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European and Global Politics

The Programme for European and Global Politics studies European countries and institutions as actors in foreign policy and security politics, alongside thematic issues related to global challenges and international politics.

The programme combines European area studies with a global and thematic perspective. It focuses on geopolitics and economics, European foreign and security policy, as well as Europe’s political development. The programme also studies Europe’s relations with the wider world and contributes with Swedish and Nordic perspectives on European and global issues.

The programme also addresses global societal challenges and thematic areas that shape contemporary international politics. These include sustainable transition and climate, public health, migration, the economy and technological development, as well as issues of global security politics and international multilateral cooperation in relation to a changing world order.

The programme was established in April 2026 through a merger of the Europe Programme and the Programme for Global Politics and Security.

Publications

All publications

The limits and opportunities of the EU Cities Mission: bridging literatures and learning from frontrunner cities in Sweden

Nasiritousi, N., & Glemstedt, A.

22 October 2026 Urban Transformations

Klimatinfo för alla

Nasiritousi, N.

September, 2026 3

Bridging Silos in EU Climate Governance? Elite Perceptions of the EU Cities Mission and Its Mechanisms of Change

Buylova, A. & Nasiritousi, N.

18 September, 2026 Contemporary European Politics

Reform preferences of key actors in the UNFCCC process

Koliev, F., Nasiritousi, N., Buylova, A. & Linnér, B.

21 July, 2026 Nature Climate Change

NB8 and the Drone Challenge: Creating Platform market as a tool for integration-driven preparedness

Lingevicius, J. & Holmgren, M.

15 September 2026 The Nordic–Baltic Eight (NB8) Institute Series of Topical Briefs

Protecting Critical Undersea Infrastructure: Enhancing NB8 Maritime Security Cooperation

Loorents, N. & McNamara, Eoin Micheál

17 June 2026 The Nordic–Baltic Eight (NB8) Institute Series of Topical Briefs

Less Demand or Less Supply? Winding Roads Away from Fossil Fuels and Inequality

Glemstedt, A. & Buylova, A.

May 2026 UI Brief No. 5

Geo-economic Resilience: Collective Measures Against the Weaponisation of External Dependencies in the NB8 Region

Broomé. L & Kristinsson. T

21 May 2026 The Nordic–Baltic Eight (NB8) Institute Series of Topical Briefs

Critical Minerals: Technological Development and Strategic Autonomy for Sweden and Europe

Glemstedt, A. & Reischl, G.

May 2026 UI Report No. 3

The circles of security: The role of the NB8 in (Northern) European security

Haukkala. H, Raik. K

16 April 2026 The Nordic–Baltic Eight (NB8) Institute Series of Topical Briefs

From oil to minerals: Gulf states as middle powers in the race for critical minerals

Ringvall, M. & Reischl, G.

March 2026 UI Brief No. 2

Trump's foreign policy divides the transatlantic far-right

Brodén, A.

March 2026 UI Commentary No. 2

Agency

Nasiritousi, N.

March 2026 IPSA Companion to Political Science

The Board of Peace: Trump’s plan to replace the UN and rule world politics?

Brodén, A.

February 2026 UI Commentary No. 1, 2026

Promoting Nordicness through prizes: Regional soft power in speeches at the Nordic Council Prizes award ceremonies (1962–2012)

Pettersson Fürst, J. & Fürst, H.

February 2, 2026 Cooperation and Conflict

Research projects

Mistra Mineral Governance: Geopolitics of Critical Raw Materials

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Mistra Mineral Governance: Geopolitics of Critical Raw Materials

Mistra Mineral Governance envisions a world where access to critical raw materials is sufficient for the low carbon energy transition while also protecting human rights and promoting social justice. Through interdisciplinary research and collaborative innovation, the program aims to help society recognise and balance the complex trade-offs and synergies between access to critical raw materials and democratic governance.

NATO, nuclear weapons and disarmament: Perspectives on Finland and Sweden's membership

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NATO, nuclear weapons and disarmament: Perspectives on Finland and Sweden's membership

Following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Finland and Sweden applied for membership of a military alliance dependent on nuclear weapons: NATO. This is particularly interesting because neutrality and nuclear disarmament have historically been central to Finnish and Swedish security policy and national identity. This project analyzes the nuclear and identity aspects of Finland and Sweden's NATO membership. How has disarmament policy developed in these countries after the end of the Cold War, and how has national identity been renegotiated in relation to it? How are nuclear weapons discussed in Finnish and Swedish debates on NATO membership? What is the future of nuclear disarmament within NATO?

Breaking silos – can the EU’s mission approach for climate-neutral cities accelerate energy transitions?

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Breaking silos – can the EU’s mission approach for climate-neutral cities accelerate energy transitions?

Forskning Innovative ideas and working methods are needed to speed up sustainable energy transitions in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement. Previous studies have shown the importance of breaking silos between institutions to accelerate this transition. This project investigates how an innovative governance approach - the EU's mission for climate-neutral cities - can increase the pace of energy transitions. For this purpose, we study two cities that have been selected to participate in the EU’s mission approach: Stockholm and Amsterdam.

Prepared Together? NATO–EU Cooperation and Sweden’s Societal Security

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Prepared Together? NATO–EU Cooperation and Sweden’s Societal Security

How the EU and NATO cooperate has become crucial to Sweden’s societal security. In a context shaped by hybrid threats, cyberattacks, and cross‑border crises, this research project examines how cooperation between the two organisations works in practice – and what it means for Sweden’s preparedness, resilience, and crisis management.

Creeping Crises as an International Policy Challenge

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Creeping Crises as an International Policy Challenge

Research This four-year research project studies the origins, pathways, and explosive effects of creeping or ‘slow-burn’ crises in the international system. Whether we speak of climate change or migration, or cyber breakdowns or terrorism, the complexity of modern societies and governance encourages these kinds of policy challenges.

UI's other programmes and centres

Asia

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Asia

UI Programmes Asia is at the centre of major global transformations. Within the Asia Programme, we monitor and analyse political developments in the region and how they affect the world – including Europe and Sweden.

Middle East and North Africa

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Middle East and North Africa

UI Programmes The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Programme at The Swedish Institute of International Affairs (UI) conducts research and analysis on relevant political, economic and social issues related to the region.

Stockholm Centre for Eastern European Studies

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Stockholm Centre for Eastern European Studies

Stockholm Centre for Eastern European Studies The Stockholm Centre for Eastern European Studies conducts policy relevant analysis on Russia and Eastern Europe and serves as a platform and meeting place for national and international discussions and exchanges on Russia and Eastern Europe.

Swedish National China Centre

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Swedish National China Centre

The Swedish National China Centre conducts policy-relevant research on China-related topics. The focus lies on issues of particular importance to Swedish interests. The Centre aims to contribute to a long-term improvement in the state of China-related knowledge in Swedish society.

The Arctic and High North

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The Arctic and High North

The Arctic and High North Programme is dedicated to conducting research and analysis concerning developments in the Arctic and High North region. The Programme’s purpose is to provide Swedish policymakers with enhanced expertise and relevant analyses, as well as to contribute to raising the overall level of knowledge regarding the Arctic region within Swedish society.

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