Knowledge Institutes

Clingendael is an independent think tank and a diplomatic academy, based in The Hague - City of Peace and Justice. As part of Clingendael, the Russia & Eastern Europe Centre aims to increase knowledge of this vast and complex region through analysis, strategic policy advice and events.

RAAM aims to deepen knowledge in the Netherlands about political, social and cultural developments in Russia, Ukraine and Belarus, as they are of essential (geo)political significance for the European democratic legal order.

The Netherlands-Russia Centre aims to strengthen ties between the Netherlands and countries in the CIS region. This by, among other things, promoting relations between companies, governments and cultural institutions. The Centre believes in the necessity of culture for successful business.

The main purpose of the Institute of Eastern Christian Studies is the scholarly study of Eastern Christianity. 

The Eureast Platform engages in academic collaboration with and study of the countries of Eastern Europe and Eurasia, more specifically Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan.

DutchCulture is the network and knowledge organization for international cultural cooperation. DutchCulture supports the Dutch cultural and creative sector, public authorities and diplomatic posts in the pursuit of their international ambitions.

The Centre for European Security Studies (CESS) is an independent institute for research and training, based in Groningen, The Netherlands. As part of CESS, Europe-Central Asia Monitoring (EUCAM) is presented as the knowledge hub on broader Europe-Central Asia relations.

Wageningen University and Research (WUR) cooperates with partners in Russia and Eastern Europe in the field of sustainable food systems, living environment and healthy well-being. Its mission is 'to explore the potential of nature 'to improve the quality of life'. 

The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies (HCSS) conducts research and provides advice on geopolitical and defence & security issues to governments, international institutions and businesses. Research is characterized by a datadriven, multidisciplinary approach, specialist knowledge and a strategic orientation.

The Netherlands Institute in Saint Petersburg (NIP) is an academic centre that increases expertise in the field of Russian studies and offers services to researchers and students of the participating universities. The NIP is part of the University of Amsterdam and is partnered with the University of Groningen, Leiden University, Utrecht University, the Free University and the Radboud University of Nijmegen.

The Dutch-Russian Law Association (DRLA) aims to promote a fair administration of justice, the rule of law and the observance of fundamental rights in the Netherlands and Russia.

LINKS Europe is a foundation based in The Hague promoting the peaceful resolution of conflicts and a secure and prosperous Europe in friendship and solidarity with its neighbourhood. Amongst its activities, LINKS Europe manages commonspace.eu – an independent information and analysis website, providing original content on a range of topics affecting Europe and its neighbourhood.