The purpose of the course is to provide knowledge creation and knowledge transfer in the areas of international conflict analysis, prevention and resolution. While the majority of world is aware of the major alternative dispute resolution processes such as negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and hybrid ADR processes, most do not have a solid foundation in the areas of conflict analysis and prevention, either domestically or internationally, despite the numerous international institutions that seem tailored to resolve international disputes. Furthermore, these areas of analysis and prevention are severely overlooked and under-utilised in the seemingly urgent need to quickly resolve disputes. In so doing, many disputes, especially on the international stage, sometimes result in only interim solutions that are neither long-lasting nor sustainable.