The College of Political Science at the University of Baghdad discussed a master’s thesis entitled ‘Analysis of Social Conflict and its Impact on Peacebuilding: Selected Models’ by student Zainab Hassan Alwan. The thesis delved into the analysis of social conflict and its implications for peacebuilding. Throughout the course of human evolution and across its historical trajectory, various forms of conflicting issues emerged, varying in their levels, impacts, outcomes, and causative factors. The accumulation of conflicts is attributed to the proliferation of hatred, bigotry, and intolerance.
During these stages, humanity persisted in seeking means to secure stability, and peace remained integral across these periods. The pursuit involved analyzing the root causes of conflicts and exploring effective strategies to mitigate or eliminate their severity and repercussions. The study focused on analyzing one of the most crucial types of conflict, namely chronic social conflict, occurring within a state due to societal norms, human needs, state roles, and international connections. Such conflicts endure for a prolonged period, deeply embedding themselves within the societal framework.
Analyzing conflicts aids in understanding both apparent and latent causes, devising solutions to mitigate their effects, and preventing their resurgence. Furthermore, this analysis helps in formulating appropriate mechanisms for peacebuilding tailored to the community’s context, ensuring its security and stability.
In addition to the theoretical aspect, the study applied the analytical theory to conflicts in the Darfur region and the conflict in Rwanda as case studies. The study elucidated the peacebuilding mechanisms in these models, highlighted the reasons behind the success in Rwanda’s experience, and the challenges encountered in achieving peacebuilding in the Darfur region. Examining these experiences assists researchers in clarifying the reasons for success or failure and continuous improvements in this field.
At the end of the discussion, the researcher was awarded a Master’s degree with a grade of ‘very good/highly distinguished,’ extending best wishes for success to all our esteemed students.”
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