Leibniz-Zentrum Moderner Orient (ZMO)
The Leibniz Center for the Modern Orient (ZMO) is an interdisciplinary research institution dealing with the Middle East, Africa and Asia. It promotes knowledge transfer, emphasizes equality and is committed to sustainable research. Open science and international cooperation are the focus.
About the Leibniz Center of the Modern Orient
editThe Leibniz Center for Modern Orient (ZMO) is the only research institution in Germany that deals with the Middle East, Africa, Eurasia, and South and Southeast Asia in an interdisciplinary and historically comparative way.
Key products and services
editThe ZMO offers a wide range of research projects that address topics such as age and generation, environment and justice, representations of the past, and controversial religion and intellectual culture.These projects are supported by comprehensive, exploratory and complementary research that deals with contemporary historical and transregional intertwining.The research results are published in various series of publications such as the ZMO Studies, ZMO Program Texts and ZMO Working Papers.
Mission and values
editThe mission of the ZMO is to promote a deeper understanding of the complex social, cultural and political dynamics in the regions studied through sound research and knowledge transfer.The Centre attaches great importance to interdisciplinary cooperation and dialogue between scientists from different disciplines and regions.Equality of opportunity and equal opportunities are central values anchored in all aspects of the ZMO's work.
Sustainability goals and initiatives
editThe ZMO is committed to sustainable research practices and promotes open access to scientific knowledge. Since 2020, the ZMO studies have been available in open access, enabling free access to important research results. In addition, the Centre supports initiatives to promote equality and gender equality within the scientific community.
Knowledge transfer and cooperation
editAn essential part of the work of the ZMO is the transfer of knowledge, which is promoted through media reporting, podcasts, blogs and the ZMO Bulletin.The Centre works closely with international partners to promote the exchange of knowledge and ideas and to strengthen global scientific cooperation.
Through its research and publications, the ZMO seeks to contribute to current theoretical and comparative debates and to develop innovative approaches to solving global challenges.With its interdisciplinary approach and commitment to open science, the ZMO plays a leading role in the study of the modern Orient.