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The GIGA
The GIGA is an independent social science research institute based in Hamburg, Germany. We analyse political, social, and economic developments in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East, as ...
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GIGA Doctoral Programme
The GIGA Doctoral Programme offers an international research environment, close collaboration with senior researchers, and excellent supervision.
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Research Programmes
The GIGA combines in-depth area expertise and cutting-edge comparative methods from the social sciences. The complementary interaction of four regional institutes and four cross-cutting thematic resea...
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GIGA Institute for Middle East Studies
The GIGA Institute for Middle East Studies is one of the leading institutes for Middle East research in Germany and Europe. Scholars examine topics such as state and regime structures, energy security...
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Research & Transfer
The GIGA conducts social-science research with real-world relevance on Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East, and on global developments. It is dedicated to research-based knowledge transfe...