Main Objective: Develop negotiation skills in defense languages specifically for engaging with non-state actors such as insurgent groups and militias, enhancing dialogue and cooperation while managing security risks.Â
Course Description: Participants will learn how to effectively communicate and negotiate with non-state actors using specialized military vocabulary and strategic language skills.Â
Units:Â
- Identifying and Understanding Non-State ActorsÂ
- Defense Language Strategies for Building RapportÂ
- Negotiation Techniques in High-Risk EnvironmentsÂ
- Language Skills for Mediating Complex DisputesÂ
- Role-Playing Negotiations with Simulated Non-State ActorsÂ
- Cultural and Linguistic Considerations in NegotiationsÂ
- Crisis Management and De-escalation TechniquesÂ
- Real-World Case Studies and Language ApplicationÂ