Elizabeth Olsson

Elizabeth Olsson

Location

Annedalsseminariet, room 419

Materials

Lecture 2. Analyzing Conflict: Theories and Perspectives.pdf

Description

In this lecture, we will delve into various theories and perspectives used to explain the nature of conflict, its causes, and why it is difficult to resolve. The lecture has two interrelated aims: First, to give you a solid foundation in conflict theorizing that you can use to analyze your selected conflict. Second, to preview the theoretical concepts you will use in Paper 1.

Teacher's Background

Elizabeth earned an MA in Global Studies in 2011 and a PhD in peace and development research in 2021. Her research interests include the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, conflict theory, and academic writing in higher education.

Required Reading

Ramsbotham et al., chapters 4, 19.

Nordstrom, Carolyn (1997): A Different Kind of War Story. University of Pennsylvania Press. (Chapter 1). (See Materials below)

Brown, Michael E. (2001): ‘Ethnic and Internal Conflicts: Causes and Implications’ in Chester A. Crocker, Fen Osler Hampson and Pamela Aall: Turbulent Peace: The Challenges of Managing International Conflict. United States Institute of Peace Press (See Materials below)

Recommended Reading

E. Olsson, PhD Dissertation in peace and development research.pdf

Materials

Nordstrom A different kind of war story.pdf

Brown ethnic conflict.pdf