GST 3122 units300 LevelFirst Semester

Peace and Conflict Resolution

B.Sc. Cybersecurity, University of Uyo

The causes, dynamics, and resolution of conflict in a multi-ethnic nation: types and theories of conflict, root causes of conflict and violence in Africa, peacebuilding strategies, and the roles of international organisations, media, and traditional institutions.

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Course outline

  1. 01Concepts of peace, conflict, and security in a multi-ethnic nation
  2. 02Types and theories of conflict: ethnic, religious, economic, geo-political
  3. 03Root causes of conflict and violence in Africa; selected conflict case studies
  4. 04Peacebuilding, management of conflicts and security
  5. 05Insurgency and terrorism; peace mediation and peacekeeping
  6. 06Alternative Dispute Resolution: dialogue, arbitration, negotiation, collaboration
  7. 07Roles of international organisations: UN, African Union, ECOWAS
  8. 08Media and traditional institutions in peacebuilding
  9. 09Managing post-conflict situations: refugees, IDPs, and the role of NGOs

Recommended textbooks

  • The Handbook of Conflict Resolution — Morton Deutsch, Peter T. Coleman & Eric C. Marcus

    3rd ed. — comprehensive academic reference

  • Peace and Conflict Studies — David P. Barash & Charles P. Webel

    4th ed. — accessible and widely used in Nigeria

How to pass GST 312

  • Tie cyber-conflict topics back to your own security or computing courses for cross-course reinforcement
  • Current events in Nigeria provide excellent case studies for conflict analysis questions
  • Understand the UN Charter and its limitations regarding cyber operations — examined often
  • Mediator vs arbitrator vs conciliator: know the distinctions precisely

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