Zentrum für Osteuropa- und internationale Studien

The Zentrum für Osteuropa- und internationale Studien (ZOiS), based in Berlin, is a leading research institute that focuses on socially relevant social science research on Eastern Europe, the countries of the Eastern Partnership, and Central Asia.

• Research: The ZOiS conducts contemporary research to scientifically capture political, economic, cultural, and social processes in the region. It carries out cooperative research in economic and social sciences as well as in cultural and legal studies, often within the framework of multidisciplinary regional approaches[1][2][4].
• Policy Advice: The center provides policy advice supported by scientific research and makes its research findings accessible to a broader public[1][2].
• Support for Young Researchers: An important focus of the ZOiS is the support of young researchers in cooperation with universities to assist and promote young scientists[1][2].

The mission of the ZOiS is to provide social science expertise that is readily available and application-oriented. The center aims to foster a better understanding of the neighboring countries in Russia, Eastern Europe, the South Caucasus, and Central Asia, thereby strengthening contemporary political science research in Germany[1][2][3].

• Collaborative Research: The ZOiS works closely with other institutions and young researchers from the region to conduct in-depth analyses and comprehensive research projects[2].
• Public Discussions: Through the "Roundtable Osteuropa," a podcast of the ZOiS, current events and lesser-known topics in the fields of sociology, political science, geography, social anthropology, literary studies, and theology are discussed[4].
• International Recognition: Despite the recent decision by the Russian Attorney General's Office to declare the activities of the ZOiS undesirable in Russia, the center remains an important player in the international debate on Eastern Europe[1].

The ZOiS, led by Scientific Director Gwendolyn Sasse, positions itself between universities and think tanks and strives to become a prominent actor in the German debate on Eastern Europe. It is supported by the Federal Foreign Office and seeks third-party funding to secure its research and advisory activities in the long term[1][2].

• 1 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zentrum_f%C3%BCr_Osteuropa-_und_internationale_Studien
• 2 - https://www.tagesspiegel.de/politik/blick-nach-osten-3792877.html
• 3 - https://www.zois-berlin.de/en/zois/about-us
• 4 - https://www.zois-berlin.de
• 5 - https://wisskomm.social/@ZOiS