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...

Moldova is now firmly on the path to European Union membership, but the breakaway region of Transnistria remains a significant roadblock. A recent policy brief, published in October 2024, explores how...

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...

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...

Kim Elman and Sofie Åbyhammar have been awarded the Carl Silfvén Foundation SSE MBA scholarships 2018. The scholarships are given to the next generation of leaders to promote the competitiveness of...

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...

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...

Sweden has slashed gasoline taxes, making driving more affordable, but experts warn of long-term consequences. A new policy brief from the Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) examines...

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...

Ukraine is currently receiving substantial inflows of foreign aid from western donors to help the country withstand the Russian aggression. The foreign aid flows partly reflect altruistic motives from...