Twelve to 15 students selected through an essay application process participate in a research trip to a designated conflict or post-conflict region during the winter intersession. Students plan and coordinate the trip in close cooperation with Professors Terry Hopmann and William Zartman. Background readings and weekly briefings with local experts take place during the fall semester. During the trip, students interview local government officials and representatives of the international community, NGOs, academia and the media in order to assess the role of the international community and prospects for progress in the region. Students select a specific area of focus and write a separate analysis and review of their findings to present in a final report at SAIS during the spring semester.
January 2012
“Tunisia: Understanding Conflict”
Conflict Management Program Student Field Trip to Tunisia
January 2011
“Mindanao: Understanding Conflict”
Conflict Management Program Student Field Trip to Mindanao
January 2010
“Kosovo: Understanding Conflict”
Conflict Management Program Student Field Trip to Kosovo
January 2009
“Cyprus: Understanding Conflict”
Conflict Management Program Student Field Trip to Cyprus
January 2008
“Northern Ireland: Understanding Conflict”
Conflict Management Program Student Field Trip to Northern Ireland
January 2007
“Haiti: Understanding Conflict”
Conflict Management Program Student Field Trip to Haiti
January 2006
“Haiti: Understanding Conflict”
Conflict Management Program Student Field Trip to Haiti