The Institute, in partnership with the Defense Institute of International Legal Studies, held a seminar onboard the US Naval Education and Training Center, Newport, Rhode Island for thirty-four civilian and military participants from the ministries of foreign affairs and defense from twenty-one countries. This was the sixth seminar conducted by USIP for DIILS.
The Institute, in partnership with the Defense Institute of International Legal Studies, held a seminar onboard the US Naval Education and Training Center, Newport, Rhode Island for thirty-four civilian and military participants from the ministries of foreign affairs and defense from twenty-one countries. This was the sixth seminar conducted by USIP for DIILS.
The seminar focused on conflict management skills useful in conducting international humanitarian and peace operations. This seminar was held in conjunction with the DIILS´ five week training on "Military and Peacekeeping Operations in Accordance with the Rule of Law." The seminar included presentations, exercises, and a simulation, that developed conflict management techniques and skills, cross-cultural awareness, effective communication, as well as negotiation, mediation, and problem-solving techniques. Participants stated that the training would help them in their present positions as well as future deployments.
