Riara School of Foundation Studies
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SEPTEMBER – DECEMBER 2016 TRIMESTER 
EXAMINATIONS FOR DIPLOMA IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS & DIPLOMACY

DAY PROGRAMME

RDI 053: CONFLICT ANALYSIS & MANAGEMENT
DATE: 	DECEMBER 2016							            TIME: 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS								
i)	Answer question ONE and any other TWO
ii)	Write your answers in paragraph form unless stated otherwise
iii)	Arrange your work neatly and indicate the questions answered in the
           Examination booklet 

SECTION A
QUESTION ONE (COMPULSORY – 30 MARKS)
i)	Distinguish between the following terms with examples			     (16 Marks)
a)	Violent Conflict and Structural conflict
b)	Asymmetric and Symmetric conflicts
c)	Environmental and Natural Resource Conflicts
d)	Terrorism and Violent extremism                                                         
ii)	Discuss the importance of conflict analysis and highlight its key elements 	     (14 Marks)

SECTION B ANSWER ANY TWO QUESTIONS
QUESTION TWO
Using the conflict tree model explain the causes of the Arab Spring                             (20 Marks)

QUESTION THREE
Using relevant examples, explain the stages of Glasl’s conflict analysis model and its usefulness.												     (20 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR
Citing relevant examples, distinguish between escalation and de-escalation of conflicts, identifying possible opportunities for conflict management.		 		     (20 Marks)

QUESTION FIVE
With reference to South Sudan examine the role played by third parties in conflict management
     (20 Marks)
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