Lecture
Anna Lindh Lecture: The Strategy of Human Rights
University Auditorium Paradisgatan 2, Lund, SwedenIn cooperation with Lund University and Raoul Wallenberg Institute: Annual Anna Lindh Lecture with Olof Skoog! The Anna Lindh Lecture is an annual event by Lund University and the Raoul Wallenberg Institute honoring Sweden's late Foreign Minister, Anna Lindh. Each year, a notable figure is invited to address key human rights issues. This year, Olof […]
Foreign Politics: Insights from a Swedish Ambassador
Gamla Köket 128 Allhelgona kyrkogata 8, Lund, Sweden📖 Join us next week on Friday for a lecture with Dag Juhlin-Dannfelt, who will explore the matter of foreign policy in today’s changing world, focusing on the challenges and opportunities of working within international relations and conflict resolution. Dag Juhlin-Dannfelt is currently the Director General and Head of Department for the Global Department at […]
Observing the Georgian Election
Eden 236 Allhelgona kyrkogata 14, Lund, Sweden🇬🇪 Join us next week on Monday for a lecture with Boriana Åberg on the recent Gerogian elections! The recent Georgian election was marked by deep polarization and controversy, with significant implications for the country's democratic development. As an international observer, Boriana Åberg offers a unique perspective on the electoral process, the political climate, and […]
Populism and Polarization in Europe
Eden 236 Allhelgona kyrkogata 14, Lund, Sweden📖 Join us for a new lecture to explore the impact of affective political polarization and populism on Europe's political dynamics 🌍 Alexander Ryan will explain the tendency for party supporters to dislike and distrust those from the other party - the phenomenon of affective polarization - and why it matters. Jonathan Polk examines how […]
Power Plays in a Multipolar World: Mapping India’s Global Game
Eden Auditorium - Eden Hörsal Allhelgona kyrkogata 14, Lund, SwedenJoin us in this lecture to explore India's strategic choices in the Indo-Pacific, examining its relations with regional powers, balancing collaboration and competition, and navigating a multipolar world. Key themes include responses to China's influence, partnerships with Japan, South Korea, the EU, and India's evolving global ambitions 🌏🇮🇳 Professor Jagannath Panda, head of the Stockholm […]
The Relevance of Humanitarian Law in Times of Heightened Conflicts
Pufendorf Lilla Gråbrödersgatan 3C, Lund, Sweden📖 Join us on Jan. 30th for a lecture exploring the critical role of humanitarian law during periods of intensified conflict, emphasising its principles, applications, and challenges. This lecture will examine how the legal frameworks protect civilians, combatants, and aid efforts, ensuring accountability and promoting the core idea of humanity amidst contemporary global crises 🌍 […]
Trump and Europe: Choices for the European Union
Eden Auditorium - Eden Hörsal Allhelgona kyrkogata 14, Lund, SwedenDonald Trump’s election as U.S. president raises pressing questions about Europe’s future. With growing security challenges, the war in Ukraine, and shifting U.S. priorities, Europe faces a choice: deepen internal cooperation or maintain reliance on an increasingly unpredictable ally. In this talk, experts in the field will discuss the impact on security, environmental policy, and […]
The Rise and Fall of Hezbollah
Eden 236 Allhelgona kyrkogata 14, Lund, Sweden📖 The current geopolitical landscape in the Middle East is constantly evolving, especially with the ongoing role of groups like Hezbollah. Are you interested in understanding how their history and actions have shaped Lebanon and the broader Middle East region? 🌍 This lecture will examine Hezbollah’s history and its impact on Lebanon and the region […]
Syria after the Assads
Eden Auditorium - Eden Hörsal Allhelgona kyrkogata 14, Lund, Sweden📖 Since 1971, Hafez al-Assad and later his son, Bashar al-Assad, have held a tight grip on power in Syria. The 2011 uprising, which began as peaceful protests, quickly escalated into a devastating civil war, drawing in global and regional actors. After decades of Assad family rule marked by authoritarian governance, the fallout of Assad […]
Women’s Grassroots Movements in Brazil
Eden 129 Allhelgona kyrkogata 14, Lund, Sweden📖 Join us for a lecture exploring Brazilian women’s grassroots movements from a decolonial perspective, highlighting their resistance to colonial and geopolitical power structures. This lecture will explore how these movements address social injustices and advocate for transformative change, emphasizing local agency, intersectionality, and bottom-up activism in the fight for gender equality and human rights […]
Chinese Media Consumption: From Censorship to Influencers
Eden Auditorium - Eden Hörsal Allhelgona kyrkogata 14, Lund, Sweden📖 Join us for this upcoming lecture examining the evolving state of freedom of expression in China, exploring censorship, digital surveillance, and state influence over media. This lecture will analyze the impact of government policies on independent journalism, online discourse, and the global information landscape, highlighting challenges faced by journalists, activists, and civil society 🌏🇨🇳 […]
Panel Discussion – Women’s Rights in South Asia
Eden Auditorium - Eden Hörsal Allhelgona kyrkogata 14, Lund, Sweden📢 Join us for a panel discussion on the current state of women's political rights in South Asia. Experts will examine legal and political rights, socioeconomic challenges, and gender-based violence across the region, featuring insights from scholars and researchers representing India, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Afghanistan 🌏 The panel includes Nitasha Kaul, a professor […]