Ahmed Louaar is a Ph.D. student in Global Studies at Global Studies University (Fall 2025), specializing in Historical, Political, and Social Studies, from Algeria. His research explores the interconnected histories of Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, and the Indian Ocean world. Building on his previous work on slavery in Zanzibar, Ibadi jurisprudence, and Mediterranean trade between Norman Sicily and North Africa, Ahmed examines how regional and global dynamics shaped local societies. His doctoral studies focus on slavery, abolition, and Islamic jurisprudence, investigating how legal and cultural practices adapted to colonial and imperial pressures in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Ahmed aims to expand his methodological expertise, contribute original scholarship, and prepare for an academic career bridging African, Middle Eastern, and global studies.
"From the outset of my studies at Global Studies University, I have been engaged in a rigorous and intellectually stimulating environment. The institution brings together distinguished faculty and researchers across the humanities and social sciences, providing a setting that fosters critical inquiry and scholarly growth. Equally valuable has been the opportunity for sustained intellectual exchange with fellow Ph.D. and master’s students, whose diverse perspectives contribute to a collaborative academic community that continually broadens my understanding."
Email me