Conflict Archives - Global Peace Careers

War and Conflict: Reintegration (DDR)

This course from King’s College London explores one of the most complex dimensions of peacebuilding: Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (DDR)—the process of helping former combatants transition back into civilian life after conflict. It provides a structured understanding of how societies attempt to rebuild once armed groups disband and weapons are laid down. Learners examine different DDR models, from targeted interventions to community-based approaches, and critically assess why such programmes succeed or fail in practice. The course places strong emphasis on …

Global Health, Conflict and Violence

This course from the University of Bergen introduces learners to the emerging field of medical peace work, examining how healthcare professionals can contribute to violence prevention and peacebuilding in global health contexts. It explores how conflict, violence, and health are deeply interconnected, positioning violence as a major determinant of illness and mortality worldwide. Learners engage with real-world scenarios such as working in conflict zones, responding to nuclear events, and addressing the health impacts of climate change, migration, and infectious disease. …

Religion, Conflict and Peace

This course from Harvard University examines the complex relationship between religion, conflict, and peace in contemporary global affairs. It focuses on analyzing how religious beliefs, institutions, and ideologies can both fuel violence and contribute to peacebuilding across different regions and contexts. Learners explore a range of real-world conflicts and develop a structured method for understanding how religion is embedded within political, economic, and cultural systems, rather than existing as a separate sphere. The course also investigates how religion shapes key …