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Center
NUPI Ukraine Centre
Events
The war in Ukraine reshapes Norwegian and global politics and impacts on the shape and practice of global governance. So far, Norway has provided substantial support to Ukraine, and the government has decided to allocate NOK 85 billion per year through 2028 under the Nansen Programme, of which NOK 70 billion is military support and the remainder goes to development assistance.
Norway is also taking part in planning a Coalition of the Willing, but it remains unclear whether and how Norway will participate in any potential multinational force to secure the peace when it comes.
At the same time, there is still not enough knowledge about Ukraine and how Ukraine affects Norwegian foreign policy. The Centre will encompass various empirical themes and theoretical perspectives.
The NUPI Ukraine Centre will serve as a hub for NUPI’s Ukraine-related research and reflect the breadth of our work. Focus areas will include, among others:
- The impact of the war in Ukraine on Norwegian, European, and global security policy
- The role of civil society, anti-corruption efforts, and developments in Ukrainian governance
- Trends in Ukraine’s willingness to defend
- Interaction between the Ukrainian and European defence industries
- Organization of military support to Ukraine
- Organization of assistance and support for reconstruction
- Critical vulnerabilities and the protection of critical infrastructure
- Developments in regions occupied by Russia
The leaders of the center are John Karlsrud and Natalia Moen-Larsen.
Articles
New publications
The World Bank in Ukraine – lessons and challenges after 2022
The World Bank holds a central role in the international civilian support structure and has mobilised over $90 billion for Ukraine after Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022. The pace and volume of the the fund mobilisation is unprecedented, requiring new mechanisms and structures, and raises technical and political challenges as the bank manages its apolitical mandate amid war between two of its shareholders. This brief explores the bank’s role in Ukraine and the trade-offs this entails, highlighting lessons and concerns identified by the actors themselves, including sustainability questions tied to scope of support, trust fund organisation, and ownership and legitimacy of the World Bank programmes. The analysis draws on grey literature and interviews with staff and Norwegian aid stakeholders, including the Nansen programme.
The World Bank in Ukraine – lessons and challenges after 2022
The World Bank holds a central role in the international civilian support structure and has mobilised over $90 billion for Ukraine after Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022. The pace and volume of the the fund mobilisation is unprecedented, requiring new mechanisms and structures, and raises technical and political challenges as the bank manages its apolitical mandate amid war between two of its shareholders. This brief explores the bank’s role in Ukraine and the trade-offs this entails, highlighting lessons and concerns identified by the actors themselves, including sustainability questions tied to scope of support, trust fund organisation, and ownership and legitimacy of the World Bank programmes. The analysis draws on grey literature and interviews with staff and Norwegian aid stakeholders, including the Nansen programme.
Projects
Norwegian Security Policy: Strategic Choices and Dilemmas in a Time of Turbulence
The project examines how Russia’s war against Ukraine, increased great power rivalry, and uncertainty among allies are shaping Norwegian security policy, and how Norway should adapt to...
From ability to defend to willingness to defend – What can Norway learn from Ukraine?
What does it take to create a willingness to defend your country? ...
Coalition of the Willing for Ukraine Tracker
This project surveys the political willingness of allies to deploy troops—on the ground, in the air, or at sea—to establish a military presence in or around Ukraine. ...
Re-Engaging with Neighbours in a State of War and Geopolitical Tensions (RE-ENGAGE)
RE-ENGAGE’s overarching ambition is to assist the EU in refining its foreign policy toolbox, including its enlargement and neighbourhood policies. This will enhance the Union’s geopoli...
Support to UN Peace Operations: Ensuring More Effective UN Peace Operations (UNPO)
The aim of the UNPO-project is to strengthen the ability of UN peacekeeping and other peace operations to respond to global security challenges, adapt to a changing global order, and c...