The Centre for Advanced Middle Eastern Studies holds panel discussion 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.

The invited speakers will discuss current developments and future prospects for regime change, civil rights for Iranians as well as broader political and developments in the region.

Together, the panelists will explore how international and domestic dynamics intertwine, how women’s and minority rights are affected by the current situation, as well as broader regional dynamics when it comes to relations to Israel, Saudi Arabia and the US, as well as the past and future of nuclear agreements.

The event is free and open to all. 
Registration required.

Moderator:  Lisa Strömbom 
CMES and Department of Political Science.

Speakers:
Parvan 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

Where:  Edens hörsal
Allhelgona kyrkogata 14, Lund

Additional Information:
This event will be held in English.