Belt & Road Institute In Sweden

What Belt & Road Institute In Sweden does

Belt & Road Institute in Sweden (BRIX) is a Stockholm-based non-profit association founded in 2018 that conducts research, publishes analysis, and facilitates dialogue on China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and broader global governance themes. The organization produces articles, reports, podcasts, videos, and webinars covering BRI developments, China-Europe relations, Africa-China cooperation, and multipolar world order, and distributes this content through its website brixsweden.org along with republication partnerships with Chinese state-affiliated media outlets including CGTN, China Today, China Focus, and CGTN Think Tank.

BRIX's product surface is editorial and event-based rather than technology-based: the underlying infrastructure is a website content distribution platform with podcast and video production capabilities, supplemented by in-person seminars held in Stockholm and online webinars on Chinese policy topics. The organization operates a formal membership program for individuals and organizations engaged with BRI research, and is institutionally linked to the International Schiller Institute through shared personnel, with Chairman Stephen Brawer additionally holding a research fellowship at the Guangdong Institute for International Strategies.

The institute is led by Chairman Stephen Brawer and Vice-Chairman Hussein Askary, supported by board members Thomas Karlsson and Gustaf Lansner. As a non-profit association with 11-50 employees, BRIX is funded through membership fees and likely grants and institutional partnerships, with no disclosed revenue, no pricing model, and no commercial monetization of its research output beyond membership.

Name

Belt & Road Institute In Sweden

Legal name

Belt & Road Institute in Sweden

Website

https://brixsweden.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Belt & Road Institute in Sweden (BRIX) is a Stockholm-based non-profit association founded in 2018 that publishes research, articles, podcasts, and hosts events on China's Belt and Road Initiative and global governance for policy researchers, diplomats, and media professionals.

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Stockholm

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

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B2B

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Services

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Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

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Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Belt & Road Institute in Sweden (BRIX) is a non-profit association that produces research and analysis on China's Belt and Road Initiative, publishing articles, news, podcasts, videos, and hosting webinars, seminars, and studies. Its offering is targeted at policy researchers, government officials, diplomats, journalists, and other stakeholders seeking European and international perspectives on BRI developments, global governance, and China-related international affairs.

Product overview

Belt & Road Institute in Sweden (BRIX) is a non-profit research institute (association) that provides research, analysis, publications, webinars, podcasts, videos, and educational content focused on the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), China-global relations, and international development. The organization does not offer technology products or software services; rather it serves as a knowledge-sharing platform publishing articles, hosting events, and facilitating discussions on BRI-related topics.

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Products and services

• Research Articles and Publications Published articles and written analysis on the Belt and Road Initiative, China-Europe relations, Africa-China cooperation, and global governance, distributed freely to policy researchers, government officials, analysts, and journalists.
• Podcast Series Audio podcast series featuring discussions on Belt and Road Initiative topics such as Africa, Scandinavia, Sri Lanka, and global governance, available to the public via the BRIX website.
• Video Content and Webinar Recordings Video content including webinar recordings and interview clips on BRI developments, distributed to the public via the BRIX website.
• Webinars and Virtual Events Live online events covering BRI-related topics such as China's Two Sessions, Five-Year Plans, and the Health Silk Road, open to the public and policy audiences.
• In-Person Seminars In-person seminars held in Stockholm covering BRI topics including Africa development, China-U.S. trade relations, and global governance for invited attendees and policy stakeholders.
• Membership Program Formal membership program for individuals and organizations engaged with BRI research, providing access to BRIX activities and supporting the non-profit association's operations.
• Research Studies Research studies published by BRIX on Belt and Road Initiative topics, available through the BRIX website for policy researchers and analysts.

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and moderate.

• China Global Television Network (CGTN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCGTN republishes BRIX articles on human rights and development topics. BRIX Chairman Stephen Brawer was invited to Beijing Human Rights Forum. Articles are reposted courtesy of CGTN, extending BRIX reach to Chinese-speaking audiences.
• China TodaymoderateGTM or Marketing PartnerChina Today republishes BRIX content including articles on Europe-China relations, Belt and Road developments, and Xi-Trump summit coverage.
• China FocusmoderateGTM or Marketing PartnerChina Focus publishes BRIX guest articles including the 75 Years of China's Development piece by Stephan Ossenkopp.
• Africa-China Centre for Policy & Advisory (ACCPA)moderateGTM or Marketing PartnerACCPA provides guest commentary content to BRIX including the China $51 Billion Pledge to Africa article by Sylvia Sinkari.
• International Schiller InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHussein Askary serves as Southwest Asia Coordinator for the International Schiller Institute. The two organizations share staff and coordinate on BRI research and events.
• Guangdong Institute for International StrategiesmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerBRIX Chairman Stephen Brawer serves as Distinguished Research Fellow at this institute, indicating collaborative research relationship.
• China Investment ResearchmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint interview/podcast collaboration on nuclear power and Belt and Road with Henry Tillman, Founder and Chairman of China Investment Research.
• China Global Television Network (CGTN) Think TankmoderateGTM or Marketing PartnerCGTN Think Tank publishes BRIX guest content including EU and China analysis by Dr. Pelagia Karpathiotaki.

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Broad incumbents

• Wilson Center: Washington-based non-partisan policy forum addressing global issues including China and Asia. Wilson Center is a broad incumbent peer in the international policy research space, with overlapping convening and publishing activity though a much broader thematic agenda.
• Atlantic Council: Major US-based international affairs think tank with significant Asia and global economics programming. Atlantic Council is a broad incumbent — both publish analysis on global governance and engage with Chinese policy — but Atlantic Council operates at substantially larger scale and breadth.
• Chatham House: London-based international affairs think tank covering Asia, global governance, and economic statecraft. Chatham House is a broad incumbent — both produce policy research and host convenings, but Chatham House operates globally at a much larger scale.
• European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR): Pan-European foreign policy think tank with a broad China and global governance portfolio. ECFR is a broader incumbent in the same space — both publish European foreign policy analysis, but ECFR's scope and resources dwarf BRIX's.
• Asia Society Policy Institute: US-headquartered policy institute focused on Asia and US-Asia relations. Asia Society is a broad incumbent with overlapping China research output, although its mission emphasizes US-Asia ties rather than BRI specifically.

Regional players

• Swedish Institute of International Affairs (UI): Sweden's main foreign policy think tank. UI is a regional peer — both are Stockholm-based research institutes producing analysis on international affairs — but UI covers the full policy spectrum rather than the BRI-specific focus that defines BRIX.
• Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI): Sweden-based international affairs research institute. SIPRI shares BRIX's Stockholm base and policy research orientation but focuses on armed conflict, arms control, and security rather than BRI economics, making it a regional peer in scope rather than a direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Mercator Institute for China Studies (MERICS): Berlin-based European think tank focused on China. MERICS is the closest direct peer — both are dedicated research institutes providing European analysis of China's Belt and Road Initiative and global governance, serving overlapping policy and academic audiences.
• International Schiller Institute: International policy and advocacy organization sharing leadership and programming with BRIX. Both collaborate on BRI research, events, and content, and serve ideologically aligned audiences interested in multipolar world order and global governance.

Emerging players

• China Institute: US-based non-profit dedicated to advancing understanding of China through programs, events, and publications. China Institute is an emerging peer in the China-focused research and convening space, comparable in scale and mission orientation to BRIX though operating from a New York base.

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Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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