1 December, 2025
Unequal partners: Consequences of the power shift in Sino-Russian relations
By Hugo von Essen and Patrik Andersson. This study explores the shifting power balance between China and Russia since 2022 and its impact on their...
Policy-oriented analysis on Russia and Eastern Europe.
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22 December, 2025
Iran’s first-ever SCO military exercise solidifies ties with China and Russia
By Eva Seiwert. Iran recently hosted militaries from China, India, Russia, and six other countries for the...
19 December, 2025
The Ukrainian Mobilization Challenge: Military and Society During Full-Scale War
By Jakob Hedenskog and Andreas Umland. In the first months after Russia’s full-scale invasion, many Ukraini...
11 December, 2025
Local perspectives on Ukraine’s EU integration
By Klara Lindström. Local authorities are fundamental to Ukraine’s political landscape and crucial for the...
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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 SCEEUS Report Out 🌐 The Ukrainian Mobilization Challenge: Military and Society During Full-Scale War by @UmlandAndreas and @hedenskog_jakob
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SCEEUS Report | The Ukrainian Mobilization Challenge: Military and Society During Full-Scale War | By Jakob Hedenskog and Andreas Umland
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New SCEEUS Commentary out🌐Sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil: Initial impacts and policy implications by @henrikwacht
"European policymakers should support US sanctions while also considering additional measures that do not rely heavily on US commitment"
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Sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil: Initial impacts and policy implications - Sceeus
SCEEUS Report | Sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil: Initial impacts and policy implications | By Henrik Wachtmeister
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New SCEEUS Report Out 🌐 Local perspectives on Ukraine’s EU integration by @KALindstrom
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SCEEUS Report | Local perspectives on Ukraine’s EU integration | By Klara Lindström
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Ukrinform
17 October, 2025
German expert: Ukraine should rely on its own missiles, not America’s
With Andreas Umland.
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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.
Sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil: Initial impacts and policy implications