Meet Timur Kuran, a distinguished faculty member at the Duke Islamic Studies Center and the Duke University Middle East Studies Center, as well as Professor of Economics and Political Science. In this spotlight, Professor Kuran shares insights into his role at Duke, how his research on the Middle East shapes his work, and discusses his latest book, Freedoms Delayed: Political Legacies of Islamic Law in the Middle East. 📘 Watch to explore the connections between history, law, and modern political dynamics in the region! https://lnkd.in/d3wHVvCi
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