Sassan Alexander Akhlaghi
Scholar Sassan Alexander Akhlaghi from University of Chicago Scholars 2018-2019.
Political Advisor to the Prime Minister, Office of Prime Minister Stefan Löfven
SWEDEN/IRAN
Sassan is a political advisor to Prime Minister Stefan Lofven of Sweden, overseeing the jobs, industrial policy, and climate and energy policy portfolios. He was the youngest individual to ever assume the position. Before that he advised the Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs Margot Wallstrom on Sweden’s feminist foreign policy. He was directly involved in drafting and negotiating Sweden’s Climate Policy Framework Act, increasing Sweden’s investments in green jobs and reducing CO2 emissions under the Paris Agreement. Driven by a wish to create increased equality and sustainability, Sassan deeply understands the power of policy to impact local communities and industries.