News
New book by Rikard Westerberg
27 September 2023
Explore the 1980s Swedish wage earner funds controversy with Rikard Westerberg's new book. Join us on October 4th in Stockholm for the release event.
Podcast: Unveiling the Power of Learning from the Past
07 June 2023
It is said that humans never learn from history. But is that really true?
SSE students in Washington, DC – had dinner with former US Deputy Secretary of State
01 June 2023
In May members of the Center for Statecraft and Strategic Communication travelled to Washington, DC with the students of Applied History 767: World Order & Present Challenges. Designed by Center Director Dr. Rikard Westerberg, this globetrotting course has been offered since 2019 and sees students from the Stockholm School of Economics embark on a deep dive of statecraft, diplomacy and international history.
Learn more about CSSC's new upcoming course "Rhetoric: The Art of Persuasion"
15 May 2023
We are excited to introduce a new course, "Rhetoric: The Art of Persuasion," which will be offered in the upcoming Fall 2023 semester. Designed to equip students with fundamental skills in persuasive communication, this course encompasses a comprehensive blend of theoretical, historical, and applied approaches.
Applied History Best Essay Diploma - Klara Strömberg
14 February 2023
Klara Strömberg received a diploma for the best essay during the Applied History course in 2021. In the interview, Klara discusses her main findings and the impact the course had on her outlook, and shares her current pursuits in pursuing a master’s degree in economics and international economic policy.
Fredrik Sixtensson receives the The Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities' Prize for Outstanding Scholarly Work
07 February 2023
Lunch seminar with China expert Ola Wong
01 December 2022
On 15 December, the Center for Statecraft and Strategic Communication are joined by the journalist Ola Wong for a lunch seminar about official uses of history in today's China.
Meet Our Alumni | Agnes Engelbrektsson Carlson
22 November 2022
Earlier this year, SSE student Agnes Engelbrektsson Carlson traveled to the United States for an internship at the Swedish Embassy. We asked her how the BSc elective course "Applied History: World Orders and Contemporary Challenges" helped prepare her for the task.
Extra job as Research Assistant at the Center for Statecraft and Strategic Communication
18 November 2022
The Center for Statecraft and Strategic Communication (CSSC) is hiring a Research Assistant on an hourly basis with start immediately.
Meet Our Alumni | Matilda Molander
14 November 2022
We caught up with Matilda Molander, alumna of the first edition of the course "Applied History: World Orders and Contemporary Challenges", which is offered by the Center for Statecraft and Strategic Communication.