Stockholm Centre for Eastern European Studies (SCEEUS)
The Stockholm Centre for Eastern European Studies (SCEEUS) is a national, independent knowledge centre based at the Swedish Institute of International Affairs (UI). Our mission is to provide high-quality, policy-relevant analysis on developments in Eastern Europe to inform Swedish and international decision-makers, as well as the wider public.
What We Do
SCEEUS serves as a critical bridge between academic knowledge and practical foreign policy. We focus on delivering timely and incisive analysis across geopolitical, political, economic, and security dimensions in the region.
Our core activities include:
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Policy Analysis: Producing a range of publications, including detailed Reports, forward-looking Commentaries, and rapid-response Quick Comments on current events.
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Data Tracking: Maintaining the China-Russia Dashboard, a unique resource that tracks and analyzes the evolving economic, political, security, and societal aspects of Sino-Russian relations.
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Convening Dialogue: Hosting events, seminars, and networking forums that bring together policymakers, experts, and media to discuss the most pressing issues facing Eastern Europe.
We strive to promote a nuanced understanding of the region's complexities, enabling a move from reactive to proactive strategies in dealing with key challenges like Russia's foreign policy and the future of regional security.
Where We Work
SCEEUS's geographical mandate focuses on the countries of Eastern Europe and the post-Soviet space
Our work on this region encompasses internal political dynamics, security developments, and the countries' relationships with major global powers and the European Union.
Key Impact
SCEEUS's impact is centered on generating informed policy and public discourse on a strategically vital region:
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Informing Policy: Our policy-relevant analyses are frequently used to shape Swedish and European approaches to the region, including strategies regarding the war in Ukraine, NATO cooperation, and support for democratic processes in countries like Moldova and Georgia.
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Media and Public Discourse: SCEEUS experts are a constant presence in international and Swedish media (e.g., Sveriges Radio, Dagens Nyheter), acting as trusted sources to interpret complex events for the public and enhance national resilience through knowledge.
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Strategic Insight: Through platforms like the China-Russia Dashboard, we provide unique data-driven insights essential for understanding global power shifts and their local implications in Eastern Europe.
By delivering rigorous, independent analysis, SCEEUS ensures that policy decisions affecting Eastern Europe are grounded in the best available evidence.