Negotiation and Mediation in Politics

Negotiation and mediation are treated here as skills you build, not just theories you read about: the course pairs the bargaining literature (distributive vs. integrative moves, two-level games, psychological barriers, culture and power dynamics) with weekly simulations where you actually sit across the table and try to reach an agreement. Expect a steady rhythm of role plays — prisoner's dilemma, Texoil, a Northern Ireland parade dispute, a full mediation — alongside close readings of real cases like the Turkish Constitution, Cyprus, and Jerusalem talks. Assessment leans on a case study and presentations rather than exams, so the payoff is practical fluency: useful groundwork if you're heading toward international relations, public law, or any career where outcomes get decided around a table.