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Prof. Dr. Behnaz Mirzai

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Prof. Dr. Behnaz Mirzai

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Professional career: Professor
- 2006 – Present: Brock University, Canada
- 2005 – 2006: Southern Methodist University, USA
Education:
- 2004: PhD, York University, Canada

Current Research

Slavery
African diaspora
Ethnic minorities
Culture
Documentary film

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Middle East
Indian Ocean
Mediterranean
Iran
Ottoman Empire
Persian Gulf region

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Peace and Security
Global Orders and Foreign Policies

Prof. Dr. Behnaz Mirzai

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