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Abbas Amanat

Professor of History at Yale University specializing in Iranian and Islamic studies, author, and scholar focusing on modern Middle Eastern history and culture.

About

Abbas Amanat is a distinguished historian known for his expertise in Iranian and Islamic history.
He serves as a Professor of History at Yale University, where he specializes in modern Middle Eastern studies.
His scholarly work includes extensive research and numerous publications on Iran’s history, religion, and culture.
Amanat's contributions have significantly influenced the understanding of Iran’s socio-political transformations and its place in global history.

Areas of Expertise

historian academic

Recent Podcasts

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Abbas Amanat: Iran Protests, Mahsa Amini, History, CIA & Nuclear Weapons | Lex Fridman Podcast #334

Topic: Iranian history, politics, and contemporary protests, including the Mahsa Amini protests and the country's nuclear program.

03:05:58517,6557,2633 years ago
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