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.To develop a systematic understanding of institutions and processes of diplomacy, regional integration and global governance thus enabling participants to evaluate the dynamics of conflicts and to determine feasible methods of resolution.
At a glance
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- Dates
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- 13 - 17 Jan 2025
- Duration5 days
- LocationCranfield campus
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Cost£2,350 - Short Course for Credit fee
£2,100 - Standalone Short Course fee
What you will learn
On successful completion of the course you will be able to:
- Critically examine historical and contemporary approaches to negotiations with violent extremists and terrorists,
- Identify and evaluate the different frameworks and practices of negotiations and explore the conflict dynamics and typology of terrorism more conducive to negotiations and a non-violent resolution,
- Case study analysis of different conflicts and peace processes with terrorist organisations,
- Validate extant theories and practices, and recognise existing mechanisms for negotiations with violent extremists and terrorists,
- Evaluate and appraise the strengths and challenges of mechanisms and approaches of historical and contemporary case studies of negotiations with violent extremists and terrorist organisations,
- Identify and select preventive measures and means for the potential non-violent resolution of conflicts with violent extremists and terrorists.
Core content
- Historical and comparative approaches to diplomacy,
- Diplomatic theory and practice,
- Conflict dynamics and conflict typology,
- Case study analysis of different regional conflicts and peace processes,
- Theories and practices of peacekeeping,
- Developing a conflict prevention plan and the preventive measures matrix.
Upgrade to a professional qualification
After successful completion of this course 10 credits can be put towards the Counterterrorism MSc or Counterterrorism, Risk Management and Resilience MSc
Cranfield credits are available for this short course which you can put towards selected Cranfield degrees. Find out more about short course credit points.
Accommodation options and prices
This course is non-residential. If you would like to book accommodation on campus, please contact Mitchell Hall or Cranfield Management Development Centre directly. Further information about our on campus accommodation can be found .
Alternatively you may wish to make your own arrangements at a nearby hotel.
Location and travel
Situated close to Milton Keynes and Bedford, the Cranfield campus is situated in Wharley End, very close to Cranfield village, and is about 10 minutes from the M1 motorway. There is rail and road access to most major airports as well as coach and train stations. Cranfield campus also has its own airport for private executive business travel.
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Campus address
College Road
Cranfield
Bedfordshire
MK43 0AL
How to apply
To apply for this course please use the online application form.
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