Building on skills developed, tools acquired and theory learned in the Gould Center's basic negotiation course, this advanced seminar explores how lawyers, diplomats, government decision-makers and NGO advocates can successfully negotiate bilateral agreements and multilateral treaties in the international field. The focus is on how lawyers and other negotiation participants can better understand the structure of specified types of transnational disputes, and the dynamics of negotiation processes aimed to address them, in order to develop more effective strategies, decisions, and actions as negotiators. The methodology involves analysis of in-depth case studies and participation in complex role-playing exercises (including at least one intensive simulation to be negotiated out of class). Types of international negotiation processes include: negotiation of cross-border trade, investment, boundary disputes and joint development areas, international environmental treaties, bilateral peace agreements, and multilateral arms control regimes.
Prerequisite: Negotiation Seminar (LAW 615), its substantial academic equivalent, or substantial experience in the field. SPILS students are especially encouraged to enroll.
Students enrolled in this seminar are encouraged (but not required) to also take the 1-unit SCICN colloquium on International Conflict Resolution.