Iran-Russia ties: Never better but maybe not forever?
Iran and Russia may both have a strong strategic interest in reducing U.S. influence in the region, but there are no guarantees that the alliance between them is a permanent one.
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“To crush gang criminality, the Malmö Police must focus on location and person.” [Swedish]
In recent years, Sweden has tightened its legislation in a number of areas which provides the society good opportunities for combating street violence, writes Criminologist Ardavan Khoshnood.
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Power Vaccum Behind the Firearm-Related Deadly Violence [Swedish]
There are few indications that the wave of shootings in Swedish cities has reached its peak. The violence is basically related to the drug trade, but also has a self-reinforcing feature where revenge and honor are at the center, writes Ardavan Khoshnood, criminologist at Malmö University.
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Wallström should have not met Zarif [Swedish]
Because of several reasons, Margot Wallström should have abstained from the meeting with Mohammad Javad Zarif. The Islamic regime already has enough forums to pursue its political agenda. When the meeting still takes place, Wallström must highlight important criticisms, write Arvin Khoshnood and Ardavan Khoshnood.
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“This is how Malmö has diminished violent crimes” [Swedish]
In the last three years, Malmö has had 26 fatal shootings. After that the police became tougher with among other an effective reconnaissance work, point marking of leading criminals, cooperation with other authorities and an investment in defector activities, violence with firearms has decreased significantly, writes criminologist Ardavan Khoshnood.
Shah of Iran and the Baha’is: The Importance of Transparency
A letter to the editor discussing the relation between the Shah of Iran and the Baha´i community.
Crime, Victimization and Vulnerability in Malmö
Malmö and its inhabitants are living in a historical era and in a changing environment – in a city that has grown with 43 percent since 1990. Crime, Victimization and Vulnerability in Malmöpresents a selection of current research, and the impact that crime,victimization and vulnerability have had on Malmö since the early 2000s Crime, Victimization and Vulnerability in Malmö addresses topics…
Firearms policy, suicide prevention and the swedish model
Suicide is a global health problem and committing suicide with a firearm is a common method. As recent studies discuss the importance of removing a firearm from a patient trying to commit suicide in the US, it is believed that Sweden and the Swedish model can be highly useful for American policymakers. Sweden has a…
”Iran’s actions in Sweden must be mapped” [Swedish]
A man has been arrested in Gothenburg suspected of preparing for murder of exile Iranians in Denmark. The most important question is whether the detainee can be linked to any of Iran’s embassies in Denmark, Norway or Sweden, writes criminologist Ardavan Khoshnood.