
What is happening in the world right now? In this podcast produced by the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI) we'll take a closer look at events taking place around the globe. Here you will find conversations, seminars and lectures on different international topics. We hope you'll learn something new!
For our Norwegian-speaking audience, we also recommend our podcast series Utenrik... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 102 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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Over the past decade, China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has redrawn physical, economic, and political maps. From ports in the Indian Ocean to railways across Central Asia, the BRI has been described as the most ambitious infrastructure project i... more
In this episode of The World Stage, NUPI Senior Researcher Erik Skare explores the complex history and internal dynamics of Hamas with Jeroen Gunning, Professor at King's College London and a pioneer in the field of critical terrorism studies.
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New forms of cooperation are emerging, and countries are increasingly turning to smaller, more flexible alliances to navigate uncertainty. In this new landscape, partnerships between like-minded actors matter more than ever, and the relationship betw... more
In this episode of the NUPI podcast The World Stage, Cedric de Coning (NUPI) sits down with Louise Lieberknecht (formerly GRID-Arendal) who is one of the authors of a new report investigating the environmental dimensions of conflict in the Lake Chad ... more
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A think-tank–driven program that brings together policy researchers, regional experts, and practitioners to unpack global affairs, security, and governance. Episodes frequently center on international institutions, regional order, conflict dynamics, and strategic policy choices, with notable attention to how norms, diplomacy, and non-traditional security challenges intersect with technology, climate, and development. Noteworthy is a pattern of hosting researchers and practitioners from think tanks, universities, and regional institutes, often anchoring discussions in current geopolitical developments and real-world implications for policy and alliance behavior. Potential listeners include policymakers, researchers, and industry professional... more
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