Advanced Middle Eastern Studies at Lund University
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Media Analyses on the Latest Developments in the Middle East
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CMES Regional Outlook: The Rising Tide of Dissent in Turkey: A Call for Democracy and Justice
This CMES Regional Outlook by Pinar Dinc focuses on the recent political developments in Turkey.
Regional Outlook Archive
News from CMES
14 May 2025 | News
Whither Israel? Upcoming Public CMES Talk with Göran Rosenberg
Welcome to a CMES Public Talk with Göran Rosenberg on the future of Israel.
16 May 2025 | News
CMES Research Seminar: The Rise and Fall of Hezbollah
On 8 May, Rola El-Husseini Dean (Lund University) held a CMES Research Seminar on the rise and fall of Hezbollah.
15 May 2025 | News
Why Are Turkey and the PKK Turning to Peace – and Can It Last?
CMES Researcher Pinar Dinc has written an article for The Conversation about the recent developments in the negotiations between Turkey and PKK.
12 May 2025 | News
CMES Researchers Join Academic Exchanges During Yerevan Visit
CMES researchers Svante Lundgren and Pinar Dinc recently visited Yerevan, Armenia, for the launch of a new book and to engage in academic discussions.
8 May 2025 | News
Book Talk: "Fabricating Homeland Security: Police Entanglements across India and Palestine/Israel"
Rhys Machold visited Lund for a book talk on "Fabricating Homeland Security: Police Entanglements across India and Palestine/Israel".
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