Barzoo Eliassi

Mr. Eliassi is a post-doctoral researcher at the Centre for Middle Eastern Studies at Lund University. He is currently preparing a manuscript for a book on Kurdish diaspora and youth in Sweden and the Middle East.

How likely is civil war in Turkey?

The recent and ongoing clashes taking place between members of the Kurdish and Turkish diasporas in Europe reflect the violent transnationality of this conflict.

By Barzoo Eliassi and Elena Fiddian-Qasmiyeh

/ 15 Oct 2015

National conflict reflected in diasporas: the quest for recognition among Kurdish youth in Sweden

Recognition is the first step towards reconciliation for Kurdish youth living in Sweden

By Barzoo Eliassi

/ 21 Dec 2011

Sweden Democrats' anti-Muslim hysteria

Ethnic discrimination and vilification of Muslims in Europe show that European democracy is declining while racism and repressive policies are taking root and becoming the natural order of mainstream politics in many European countries.

By Barzoo Eliassi

/ 28 Nov 2011