Aron Lund
Syria, Middle East politics, and Mediterranean security at the Swedish Defence Research Agency (FOI). Fellow at Century International, the Centre for Syrian Studies, and the Swedish Institute of International Affairs (UI). Occasional freelance writer.
- Strong Biden admin “are we the baddies” moment
- Fireworks and dancing in the streets: Syrians celebrate Trump’s decision to scrap the sanctions that, for years, have impoverished them and prevented Syria’s reconstruction. @leloveluck.bsky.social @washingtonpost.com www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/0...
- Incredible: Trump declares that he’ll end the Syria sanctions ”to give them a chance at greatness,” says ”Good luck, Syria.” www.cnbc.com/amp/2025/05/...
- New IPC assessment of hunger and famine risks in Gaza: ”The entire population is facing high levels of acute food insecurity, with half a million people (one in five) facing starvation.” www.ipcinfo.org/ipcinfo-webs...
- Informative on the Gaza foundation scheme, in equal parts illegal and incompetent. • UAE nixed funding plea • Plan would only feed 60% of Gaza, but Israel thinks emigration can solve that • USA pressures UN to join, threatens fund cuts @jacobmagid.bsky.social www.timesofisrael.com/uae-rejects-...
- More from @reuters.com: www.reuters.com/world/us-sta...
