When: 11 July 2026
Where: Freiburg, Germany – Pädagogische Hochschule/ University of Education Freiburg
This workshop seeks to examine both the historical and contemporary dimensions of Afghan and Iranian diasporas in Eastern Europe from the end of the Second World War to the present. Particular attention will be given to migration trajectories, settlement patterns, and institutional frameworks during the era of the Socialist Bloc, as well as to developments following the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the profound political transformations that followed.
By bringing together scholars working on migration, diaspora studies, and the modern history of Afghanistan, Iran, and Eastern Europe, the workshop aims to advance our understanding of these understudied migration contexts and to foster a scholarly network dedicated to the topic.