GIGA Session on comparing cases through qualitative fieldwork

Research designs of studies on substate politics are mostly limited to single-case studies or statistical analyses. Seldom are qualitative methods applied with a comparative aim in mind that can unveil patterns of political ordering on the local level. In this GIGA session we discuss how to gather comparable data across field sites and how to compare them analytically. The lecturer will provide examples from his comparative studies on local security arenas in the Central African Republic, Lebanon, Somaliland, South Sudan, and Haiti. Students are encouraged to share their own experiences and plans during class. 

Dates

The course takes place online on 9 December 2021 from 9am to 12pm.

About the Lecturer

Tim Glawion is a research fellow at the GIGA Institute for African Affairs. His research focuses on the security paradox and local security studies. 

*Please note that the registration period has closed.