Our course in 2019 focused on the theory and practice of peace missions with specific reference to the classification, causes, development, conduct, management and outcomes. Particular emphasis was placed on the process of bargaining, negotiation and (third party) mediation. Through examining five case studies with specific reference to mediation in violent conflicts, the students were equipped with knowledge about competing mediation theories and strategies, the evolution of conflicts and peace negotiations and the characteristics of conflict and mediating parties.
take a look at our digital outputs:
Experts:
Prof. Dr. Siphamandla Zondi, Professor at the University of Pretoria, explains the concept of decolonial peace…
Managing the Conflict in the Deep South of Thailand
Dr. Norbert Ropers shares his in-depth knowledge about the conflict in Southern Thailand…
Wounded Memories Presentation 2019
Patrick Hajayandi is the Senior Project Leader for the Great Lakes Region of Africa at the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation…
Student projects:
2019 International Regional Organisations Pageant 
The student group slipped into the role of regional organisations and competed against each other…
Colombia: the long way to peace
Viviana Garcia, a doctoral student at GIGA Hamburg, explains to us the “long way towards peace” in Colombia…
Why are we still talking about colonialism in 2019? How do we overcome the lingering influence of the global north in conflict?…
This podcast on Burundi gives an introduction to the country, explains the civil war from 1993 to 2005 and the more recent conflict…
Mediation in Ukraine: Literature Review
This podcast explains the context of the conflict in Ukraine. The students then review two articles explaining the interests…
Carla Wolf explains the part of Namibia’s history from the conflict between Namibia and Germany…
From 1884 until 1919, Togo was a german colony. Our students conducted several interviews with…
Re-theorising Mediation: Explanation Video
Using the example of a regional organisation, the students show the mediation process…
This digital output takes a close look at the European Union and the African Union in general …
Our #ThailandReporters explain the conflict in the South of Thailand between the Islamic-malay regions and the government using Social Media, in particular Instagram Stories, as a tool for conveying information…
The Future of Mediation: Instagram Channel
This Instagram Channel gives an overview of the South Africa`s Mediation Model…
Our students simulate peace negotiations between the conflict parties in Yemen. Therefore, our students are the…
