Advanced Middle Eastern Studies at Lund University
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Media Analyses on the Latest Developments in the Middle East
CMES Researchers are regularly interviewed in newspapers, radio, and podcast on the situation in the Middle East. Explore their analyses here.
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CMES Regional Outlook: The Fall of the Assad Regime: Challenges and Opportunities for Rojava
This Regional Outlook by CMES Researcher Pinar Dinc focuses on the recent political developments in Syria and the implications for Rojava.
Regional Outlook Archive
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14 Jan 2025 | News
Read the Latest CMES Newsletter (#48)
Read the January CMES Newsletter about upcoming events, recent research activities, and new publications.
19 Feb 2025 | News
Echoes of Empire: Nationalism and Identity in the Late Ottoman Era (1898-1918)
CMES researcher Filippo Verre has published a new book exploring nationalism and identity in the Late Ottoman Era
13 Feb 2025 | News
Islamic Instruments for Refugee Financing: The IsDB and UNHCR Collaborative Approach
CMES researcher Altea Pericoli has published an article in Global Policy about Islamic instruments for refugee financing.
11 Feb 2025 | News
Join Our CMES Research Seminars This Spring!
Gain insights into the latest developments and key dynamics in the Middle East. Welcome to the CMES Research Seminars.
10 Feb 2025 | News
Israel’s Bank Leumi in Palestine
Hebatalla Taha (Lund University) held a CMES Research Seminar on the Israeli Bank Leumi and its operations in Palestine.
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