We are delighted to announce that Anders Lidén has been appointed Senior Advisor to the Åland Islands Peace Institute.
Anders Lidén brings a distinguished background in diplomacy and international affairs. He has previously served as Ambassador and Director-General for Political Affairs at the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs, as well as Head of Sweden’s UN delegation in New York and Ambassador to countries including Finland and Israel. With academic studies in history and political science, Lidén has accumulated extensive expertise in Middle Eastern affairs, peace negotiations, and the workings of the UN Security Council.
In 2023, he was appointed by the Swedish government as Chair of the Truth Commission for the Sami People. He has also served as a board member of the Åland Islands Peace Institute, where he has already contributed valuable insights and experience.
“It is a great honor to serve as Senior Advisor to the Åland Islands Peace Institute. With my background in diplomacy and international politics, I hope to contribute to the Institute’s important work for peace, with a particular focus on promoting knowledge about autonomy and the rights of minorities,” says Anders Lidén.
Institute Director Susann Simolin adds: “We’ve had the privilege of having Anders Lidén as a board member, and when he chose to step down from that role, we were eager to maintain the connection. Anders has diplomatic experience both globally and closer to home – for example within the UN and as Ambassador to Israel and Finland. He also holds a PhD and combines insights from global and local levels, from research and practice, in a remarkably thoughtful and wise way. He has already brought a wealth of knowledge to the Peace Institute, and we are pleased to continue benefiting from his expertise.”