Conflict & Coexistence

Understand the causes of conflict and paths to peace in human history.

1. The Psychology of War and Aggression – Examine what drives individuals and societies to violence, from fear and power to identity and trauma.
2. Roots of Religious and Ideological Conflicts – Explore how belief systems and worldviews can both unite and divide across history and geography.
3. The Philosophy of Peace: Pacifism, Just War, Gandhian Thought – Study moral frameworks that advocate for peace, ethical warfare, and nonviolent resistance.
4. Colonialism, Imperialism, and Resistance – Trace the power struggles that shaped the modern world through conquest, exploitation, and liberation.
5. Reconciliation and Transitional Justice – Understand how post-conflict societies seek healing through truth commissions, forgiveness, and legal redress.
6. Global Diplomacy and Peacekeeping – Learn how international institutions, treaties, and negotiations work to prevent and resolve conflicts.
7. Genocide, Memory, and Memorialization – Reflect on the darkest chapters of humanity and how remembering them shapes collective conscience and prevention.
8. Humanitarianism and Aid Ethics – Delve into the moral and logistical challenges of helping others during war, famine, and disaster.
9. Civil Disobedience and Nonviolent Protest – Explore powerful tools for social change that challenge unjust systems without violence.
10. Coexistence Models: Pluralism, Multiculturalism – Investigate how societies navigate diversity and build harmony through mutual respect and shared space.