Maria Berlin
@lilleberlin.bsky.social
Today I’m presenting part of the Russia in Africa project at the 18th @the-peio.bsky.social conference @iepolisci.bsky.social in Segovia. Great conference, great people!
January 30, 2026 at 10:41 AM
Today I’m presenting part of the Russia in Africa project at the 18th @the-peio.bsky.social conference @iepolisci.bsky.social in Segovia. Great conference, great people!
Friends and colleagues working on sanctions, keep this conference on your radar! 24-25 September in Warsaw, deadline for abstract submission 28 February. www.sgh.waw.pl/kgs/badania-...
Konferencje i badania | SGH | Szkoła Główna Handlowa w Warszawie
www.sgh.waw.pl
January 29, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Friends and colleagues working on sanctions, keep this conference on your radar! 24-25 September in Warsaw, deadline for abstract submission 28 February. www.sgh.waw.pl/kgs/badania-...
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SITE's Maria Perrotta Berlin @lilleberlin.bsky.social maps how Russian (incl. Wagner-linked) activity shapes development cooperation and public attitudes across Africa. Donor responses vary - and Russia’s presence can boost views of US leadership while eroding trust in democratic norms. tr.ee/y4LUk8
January 29, 2026 at 3:17 PM
SITE's Maria Perrotta Berlin @lilleberlin.bsky.social maps how Russian (incl. Wagner-linked) activity shapes development cooperation and public attitudes across Africa. Donor responses vary - and Russia’s presence can boost views of US leadership while eroding trust in democratic norms. tr.ee/y4LUk8
MSCBE & @sitestockholm.bsky.social launch a new Research Seminar & Policy Brief Series on Closing Gender Gaps Through Economics Research. First seminar on Feb 5 w Dr. Bert D’Espallier on gender research in development finance, leadership, and microfinance. More info: cbe.aua.am/cbrd/project...
January 25, 2026 at 9:25 AM
MSCBE & @sitestockholm.bsky.social launch a new Research Seminar & Policy Brief Series on Closing Gender Gaps Through Economics Research. First seminar on Feb 5 w Dr. Bert D’Espallier on gender research in development finance, leadership, and microfinance. More info: cbe.aua.am/cbrd/project...
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Russia has ramped up its Africa outreach since 2022 - but what has it really gained? A new brief by SITE’s Maria Perrotta Berlin ( @lilleberlin.bsky.social ) & BEROC’s Lev Lvovskiy finds limited strategic payoff from Moscow’s efforts.
📄 Read more: tr.ee/FrJGDA
📄 Read more: tr.ee/FrJGDA
January 23, 2026 at 12:35 PM
Russia has ramped up its Africa outreach since 2022 - but what has it really gained? A new brief by SITE’s Maria Perrotta Berlin ( @lilleberlin.bsky.social ) & BEROC’s Lev Lvovskiy finds limited strategic payoff from Moscow’s efforts.
📄 Read more: tr.ee/FrJGDA
📄 Read more: tr.ee/FrJGDA
Join @golovchenko.bsky.social 's presentation on the effects of #sanctions on the #ShadowFleet . Tuesday 27/1, irl or online!
Join us next week on January 27 as Yevgeniy Golovchenko (Uni of Copenhagen) presents new evidence on targeted sanctions vs Russia’s “shadow fleet,” using 94M tanker geolocation points to track behavioral change + lessons for sanction design. ➡️ Learn more and how to join the seminar: tr.ee/8N4ZI3
January 23, 2026 at 11:17 AM
Join @golovchenko.bsky.social 's presentation on the effects of #sanctions on the #ShadowFleet . Tuesday 27/1, irl or online!
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📆 📢 SAVE THE DATE - Feb 12 | SITE, together with SUCC and CSSC, is bringing Ukrainian and international experts to Stockholm for keynote talks and a panel discussion on 'Ignoring Antagonistic Information Threats: Costs and Evidence from Ukraine'. ➡️ Learn more and register here: tr.ee/Qz6Sc3
January 22, 2026 at 10:49 AM
📆 📢 SAVE THE DATE - Feb 12 | SITE, together with SUCC and CSSC, is bringing Ukrainian and international experts to Stockholm for keynote talks and a panel discussion on 'Ignoring Antagonistic Information Threats: Costs and Evidence from Ukraine'. ➡️ Learn more and register here: tr.ee/Qz6Sc3
New report out for EBA!
Perceptions and Power: Assessing the Impact of Russia’s Influence on Development Cooperation and Attitudes in Africa
Using geospatial aid and conflict data, and opinion surveys, I show that Russian presence reshapes donor behavior and public attitudes. eba.se/rapporter/pe...
Perceptions and Power: Assessing the Impact of Russia’s Influence on Development Cooperation and Attitudes in Africa
Using geospatial aid and conflict data, and opinion surveys, I show that Russian presence reshapes donor behavior and public attitudes. eba.se/rapporter/pe...
Perceptions and Power: Assessing the Impact of Russia’s Influence on Development Cooperation and Attitudes in Africa | EBA
I dagens geopolitiska läge överlappar utvecklingsbiståndet i allt högre grad utrikes- och säkerhetspolitiken. Givarnas närvaro och beteende har väldokumenterade effekter på mottagarländerna, inte bara...
eba.se
January 23, 2026 at 8:59 AM
New report out for EBA!
Perceptions and Power: Assessing the Impact of Russia’s Influence on Development Cooperation and Attitudes in Africa
Using geospatial aid and conflict data, and opinion surveys, I show that Russian presence reshapes donor behavior and public attitudes. eba.se/rapporter/pe...
Perceptions and Power: Assessing the Impact of Russia’s Influence on Development Cooperation and Attitudes in Africa
Using geospatial aid and conflict data, and opinion surveys, I show that Russian presence reshapes donor behavior and public attitudes. eba.se/rapporter/pe...
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🧨 What does Russia’s military procurement reveal about Moscow’s longer-term plans? Pavlo Shkurenko, a sanctions research fellow at the KSE Institute, and Jacob Parakilas, a research leader at RAND Europe, examine this question in a joint article @foreignpolicy.com foreignpolicy.com/2026/01/07/r...
Russia’s Military Procurement Is a Warning for Europe
Putin’s order books reveal plans for conflict well beyond Ukraine
foreignpolicy.com
January 19, 2026 at 11:01 AM
🧨 What does Russia’s military procurement reveal about Moscow’s longer-term plans? Pavlo Shkurenko, a sanctions research fellow at the KSE Institute, and Jacob Parakilas, a research leader at RAND Europe, examine this question in a joint article @foreignpolicy.com foreignpolicy.com/2026/01/07/r...
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🌍 Can Russia’s push into Africa reshape global alliances? 🔎 @lilleberlin.bsky.social (@sitestockholm.bsky.social) and Lev Lvovskiy (BEROC) investigate Moscow’s expanding, yet shallow, footprint across the continent. freepolicybriefs.org/2026/01/19/r... #FreeNetwork #Russia #Africa
January 19, 2026 at 11:50 AM
🌍 Can Russia’s push into Africa reshape global alliances? 🔎 @lilleberlin.bsky.social (@sitestockholm.bsky.social) and Lev Lvovskiy (BEROC) investigate Moscow’s expanding, yet shallow, footprint across the continent. freepolicybriefs.org/2026/01/19/r... #FreeNetwork #Russia #Africa
Glad to have contributed to Di’s work mapping emerging power struggles in Africa. Major developments are unfolding across the continent that will demand far more attention going forward.
As reported by Dagens Industri (@di.se), global powers are competing for Africa’s resources. SITE researcher Maria Perrotta Berlin (@lilleberlin.bsky.social) explains Russia’s renewed focus aims to “reduce isolation and secure votes in the UN.” 💡Learn more (in Swe): tr.ee/xQlTjm
December 16, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Glad to have contributed to Di’s work mapping emerging power struggles in Africa. Major developments are unfolding across the continent that will demand far more attention going forward.
The effects of U.S. sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil have been substantial, but their effectiveness over time will hinge on enforcement capacity and political will. The EU cannot afford reliance on U.S. measures alone; it must adopt decisive complementary actions. Excellent analysis ⬇️
New SCEEUS Commentary Out 🌐Ukraine’s Veterans: From Fragility to a Pillar of European Security
Ukraine already faces one of its greatest challenges: reintegrating nearly 5 million veterans. How this is handled will shape Europe’s stability.
Link ⬇️ sceeus.se/en/publicati...
Ukraine already faces one of its greatest challenges: reintegrating nearly 5 million veterans. How this is handled will shape Europe’s stability.
Link ⬇️ sceeus.se/en/publicati...
Ukraine’s Veterans: From Fragility to a Pillar of European Security - Sceeus
SCEEUS Commentary | Ukraine’s Veterans: From Fragility to a Pillar of European Security | By Klara Lindström and Nicolina Nilsson
sceeus.se
December 16, 2025 at 8:54 AM
The effects of U.S. sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil have been substantial, but their effectiveness over time will hinge on enforcement capacity and political will. The EU cannot afford reliance on U.S. measures alone; it must adopt decisive complementary actions. Excellent analysis ⬇️
EU leaders are discussing this week a proposal to explore mechanisms to use immobilized Russian central bank assets to support Ukraine. This brief analyses existing legal mechanisms and puts forward concrete recommendations. sanctionsrussia.org/publication/...
The compensatory function of sanctions - Sanctions on Russia
A new policy brief by the Institute for legislative ideas examines the compensatory function of sanctions, arguing that those who cause harm, or enable it through sanctions violations, must contribute...
sanctionsrussia.org
December 15, 2025 at 2:06 PM
EU leaders are discussing this week a proposal to explore mechanisms to use immobilized Russian central bank assets to support Ukraine. This brief analyses existing legal mechanisms and puts forward concrete recommendations. sanctionsrussia.org/publication/...
Lessons for the EU:
• Extraterritorial sanctions are 🧨: a high-impact power tool.
• Shared policies require shared burdens. Enough with permanent free-riders.
• Extraterritorial sanctions are 🧨: a high-impact power tool.
• Shared policies require shared burdens. Enough with permanent free-riders.
New U.S. sanctions on Rosneft & Lukoil are reshaping global oil flows - and testing EU unity. A new policy brief by Maria Perrotta Berlin (@lilleberlin.bsky.social) & Chloé Le Coq breaks down the impacts on Russia’s budget, EU policy tensions & future sanctions design. ➡️ www.hhs.se/en/about-us/...
December 11, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Lessons for the EU:
• Extraterritorial sanctions are 🧨: a high-impact power tool.
• Shared policies require shared burdens. Enough with permanent free-riders.
• Extraterritorial sanctions are 🧨: a high-impact power tool.
• Shared policies require shared burdens. Enough with permanent free-riders.
Reposted by Maria Berlin
New U.S. sanctions on Rosneft & Lukoil are reshaping global oil flows - and testing EU unity. A new policy brief by Maria Perrotta Berlin (@lilleberlin.bsky.social) & Chloé Le Coq breaks down the impacts on Russia’s budget, EU policy tensions & future sanctions design. ➡️ www.hhs.se/en/about-us/...
December 11, 2025 at 11:34 AM
New U.S. sanctions on Rosneft & Lukoil are reshaping global oil flows - and testing EU unity. A new policy brief by Maria Perrotta Berlin (@lilleberlin.bsky.social) & Chloé Le Coq breaks down the impacts on Russia’s budget, EU policy tensions & future sanctions design. ➡️ www.hhs.se/en/about-us/...
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🇺🇦🇲🇩 Thanks to all who joined SITE Development Day 2025! Experts from Ukraine, Moldova & beyond discussed EU accession, economic resilience, democratic challenges & human capital. We are grateful for the insights shared throughout the day. Photos & recap now available. www.hhs.se/en/about-us/...
December 10, 2025 at 1:03 PM
🇺🇦🇲🇩 Thanks to all who joined SITE Development Day 2025! Experts from Ukraine, Moldova & beyond discussed EU accession, economic resilience, democratic challenges & human capital. We are grateful for the insights shared throughout the day. Photos & recap now available. www.hhs.se/en/about-us/...
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🇪🇺 Can the EU keep sanctioning Russia without breaking internal unity? @lilleberlin.bsky.social of @sitestockholm.bsky.social and Chloé Le Coq of CRED & SITE, discuss the consequences of the sanctions, their immediate impact on Russian firms and the state budget. freepolicybriefs.org/2025/12/08/e...
December 8, 2025 at 8:41 AM
🇪🇺 Can the EU keep sanctioning Russia without breaking internal unity? @lilleberlin.bsky.social of @sitestockholm.bsky.social and Chloé Le Coq of CRED & SITE, discuss the consequences of the sanctions, their immediate impact on Russian firms and the state budget. freepolicybriefs.org/2025/12/08/e...
With renewed debate in recent days about peace proposals involving territorial concessions, Crimea has (once again) come sharply into focus. Join an informed and research-based discussion of how Crimea should be understood, historically, politically, and legally, and how it can be studied.
How can research shape our understanding of Crimea?
Join SITE, Ukrainian partners & scholars for a vital discussion at SSE on Nov 26.
Evidence, identity & policy in focus.
🕐 13:00-15:00 CET
📍 Stockholm School of Economics
➡️ Learn more and register here: tr.ee/mik7lz
Join SITE, Ukrainian partners & scholars for a vital discussion at SSE on Nov 26.
Evidence, identity & policy in focus.
🕐 13:00-15:00 CET
📍 Stockholm School of Economics
➡️ Learn more and register here: tr.ee/mik7lz
November 25, 2025 at 1:03 PM
With renewed debate in recent days about peace proposals involving territorial concessions, Crimea has (once again) come sharply into focus. Join an informed and research-based discussion of how Crimea should be understood, historically, politically, and legally, and how it can be studied.
On 22 October 2025, the United States imposed sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil (home.treasury.gov/news/press-r... ). The wind-down period ended yesterday, 21 November, marking the moment when the restrictions become fully operational. Symbolically important 1/n
Treasury Sanctions Major Russian Oil Companies, Calls on Moscow to Immediately Agree to Ceasefire
WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is imposing further sanctions as a result of Russia’s lack of serious commitment to a peace process to...
home.treasury.gov
November 22, 2025 at 2:15 PM
On 22 October 2025, the United States imposed sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil (home.treasury.gov/news/press-r... ). The wind-down period ended yesterday, 21 November, marking the moment when the restrictions become fully operational. Symbolically important 1/n
Registration is now open for @sitestockholm.bsky.social #FREECE workshop THE ECONOMICS OF INEQUALITY
AND THE ENVIRONMENT, a week from now at SSE. Register here: www.trippus.se/web/registra...
AND THE ENVIRONMENT, a week from now at SSE. Register here: www.trippus.se/web/registra...
November 21, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Registration is now open for @sitestockholm.bsky.social #FREECE workshop THE ECONOMICS OF INEQUALITY
AND THE ENVIRONMENT, a week from now at SSE. Register here: www.trippus.se/web/registra...
AND THE ENVIRONMENT, a week from now at SSE. Register here: www.trippus.se/web/registra...
Tomorrow, November 6, 2025, 15:00 - 17:00 CET Speakers from SITE, SSE, Khartiia, and KSE will share insights on civil–military innovation, with a screening of “The Khartiia Method” film capturing real stories from Ukraine. Few hours left to sign up! Register here: tr.ee/AvyPbr
Innovation under fire: Ukraine’s civil and military breakthroughs: Participant registration
Innovation under Fire: How Ukraine’s Citizens, Academics, and Industry Have Accelerated Civil and Military Innovation
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November 5, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Tomorrow, November 6, 2025, 15:00 - 17:00 CET Speakers from SITE, SSE, Khartiia, and KSE will share insights on civil–military innovation, with a screening of “The Khartiia Method” film capturing real stories from Ukraine. Few hours left to sign up! Register here: tr.ee/AvyPbr
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🇸🇪🤝 A new funding agreement secures SITE’s long-term future! With support from the Swedish government & key firms, we’ll keep advancing policy & human capital in Eastern Europe.
➡️ Learn more: tr.ee/wyx6In
➡️ Learn more: tr.ee/wyx6In
October 24, 2025 at 11:12 AM
🇸🇪🤝 A new funding agreement secures SITE’s long-term future! With support from the Swedish government & key firms, we’ll keep advancing policy & human capital in Eastern Europe.
➡️ Learn more: tr.ee/wyx6In
➡️ Learn more: tr.ee/wyx6In
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The 1933 Soviet famine was not the inevitable result of poor harvests but of Stalin’s collectivisation and procurement policies, which disproportionately targeted Ukrainians and produced catastrophic, unequal mortality.
Read today's article to learn more:
Read today's article to learn more:
October 9, 2025 at 3:08 PM
The 1933 Soviet famine was not the inevitable result of poor harvests but of Stalin’s collectivisation and procurement policies, which disproportionately targeted Ukrainians and produced catastrophic, unequal mortality.
Read today's article to learn more:
Read today's article to learn more:
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📢 Call for Papers: 'The Economics of Inequality and the Environment'! @freenetwork.bsky.social and SITE invite submissions from economics, political science, and related fields.
⏳Deadline: 15 Oct (papers or extended abstracts).
💡Learn more and how to submit your paper: tr.ee/lw8ahh
⏳Deadline: 15 Oct (papers or extended abstracts).
💡Learn more and how to submit your paper: tr.ee/lw8ahh
October 6, 2025 at 1:57 PM
📢 Call for Papers: 'The Economics of Inequality and the Environment'! @freenetwork.bsky.social and SITE invite submissions from economics, political science, and related fields.
⏳Deadline: 15 Oct (papers or extended abstracts).
💡Learn more and how to submit your paper: tr.ee/lw8ahh
⏳Deadline: 15 Oct (papers or extended abstracts).
💡Learn more and how to submit your paper: tr.ee/lw8ahh
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Vladimir Putin is waging a grey-zone campaign against Europe. He is trying to achieve three things, and he needs to fail at all of them
Vladimir Putin is testing the West—and its unity
NATO must resist Russia’s efforts to corrode it from within
econ.st
October 5, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Vladimir Putin is waging a grey-zone campaign against Europe. He is trying to achieve three things, and he needs to fail at all of them