Short Course Description
One of the most influential figures in the life of a society generally, and of a society in conflict specifically, is its leader. S/he can mobilize the public and society's resources for the emergence and escalation of a conflict, while s/he can also lead them to its peaceful resolution. The course will include two main parts: In the first part, we will investigate the phenomenon of leadership, examine the sources of leaders' power and their influence, and consider various leadership models. In the second part we will examine the role of leaders in various stages of conflicts. In addition to studying theories in the field, a major part of the course will be looking at case studies of leaders from Israel and from other parts of the world from a comparative perspective. The students will be expected to implement the material of the course in a project that will be carried out along the semester, focusing on a leader of their choice.
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