Conflict and complexity: A dynamical systems approach to addressing protracted conflict

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Conflict and complexity A dynamical systems
approach to addressing protracted conflict
The International Center for Cooperation and
Conflict Resolution

Instructors Andrzej Nowak, Ph.D. Robin Vallacher
Ph.D. Location TBA Time Two Weekends Feb. 27,
28, Mar. 1 Mar. 27, 28, 29 Fri. 4-9pm, Sat.
Sun. 9am-5pm Course Number ORLJ 5016
(004) Credits 1 or 3 No prerequisites, CRN
51236

• This course will develop the relevance of
  dynamical systems theory for understanding,
  investigating, and resolving protracted and
  seemingly intractable conflict at different
  levels of social reality (interpersonal,
  inter-group, international). We will attempt to
  conceptualize conflicts as dynamic phenomena
  whose evolution reflects a complex interplay of
  factors operating at different levels and
  timescales. Our ultimate goal for the course is
  to develop a comprehensive and testable framework
  for identifying the dynamics underlying the
  development and transformation of conflict.