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Reader in Global Development and Political Economy, SOAS, University of London
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Professor in Global Thought and Comparative Philosophies, SOAS, University of London
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Professor of Economics, SOAS, University of London
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PhD Candidate, SOAS, University of London
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Professor of Financial Economics, SOAS, University of London
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Professorial Research Associate at Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures, and Centre for Creative Industries, Media and Screen Studies, SOAS, University of London
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Joe Loss Reader in Jewish Music, SOAS, University of London
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Research Associate, Centre for International Studies & Diplomacy, SOAS, University of London
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Senior Researcher, Charter Cities Institute, SOAS, University of London
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Professor in Translation Studies, SOAS, University of London
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Professor of Practice in Diplomacy, Dept of Politics and International Studies, SOAS, University of London
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Anthropology, SOAS, University of London
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Lecturer Humanitarianism and Development, SOAS, University of London
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Senior Teaching Fellow and Lecturer in East Asian Business, SOAS, University of London
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Researcher at SCRAP Weapons, SOAS, University of London
