Research and Development

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Research at the Estonian Academy of Security Sciences

The Estonian Academy of Security Sciences operates at the intersection of policy, practice and academic research. The focus of its research activities is to support the internal security of the state and the safety of society through applied research.

The academy’s research activities concentrate on four main areas:

Research collaboration

The central contact point for R&D collaboration is the Research Support and Knowledge Transfer Department.

Academic journals

Security Spectrum

Security Spectrum: Journal of Advanced Security Research publishes scholarly articles on international security issues. The journal’s aim is to contribute to the development of the field of security and to policymaking at the international level. Security Spectrum is published twice a year, indexed in the EBSCO database, and classified in the Estonian Research Information System (ETIS) at level 1.2.

The journal is currently not being published, and manuscript submissions are temporarily closed.

Estonian-language journal “Turvalisuskompass” (Security Compass)

Turvalisuskompass publishes articles on security and safety topics in Estonian. The journal also features overviews of completed projects and research, supporting the development of Estonian professional and academic terminology in the field. It is intended for Estonian researchers and security practitioners to support evidence-based decision-making. Turvalisuskompass is published twice a year and classified in the Estonian Research Information System (ETIS) at level 1.2.

Research events


Research events provide a platform to present the academy’s research, promote the exchange of ideas, and address strategic issues relevant to the evolving field of internal security. By bringing together researchers, practitioners, policymakers, representatives of public authorities, and international partners, the academy’s research events strengthen cooperation between academia and practice, facilitate interdisciplinary dialogue, and promote the dissemination and application of research findings. They also contribute to the development of research capacity, international collaboration, and the integration of scientific knowledge into education, professional practice, and policy development.

The Academy’s research events include an annual science festival, colloquia, conferences, seminars, and virtual publication launches.

Events

Research security


The Estonian Academy of Security Sciences (EASS) brings together strong expertise in security and research, enabling it to shape and guide discussions on research security in Estonia. The Academy draws attention to security risks related to research and contributes to their evidence‑based consideration both in public debate and in policymaking. The Estonian Academy of Security Sciences actively participates in the national research security working group led by the Ministry of Education and Research.

EASS media coverage on research security: