FORMATIVE ACTIVITY 3: ADVOCATE CONFLICT RESOLUTION

Complete the following questions individually US 114697 SO3: AC1 – AC10 [Total: 75]

1. List the potential causes of conflict and instability in Africa. (5)

2. Explain concepts of stability, peacekeeping and security in the context of UN agreements. (10)

3. Describe strategies typically employed to monitor conflict situations in Sudan, Ethiopia and Ukraine. (10)

4. Provide guidelines followed ensure effective conflict management. Hint: Government Gazette No. 29845 of 2007. (10)

5. Explain the concept of terms of reference in conflict situations. Support your answer with real-world examples. (4)

6. Summarise the mandate of the UN, the AU and SADC in peace-keeping missions. (6)

7. Summarise the contradictions and disagreements associated with the Dayton and Minsk Agreements. (6)

8. Russia's President Vladimir Putin has demonstrated no interest in bargaining over Ukraine, making it clear that the war is not about NATO but about Ukrainian sovereignty. Summarise the various types of bargaining methods the UN can adopt resolve this conflict. (10)

9. Identify any three conflict situations in apartheid and post-apartheid South Africa. (6)

10. As a recently appointed special envoy of the United Nations, explain to core diplomatic players how you would evaluate peacekeeping initiatives. (8)

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