Analysing international policy processes and Lithuania’s role in them

Eastern Europe Studies Centre (EESC)

The Eastern Europe Studies Centre (EESC) is an independent, non-profit think-tank operating in Vilnius since 2006, focusing on the analysis of international policy processes and Lithuania’s role in them. The EESC brings together experts in various fields, publishes analytical material, organises events, and carries out international and national projects. The Centre’s founders are the Government of the Republic of Lithuania and Vilnius University.

Contact us

Address D. Poškos g. 59, LT-08114 Vilnius, Lithuania

Requisites

Title Rytų Europos Studijų Centras, VšĮ
Registration number: 300590785
Account No (IBAN): LT 0253 65 232 00525 656 6

Values and Principles

In its activities, the EESC aims to provide objective and consistent information, studies, recommendations, independent of specific ideologies or political parties.
The aim of all EESC employees is to maintain the highest level of professionalism and ethics in their activities, as well as the principle of dialogue and respect for the diversity of opinions.
We believe in the importance of Euro-Atlantic cooperation, and we adhere to the guideposts of multilateralism and responsible action in the international arena.
This is important to further strengthen the principles of democracy and the rule of law in Lithuania, as well as to ensure the spread of these values. Civil society, non-governmental organisations and community initiatives play a key role in this process and the EESC seeks to contribute to them.

Value guidelines

Rule of law
Freedom of thought and expression
Public sector cooperation with non-governmental organisations
Objective, independent and transparent media
Active civil society
International relations based on cooperation and dialogue
Economic cooperation and market openness

Working principles

01 High ethical and professional standards for employees and other persons directly involved in the activities of the EESC
02 Transparency, openness and tolerance
03 Objectivity and impartiality

Our partners

Our activities

01 Research

The EESC collaborates with state institutions and non-governmental organizations in Lithuania and abroad, presents proposals and presents examples of good practice, produces publications, analytical and academic texts. We strive to maximise the applied value of RESC research activities and translate them into practical solutions.

02 Projects

In cooperation with civil society, the public and private sectors, we seek dialogue and discussion on relevant events in our region and around the world. The EESC organizes dozens of public events every year on various topics that attract participants from Lithuania and abroad. We are convinced that the European Union’s motto “United in diversity” is no empty promise. It is namely through dialogue between various partners that we can achieve the best results.

03 Public domain

We are one of the longest functioning and internationally recognised Lithuanian analytical centres. Our centre’s team is regularly seen in local and foreign media, commenting on international policy processes, phenomena and events. You can find the views of our analysts in publications and interviews published by CNN, Die Welt, the BBC and elsewhere.