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  • Trump and Europe: Choices for the European Union

    Eden Auditorium - Eden Hörsal Allhelgona kyrkogata 14, Lund, Sweden

    Donald 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 […]

  • Decreasing Aid in a World with Increasing Needs

    Gamla Köket 128 Allhelgona kyrkogata 8, Lund, Sweden

    📖 The decline in global education aid, driven by shifts in U.S. and European funding priorities, threatens progress in education worldwide. Join us for this lecture exploring the consequences of reduced aid and the urgent need for renewed commitments to global learning initiatives 🗣️ http://upflund.se/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/hogan.jpg About the lecturer Christine Hogan, Vice Chair of the Global […]

  • The Arab Democratic Revolutions Have Just Begun

    📖 Interested in democracy in the MENA region? Join us for a lecture with the former President of Tunisia, Dr. Mohamed Moncef Marzouki, on April 17th! Amid the decline of democratic ideals and the resurgence of authoritarianism in the Arab world, Dr. Marzouki explores whether democracy still holds relevance. Reflecting on the Arab Spring’s legacy, […]

  • Transforming Food Systems: Rights, Land and Justice

    Gamla Köket 128 Allhelgona kyrkogata 8, Lund, Sweden

    📖 This lecture explores food and land as fundamental human rights, challenging their treatment as commodities. We examine how corporate control, land grabs, and toxic trade practices threaten food sovereignty, biodiversity, and local farming communities — especially in the Global South — and discuss pathways toward just, sustainable food systems rooted in human dignity and […]

  • Conversation with Maria Malmer Stenergard, Swedish Minister of Foreign Affairs

    Café Athen, AF-borgen Sandgatan 2, Lund, Sweden

    UPF Lund is proud to welcome the Swedish Minister of Foreign Affairs, Maria Malmer Stenergard, to Lund for an interesting and educational conversation.🧡💙 The minister will speak about current world events and Sweden's role in these. This speech will be followed by a Q&A session, during which the audience will have the opportunity to ask […]

  • The Relationship Between India and China in Light of Global Conflict

    Asia Library Sölvegatan 18, Lund, Sweden

    Join us for a though-provoking panel discussion about the relationship between India and China, in light of global conflict, with three experts on Asian geopolitics. Together, they will unpack the complexities of Sino-Indian relations and explore what’s at stake for Asia and the world. The panel consists of Dr. Dattesh D. Parulekar, assistant professor at […]

  • Anna Lindh Lecture: Strengthening Compliance with International Humanitarian Law in a Fragmented World

    University Auditorium Paradisgatan 2, Lund, Sweden

    We at UPF Lund are proud to co-organise the 2025 Anna Lindh Lecture together with Lund University, the Raoul Wallenberg Institute, and the Anna Lindh Memorial Foundation. We are grateful for the opportunity to take part in this long-standing tradition honouring Anna Lindh’s legacy. This year’s speaker is Hadja Lahbib, European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness […]