The first decade of the twenty-first century has seen a continuation of underdevelopment and violent conflicts. Neoliberal globalisation has increased inequality within and between nations, aggravating tensions and frequent outbreaks of violence and armed conflict. Ongoing conflicts in countries such as Afghanistan, the DRC, Ivory Coast, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Syria, and Sudan are examples where multiple political and economic interest clashes, with devastating consequences for millions of people.
In the past two decades, foreign military interventions have increased significantly on the grounds of protecting people, which raises new questions about notions of humanitarianism, human rights, democracy, and liberal state building.This course looks at trends in violent conflict in the late 20th and early 21st centuries and asks whether there have been significant changes in the type or 'technology' of violent conflicts. It also explores ways in which development processes and policies themselves often generate violent conflicts.
Period
01-07-2013 - 19-07-2013 (3 weeks)
Target group
Undergraduates
Course aim
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Credits
0.0 ECTS credits-
Course fee
GBP 1250: Tuition fees per 3-week programme.-
Course leader
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Scholarships
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SOAS, University of London Enterprise
Address: Thornhaugh Street London
Postal code: WC1H 0XG
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Website: http://www.soas.ac.uk/summerschool/ug/
E-mail: summerschool@soas.ac.uk
Phone: +44 0207 898 4205
Development and Conflict
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Diverse
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2013-01-21, 00:00
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2025-09-29, 17:00
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Maria Dumitru
