Week 38: Hybrid warfare in the Middle East and Swedish democracy under threat?

Effects on justice and democracy both within and outside Sweden's borders have been the subject of discussions in the past week. Graphics: Canva.

Of: Elianne Kjellman

In a week characterized by discussions about the government's autumn budget, Kombi game and the charges against Richard Yomscourt has the debate on global issuesr got back stand slightly. But between domestic policy debates inspired democracy day to exchanges of meaning about the state of democracy in Sweden. The situation in the Middle East is also still relevant, not least after this week's events in Lebanon.  

September 23, 2024, Current debate

People continue to flee Lebanon – despite deadly boat accidents

From January to September 2022, the number of people who left Lebanon for Europe has increased by 70 percent compared to the same period last year. Pictured: Rubber boat arrives at the Greek island of Lesbos. Photo: Penelope Schulman. Source: Flickr.

Of: Amanda Rossling

Widespread poverty, lack of sanitation and substandard health care are some examples of the deteriorating situation in Lebanon. More and more people want to leave the country, and last September at least 94 people died when a boat with refugees crashed in the Mediterranean.  

November 10, 2022, News