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Aron Lund
Nonresident Fellow, Middle East Program

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Aron Lund, previously a nonresident fellow in the Carnegie Middle East Program, has published extensively on Syrian opposition movements and military dynamics. In addition to being a regular contributor to various journals and newspapers, Lund has published two books and several reports on Syrian militias and opposition politics. He is also the author of “Struggling to Adapt: The Muslim Brotherhood in a New Syria.”


education
MA, Uppsala University
languages
Arabic, English, Swedish

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Reform, Revolution, Culture: How to Resist Arab Authoritarianism?
July 13, 2017

Authoritarian states have largely survived the frontal challenges to their power since the Arab revolts in 2010. But alternative political ideas and power structures continue to emerge in marginal spaces or in geographical areas where the state’s authority weakens.

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Going South in East Ghouta

Infighting and regime gains suggest the rebels are heading for defeat around Damascus.

· February 17, 2017
commentary
The Jihadi Spiral

As Syrian rebels become more extreme, the only winner will be Bashar al-Assad.

· February 8, 2017
commentary
Will History Repeat Itself?

In an interview, Abul-Abbas al-Shami looks back on his role in the Syrian uprising.

· January 6, 2017
In the Media
The Five Most Important Events in Syria in 2016

The biggest developments in Syria in 2016.

· December 30, 2016
Century Foundation
commentary
Holiday Asides

As 2016 comes to a close, Diwan offers recommendations for this period of relative rest.

In the Media
Into the Tunnels

Following infighting during the spring of 2016, the Eastern Ghouta has been split and Assad is now moving to recapture it.

· December 21, 2016
Century Foundation
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