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På denna sida hittar du publikationer i UI:s egna serier: UI Paper, UI Brief och UI Report.

UI:s forskare publicerar sig även ofta i skrifter som ges ut av andra än UI. En fullständig lista över forskarnas publikationer hittar du här.

UI Briefs erbjuder kortfattade men välutvecklade analyser av specifika frågor, händelser eller trender. De lyfter fram centrala insikter och presenterar ofta policyalternativ eller rekommendationer med tydligt stöd i fakta. Varje publikation genomgår en intern godkännandeprocess. De åsikter som återspeglas är enbart författarnas.

UI Reports presenterar forskningsbaserade analyser som bidrar till en fördjupad förståelse av internationella frågor. De förenar teoretiska perspektiv med empiriskt material och kan innehålla resultat från forskningsprojekt, konferensdiskussioner, policyutvecklingar eller fallstudier. Varje publikation genomgår en intern godkännandeprocess. De åsikter som återspeglas är enbart författarnas.

UI‑Commentary ger aktuella reflektioner kring internationella händelser som val, avtal eller konflikter. De presenterar en tydlig policyidé eller ståndpunkt och bidrar till samhällsdebatten med skarpa och aktuella insikter. Varje publikation genomgår en intern godkännandeprocess. De åsikter som återspeglas är enbart författarnas.

UI Papers är arbetsdokument och liknande manuskript som innehåller forskningsresultat eller djupgående policyanalyser. De skrivs av UI-forskare, gästforskare eller andra forskare som bjudits in att skriva. Varje publikation genomgår en intern godkännandeprocess. De åsikter som återspeglas är enbart författarnas.

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

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

Research The Gulf states are increasingly investing in critical minerals (CMs) such as rare earth elements, copper and lithium, which are essential for renewable energy, emerging communication technologies and defence systems. In expanding into foreign CM markets, the Gulf states are joining China, the European Union and the United States in an intensifying race to secure such resources. This UI Brief investigates how the growing role of the Gulf states in critical mineral investment is creating different opportunities and challenges for policymakers worldwide.

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South Korea’s Foreign Policy After Regime Change: The Rise of Pragmatic Diplomacy

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South Korea’s Foreign Policy After Regime Change: The Rise of Pragmatic Diplomacy

Research This article examines the transformation of South Korea’s foreign policy following the impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol and the rise of President Lee Jae-myung. It argues that South Korean foreign policy can be understood through four relational “mirrors”: North Korea, the United States, Japan, and China, each of which has historically shaped South Korean national identity and continues to influence political divisions. Under Yoon, foreign policy was framed as “values-based diplomacy,” aligning South Korea with the U.S.-led liberal order, strengthening trilateral security cooperation with Japan, and taking a firmer stance toward North Korea and China. His declaration of martial law, widely viewed as contradicting the democratic values he espoused, intensified domestic divisions and deepened the crisis within the conservative camp. In contrast, Lee has advanced pragmatic diplomacy prioritizing national interest and economic stability. While maintaining the U.S.–Japan–South Korea framework, his administration seeks to recalibrate relations with major powers and manage domestic anti-China sentiment. This shift not only reflects the growing strain within South Korea’s conservative camp but may intensify it. If Lee succeeds in stabilizing the economy and reinforcing South Korea’s standing as a middle power, segments of the moderate conservative electorate may gradually gravitate toward Lee’s Democratic Party, reshaping South Korea’s political landscape and its foreign policy trajectory.

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Political Deadlock in Kosovo: Will New Elections Break It?

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Political Deadlock in Kosovo: Will New Elections Break It?

Research The parliamentary election held in Kosovo in February 2025 saw the governing Self‑Determination Movement (LVV) lose ground, eroding its de facto majority. Nine months later, no viable coalition had emerged, prompting the president to call a fresh election, scheduled for late December. Unlike equivalents in many European countries, Kosovo's party landscape is not shaped primarily by ideological divides. Instead, personal rivalries and historic animosities impede compromise and the formation of a stable parliamentary majority. The stalemate also underscores the broader challenge confronting the European Union in the Western Balkans. The EU seeks to promote democratic reforms and the incorporation of EU legislation in the region, particularly in Kosovo, while avoiding actions that could heighten tensions with neighbouring Serbia. This is an increasingly difficult balance to strike.

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The institutional consequences of Sweden’s feminist foreign policy

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The institutional consequences of Sweden’s feminist foreign policy

Research This report examines how Sweden’s feminist foreign policy reshaped the foreign ministry from within. Moving beyond diplomacy and branding, it shows how the policy was used to overcome institutional resistance, change work practices, and embed new norms into everyday governance. The findings offer broader lessons on how foreign policy agendas can drive lasting organizational change inside state institutions.

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India’s Partnership with Russia: An Overview

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India’s Partnership with Russia: An Overview

Research India’s historic partnership with Russia is being reshaped by Moscow’s war in Ukraine and New Delhi’s closer engagement with the West. Guided by strategic autonomy, India is diversifying its defence suppliers while boosting imports of discounted Russian oil, making energy central to bilateral ties but increasing sanction risks. While India and Russia continue to cooperate bilaterally and multilaterally, Russia’s closer alignment with China threatens the relationship’s foundation. For the EU, these geopolitical shifts present both challenges and opportunities to strengthen ties with India.

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UI Symposium on Europe’s Moment: April 28th, 2025

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UI Symposium on Europe’s Moment: April 28th, 2025

On 28 April 2025, the Swedish Institute of International Affairs (UI) inaugurated its new premises with a high-level symposium titled “Europe’s Moment: How to Navigate in a New Geopolitical Landscape.” In the presence of His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf, leading policymakers and experts gathered to explore Europe’s role in a rapidly evolving global order. Discussions focused on transatlantic relations, great power competition, security, and trade. The symposium underscored that while the challenges are considerable and the future uncertain, this may well be the moment for Europe to take decisive action.

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Trump's foreign policy divides the transatlantic far-right

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Trump's foreign policy divides the transatlantic far-right

Research As the US-Israeli war on Iran escalates, divisions are not only deepening between the US and longstanding allies like Spain and the UK, but also erupting within the "new transatlantic alliance" of the far-right. Despite the MAGA movement's success in strengthening relations with their European counterparts over the past few years, disagreements over Trump's foreign policy may increasingly be making the American president a liability for Europe's far-right. Still, the far-right may yet overcome present divisions and regain momentum, especially if mainstream parties in Europe and the US fail to articulate compelling foreign policy alternatives of their own. This UI Commentary examines the dynamics underpinning the transatlantic far-right today and, in particular, the consequences of Trump's foreign policy.

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

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

Forskning This report examines the emergence and transformation of the United States’ Board of Peace, tracing its evolution from a UN-mandated oversight mechanism into a political initiative with far broader ambitions. Drawing on statements made by President Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum in Davos, it shows how the Board has moved beyond its original purpose of overseeing the Gaza ceasefire to challenge established multilateral structures. Rather than reinforcing the UN-led order, the initiative increasingly appears to advance an alternative vision of global governance.

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Everyday insecurities: Expanding the security debate in Sweden

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Everyday insecurities: Expanding the security debate in Sweden

Research There has been a shift in the European security landscape in the past decade, as military security questions have taken an increasingly important place in the societal debate around security. This paper focuses on how military security risks marginalizing the everyday threats and insecurities faced by individuals to demonstrate how a gender analysis can introduce a new perspective to the public debate on security in Sweden.

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Global Commons at Risk? Exploring Risks and Dilemmas of Deep-Sea Mining

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Global Commons at Risk? Exploring Risks and Dilemmas of Deep-Sea Mining

Research With growing global demand for minerals, deep-sea mining has gained significant interest in the recent years. While the practise has not been deployed at large scale yet, recent time pressure in the International Seabed Authority can make commercial deep-sea mining a reality within just two years. Mining the seafloor comes with a range of risks and uncertainties, why stakeholders are divided on whether or how to proceed. Moreover, seafloor areas deemed especially resource rich lie outside national jurisdiction, bringing even more complex considerations to the issue. This paper explores the risks and dilemmas of deep-sea mining from the three perspectives of environmental harm, equity and interstate tensions. In doing so, the paper contributes to an understanding of the complex trade-offs governing new types of climate change technologies and illustrates the need for more robust governance of global commons.

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Advocating for further integration: Europarties in the 2024 European Parliament elections

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Advocating for further integration: Europarties in the 2024 European Parliament elections

Research For decades, major Europarties like the EPP, PES, and ALDE have advocated increased EU integration, pushing for democratic and institutional strengthening. However, this paper, which features analysis of their 2024 election manifestos reveals, few concrete governance reform proposals. This may well indicate internal divisions. The Greens, though, standout with their federalist agenda. The paper explores factors influencing Europarties' stances and questions the commitment of national member parties. When national and EU-level campaigns diverge, it weakens Europarties' cohesion and influence.

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