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One-fifth of Estonians have Russian roots. To integrate this minority better, the government has decided to phase out Russian-language education. New ZOiS research looks at how this policy has been greeted across Estonian society – and particularly in the Russian-speaking community.

Ukraine’s ability to withstand Russia’s ongoing attacks is widely praised and admired. But the human cost of this resilience and the structural problems the country is struggling with are often overlooked. We need a new perspective on what resilience really means.

Die erste ukrainische Literaturgeschichte auf Deutsch eröffnet neue Perspektiven auf ein oft übersehenes literarisches Erbe. Nina Frieß spricht mit Ulrich Schmid und Alessandro Achilli über Geschichte und die aktuelle Lage der ukrainischen Literatur, die Russlands Angriffskrieg existenziell bedroht.

Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine jolted countries across Europe into action, but in many cases, security has been nationalised, with an overwhelming focus on deterrence and military readiness. This KonKoop Report points to ways out of this impasse, especially in the states on NATO’s eastern flank.

The G20 summit is an opportunity for China to showcase its expanding development agenda. We discuss how China's infrastructure engagement is unfolding across Eastern Europe, Central Asia, Latin America and Southeast Asia.

On 24 Feburary 2022, Russia began the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Our online dossier gathers relevant information in the form of videos, podcast episodes, publications and assessments of our experts in the media.

ZOiS Spotlight 23/2025

Security through Education: Estonia’s Language Transition

by Félix Krawatzek 17/12/2025

One-fifth of Estonians have Russian roots. To integrate this minority better, the government has decided to phase out Russian-language education. New ZOiS research looks at how this policy has been greeted across Estonian society – and particularly in the Russian-speaking community.

Spotlight on Ukraine 19

Ukraine’s Resilience: From Buzzword to Useful Concept

by Oleksandra Keudel Oksana Huss 12/12/2025

Ukraine’s ability to withstand Russia’s ongoing attacks is widely praised and admired. But the human cost of this resilience and the structural problems the country is struggling with are often overlooked. We need a new perspective on what resilience really means.

ZOiS Spotlight 22/2025

Georgia: Why Europe Must Act Now

by Khatia Kikalishvili 03/12/2025

Georgia’s slide into authoritarianism is far more than a domestic political process. This is where Russia is testing to what extent repressive policies and anti-Western narratives can be disseminated without any countermeasures from the EU. Civil society resistance is strong, but action by Europe is indispensable.

Conference in cooperation with CORUSCANT

Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine radically altered the conditions for studying Russian politics and society. This event gathers policymakers, journalists and scholars to explore different research methods and what they can still reveal about Russian politics, public opinion and economic realities.

16/01/2026 09.00 am 05.30 pm

Centre for East European and International Studies (ZOiS)
Anton-Wilhelm-Amo-Str. 60
10117 Berlin

At the end of the first funding period, the KonKoop research network presents results and achievements from four years of multidisciplinary collaboration. KonKoop develops expertise on conflict constellations and dynamics of cooperation in Eastern Europe, Southeast Europe, Central Asia, and the Caucasus.

24/02/2026 12.00 pm 25/02/2026 08.00 pm

Centre for East European and International Studies (ZOiS)
Anton-Wilhelm-Amo-Str. 60
10117 Berlin

The individual projects of ZOiS are currently divided into five research clusters.

Funding approval for KonKoop2

The third-party funded project KonKoop is entering a second funding phase. The Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space has agreed to continue funding the research network coordinated by ZOiS until April 2028.    

On 24 Feburary 2022, Russia began the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Our online dossier gathers relevant background information in addition to recent articles and assessments by ZOiS experts.

Roundtable Osteuropa is a podcast by the Centre for East European and International Studies. Scholars of ZOiS and their guests discuss their research of Eastern Europe. We consider events in politics and society, while also trying to shed light on lesser-known issues – with insights from sociology, political science, geography, social anthropology, literary studies and theology.

Video: Ukraine Research Network@ZOiS

As seen in the Ukrainian context, science and innovation are pivotal in propelling economic development and regional prosperity, even in conflict-affected areas. In this event, we discuss the intricate relationship between science, innovation, and broader regional dynamics.

Video: Ukraine Research Network@ZOiS

Russia's war against Ukraine raises ethical questions for researchers working on Ukraine. This workshop, organised by UNET, examined the situation of researchers affected by the war and compared the experiences of Ukrainian researchers with those from Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Kosovo.

Reseachers from various academic disciplines do research in five clusters and publish their result in peer-reviewed journals.