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ZOiS Spotlight 33/2022
Belarus's Role in Russia's War Against Ukraine
by Nadja Douglas
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The formation of a joint regional group of Russian and Belarusian armed forces in October has reignited discussions about a possible offensive by Belarus in Russia's war against Ukraine. But even if it does not come to that, as Russia's closest ally, Belarus is already paying a high price.
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Vacancy
IT System Administrator (m/f/d)
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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.
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New networking and transfer project
Ukraine Studies Network @ZOiS
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In November 2022, ZOiS launched the Ukrainian Studies Network @ZOiS, a networking and transfer project funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research. Coordinated by Anastasiya Leukhina, it aims to better connect social science research on Ukraine and strengthen its visibility and impact. It will connect researchers from and in Ukraine to international networks by granting fellowships. Another goal of the Ukrainian Studies Network @ZOiS is to link academic institutions.
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ZOiS Spotlight 35/2022
Between Wishful Thinking and Fatalism: The Role of Elite Divisions in Autocracies
by Adrián del Rio
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Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale war on Ukraine, there was discussion about an elite split in Russia that might lead to a collapse of the regime. Much of it turned out as wishful thinking, but comparative research shows that fatalism isn’t appropriate either.
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ZOiS Spotlight 34/2022
High but Fluid Support for European Integration in Poland
by Félix Krawatzek
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An online survey ZOiS conducted among young Poles confirms a generally positive attitude towards the EU but indicates that EU support is conditional upon how respondents understand Europe. Respondents are more likely to be supportive of EU integration as long as it does not interfere with the nation-state.
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Panel Discussion | 8 December 2022 | ZOiS, Mohrenstr. 60, 10117 Berlin
Navigating Ukrainian Studies in Time of War
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This year, public and scientific discourse have been focused on Ukraine. But how should Ukraine be researched? The panel critically discusses current research shortcomings, including the narrowing of methodological approaches and analytical tools on ethical grounds, and how they can be overcome.
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ZOiS Forum | 17 January 2023 | Kino Krokodil, Greifenhagener Str. 32, 10437 Berlin
Taming the Garden: (In)Visible Politics and Socionatures in Georgia
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Taming the Garden documents the creation of a botanical park by and for Georgia's most powerful man. Commercial cinemas in Georgia refused to show the film, which was deemed ‘too political’. In conversation with director Salomé Jashi, we talk about (in)visible politics in Georgia.
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RND with quotes by Gwendolyn Sasse (29/11/2022)
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RND with assessments by Gwendolyn Sasse (26/11/2022)
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RND with assessments by Beate Eschment (21/11/2022)
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Interview with Beate Eschment for Deutschlandfunk Kultur (16/11/2022)
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Frankfurter Rundschau with assessments by Gwendolyn Sasse (04/11/2022)
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Guest article by Gwendolyn Sasse and co-authors on Zeit Online (29/10/2022)
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Deutschlandfunk interview with Nina Frieß (28/10/2022)
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Links to more media coverage on current topics can be found on our website ZOiS in the Media.
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