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Ozan Ozavci is an Associate Professor at Utrecht University with a focus on transimperial history. His research primarily examines global North-South relations, particularly in the context of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. He analyzes imperial military, legal, and financial interventions from the late eighteenth century. In 2023, he initiated a new project on global North-South public health cooperation, which received funding from the European Research Council's Consolidator Grant and the Dutch Research Council. His notable work includes the monograph 'Dangerous Gifts: Imperialism, Security, Civil Wars, 1798-1864' published by Oxford University Press, recognized for its significant contribution to diplomatic history. Ozavci is also a co-founder of The Lausanne Project, which promotes scholarly research and public outreach in relations between MENA and the rest of the world. In 2024, he co-authored a graphic novel exploring inter-war peace-making through the lens of shadow puppet theatre. He actively contributes to various academic initiatives and committees focused on diversity and inclusion in the humanities.
Utrecht University • Utrecht, Netherlands
Teaching and researching transimperial history with a focus on global North-South relations.
Department of Psychology