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From LA to Lund: Fulbright scholar Dalia Dassa Kaye on her visiting fellowship at CMES

A photo of Dalia Dassa Kaye.
Photo: Ulrika Oredsson

Article by Fulbright Schuman scholar Dalia Dassa Kaye on her research on Iran and visiting fellowship at CMES

In the article, "From LA to Lund: The 'Iran Challenge' from a (surprisingly) Swedish Perspective" (published on 13 June), Dalia reflects on her research on shifting European perceptions and policies toward Iran at a time of great geopolitical flux globally and political change within Europe itself. She also writes about her time living in Lund and conducting research and policy work at CMES.

I had selected Sweden [as a host country] because of an excellent Middle East center at Lund University and a number of scholars in the country who are focused on Iran-related issues

Of course country selection should also be linked to the project content, but what’s most critical is finding a supportive host who is willing to integrate the Fulbright scholar and encourage interactions with the host’s community. I felt lucky to have such an experience in Lund at the university’s Middle East center, and I think it really made the difference in terms of the positive experience I had in Sweden.

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