Johan Schaar
Johan Schaar is a senior advisor at SIPRI's Middle East Program and has previously served at Sweden's consulate in Jerusalem. He is a vocal advocate for UNRWA, arguing that its role is indispensable for the survival of nearly two million refugees in the region. Schaar has criticized Sweden's recent decision to withdraw funding from UNRWA, calling it a shameful act that contradicts the country's previous support for the agency's mission.
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Johan Schaar argues that the government's strategy of coercion and conditional aid is counterproductive for Syrian-Swedes wishing to return to Syria.
”Trygghet viktigare än tvång om syriensvenskar ska återvända”
Sweden· 2026-01-26Johan Schaar discusses the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the political implications of aid restrictions.
Johan Schaar: Freedom flotilla har vind i seglen i opinionenSweden· 2025-06-09
Johan Schaar discusses how the Sweden Democrats influence foreign policy regarding Israel.
Anders Carlberg: Jag hoppas på en strejk som lamslår IsraelSweden· 2025-04-02
Johan Schaar argues that Unrwa's role is irreplaceable for nearly two million refugees in the area.
Unrwa om läget i Gaza och Västbanken efter att vapenvilan brutits: ”Våra värsta farhågor har besannats”Sweden· 2025-03-23
Johan Schaar argues that Unrwa's role is irreplaceable for nearly two million refugees in the area.
Unrwa om läget i Gaza och Västbanken efter att vapenvilan brutits: ”Våra värsta farhågor har besannats”Sweden· 2025-03-21