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Conflict and Cooperation in Eastern Europe
The research network “Cooperation and Conflict in Eastern Europe: The Consequences of the Reconfiguration of Political, Economic, and Social Spaces since the End of the Cold War” (KonKoop) comprises six academic institutions from across Germany and is associated with many partners worldwide. It examines various conflict constellations and dynamics of cooperation in Eastern Europe, Southeast Europe, Central Asia and the Caucasus. Our aim is to understand and explain interactions and integrate the expertise available in Germany
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Latest News
DataLab BLOG: The Story of Discuss Data – a Unique Data Hub for Scholars Working on Eastern Europe, South Caucasus and Central Asia
What solutions do we have when statistics are censored and manipulated and space for academic freedom and discussion is shrinking? Discuss Data in Bremen and Göttingen provides a ‘safe haven’ for research data on and from the countries in Eastern Europe thus establishing an interactive, community-led platform for like-minded researchers. Eduard Klein tells more about Discuss Data’s history and activities.
DataLab BLOG: Studying the Multilingual Landscape in Azerbaijan – Methodological Challenges
Authors: Yulia Aliyeva, Tsypylma Darieva | 25.08.2025
How to study a Multilingual Linguistic Landscape? – Yulia Aliyeva (ADA University, Baku) and, Tsypylma Darieva (ZOiS, Berlin) reflect on this question with research notes from Baku, Azerbaijan.
PARTICIPATION in XI ICCEES World Congress
With different formats, KonKoop and KoDaNetOst were present at XI ICCEES World Congress.
21 – 25 July 2025 in London
Organisation: UCL London, BASEES
BOOK: Das Phantom der alten Grenze am Zbruč
Author: Sabine von Löwis (ZOiS)
Wallstein: 2025. Phantomgrenzen im östlichen Europa; Bd. 7
ZOiS SPOTLIGHT: Armenia’s Uncertain Path to Europe
Authors: Tsypylma Darieva and Paul Wernig (both ZOiS)
ZOiS Spotlight 15/2025
Published online: 30 July 2025
BLOG Post: Echoes of Grief, Whispers of Responsibility: Three Decades After Srebrenica
Author: Nikola Gajić (IOS)
In: Hypotheses – ostBLOG
Published online: 16 July 2025
DATA: IOS Interactive Conflict Research Map (Peace and Conflict Studies Across Eastern and Southeastern Europe)
We’re excited to announce the launch of an interactive research map, developed as part of the KonKoop project and now live on the IOS website. This digital tool offers an intuitive, visually engaging overview of organizations involved in peace and conflict research throughout Eastern and Southeastern Europe—from Czechia and former Yugoslavia to Central Asia.
Published online: July 2025
WORKSHOP: Navigating Empirical Research in Armed Conflict: Insights and Lessons Learned
KonKoop-member Nafisa Mirzojamshedzoda (HNEE) will organise a workshop dedicated to empirical research in armed conflict.
14 July 2025 – 10:00 CET online
Organisation: KonKoop
BLOG Post: Half a Million Voices: Mainstreaming the Ustaša Legacy at Thompson’s Zagreb Concert
Author: Katarina Damčević (IOS)
In: Hypotheses – ostBLOG
Published online: 9 July 2025
WORKSHOP: Post-Cold War Transformations: Navigating Conflict and Cooperation in Eastern and Southeast Europe
Katarina Damčević, Nikola Gajić, Cindy Wittke (all IOS) will organize a two-day workshop dedicated to conflict and cooperation in Eastern and Southeast Europe.
3-7 July 2025 – 9:00 CET in Regensburg
Organisation: Graduate School for East and Southeast European Studies at the University of Regensburg, KonKoop, IOS