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Benedikt Korf is a professor at the University of Zurich, specializing in Political Geography. His research focuses on the intersections of culture, politics, and violence, particularly in the contexts of South Asia and the Horn of Africa. Korf's ethnographic work investigates the cultural dimensions of political economy and the struggles related to territory and identity. He critically engages with the works of Carl Schmitt in exploring political theology and sovereignty, while also addressing contemporary issues such as environmental degradation and community resilience in response to political crises. His publications include explorations of resource violence and cultural politics in post-war reconstruction contexts. Korf employs a theoretical yet ethnographically grounded approach, collaborating with various scholars to contribute to critical human geography and to challenge existing political theories, particularly around topics like right-wing populism and democratic practices in Europe.
Department of Law