The chair of "Peace and Conflict Research: Transnational Actors" analyses the influence of transnational phenomena (e.g., climate change, pandemics, trade) on the dynamics of violent conflicts and peace processes. It also examines the emergence, organisation, and transformation of armed groups. The research within this area is theoretically grounded, empirically based, and comparative in nature.

Research

The chair’s current research focuses on climate change and security, the role of environmental factors in peace processes, conflicts over climate mitigation measures, and governance by non-state, armed actors. The chair employs a broad range of methods and compares across different world regions.