The Central and East European International Studies Association (CEEISA) was founded in February 1996 by the members of the International Affairs Network and by the Department of International Relations at St. Petersburg State University. The Association is envisioned to be the region's premier professional organization with a membership open to anyone interested in the field of International Affairs (broadly defined). The Association will help rebuild the discipline of International Affairs in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) at the highest possible possible quality standards.