Of: Milla Beslic Löfdahl
During the 2026 election year, FUF's foreign affairs monitor is on hand to guide you through the intricate party politics. What do the Social Democrats really think about international aid and Sweden's role in the world? FUF's foreign affairs monitor Milla Beslic Löfdahl explains.
July 8, 2026, Analysis, Sweden 2026, Foreign Affairs
One of the projects that Charles Lawrence managed during his time at the embassy was a project run by AIFO Liberia, which empowered entrepreneurs with disabilities. Mr. Lawrence standing to the furthest left. Image: Karin Klerby/private
Of: Charles Lawrence
A couple of weeks ago, the Swedish government announced the closure of the Swedish embassy in Liberia and the end to over ten years of bilateral development cooperation. In this think-piece, Charles Lawrence, a former member of the Embassy team, reflects on the blue, yellow-crossed footsteps that Sweden leaves behind and hopes that Sweden and Liberia will nurture the legacy of Swedish development cooperation long after the Embassy closes its doors.
December 16, 2025, Guest chronicle