEK 1 Introduction: An overview of the course

WEEK 2

Lecture: Approaches to Conflict and Security

Required Readings: Charlton: 28-50

WEEK 3

Lecture: Roots of Conflicts and International Insecurity

Required Readings: Charlton: 51-92

WEEK 4

Lecture: Threats to International Peace and Security: Canada’s Position

Required Readings: Charlton: 351-378

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WEEK 5

Lecture: Conflict Resolution and international Security in the Post-World War

Required Readings: Charlton: 138--166

WEEK 6

Lecture: Conflict Management in Global Politics

Required Readings: Charlton: 224-280

WEEK 7

Lecture: Collective Security and the UN System

Required Readings: Charlton: 120-137

WEEK 8

Lecture: Regionalism as a Means to Conflict Resolution

Required Readings: Charlton: 281-299, 167-196

WEEK 9

Lecture: Post-Settlement Peace Building

Required Readings: Charlton: 94-119, 379-398

WEEK 10

Lecture: Global Eco-politics and International Security

Required Readings: Charlton: 301-320, 446-474

WEEK 11

CONCLUSION - A New World Order

Required Readings: Charlton: 2-27, Fukumaya’s and Huntington’s Articles

WEEK 12 F I N A L E X A M I N A T I O N-Date will be announced by the University.

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ATTACHMENT

Foreign Affairs Canada presents

eDiscussion on Canada’s International Policy

On-line topic for Winter 2006: Geopolitics and Global Demographics

Foreign Affairs Canada is pleased to offer students of international relations from across Canada the opportunity to participate in a unique web-based dialogue eDiscussion on Canada’s International Policy.

By participating in the e-Discussion, you will become more knowledgeable about important international issues and you will gain a better understanding of Canada’s global role. At the same time, you will help to frame the public discussion about how we should respond to the challenge of global demographic changes.

Joining the e-Discussion

You can participate in three ways:

1. Submit a class position paper to respond to the theme of “Geopolitics and Global Demographics.”

How: See the template for more information:



Where: The classroom engagement website is at

current_discussions/classroomparticipation-en.asp . This site provides you with extensive background material on the theme of “Geopolitics and Global Demographics”, including links to Canada’s International Policy Statement, reports and interviews with experts.

When: the deadline for submitting your class’s position paper is Tuesday, February 28, 2006.

All position papers from classes across Canada will be posted on the e-Discussion web site and you willbe able to compare your positions with those from across the country.

2. Use the extensive background material as a source for classroom discussions and debates

How: Visit the classroom engagement website

current_discussions/classroomparticipation-en.asp which will lead you to the Geopolitics and Global

Demographics resource page.

The background material on the e-Discussion site can be used to promote discussion and debate in class on"geopolitics and global demographics".

3. Make your voice heard by joining the on-line discussion.

How: Go to the e-Discussion site at

current_discussions/classroomparticipation-en.asp. The moderated discussion will run from January 24, 2006to March 31, 2006.At the end of the term, a summary of all input (position papers and on-line discussions) will be presented to senior policy makers at Foreign Affairs Canada. After reviewing the summary, the Department will post a response on the e-Discussion site.

We encourage you to develop your class’s position paper and join the on-line discussions.

We look forward to hearing from you. If you have any questions about this program, please contact:

Sarah Macleod

Policy Research Division

Foreign Affairs Canada

Tel: (613) 944-0661 or by e-mail: sarah.macleod@international.gc.ca

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