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Micro-dynamics of rebellions: An inquiry into the role of middle level commanders in Chad

Coordinatore	FONDATION NATIONALE SCIENCES POLITIQUES    more  Organization address address: RUE SAINT GUILLAUME 27 city: PARIS CEDEX 07 postcode: 75341 contact info Titolo: Mr. Nome: Olivier Cognome: Roméo Email: send email Telefono: +33 1 45 49 83 70 Fax: +33 1 45 49 72 17
Nazionalità Coordinatore	France [FR]
Totale costo	222˙179 €
EC contributo	222˙179 €
Programma	FP7-PEOPLE Specific programme "People" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013)
Code Call	FP7-PEOPLE-IOF-2008
Funding Scheme	MC-IOF
Anno di inizio	2009
Periodo (anno-mese-giorno)	2009-08-01   -   2012-07-31

 Partecipanti

#	participant	country	role	EC contrib. [€]
1	FONDATION NATIONALE SCIENCES POLITIQUES  Organization address address: RUE SAINT GUILLAUME 27 city: PARIS CEDEX 07 postcode: 75341 contact info Titolo: Mr. Nome: Olivier Cognome: Roméo Email: send email Telefono: +33 1 45 49 83 70 Fax: +33 1 45 49 72 17	FR (PARIS CEDEX 07)	coordinator	222˙179.60

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 Obiettivo del progetto (Objective)

'This research seeks to extend the literature on the micro-dynamics of civil wars by focusing on a little-studied issue: the role of middle level commanders in unstable armed groups. How do they broker and shape the relationships of politico-military leaders and grassroots combatants? Our contention is that middle level commanders play a crucial role in shaping rebel groups’ profile and conduct even if they do not dictate the movement’s political agenda. This research will be conducted in Eastern Chad where armed groups have proliferated since the 1970s. Drawing on her past experience of fieldwork in this region, the fellow will carry out her research with a qualitative method. The analysis, which will provide a historically and socially grounded understanding of rebel hierarchy in Chad, seeks to open up a new set of questions on a conflict which has not received adequate attention. In addition to a contribution to the extant literature on armed conflicts, this research will deliver timely, policy-relevant findings at a crucial point when the European Union has deployed its biggest peace keeping mission in Chad. The fellowship is crucial to the project as it will allow the fellow to diversify her research profile by collaborating with internationally leading scholars at Berkeley; implement the acquired training in innovative research at the return host institution in France; and enhance her competitiveness in the male-dominated fields of African studies and conflict studies.'