MVZ479 Frozen Conflicts in the Post-Soviet Space

Fakulta sociálních studií
podzim 2013
Rozsah
1/1/0. 5 kr. Ukončení: zk.
Vyučující
Josef Buzalka (přednášející), Mgr. Jana Urbanovská, Ph.D. (zástupce)
Mgr. Vendula Šobáňová (pomocník)
Garance
PhDr. Petr Suchý, Ph.D.
Katedra mezinárodních vztahů a evropských studií – Fakulta sociálních studií
Kontaktní osoba: Olga Cídlová, DiS.
Dodavatelské pracoviště: Katedra mezinárodních vztahů a evropských studií – Fakulta sociálních studií
Rozvrh
každý sudý pátek 10:00–13:30 P21
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Cíle předmětu
The main objective of the course is to acquaint students with the current stage of mediation efforts regarding frozen conflicts in the post-Soviet space, focusing on specific and practical diplomatic tools used in mediation process. The course will familiarize students with the actual players and the main participants in international mediation efforts aimed at resolving these conflicts. The course will illuminate the history of the creation, preparation and conduct of the Geneva international discussions, will describe functioning of Incident prevention and response mechanism applied jointly by the EU, UN and the OSCE in Georgia and will explain activities and goals of the EU Civilian Monitoring Mission in Georgia. With regard to the conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh the course will focus on functioning of the Minsk Group and will provide examples of EU mediation efforts in this conflict. All together the course will provide a valuable opportunity for students to learn from practical diplomatic experience and will help them to develop deeper understanding of concrete mediation tools used in the contemporary European diplomacy.
Osnova
  • Introduction
  • 1) Current status of the frozen conflicts in the Southern Caucasus, different intensity and different methods and tools of mediation
  • 2) Involvement of main stakeholders (EU / USA, Russia), different approaches and interests
  • 3) Tools solving the frozen conflicts - Conflict in Georgia
  • 4) Tools solving the frozen conflicts - conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh
  • 5) Simulation of the Geneva negotiations
  • 6) Prospects for the future engagement of the European Union in resolving of frozen conflicts in the South Caucasus
  • Conclusion
Literatura
  • Thomas De Waal: The Caucasus, Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (September 9, 2010)
  • Lincoln Mitchell: The colour revolutions, Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press (May 9, 2012)
  • Thomas De Waal: Black Garden: Armenia and Azerbaijan Through Peace and War, 10th Year Anniversary Edition, Revised and Updated, Publisher: NYU Press; Anv Rev Up edition (July 8, 2013)
Výukové metody
The course consists of lectures based on personal experience of the instructor acquired in Brussels headquarters of the EEAS, in the office of the EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia during preparation of the Geneva international discussions. Personal involvement of the instructor in meetings with the leaders of Georgia, Azerbaijan and Armenia, as well as in consultations with negotiating teams of conflicting parties. Lectures will be followed by a discussion and accompanied by power-point presentations, photographs, cartographic material and film documents. During the course simulation of the Geneva International Discussions with active student´s participation will be practiced. The information received will be possible to extend through recommended reading.
Metody hodnocení
To pass the course the students should:
- Write a final test (the questions will be based on information presented during lectures and recommended reading material)
- Actively participate in discussions during lectures and contribute to simulation of the Geneva international discussions.
Evaluation and grading specifics:
In total it is possible to obtain 100 points:
A = 100-95 points
B = 94-88 points
C = 87-78 points
D = 77-69 points
E = 68-60 points
F = less than 60 points
To pass a course, the students must earn at least a grade of “E” (60 points or better).
- Participation in the simulation of the Geneva meeting: 20 points
- Presence and activity during lectures: 30 points
- Final test: 50 points (the minimum number of points needed to successfully write the final test is 30 points).
Vyučovací jazyk
Angličtina
Informace učitele
Josef Buzalka, Minister Counsellor, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, former political advisor to the EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia and to the EU Special Representative for Central Asia. E-mail address: jbuzalka@mzv.cz
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