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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8 April, 2025
What Armenia’s Gyumri local elections mean for the 2026 national vote
By Sara Lannebo and Hugo von Essen. Armenia held elections in its second-largest city, Gyumri, in late Marc...
28 March, 2025
Dispelling Myths: The Social and Economic Implications of Ukraine’s Membership of the European Union
By Klara Lindström and Nicole Jeffler. Across Europe, there are worries about the social and economic impli...
25 March, 2025
What we learnt from Tucker Carlson interview with Steve Witkoff
By Fredrik Wesslau. Trump’s Special Envoy, Steve Witkoff, was interviewed by Tucker Carlson on 21 March.
7 March, 2025
What Do We Mean When We Speak of Peace in Ukraine?
“The strong do what they can,” reflected Thucydides in his work on the war between Sparta and Athens, “whil...
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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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Kyiv Post
30 March, 2025
OPINION: Will Trump’s Second Presidency End Like Yanukovych’s First?
By Andreas Umland.
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POLITICO
18 March, 2025
Establish an international tribunal for aggression against Ukraine before it’s too late
By Fredrik Wesslau.
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The Kyiv Independent
10 March, 2025
5 steps for securing an eastward enlargement of the European Union
By Klara Lindström.
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The Kyiv Independent
10 March, 2025
Do US-Russia talks on Ukraine mark a reappearance of colonial power play?
By Andreas Umland.
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Sveriges Radio
28 February, 2025
The US is thawing relations with Russia – what are the consequences?
With Fredrik Wesslau.
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