Center for Iranian Studies at Columbia University
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The Center for Iranian Studies at Columbia University is an academic research institute dedicated to the interdisciplinary study, preservation, and promotion of Iranian history, culture, and languages.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Center for Iranian Studies at Columbia University canonical | 2 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Center for Iranian Studies at Columbia University Context triple: [Ehsan Yarshater, founded, Center for Iranian Studies at Columbia University]
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A.
Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government
The Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government is a Harvard Kennedy School research center focused on the intersection of public policy and the private sector, exploring how business and government can work together to address major societal challenges.
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B.
Iranian studies
Iranian studies is an academic field devoted to the research of the languages, history, literature, and cultures of Iranian peoples and the broader Iranian cultural sphere.
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C.
Imam Khomeini International University
Imam Khomeini International University is a public higher education institution in Qazvin, Iran, known for its focus on humanities, Islamic studies, and international academic programs.
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D.
National Union of Students in Iran
The National Union of Students in Iran is a prominent Iranian student organization known for its activism in promoting democracy, human rights, and academic freedom in the country.
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E.
Institute of International Studies
The Institute of International Studies is a specialized academic and research center at the University of Chile focused on international relations, global politics, and foreign policy analysis.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Center for Iranian Studies at Columbia University Target entity description: The Center for Iranian Studies at Columbia University is an academic research institute dedicated to the interdisciplinary study, preservation, and promotion of Iranian history, culture, and languages.
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A.
Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government
The Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government is a Harvard Kennedy School research center focused on the intersection of public policy and the private sector, exploring how business and government can work together to address major societal challenges.
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B.
Iranian studies
Iranian studies is an academic field devoted to the research of the languages, history, literature, and cultures of Iranian peoples and the broader Iranian cultural sphere.
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C.
Imam Khomeini International University
Imam Khomeini International University is a public higher education institution in Qazvin, Iran, known for its focus on humanities, Islamic studies, and international academic programs.
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D.
National Union of Students in Iran
The National Union of Students in Iran is a prominent Iranian student organization known for its activism in promoting democracy, human rights, and academic freedom in the country.
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E.
Institute of International Studies
The Institute of International Studies is a specialized academic and research center at the University of Chile focused on international relations, global politics, and foreign policy analysis.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Iranian studies center
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academic research institute ⓘ area studies center ⓘ |
| academicDiscipline |
humanities
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social sciences ⓘ |
| affiliation |
Columbia University
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School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University ⓘ
linked to:
School of International and Public Affairs
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| alsoKnownAs |
Ehsan Yarshater Center for Iranian Studies
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linked to:
Ehsan Yarshater
|
| coordinatesWith | Department of Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies at Columbia University ⓘ |
| country |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
|
| fieldOfWork |
Iranian culture
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Iranian languages ⓘ Iranian studies ⓘ Islamic studies ⓘ Middle Eastern studies ⓘ Persian language ⓘ Persian literature ⓘ history of Iran ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
Iranian diaspora
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Islamic-era Iran ⓘ modern Iran ⓘ pre-Islamic Iran ⓘ |
| foundedBy | Ehsan Yarshater ⓘ |
| hasPart |
Encyclopaedia Iranica project
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linked to:
Encyclopaedia Iranica
|
| inception | 20th century ⓘ |
| languageOfWorkOrName |
English
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Persian ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Columbia University
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Manhattan ⓘ Morningside Heights ⓘ New York ⓘ New York City ⓘ |
| mainPurpose |
preservation of Iranian cultural heritage
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promotion of Iranian studies ⓘ research on Iranian culture ⓘ research on Iranian history ⓘ research on Iranian languages ⓘ |
| namedAfter | Ehsan Yarshater ⓘ |
| offers |
conferences on Iranian culture
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lectures on Iranian studies ⓘ publications on Iranian studies ⓘ seminars on Iranian history ⓘ |
| organizes |
academic conferences on Iran
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public lectures on Iranian culture ⓘ workshops on Persian language and literature ⓘ |
| partOf | Columbia University Middle East studies programs ⓘ |
| sponsor | Columbia University ⓘ |
| website | https://cfis.columbia.edu/ ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Center for Iranian Studies at Columbia University Description of subject: The Center for Iranian Studies at Columbia University is an academic research institute dedicated to the interdisciplinary study, preservation, and promotion of Iranian history, culture, and languages.
Referenced by (2)
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