Research

The Asia Centre aims to support the understanding of Asian and Middle Eastern cultures and political trends in Estonia, and to explore how these developments can contribute to the country’s economic and social potential. The Centre conducts research on Asia-related topics with the goal of providing the academic community, policymakers, analysts, and the general public with accurate and independent analysis.

RESEARCH DIRECTIONS

The University of Tartu Asia Centre’s research focuses on regions across Asia and the Middle East, addressing timely and significant issues in each area. All research directions are supported by dedicated projects.

• South and Southeast Asia, including India and Singapore
• East Asia, including China, Japan, and Taiwan
• Central Asia, including China, Russia, and Turkey
• The Middle East, including North Africa

RESEARCH OUTCOME

• Read and listen to our reports, analyses, books, and podcasts produced by the Asia Centre.
• And keep an eye on to our research events such as conferences, workshops, summer and winter schools ets. Information on all upcoming events can be found here in the events section.