Power-Sharing Reading Materials
LAWYERING PEACE: POWER-SHARING
This chapter of the upcoming Lawyering Peace book first sets forth and discusses the puzzle of whether and how to create a vertical power-sharing arrangement that leads to a durable peace. The chapter draws on numerous instances of key state practice for a discussion of the various conundrums the parties to a peace negotiation face when confronting power-sharing puzzle, highlighting the relationship between each peace process and the agreed arrangements relating to power-sharing.
Video Summary
Watch the video summary of the Power-Sharing Chapter of the Lawyering Peace book HERE.
Micro-Skills Exercise
Click HERE for a micro-skills exercise on power-sharing in Sudan.
Mini-Negotiation Simulation
The purpose of this negotiation is to identify the challenges involved with negotiating a power-sharing agreement and end the current conflict in Yemen. The intention is to explore potential points of agreement or disagreement among the key negotiating parties. Through the simulation, participants will debate their positions, learn negotiation techniques, identify points of conflict, and discuss potential solutions.
The simulation will tee up the conversation in the remainder of the class time on the question of power-sharing in peace agreements, and draw from the relevant chapter in Lawyering Peace as well as the supplementary material, if any, provided on the class website.
The Yemeni Civil War began in 2014 and escalated into a complex conflict involving various regional and international actors. The two primary parties in this negotiation are the Yemeni government and the Houthi rebels, both of whom have been engaged in armed conflict for years. The conflict has caused widespread humanitarian suffering, with significant impacts on civilians and the country's infrastructure. The United Nations is acting as a mediator, attempting to facilitate a power-sharing agreement between the government and the Houthis to achieve a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
Click here to access the mini simulation on power-sharing in Yemen.
Professional Development
PODCAST: DEVELOPING YOUR PERSONAL BRAND
Listen to the podcast on developing your personal brand HERE
HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW: GUIDE TO LEADING TEAMS
Read the HBR Leading Teams HERE.
Alumni in Excellence Podcast: Matthew Simpson
Listen to the interview with Matthew Simpson HERE.
Lawyering Peace Podcast: Yoonie Kim
Listen to the interview with Yoonie Kim on 2011 - 2015 Yemen HERE.
Previous Lectures
Fall 2020
Click here to watch the Fall 2020 lecture.
Spring 2021
Click here and here to watch the Spring 2021 lecture (2 parts).