Recently, flows of refugees in Europe and elsewhere have dominated the public discourse. A few days ago it was as if a collective alarm clock rang. People’s imaginations of the horrors of war became...

MIRAI is a collaborative academic network connecting Japanese and Swedish universities. Established in 2017, it has built upon seven years of experience to launch its third phase in January 2024. This...

Russia has ramped up its outreach to African countries since its 2022 invasion of Ukraine, hoping to soften international isolation and gain new partners. This new policy brief analysis by Maria...

A 2023 study by SITE researchers explores the overlooked link between foreign aid and female empowerment. Using aid project data and surveys, it reveals a modest but significant positive effect on...

Can happiness be a foundation for national development? The Center for Wellbeing, Welfare and Happiness (CWWH) and Bhutan's Royal Institute for Governmental Strategy and Studies are collaborating to...

On September 17, the Stockholm School of Economics hosted the roundtable From Crisis to Capacity - Strategic Foresight in the Public Sector, co-organized within the SustainGov program. The breakfast...

Sweden’s Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin visited the Stockholm School of Economics for a lunch lecture on how to build a resilient society in uncertain times. Read more about his...

On Monday, May 29, the Center for Sports 6 Business held a joint webinar together with the Spanish Football League LaLiga about the history of financial regulation in football. This webinar featured...

Europe, like other parts of the world, currently grapples with the dual challenges of environmental change and democratic backsliding. In a context marked by rising populism, misinformation, and...

Russia is expanding its presence in Africa, aiming to gain influence in areas with weak institutions and governments. A new policy brief published in September 2024 explores this trend and the...