GOVT-547 Peace Process and Post-Conflict Reconstruction in Latin America

Faculty:

Chernick, Marc

This seminar will examine internal armed conflicts, attempts at negotiated settlements, and experiences of post-conflict reconstruction, national reconciliation and political processes in Latin America, primarily in Central America and the Andean region during the past three decades. It will approach these issues from three related perspectives: 1) theoretically, using some of the best recent literature derived from the growing
experience of international involvement in internal conflicts across the globe; 2) through an in-depth examination of specific Latin American cases -- principally Colombia, Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala and Peru –and the special case of Haiti; and 3) through an analysis of specific issues incorporating experiences from Latin America and other international cases, such as applying justice in post-conflict setting, and the involvement of outside actors such as the United Nations and World Bank, or individual states and “Groups of Friends.” During the final third of the semester, students will simulate actual negotiations in one of the countries, playing the role of a government representative, guerrilla leader, international mediator, civil society leader or other actor in one of the peace processes being studied.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: None

GOVT-547-01 Peace Process and Post-Conflict Reconstruction in Latin America

Faculty:

Chernick, Marc

This seminar will examine internal armed conflicts, attempts at negotiated settlements, and experiences of post-conflict reconstruction, national reconciliation and political processes in Latin America, primarily in Central America and the Andean region during the past three decades. It will approach these issues from three related perspectives: 1) theoretically, using some of the best recent literature derived from the growing


experience of international involvement in internal conflicts across the globe; 2) through an in-depth examination of specific Latin American cases -- principally Colombia, Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala and Peru –and the special case of Haiti; and 3) through an analysis of specific issues incorporating experiences from Latin America and other international cases, such as applying justice in post-conflict setting, and the involvement of outside actors such as the United Nations and World Bank, or individual states and “Groups of Friends.” During the final third of the semester, students will simulate actual negotiations in one of the countries, playing the role of a government representative, guerrilla leader, international mediator, civil society leader or other actor in one of the peace processes being studied.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: None

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• 2008-2009 Fall and Spring
• 2009-2010 Fall and Spring
• 2010-2011 Fall and Spring
• 2012-2013 Fall and Spring

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