Centre for East European and International Studies (ZOiS)

For the first time since establishing diplomatic relations three decades ago, China and the Central Asian heads of states have come together at a summit. China has been expanding its influence in the region for years – a development that is not welcome by everyone.

In the shadow of Russia’s war in Ukraine, the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan threatens to erupt into violence and, potentially, a major conflagration if a solution cannot be found soon. The Lachin corridor, as the main connection between Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh, plays a key role here.

Following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, numerous Russians decided to leave their country. Georgia and Armenia were among the most popular destinations. We conducted a face-to-face survey in both countries in late 2022 among a total of more than 1,600 respondents.

This report focuses on the question of education in the context of displacement, looking specifically at the conditions in the very first months after arrival. We draw on an original online survey conducted among displaced Ukrainian parents as well as numerous qualitative interviews.

It has been one year since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022. Our focus gathers relevant information in the form of videos, podcasts, publications and assessments of our experts in the media.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is a war of aggression that we condemn in the strongest possible terms. Against this background, we have decided to suspend all institutional cooperations between ZOiS and Russian state institutions. However, in the spirit of academic freedom, the academic partnerships our researchers have established with individual researchers in Russia will continue, as far as this is possible.

ZOiS Spotlight 11/2023

A Shapeshifting China in Central Asia

by Beril Ocaklı 31/05/2023

ZOiS Spotlight 10/2023

The Significance of the Lachin Corridor in the Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict

by Nadja Douglas 17/05/2023

ZOiS Spotlight 9/2023

Blind Spots in German Historical Awareness: Occupied Ukraine in the Second World War

by Tatjana Tönsmeyer 03/05/2023

As the war against Ukraine continues, the 78th anniversary of the end of the Second World War is approaching in the coming days. For large sections of the civilian population, war means occupation, as is evident again in Ukraine today – but there is little awareness of this in Germany, despite its history.

ZOiS Research Colloquium

In her dissertation project, Janine Pinkow-Läpple expands the theoretical foundations of the social remittance concept. This results in a new definition and typology of the enhanced concept of intangible remittances. In addition, she deals in particular with the determinants of the acquisition and transfer of intangible remittances. In the empirical part of her project, she applies the new concept to the case of highly skilled female returnees in Southeast Europe.

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14/06/2023 06.00 pm 07.30 pm

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Centre for East European and International Studies (ZOiS)
Mohrenstr. 60
10117 Berlin

ZOiS workshop in cooperation with DeZIM

Multimodal research and multimodal publishing have been gaining traction in recent years. This two-day workshop discusses the opportunities and challenges of multimodal research and publishing and is aimed at those who already practice multimodality in their research to share experiences and learn from each other.

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19/06/2023 09.00 am 20/06/2023 06.00 pm

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Centre for East European and International Studies (ZOiS)
Mohrenstr. 60
10117 Berlin

Reseachers from various academic disciplines do research in five clusters: Societies between Stability and Change, Conflict Dynamics and Border Regions, Migration and Diversity, Youth in Eastern Europe, and Political Economy and Integration.

Call for Applications

Viadrinicum is an annual summer school at the European University Viadrina in Frankfurt (Oder). Its 2023 edition will revolve around the multifaceted question, how cities learn, and will look into the entanglements of urban learning and dwelling practices. The deadline for applications is 15 June 2023.

Vacancy

ZOiS is looking for an IT System Administrator (m/f/d) to start as soon as possible. The position is to be filled with 100% of the collectively agreed working hours (39h/week) according to TVöD up to pay group 10. The appointment is for an indefinite period. The place of employment is Berlin.

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.

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