Theme

Foreign policy

The study of foreign policy examines how representatives of a state work in relation to other international actors, and the effects of their actions.

NUPI studies Norwegian foreign policy in particular as an example of this topic. Alliances and participation in international organizations are important elements of Norway’s foreign policy. In studying foreign policy, it is essential to understand the various actors involved, like government ministries, political parties, voluntary organizations and NGOs and individuals, as well as relations among the various actors. Norway’s foreign policy is often closely connected to its development assistance policy, but delimitation here is difficult since foreign policy is inextricably linked to international economics and international development.

Among research topics on this field at NUPI we may mention:

How to understand Norway’s place in the world of nations?
How does the Norwegian state go about gaining popular support for its foreign policy?
- and what are the effects?

News about foreign policy

Prestigous award to Julie Wilhelmsen
14 Sep 2020
- - Marie Furhovden
Wilhelmsen is awarded the ‘Skjerveheimprisen’ for her important work on Russia and the foreign policy debate in Norway.

Russia and Eurasia Utenrikspolitikk
The Russia Conference 2020: Great Powers and Arctic Politics
7 Sep 2020
- - Marie Furhovden
Did you miss the conference on 10 September? Here are all the panels for you to watch!

Russia and Eurasia The Arctic Utenrikspolitikk
‘We need to reflect on what “freedom” means to us’
25 Jun 2020
- - Ane Teksum Isbrekken
What does freedom mean? In her new book, NUPI Senior Research Fellow Rita Augestad Knudsen examines the use of this concept within international politics.

Utenrikspolitikk Diplomacy Conflict resolution International organizations Styring

All news about foreign policy (total 53)

Publications about foreign policy

Publication : Interview

Comments on Norwegian-Russian relations in the context of information on Russia's role in hacking of the Stortinget
Comments on Norwegian-Russian relations in the context of information on Russia's alleged role in hacking of the Stortinget on 24 August 2020 in TV2 Nyhetskanalen
Security policy Utenrikspolitikk Russia and Eurasia Conflict resolution
Publication : Report
China’s EU policy in the pandemic era: A new normal?
2020
- - Magnus Langset Trøan
During the pandemic era, media reports and leaks indicate a growing assertiveness from China towards the EU. Is this a sign of a new normal in China's EU policy of something else entirely? To devise an appropriate response, the EU should contrast this perceived assertiveness with China's long-term...
Security policy Trade Diplomacy Utenrikspolitikk Europe Styring The EU
Publication : Academic article
Renewable energy and geopolitics: A review
2020
- - Roman Vakulchuk
- - Indra Overland
This article reviews the literature on the geopolitics of renewable energy. It finds that while the roots of this literature can be traced back to the 1970s and 1980s, most of it has been published from 2010 onwards. The following aggregate conclusions are extracted from the literature: renewable energy...
Security policy Utenrikspolitikk Climate Energy