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Eckart Woertz is a professor of contemporary history and politics of the Middle East at the University of Hamburg and the director of the GIGA Institute for Middle East Studies. He has held significant roles, including senior research fellow at the Barcelona Centre for International Affairs and visiting research fellow at Princeton University. His academic journey includes a doctorate from Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg and he has engaged in extensive research on Middle Eastern history, political economy, energy and food security, and globalization. Woertz has published numerous works and participates actively in various editorial boards related to Middle Eastern studies. His research often explores contemporary issues such as the political dynamics of Iraq and broader regional trends affecting peace and security. His teaching covers a range of topics, including the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the political history of the Middle East.
University of Hamburg • Hamburg, Germany
Professor of contemporary history and politics of the Middle East.
GIGA Institute for Middle East Studies • Hamburg, Germany
Managing the GIGA Institute focused on Middle Eastern studies.
Barcelona Centre for International Affairs (CIDOB) • Barcelona, Spain
Conducted research on international affairs in the Middle East.
Princeton University • Princeton, USA
Engaged in research projects related to Middle Eastern studies.
Gulf Research Center (GRC) • Dubai, UAE
Directed research and analysis on economic issues in the Gulf region.
Includes tracks like Intelligent Adaptive Systems (IAS).