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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17 October, 2025
Russia’s exceptionality and the root causes of the war
By Tomas Bertelman. When in southern Sweden one hears the expression “the eternal neighbour”, it is perhaps...
9 October, 2025
The Future Russian Way of War, Part 2 – Nuclear Deterrance
In May 2025, the Stockholm Centre for Eastern European Studies (SCEEUS) at the Swedish Institute of Interna...
26 September, 2025
The Future Russian Way of War – Part 1: State Mobilisation
In May 2025, the Stockholm Centre for Eastern European Studies (SCEEUS) at the Swedish Institute of Interna...
25 September, 2025
Moldova’s Pivotal Parliamentary Elections
By Jakob Hedenskog. The 28 September 2025 parliamentary elections in the Republic of Moldova will determine...
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 Guest Commentary Out🌐Russia’s exceptionality and the root causes of the war
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SCEEUS Guest Commentary Russia’s exceptionality and the root causes of the war| By Tomas Bertelman
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Thank you @LiberaleModerne for organising this important conference and stimulating discussions. It was an honour to contribute to this panel.
Ukraine’s fourth winter of war – is there a seed of peace?
On October 27, SCEEUS director @FLojdquist will participate in a panel discussion about the situation in Ukraine, alongside @melander_erik, @ElinJonssonSVT & Carolina Pallin.
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Fjärde krigsvintern i Ukraina – var finns ett frö till fred?
Ukraina rustar sig för en fjärde krigsvinter. Trots Donald Trumps löfte om en snabb fred maler kriget vidare, m...
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Sceeus in the media
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Foreign Policy
30 September, 2025
The Controversial Past of Ukraine’s Newest Heroes
Andreas Umland is quoted.
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POLITICO
30 September, 2025
Trump is failing Ukraine — that will only change if he gets tough on Putin
Fredrik Wesslau shares his insights in Politico.
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The Kyiv Independent
26 September, 2025
Who sabotaged Nord Stream? 3 years on, investigations offer more questions than answers
With Andreas Umland.
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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.
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