"Peace Studies and Conflict Management" esplora il legame tra relazioni internazionali e studi sulla pace, evidenziando le origini e l'applicazione dei conflitti. Johan Galtung, pioniere del settore, analizza temi come il Triangolo dei conflitti e i fattori di successo nei negoziati, sottolineando il potere come principale causa dei conflitti internazionali.
The book explores the essential connection between theories of international relations and international law, aiming to deepen understanding of both fields. It distinguishes between international relations and international politics, emphasizing their practical differences. The text discusses the evolution of international law, tracing its roots to antiquity while highlighting its modern developments in the 20th century, particularly through institutions like the International Court of Justice and the International Law Commission. Key issues in international politics are examined alongside mainstream theories that prioritize sovereign states as primary actors.
Sources and Responses to International Conflicts
The book explores the intricate relationship between international relations and peace and conflict studies, highlighting Johan Galtung's foundational contributions, including the Conflict Triangle and concepts of Positive and Negative Peace. It examines factors that facilitate successful negotiations and comprehensive conflict resolution mechanisms. Additionally, the text analyzes international conflicts, emphasizing the role of power struggles as primary causal factors, illustrated through historical examples like the Greco-Persian and Punic Wars.