Open Class on Situational Analysis in Ethnopolitics Held at ENU

On November 4, 2026, R.A. Kaizhakparov, a second-year doctoral student in the Political Science educational program, conducted an open class for master's students as part of the course "Research Methodology in the Field of Interethnic Relations."

The class was held as part of the teaching practicum in an online format using the Microsoft Teams platform.

The class covered the theoretical and methodological foundations of situational analysis, its role in the study of political processes, and its potential application to the study of interethnic relations.

Using specific examples, the class demonstrated how these approaches can be applied to assess the state of interethnic relations, identify the underlying causes of social tensions, and evaluate the effectiveness of public administration mechanisms. Particular attention was paid to analyzing the causes and factors contributing to conflict situations, assessing the conditions under which conflicts develop, and examining mechanisms for conflict containment and the prevention of escalation.

The practical orientation of the class enabled master's students to apply theoretical and methodological approaches to the analysis of specific socio-political processes, while also developing skills in identifying conflict-generating factors, assessing risks, and formulating well-grounded response strategies.