Empirical research on the interrelationship between anomie and the support of and participation in non-state armed groups
The research project “Anomie & Insurgency” analyzes the potential interrelationship between social change, anomic conditions, and the shift to violent and organized groups (insurgency). The project is based on empirical research in the Niger Delta where violence occurs in various forms. The objective is to contribute to the early detection of risky social developments and hence to support the development of preventive measures against violent conflicts within a society.