About
Mats Deland is an Associate Professor at Mid Sweden University and Södertörn University, specializing in interdisciplinary research that bridges History, International Law, and Critical Theory. His work focuses on war crimes, genocide, authoritarian personality theory, and urban history, often engaging with contemporary ethical debates.
- Doctor of Economic History (Stockholm, 2001) and Associate Professor of History (Uppsala, 2012)
- Active research on Sweden's handling of war criminals (1948-2005) and political attitudes at Malmö University
- Teaching summer courses: The Holocaust and Other Genocides (HI117G) and The Home for the Disabled and the Welfare State (HI081G)
Deland's recent publications analyze intersections between critical theory and contemporary authoritarianism, including studies on Frankfurt School legacies and feminist humanitarian origins. His 2025 blog discussions engage prominent scholars like Stephan Lessenich on reorienting Institute for Social Research (Frankfurt) for modern challenges. Deland also critically examines Swedish WWII historiography through collaborative projects with scholars like Klas Åmark and Per Frohnert, challenging dominant narratives in productions like SVT's Sverige och andra världskriget.
He maintains an active blog discussing topics such as:
- Genocide in Gaza and academic silence
- Libertarian authoritarianism in modern protests
- Fact-checking failures in historical documentaries
