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In recent years the world has seen many violent conflicts, ranging from the former Yugoslavia, Congo, Afghanistan to Iraq. Many of the violent conflicts are nowadays fought over issues as identity, territory or resources (e.g. diamonds and oil). War between states has become rare; most of the violent conflicts take place within the borders of a state. In addition, ‘terrorist’ organizations with goals that exceed national agendas, have claimed more attention than before. The international community – governments, non-governmental organizations and international organizations like the UN – has a significant interest in the management and resolution of violent conflicts.
If you choose the master programme Conflicts, Territories and Identities you will study (inter)national conflicts, war and terrorism. We will focus both on the backgrounds and causes - imperialism, geopolitics, failing states, religions, (national) identities, discrimination, resources, borders - and the management and resolution - good governance, humanitarian aid, diplomacy, peace operations. You will become familiar with the political and social construction of conflicts, territories and identities, as well as with the theory and practice of (inter)national conflict management.
The master programme Conflicts, Territories and Identities is a joint project of the Centre for International Conflict Analysis & Management (CICAM) and the Department of Human Geography of the Radboud University Nijmegen . Together they offer the state-of-the-art knowledge and skills in the field of conflict analysis and management, that you will need in your future career as a scholar, a (inter)national policy or decision maker, a conflict manager, or as a journalist. You will be able to apply scholarly ideas and concepts to complex conflict situations in practice. The central question in this programme is, ‘how can violent conflicts be analysed and how can they be managed?’ You will be taught by professors who study these issues and publish their findings in international academic journals and contribute to the public debate in the Netherlands. You will study theories, methods and instruments, but above all you will develop a critical attitude. You will learn that there are always multiple approaches to any problem. The master programme Conflicts, Territories and Identities includes a variety of cases, a simulation game, individual and group assignments, lectures and seminars. The programme gives you the opportunity to share experiences with other students and to link theory with practice. You can also specialise by selecting specific elective courses and by choosing a topic for your final masters thesis. Furthermore there are good opportunities for interesting and challenging internships.
Master specialisation Conflicts, Teritories and identities [All information]