Nadia Kaneva
Visiting Professor at the Faculty of Social Sciences
Current position: Professor of Strategic Communication
Current university or institution: Department of Media, Film and Journalism Studies, University of Denver
Country: USA
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Why did you choose Lund University?
I was attracted by Lund University’s record of world-leading research in strategic and global communication.
My work on nation branding and public diplomacy aligns closely with the scholarship of colleagues in Lund’s Department of Communication and I am excited to expand our collaborative research. Studying the role of strategic communication in a world marked by conflict is particularly important.
Can you briefly describe your current research?
My research advances critical and feminist perspectives on nation branding and public diplomacy, with a long‑standing focus on national identity, governance, and power relations in the post-socialist space. I am especially interested in the influence of promotional discourses and logics on national governance and geopolitical meaning.
What will be your main research focus during your time at Lund University?
During my time at Lund, I will work on a monograph that examines Ukraine’s strategic communication efforts to shape international perceptions and mobilize support since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022.
I also look forward to exploring new research paths that focus on the intersections of strategic narratives and democratic resilience.
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