About the Institute
The IOS
The IOS is one of the largest non-university research institutions of its kind in Germany. Through its work, the Institute contributes to a better understanding of the society and history of Eastern and Southeast Europe.
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Research
IOS Research
At the IOS, researchers from various disciplines conduct research on the history of as well as the economic and political developments in Eastern and Southeast Europe.
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Library
The Institute’s Library
The IOS library is one of the largest of its kind, collecting and providing access to literature on Eastern Europe. It also maintains a wide range of electronic resources to support research.
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Knowledge Transfer
How the IOS imparts knowledge
Through events, teaching, or by supporting journalists in their research, the IOS conveys knowledge on Eastern and Southeast Europe not only to experts but also to the general public.
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Publications
IOS Publications
Through its publishing activities, the IOS supports research on Eastern and Southeastern Europe and provides information to a wider public.
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Focus on Area Studies
Leibniz ScienceCampus "Europe and America"
The Leibniz ScienceCampus Regensburg is a joint institution of the IOS and the University of Regensburg. The Campus provides a platform for interdisciplinary exchange in area studies.
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Understanding Eastern and Southeast Europe—creating, preserving, and communicating knowledge. This is the goal of the Regensburg-based Leibniz Institute for East and Southeast European Studies (IOS). The IOS is one of the largest non-university research institutions of its kind in Germany. Our staff include historians, economists, and political scientists with a particular interest in the former Soviet Union and Southeast Europe. In addition, the IOS provides important infrastructure services for research.
Research Communication
Connect with the Institute: Social Media and IOS Blogs
Stay in touch with us. The IOS provides analyses and commentaries on current developments in Eastern and Southeast Europe, news from the Institute, event tips, and much more on various channels such as Bluesky, Linkedin, and Mastodon, via its newsletter, and on its blogs.
Events
The IOS in the Media
Squeezing the Elite
Analysis of the background to a wave of purported anti-corruption measures targeting Russian elites, with commentary by Fabian Burkhardt.
Novaya Gazeta Europe
Albanien – Eine Justizreform, die wehtut
A contribution to the Austrian Broadcasting Corporation’s program “Radiokolleg” on Albania’s reform efforts ahead of EU accession, with commentary by Konrad Clewing.
Ö1
Ukraine Has a New War Strategy—and It’s Working
Article from a U.S. magazine on Ukraine's attempts to inflict increasing damage on Russia within its own territory, with commentary by Ulf Brunnbauer.
Foreign Policy
News from the Institute
Subscribe to the IOS Newsletter
Are you interested in Eastern Europe? Our IOS Newsletter sheds light on the background to and provides information about our research on the region.