CMES researcher Maria Småberg has participated in a podcast and written an article about what it is like to teach about Israel Palestine. The article, "Att undervisa om Israel-Palestinakonflikten efter den 7 oktober" (English translation: "Teaching about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict after 7 October"), was published in Svenska Jerusalemsföreningens Tidskrift in June 2024. IntroductionFor severa

https://www.cmes.lu.se/article/teaching-about-israel-palestine - 2025-08-25

Photo: Nastaran Taghipour/Unsplash Read the summary conclusions from the CMES policy-research dialogue that explored the multifaceted relationship between Iran and Europe. The report is based on a policy-research dialogue organised by CMES in April 2024 with international scholars and practitioners. Executive SummaryFor more than two decades, Iran’s nuclear program has been a central focus of Euro

https://www.cmes.lu.se/article/cmes-policy-report-europes-changing-perceptions-and-policies-toward-iran - 2025-08-25

Come work with us as a postdoctoral fellow! Apply by 14 August. Postdoctoral Fellow in Earth Observation of Land Cover and Vegetation Dynamics in the Middle East Work duties The main duties involved in a post-doctoral position is to conduct research. Teaching may also be included, but up to no more than 20% of working hours. The position shall include the opportunity for three weeks of training in

https://www.cmes.lu.se/article/job-opening-postdoctoral-fellow-earth-observation-middle-east - 2025-08-25

On 22-23 August, CMES is organising the Third Annual SWEMENA Conference at Lund University. This interdisciplinary annual conference reflects SWEMENA’s main objective to bring together different communities of researchers, practitioners, and policy-makers across Sweden with an interest in the Middle East and North Africa region SWEMENA encourages the dissemination and discussion of new research on

https://www.cmes.lu.se/article/swemena-conference-2024 - 2025-08-25

CMES researcher Rola El-Husseini has written an article about Lebanese society being split over a potential war with Israel published in the Conversation. The article, "Lebanese society is split over a potential war with Israel", was published on 16 July 2024.IntroductionHezbollah began launching rockets into northern Israel in solidarity with Palestinians shortly after the start of the war in Gaz

https://www.cmes.lu.se/article/lebanon-and-potential-war-israel - 2025-08-25

Apply for the autumn semester's courses by 11 September! CMES offers three Arabic language courses during the autumn of 2024: - A1, Modern Standard Arabic for Beginners, Part I- A2, Modern Standard Arabic for Beginners, Part I- B1, Intermediate Modern Standard Arabic, Part IThe courses are exclusively offered for Lund University students and staff interested in working and conducting research in A

https://www.cmes.lu.se/article/study-arabic-cmes-0 - 2025-08-25

Welcome to CMES on 11 September to meet our staff and learn more about our research, activities and Arabic language courses! Welcome to an Open House at CMES to enjoy some Arabic sweets, mingle with our staff and learn more about our ongoing research, activities and Arabic language courses!When: 11 September 2024, 11:15-12:30Where: CMES Seminar Room (Finngatan 16)CMES offers several Arabic languag

https://www.cmes.lu.se/article/welcome-open-house-cmes - 2025-08-25

Read the new CMES Newsletter about upcoming events and recent research activities and publications. The CMES Newsletter provides an up-to-date overview of Middle Eastern research, activities and events at Lund University and beyond. The Newsletter includes a message from the Director, latest research news, upcoming events and recent publications by CMES scholars.Read the NewsletterSubscribe to the

https://www.cmes.lu.se/article/read-latest-cmes-newsletter-46 - 2025-08-25

CMES Deputy Director Ronny Berndtsson has co-authored a paper published in Sustainability. The article, "Modeling Ecosystem Regulation Services and Performing Cost–Benefit Analysis for Climate Change Mitigation through Nature-Based Solutions Using InVEST Models", was co-authored by Sana Bouguerra (National Institute of Research in Rural Engineering Water and Forestry), Boutheina Stiti (National In

https://www.cmes.lu.se/article/mitigating-climate-change-tunisia-through-nature-based-solutions - 2025-08-25

The Gaza Strip in 2022. Photo: Mohammed Al Bardawil/Unsplash This Regional Outlook focuses on the obstacles of delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza and the challenges of rebuilding and reconstructing the area after the war. In 2007, the blockade imposed by Israel and Egypt in Gaza transformed the Strip into an area entirely dependent on humanitarian aid and external support, with the movement of pe

https://www.cmes.lu.se/article/cmes-regional-outlook-humanitarian-exceptionalism-and-quest-post-war-reconstruction-gaza-strip - 2025-08-25

CMES researchers Mo Hamza and Sinem Kavak have co-authored an article published in Frontiers in Human Dynamics. The article, "Refugee agency in secondary mobility decision-making: a systematic literature review", was written by Sinem Kavak (CMES & LUCSUS), Mo Hamza (CMES & Division of Risk Management and Societal Safety), Thomas Gammeltoft-Hansen (University of Copenhagen) and Russell A. Stone (Un

https://www.cmes.lu.se/article/refugee-agency-mobility-decision-making - 2025-08-25

This chapter explores feminist activism during and after the so-called Arab Spring, a transformative event that brought new challenges and a new political environment for feminist activists. At first, the overthrow of old regimes raised hopes for a more open and liberated society, but these hopes did not last long. Feminist organizations in countries such as Egypt and Tunisia have faced state repr

https://www.cmes.lu.se/article/abdelmoez-digital-feminist-practice-during-and-after-arab-spring - 2025-08-25

Illustration DALL-E Why does peace diplomacy fail? What role do nuclear weapons play in security, deterrence, and peace? And is it possible to educate for peace? Welcome to a seminar on Peace Day 2024. 24 September 2024 13:00 to 15:00 Welcome by Isabel Bramsen, Director of Peace and Conflict studies The Failure of Peace Diplomacy, Karin Aggestam, Director of Centre for Advances Middle EasternStudi

https://www.cmes.lu.se/article/peace-day-2024-elusive-peace-israel-palestine - 2025-08-25

CMES affiliated scholar Dalia Dassa Kaye has authored an article published in Foreign Affairs. The article “Where will Israel’s Multifront War End? There May Not be a Better Day After”, is written by Dalia Dassa Kaye. It was published in Foreign Affairs on 2 October 2024After a year of war, there is a real possibility of no better “day after” in Gaza or the rest of the region. Talk in Washington o

https://www.cmes.lu.se/article/where-will-israels-multifront-war-end - 2025-08-25

Applications are now open for CMES Project Proposals (2025-2028) as well as CMES Writing Retreats (2025). Call for Project Proposals (2025-2028) CMES supports three-year-research projects with high scientific potential through the Strategic Research Area (SRA) Middle East in the Contemporary World (MECW). CMES encourages collaboration between scholars from different disciplines at Lund University

https://www.cmes.lu.se/article/cmes-calls-project-proposals-2025-2028-and-writing-retreats-2025 - 2025-08-25

Sami Al-Daghistani has recently published an article discussing the emic-etic distinction in Islamic Studies with a special focus on Norway. Sami Al-Daghistani“Emic-Etic Distinction and Islamic Studies in Oslo/Norway,” Tidsskrift for religion og kultur (Journal for Religion and Culture), Issue 1 (September) 2024, Open Accesshttps://ojs.novus.no/index.php/DIN/article/view/2288/2260

https://www.cmes.lu.se/article/sami-al-daghistani-emic-etic-distinction-and-islamic-studies-oslonorway - 2025-08-25

08 - 13 September, Aachen, Germany For more information: www.ica2019.org

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08 - 13 September, Aachen, Germany www.ica2019.org

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From February 1st, students and staff at Lund University have access to Scopus AI, an AI-based search service that should make it easier to find research articles. What is Scopus AI?Scopus AI is an advanced version of the Scopus database. The tool helps you to:Search for research articles using natural language, both in Swedish and English.Get summaries based on article abstracts and references.Cr

https://www.education.lu.se/en/article/scopus-ai-new-tool-finding-research-articles - 2025-08-25

Staff and students from other universities can now log in to Lund University's Canvas as external users. Here you will find out how external login works, which Swedish and international institutions are supported, and how to invite new users and solve any login issues. Who can log in externally? External accounts work for most Swedish institutions. For users from foreign institutions, Lund Univers

https://www.education.lu.se/en/article/external-login-canvas - 2025-08-25