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Podcast episode presents research on green steel transition
10 April 2026
A new podcast episode based on research from the Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) makes findings on the cost of decarbonizing steel production accessible to a wider audience. The 11-minute episode builds on an academic article by Mara Bălașa, PhD student at SSE, and Rickard Sandberg, professor at SSE.
Fredrik Logevall appointed visiting professor at SSE
01 April 2026
The Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) welcomes Professor Fredrik Logevall as Visiting Professor, affiliated with the Center for Statecraft and Strategic Communication. The appointment is made possible through SSE's engagement in the Ax:son Johnson Institute for Statecraft and Diplomacy (AJI).
What Europe can learn from Ukraine's experience of information aggression
13 February 2026
How costly is it for a democracy to ignore antagonistic information threats? That question brought together Ukrainian and international researchers, policymakers, and security experts at the Stockholm School of Economics on February 12, 2026, for a high-level discussion examining the economic, political, and societal consequences of disinformation and hybrid information aggression.
Learning Across Ranks and Roles: Reflections from the YROW Program
04 February 2026
In this reflective account, Sam Elfström, an alumnus of the Applied History course, shares insights from an intensive week in the YROW program, highlighting the value of cross-sector exchange, lessons from Ukraine’s wartime resilience, and the growing strategic importance of Europe’s southern neighborhood.
Research from CSSC Featured in Dagens Industri: Wallenberg Sphere and Intelligence Cooperation
19 January 2026
New research from the Center for Statecraft and Strategic Communication (CSSC) by Dr. Rikard Westerberg has been featured in Dagens Industri, highlighting historical links between the Wallenberg sphere and intelligence cooperation in Sweden.
Vacancies: Three Postdoctoral Fellowships in Statecraft and Strategic Communication
16 December 2025
The Center for Statecraft and Strategic Communication (CSSC), located at the Department for Marketing and Strategy at the Stockholm School of Economics (SSE), is pleased to announce fellowships for three two-year postdoctoral fellows wishing to pursue historically informed research about strategic communication in statecraft.
PhD Fellowships in Statecraft and Strategic Communication Announced for 2026 Intake
24 November 2025
CSSC and the Ax:son Johnson Institute for Statecraft and Diplomacy Open Applications for Two Fully Funded PhD Positions
Johan Norberg Presents Peak Human at Center for Statecraft and Strategic Communication
20 November 2025
Historian and bestselling author Johan Norberg joined CSSC to discuss lessons from history’s greatest civilizations and their relevance today.
The Firm, the Bank, and the Family: Military Intelligence and the Wallenbergs in Sweden’s Cold War
29 October 2025
A new study reveals how the Wallenberg family’s banking empire became a crucial link between Swedish industry, military intelligence, and Cold War strategy.
Applications for Applied History: World Orders and Contemporary Challenges are now open!
20 October 2025
Deadline Nov 20th! The course explores the significance of historical knowledge in understanding contemporary global issues, offering students a valuable opportunity to travel to Cambridge, London, and Bologna, gaining a firsthand perspective on the global dynamics and historical contexts that shape our world today.