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  • Publication : Academic article

    Conventional Counterforce Dilemmas: South Korea's Deterrence Strategy and Stability on the Korean Peninsula

    2021
      • Henrik Stålhane Hiim
    In response to North Korea's nuclear weapons program, South Korea is quietly pursuing an independent conventional counterforce and countervalue strategy. This strategy is unique. Few, if any, nonnuclear states have sought to rely on advanced conventional capabilities to deter a nuclear-armed adversary....
  • Publication : Kronikk

    The Nordic shift: China’s uphill battle for public approval in northern Europe

    2020
      • Morten Skumsrud Andersen
      • Henrik Stålhane Hiim
      • Ulf Sverdrup
    A recent survey shows that even the champions of free trade in Europe’s high north are reassessing their approach to Chinese investment.
  • News

    NUPI replaces NRK P2's 'Ekko' this week

    07.12.2020
    NUPI has produced ten hours of high quality radio about foreign policy and international relations. The programs will air on NRK P2 during week 50, Monday to Friday from 9.00 to 11.00. Tune in!
  • News

    NUPI awarded funding for four research projects by the Research Council of Norway

    16.12.2020
    A good week for NUPI - The Research Council of Norway awarded NUPI funding for four new research projects.
  • News

    NUPI awarded funding for four research projects by the Research Council of Norway

    16.12.2020
    A good week for NUPI - The Research Council of Norway awarded NUPI funding for four new research projects.
  • News

    NUPI awarded funding for five research projects by the Research Council of Norway

    16.12.2020
    The Research Council of Norway awarded NUPI funding for five new research projects.
  • News

    NUPI replaces NRK P2's 'Ekko' this week

    07.12.2020
    NUPI has produced ten hours of high quality radio about foreign policy and international relations. The programs will air on NRK P2 during week 50, Monday to Friday from 9.00 to 11.00. Tune in!
  • News

    The Russia Conference 2020: Great Powers and Arctic Politics

    07.09.2020
      • Marie Furhovden
    Did you miss the conference on 10 September? Here are all the panels for you to watch!
  • News

    The Russia Conference 2020: Great Powers and Arctic Politics

    07.09.2020
      • Marie Furhovden
    Did you miss the conference on 10 September? Here are all the panels for you to watch!
  • Research project

    Roads to Power? The political effects of infrastructure projects in Asia (ROADS)

    2020 - 2024 (Ongoing)

    Does investing in roads and railroads in another country generate increased political influence? ROADS seeks to answer this question by zooming in on China´s role in building high-speed railways (HSR) in Laos, Myanmar, Malaysia and Indonesia.

  • Foto: NTB Scanpix Research project

    Consequences of Investments for National Security (COINS)

    2019 - 2023 (Ongoing)

    How can liberal open societies reap the benefits of open economies, but at the same time protect their legitimate security interests? In the project “Consequences of Investments for National Security” (COINS) we are examining how liberal economies can attract foreign investments whilst at the same time...

  • Tue 4 Feb 2020
    Event

    Theory Seminar: Crafting Payoffs: Strategies and Effectiveness of Economic Statecraft

    Time: 13:15 Location: NUPI

    When is it effective to use economic instruments in international politics?

  • Kinas president Xi Jinping møter kong Salman bin Abdulaziz av Saudi-Arabia. Her er de to statsoverhodene avbildet sammen i 2016 mens de utfører en tradisjonell dans som del av velkomstseremonien for Xi Jinping i Riyadh. News

    What does China really want in the Middle East?

    16.12.2019
      • Ane Teksum Isbrekken
    In a recent article, NUPI research fellow Henrik S. Hiim and Stig Stenslie aim to find an answer.
  • Publication : Academic article

    China's Realism in the Middle East

    2019
      • Henrik Stålhane Hiim
    While the United States is seeking to adopt a lower profile in the Middle East, China's interests in the region is expanding. This raises questions about the future of China's strategy towards the region. Will China seize the opportunity to establish a heavy military presence, cultivate client...
  • The image shows a ballistic missile Research project

    Strategic stability, new technologies and the future of nuclear disarmament in Asia

    2019 - 2021 (Ongoing)

    This project examines the main obstacles to nuclear arms control and disarmament, focusing on Asia.

  • News

    How to negotiate with difficult partners?

    16.05.2019
      • Ane Teksum Isbrekken
    Ambassador Christopher R. Hill shares his insights and experiences from the frontline of American diplomacy in this episode of NUPI podcast.
  • Wed 30 Jan 2019
    Event

    China and the nuclear crises in Iran and North Korea
    Time: 14:00 Location: NUPI

    The nuclear deal with Iran is in crisis, and talks on the North Korean nuclear program has made little progress. At the same time, China is well on its way to become one of the world’s most powerful states. How important is it for China to prevent any further proliferation of nuclear weapons?

  • News

    Why are Asia’s nuclear powers rearming?

    12.12.2018
      • Ane Teksum Isbrekken
    The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has granted NOK 8 million to NUPI researchers Henrik Hiim and Sverre Lodgaard to study the drivers of nuclear rearmament in Asia.