Central European Institute of Asian Studies

Mission & Goals

Central European Institute of Asian Studies (CEIAS) is a transnational think tank headquartered in ‎Bratislava, Slovakia and regional presence in Czechia, Austria, Poland, Hungary, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Canada and beyond.The main goal of CEIAS is to spread knowledge about Asia among scholars and experts in Central Europe and beyond, while also informing the public about Central European activities in Asia.To this end, CEIAS conducts and publishes its research, organizes public seminars and conferences, supports education on Asian topics, and communicates with the local, regional, and international media.CEIAS activities focus mainly on international relations and security studies in East, Southeast, South, and Central Asia. CEIAS cooperates with a number of experts and similar organizations in the region and beyond.