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International Organizations and Their Conflict Mediating Functions and Security examines the critical role of global and regional institutions, such as the United Nations (UN), African Union (AU), and Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), in preventing, managing, and resolving conflicts to maintain international peace and security. It explores how these organizations use diplomatic negotiation, mediation, peacekeeping missions, sanctions, and dialogue facilitation to address disputes between nations and within states, while also promoting stability, human rights, and cooperation. The topic highlights their importance in fostering peaceful conflict resolution and reducing violence in the international system. Course objectives include enabling learners to understand the functions of international organizations in conflict mediation and security, identify key mechanisms used in peacebuilding efforts, evaluate the effectiveness of these organizations in resolving conflicts, and develop critical skills in analyzing international approaches to maintaining global peace and stability.
This lecture is part of PCR 202 International organisations and conflict Resolution in the Peace and Conflict Studies department. The course has 40 recorded lectures across 20 series, all free to watch.