Pioneering academic institution dedicated to fostering deep understanding between Scandinavia and the Middle East through rigorous research, education, and cultural exchange.
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Founded in 2025, SMERI stands as a pioneering academic institution dedicated to fostering deep, nuanced understanding between Scandinavia and the Middle East through rigorous research, education, and cultural exchange. Our mission is to provide accurate, insightful, and comprehensive knowledge that reflects contemporary societies while honoring historical perspectives.
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SMERI offers a comprehensive range of academic programs designed to foster understanding and expertise in Scandinavian-Middle Eastern relations, from politics and culture to energy and security studies.
Explore contemporary Middle Eastern politics, Scandinavian foreign policy, and regional power dynamics. Study conflict zones and international relations between Scandinavia and the Middle East.
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Dive into shared histories, from Viking-Age connections to modern diaspora communities. Study Ottoman-Scandinavian relations and contemporary cultural exchanges.
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Study energy transitions, sustainable development, and economic diversification. Focus on Scandinavian green tech partnerships and Middle Eastern post-oil futures.
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Analyze Middle Eastern media landscapes, digital activism, and online disinformation. Study Scandinavian perceptions and cyber policies in the region.
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Study Scandinavian asylum policies, integration challenges, and success stories. Focus on human trafficking and border security issues.
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Master Arabic language and dialects, study Middle Eastern literature in translation, and explore Kurdish, Persian, and Turkish linguistic studies.
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Rigorous academic programs led by renowned scholars in Middle Eastern and Scandinavian studies.
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View ResourcesSMERI's research and academic programs span across key Scandinavian and Middle Eastern countries, fostering cultural exchange and academic collaboration between these regions.
