Personal profile
Research
Fannie Agerschou-Madsen focuses on politics, civil society and economy in the MENA region. Her primary focus is on Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates where she is particulary interested in social movements, economic reforms and the green transition. Her current research project unfolds the relationship between the Saudi youth and the Saudi regime and how it is mitigated through the entertainment industry
Education/Academic qualification
Mellemøststudier, Cand.mag.
Award Date: 10 Oct 2017
Keywords
- History, Society
- Philosophy, History of ideas, Religion. Theology
- Economics, Politics
- Labour market
Collaborations and research areas
Research output
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Football Fever in Saudi Arabia: Nation Branding and Framing Images of Transformation
Agerschou-Madsen, F., 9 Apr 2025, In: Middle East Journal of Culture and Communication. 18, 1, p. 1-33 33 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Politics of Fun in Saudi Arabia
Agerschou-Madsen, F., 2025, Roskilde Universitet. 256 p. (FS & P Ph.D. afhandlinger).Research output: Book/Report › Ph.D. thesis
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‘No Woman No Drive’: The Saudi State’s New Politics of Fun
Agerschou-Madsen, F. & Malmvig, H., Feb 2025, In: Alternatives. 50, 1, p. 52-73 22 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Sorte skyer over Saudi-Arabiens grønne omstilling
Agerschou-Madsen, F., 10 Jan 2022, In: Jyllands-Posten.Research output: Contribution to journal › Contribution to newspaper - Newspaper article
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Mohammed Bin Salman vil indgå en ny kontrakt med den saudiske ungdom – men kan den nye generation forandre landet?
Agerschou-Madsen, F., 11 Jul 2021, In: Raeson.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Communication
Projects
- 1 Active
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Gulf Futurism and Environmental Authoritarianism in the Middle East
Haugbølle, S. (Project participant) & Agerschou-Madsen, F. (Project participant)
01/09/2024 → 31/12/2027
Project: Research
Activities
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Fra olie til global investeringshub – Saudi-Arabiens ambitioner i en region præget af konflikt
Agerschou-Madsen, F. (Speaker)
15 Apr 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Lecture and oral contribution
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Breefing om udviklingen i Saudi Arabien
Agerschou-Madsen, F. (Consultant)
19 Mar 2026Activity: Consultancy
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Football, Religion, Politics, and Identity in the Middle East: Beyond Soft Power.
Agerschou-Madsen, F. (Speaker)
17 Mar 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Lecture and oral contribution
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Media as a Pivotal Force in Social and Economic Development
Agerschou-Madsen, F. (Speaker)
2 Feb 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Lecture and oral contribution
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Politics of fun i Saudi Arabien
Agerschou-Madsen, F. (Speaker)
11 Dec 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Lecture and oral contribution
Press/Media
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Halløj i ørkenen – kronprinsen vil ændre Saudi-Arabien med biografer, pigefodbold og strandturisme
15/05/2026
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Podcast: Halløj i ørkenen – kronprinsen vil ændre Saudi-Arabien med biografer, pigefodbold og strandturisme
15/05/2026
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Saudi-Arabiens første bud på en Hollywood-basker flopper i biograferne
05/05/2026
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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