What does the future hold for Iran?

A panel discussion at Lund University, organized by The Centre for Advanced Middle Eastern Studies: on the turbulent events in Iran during winter and spring 2026 against a backdrop of a long history of authoritarianism and amid geopolitical and nuclear tensions.

Moderator:  Lisa Strömbom 
CMES and Department of Political Science.

Speakers:
Parvin Ardalan 
Journalist and womens’ rights activist

Barzoo Eliassi
Associate Professor of Social Work, Linneaus University

Bitte Hammargren
Journalist and Middle East Analyst

Anders Persson
Associate Professor of Political Science, Linneaus University

Dina Tawfik 
Phd Student in Political Science and Middle East Studies, Lund University

In cooperation with the Association for Foreign Affairs, LU.