Policy-oriented analysis on Russia and Eastern Europe.
The Stockholm Centre for Eastern European Studies (SCEEUS) is an independent centre of knowledge based at the Swedish Institute of International Affairs (UI).
The geographical scope of SCEEUS comprises Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Russia and Ukraine.
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PUBLICaTIONS
5 September, 2025
Power of Siberia 2: A litmus test of Sino-Russian relations
By Henrik Wachtmeister. According to Russian sources, the massive Power of Siberia 2 (PoS2) pipeline is fin...
29 August, 2025
Looking ahead: who are the winners and losers after the Armenia-Azerbaijan meeting in Washington?
By Hugo von Essen. The recent meeting between Armenia and Azerbaijan in Washington, DC marked a significant...
28 August, 2025
Lessons for Europe after the Protests in Ukraine
By Klara Lindström. Ukraine’s largest protests since the Russian invasion erupted this summer over a law un...
14 August, 2025
The OSCE 50 Years: A Europe Stuck In The Past
By Martin Kragh. The Cold War was more than walls, nuclear threats, and rival ideologies. Negotiations and...
CHINA-RUSSIA DASHBOARD
Sino-Russian relations are closer today than they have been in decades. In these times of historic geopolitical tensions, it is all the more important to understand the nature and elements of the relationship of two of the world’s most influential powers.
This dashboard aims to contribute to a better understanding by tracking and analyzing the economic, political, security, and societal dimensions of China-Russia relations and their changing quality over time.
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New Report Out🌐The Hard Security of EU Enlargement
The EU’s decision to open accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova is a geostrategic investment that could strengthen the EU’s security, writes @KALindstrom.
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New Commentary Out🌐A man with a plan? Trump’s plan for Ukraine
Europe needs to shift into a much more proactive and forward leaning posture and ramp up military support to Ukraine, writes @FWesslau.
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Honored to attend the Kościuszko Forum organized by Polish 🇵🇱 EU Presidency in Gdańsk – the historic birthplace of the Solidarity movement. Engaging discussions and powerful messages in support of #Democracy in #Belarus. @SCEEUS_UI
New Report Out🌐The Hard Security of EU Enlargement
The EU’s decision to open accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova is a geostrategic investment that could strengthen the EU’s security, writes @KALindstrom.
Read more ⬇️
New Commentary Out🌐A man with a plan? Trump’s plan for Ukraine
Europe needs to shift into a much more proactive and forward leaning posture and ramp up military support to Ukraine, writes @FWesslau.
➡️
Honored to attend the Kościuszko Forum organized by Polish 🇵🇱 EU Presidency in Gdańsk – the historic birthplace of the Solidarity movement. Engaging discussions and powerful messages in support of #Democracy in #Belarus. @SCEEUS_UI
Sceeus in the media
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Liga.net
6 September, 2025
“It sounds ridiculous to Ukrainians. But Europeans are tired of living in crises,” – Swedish diplomat
Fredrik Löjdquist is quoted.
EN
The Ukrainian Weekly
6 September, 2025
Andreas Umland talks about U.S.-Ukraine foreign policy.
Andreas Umland is interviewed.
EN
Hindustan Times
15 August, 2025
‘Alaska meet based on miscommunication between Putin & Witkoff’: Geopolitical expert’s big claim
Podcast with Andreas Umland.
EN
SV
Sveriges radio
12 August, 2025
Trump har mycket att förlora på mötet med Putin
Med Martin Kragh.
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