Leiden Institute for Area Studies (LIAS)
The staff of the Leiden Institute for Area Studies (LIAS) conduct interdisciplinary research on Asia and the Middle East, from ancient times to the present day. In our research, we aim for a constructive interaction between historical and contemporary approaches, focusing particularly on languages and cultures, heritage, AI and digital humanities, and migration.
The research takes place in a context of intensive national and international collaboration, and gives explicit attention to colonial roots and postcolonial perspectives, which are an integral part of both our research and our education.
