Publications
“Handbuch zur Geschichte Südosteuropas”: Volume 3 Out Now
The hardcover edition of the seminal work on “Statehood and Politics in Southeast Europe after 1800” is now available.
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Publications
"Frieden verhandeln im Krieg": New Book by Cindy Wittke and Mandy Ganske-Zapf
Cindy Wittke and co-author Mandy Ganske-Zapf on Russia's war, chances for peace and the art of negotiation.
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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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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 and Mastodon, via its newsletter, and on its blogs.
Events
The IOS in the Media
The most fulfilling jobs in America may not be the ones you expect
Article on how to measure the non-pecuniary benefits people get from their jobs, with statements by Olga Popova.
The Washington Post
Die Orange Revolution in der Ukraine
The program “One Hour of History” on the Orange Revolution, with explanations by Katrin Boeckh.
Deutschlandfunk Nova
Magyar fordert Orban heraus | Ungarische Wirtschaft mit Fragezeichen
ZIB Magazin reports on the upswing of the opposition TISZA in Hungary and on economic risks for Hungary after the US presidential elections, with statements by Ulf Brunnbauer.
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Are you interested in Eastern Europe? Our IOS Newsletter sheds light on the background to and provides information about our research on the region.