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
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...
23 September, 2025
Ukraine’s Veterans: From Fragility to a Pillar of European Security
By Klara Lindström and Nicolina Nilsson. Ukraine faces the monumental task of reintegrating up to 5 million...
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...
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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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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The Ukrainian Weekly
6 September, 2025
Andreas Umland talks about U.S.-Ukraine foreign policy.
Andreas Umland is interviewed.
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