This week, the Stockholm School of Economics and the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) launched the new Utvecklingskommuner (Innovation Municipalities) initiative in Nykvarn, one of four municipalities selected as pilot partners.

Today, Dagens Industri published a debate article highlighting the crucial role of Sweden’s municipalities in building a modern civil defence. Co-authored by representatives from MSB, leading municipalities, and academia, including SSE Professor Martin Carlsson-Wall, the article calls for Sweden to become an international frontrunner in turning civil defence from theory into practice.

Sweden's security challenges are evolving rapidly - and resilience has become a shared responsibility across government, business, and society. At a lunch lecture this wednesday hosted by the Center for Security and Resilience, Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin outlined how Sweden must rebuild its civil defence to meet today's complex threats.

The Center for Security and Resilience at the Stockholm School of Economics has appointed Henrik Friman as Senior Advisor. With extensive leadership experience from both national and international defense organizations, combined with academic research on strategy and leadership, Henrik brings valuable expertise to the center's mission to strengthen Sweden's total defense.

In light of today's growing security challenges, the ability to prepare for and respond to crises has never been more important. Civil defence is a cornerstone of Sweden’s total defence, and collaboration across sectors plays a vital role in ensuring our resilience.

What does it take for organizations to stay one step ahead of cyber threats? At the Stockholm School of Economics, researchers and practitioners gathered for the very first Academic Insights Breakfast Seminar on September 3 to discuss the challenges to cyber situation awareness and how it can be improved.

The Stockholm School of Economics Center for Security and Resilience (CfSR) has appointed Klara Palmberg Broryd as an affiliated researcher. With senior leadership experience in the public sector and a research focus on complexity, she will contribute to strengthening Sweden's total defense.

The Center for Security and Resilience (CfSR) at the Stockholm School of Economics has appointed Staffan Holmberg as its new Executive Director. With a strong background in security work, research, and civic engagement, he will help lead the center’s efforts to strengthen society’s resilience to future crises.

Too little slack makes nonprofits fragile, while too much risks waste. A new study from the Center for Security and Resilience at the Stockholm School of Economics introduces the idea of “tappable slack” - resources that organizations can activate when needed to stay resilient and mission-focused.

How can Sweden build a stronger defense faster – and smarter? A new professorship at the Stockholm School of Economics will explore how public and private actors can better manage rapid growth in total defense through effective control systems. Professor Kalle Kraus will be the holder of the Saab Chair in Business Administration.