Open to:

• anyone with a high school diploma or bachelor's degree

The certificate in the Conflict and Diplomacy in History focuses on interstate cooperation and competition as an engine of historical change. This program will help participants understand how states operate in the world, global power relations, root causes of violence and war, and how states locate paths to peace. Upon completion, students will be better prepared to independently identify the sources of conflict; assess ways that governments use political, economic, and military power to resolve these issues; and analyze how changes to technology and the international system have influenced popular and political views on best methods for conflict resolution. This certificate is useful for those desiring a deeper understanding of the complex historical factors influencing international relations and warfare.

Contact: Ray Irwin, irwin.8@osu.edu