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CMES Regional Outlook: Dust Storms in the Middle East - Insights from Satellite Data and AI

This Regional Outlook provides insight into an emerging environmental hazard: dust storms in the Middle East, one of the driest regions in the world. It also sheds light on the typical drivers and new technologies that can help investigate this phenomenon. Some sustainable mitigation measures are also discussed. Significant changes in recent years, such as population growth and climate change, hav

https://www.cmes.lu.se/article/cmes-regional-outlook-dust-storms-middle-east-insights-satellite-data-and-ai - 2025-10-05

PhD Course: Environment and Sustainable Development in MENA

The course runs between 4 December 2024 and 15 January 2025 and isopen for PhD students in Sweden and beyond. Application deadline: 4 November 2024 CMES researcher Hossein Hashemi is coordinating a course for PhD students offered by the Faculty of Social Sciences as an interdisciplinary single–subject course next academic year.  Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Environment and Sustainable Develop

https://www.cmes.lu.se/article/phd-course-environment-and-sustainable-development-mena - 2025-10-05

Read the Latest CMES Newsletter (#45)

Read the new CMES Newsletter about upcoming events and recent research activities and publications. The CMES Newsletter provides an up-to-date overview of Middle Eastern research, activities and events at Lund University and beyond. The Newsletter includes a message from the Director, latest research news, upcoming events and recent publications by CMES scholars.Read the NewsletterSubscribe to the

https://www.cmes.lu.se/article/read-latest-cmes-newsletter-45 - 2025-10-05

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

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 Europ

https://www.cmes.lu.se/article/la-lund-fulbright-scholar-dalia-dassa-kaye-her-visiting-fellowship-cmes - 2025-10-05

CMES in Almedalen

CMES is organizing two events in Almedalen this year on 26 June. The events are in Swedish. Welcome to attend! CMES i Almedalen: Israel Palestina – en olöslig konflikt?26 juni 2024 13:15 till 14:30, Hästgatan 13, Visby, Gotland Vilka är de långsiktiga konsekvenserna av kriget? Hur kan destruktiva våldspiraler förhindras i framtiden?Vilka möjligheter och skyldigheter har det internationella samfund

https://www.cmes.lu.se/article/cmes-almedalen-0 - 2025-10-05

Mapping Groundwater Contamination with Machine Learning in Iran

CMES researcher Hossein Hashemi has co-authored a new article published in the journal Environmental Science and Pollution Research. The article, "A machine learning framework for spatio‑temporal vulnerability mapping of groundwaters to nitrate in a data scarce region in Lenjanat Plain, Iran", was authored by Reza Jalali (Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz), Parvaneh Tishehzan (Shahid Chamran Univ

https://www.cmes.lu.se/article/mapping-groundwater-contamination-machine-learning-iran - 2025-10-05

Violence Against Women in Lebanon

CMES researcher Rola El-Husseini has written an article published by the Arab Center Washington DC. The article, "Violence Against Women in Lebanon: The Challenge of Legislative Action", was published on 6 June 2024.AbstractIn March 2024, Lebanon’s “reform MPs,” a group of legislators who were elected in 2022 from outside the country’s traditional sectarian system, proposed a new law on violence a

https://www.cmes.lu.se/article/violence-against-women-lebanon - 2025-10-05

Summer Celebration and Conclusion of MECW Project

On June 13, the first three-year MECW project was successfully concluded with a seminar at CMES. The results from the project, AI in the Service of Socio-Politically Adapted Sustainable Dust-Storm Control in the Middle East, were presented by project members Hossein Hashemi (Water Resources Engineering), Amir Naghibi (Water Resources Engineering), Ali Mansourian (Physical Geography and Ecosystem S

https://www.cmes.lu.se/article/summer-celebration-and-conclusion-mecw-project - 2025-10-05

Christians in the Middle East

CMES researcher Svante Lundgren has written an article published in Sydsvenskan. The article, "Nej, den kristna historien i Mellanöstern håller inte på att ta slut" (English translation: "No, Christian history in the Middle East is not coming to an end"), was published on 23 June 2024.AbstractThe number of Christians has increased dramatically, but their share of the population has decreased. Twen

https://www.cmes.lu.se/article/christians-middle-east - 2025-10-05

CMES in Almedalen 2024

On June 26, CMES organised two panels in Almedalen on global water resources and the Israel Palestine conflict. Israel Palestine - an unsolvable conflict?June 26, 2024 What are the long-term consequences of the war? How can destructive spirals of violence be prevented in the future? What are the opportunities and obligations of the international community to get involved and protect the civilian p

https://www.cmes.lu.se/article/cmes-almedalen-2024 - 2025-10-05

Knowledge as a Public Good

CMES affiliated researcher Sarah Anne Rennick has co-edited a book published by the Arab Reform Initiative. The book, Knowledge as a Public Good: Reconceiving the Purpose and Methods of Knowledge Production, was co-edited by Jamil Mouawad (American University of Beirut), Sarah Anne Rennick (CMES and Arab Reform Initiative) and Andrew Findell-Aghnatios (Arab Reform Initiative).IntroductionThis volu

https://www.cmes.lu.se/article/knowledge-public-good - 2025-10-05

Teaching About Israel Palestine

CMES researcher Maria Småberg has participated in a podcast and written an article about what it is like to teach about Israel Palestine. The article, "Att undervisa om Israel-Palestinakonflikten efter den 7 oktober" (English translation: "Teaching about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict after 7 October"), was published in Svenska Jerusalemsföreningens Tidskrift in June 2024. IntroductionFor severa

https://www.cmes.lu.se/article/teaching-about-israel-palestine - 2025-10-05

CMES Policy Report: Europe’s Changing Perceptions and Policies Toward Iran

Read the summary conclusions from the CMES policy-research dialogue that explored the multifaceted relationship between Iran and Europe. The report is based on a policy-research dialogue organised by CMES in April 2024 with international scholars and practitioners. Executive SummaryFor more than two decades, Iran’s nuclear program has been a central focus of Europe’s engagement with Iran. Presentl

https://www.cmes.lu.se/article/cmes-policy-report-europes-changing-perceptions-and-policies-toward-iran - 2025-10-05

Job Opening: Postdoctoral Fellow in Earth Observation in the Middle East

Come work with us as a postdoctoral fellow! Apply by 14 August. Postdoctoral Fellow in Earth Observation of Land Cover and Vegetation Dynamics in the Middle East Work duties The main duties involved in a post-doctoral position is to conduct research. Teaching may also be included, but up to no more than 20% of working hours. The position shall include the opportunity for three weeks of training in

https://www.cmes.lu.se/article/job-opening-postdoctoral-fellow-earth-observation-middle-east - 2025-10-05

SWEMENA Conference 2024

On 22-23 August, CMES is organising the Third Annual SWEMENA Conference at Lund University. This interdisciplinary annual conference reflects SWEMENA’s main objective to bring together different communities of researchers, practitioners, and policy-makers across Sweden with an interest in the Middle East and North Africa region SWEMENA encourages the dissemination and discussion of new research on

https://www.cmes.lu.se/article/swemena-conference-2024 - 2025-10-05

Lebanon and A Potential War with Israel

CMES researcher Rola El-Husseini has written an article about Lebanese society being split over a potential war with Israel published in the Conversation. The article, "Lebanese society is split over a potential war with Israel", was published on 16 July 2024.IntroductionHezbollah began launching rockets into northern Israel in solidarity with Palestinians shortly after the start of the war in Gaz

https://www.cmes.lu.se/article/lebanon-and-potential-war-israel - 2025-10-05

Study Arabic at CMES

Apply for the autumn semester's courses by 11 September! CMES offers three Arabic language courses during the autumn of 2024: - A1, Modern Standard Arabic for Beginners, Part I- A2, Modern Standard Arabic for Beginners, Part I- B1, Intermediate Modern Standard Arabic, Part IThe courses are exclusively offered for Lund University students and staff interested in working and conducting research in A

https://www.cmes.lu.se/article/study-arabic-cmes-0 - 2025-10-05

Welcome to an Open House at CMES!

Welcome to CMES on 11 September to meet our staff and learn more about our research, activities and Arabic language courses! Welcome to an Open House at CMES to enjoy some Arabic sweets, mingle with our staff and learn more about our ongoing research, activities and Arabic language courses!When: 11 September 2024, 11:15-12:30Where: CMES Seminar Room (Finngatan 16)CMES offers several Arabic languag

https://www.cmes.lu.se/article/welcome-open-house-cmes - 2025-10-05

Read the Latest CMES Newsletter (#46)

Read the new CMES Newsletter about upcoming events and recent research activities and publications. The CMES Newsletter provides an up-to-date overview of Middle Eastern research, activities and events at Lund University and beyond. The Newsletter includes a message from the Director, latest research news, upcoming events and recent publications by CMES scholars.Read the NewsletterSubscribe to the

https://www.cmes.lu.se/article/read-latest-cmes-newsletter-46 - 2025-10-05

Mitigating Climate Change in Tunisia Through Nature-Based Solutions

CMES Deputy Director Ronny Berndtsson has co-authored a paper published in Sustainability. The article, "Modeling Ecosystem Regulation Services and Performing Cost–Benefit Analysis for Climate Change Mitigation through Nature-Based Solutions Using InVEST Models", was co-authored by Sana Bouguerra (National Institute of Research in Rural Engineering Water and Forestry), Boutheina Stiti (National In

https://www.cmes.lu.se/article/mitigating-climate-change-tunisia-through-nature-based-solutions - 2025-10-05