Rethinking translocal interdependencies: Perspectives from Asia, Africa and the Middle East
The ZMO is dedicated to social and cultural research on the Middle East, Africa, Central Asia, South and Southeast Asia from a historical and contemporary perspective. The main research program, Rethinking translocal interdependencies: Perspectives from Asia, Africa and the Middle EastThe research area of the "Cultural History of the World" deals with socio-economic dynamics and cultural developments from the 16th to the 21st century. This always takes into account local and translocal practices and against the background of global interdependencies. The ZMO also sees itself as a transfer institution. In a variety of formats, the center offers social advice on Muslim societies.
The collaboration between historians, social and cultural anthropologists, Islamic scholars, sociologists, political scientists, geographers, literary scholars and other regional specialists at the ZMO transcends the usual boundaries of regional and specialist studies. The researchers place particular emphasis on cooperative and interdisciplinary basic research. This is based on intensive archive and field research as well as knowledge of regional languages. They research fundamental areas of non-European modernity and, as has become particularly clear in recent times, areas that are necessary for understanding the present.
The ZMO is involved in various collaborative projects with other institutions. A number of scientists are employed through national and international research and cooperation agreements.

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