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Climate, Peace and Security Fact Sheet: Somalia

Somalia experienced its worst drought on record from 2021 to 2023, with an unprecedented five consecutive failed rainy seasons that displaced hundreds of thousands of people, undermined livelihoods and raised the spectre of famine in some areas. From August 2022, clan militias and the Somali armed forces launched operations against al-Shabab in some of the most drought-affected regions. As climate change and conflict continue apace in Somalia, the need for robust analyses and responses to climate-related security risks has never been greater.
  • Africa
  • Climate
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Climate, Peace and Security in Somalia

In a new updated Fact Sheet from the joint NUPI and SIPRI Climate-related Peace and Security Risks Project (CPSR), the team explore the nexus between climate change, peace, and security in Somalia.
  • Africa
  • Climate
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Disputing the narrative of the general's assassination

Iran failed miserably in its attempt to steer the narrative after the assassination of its top general. Are autocracies not winning the information battle after all?
  • The Middle East and North Africa
  • Conflict
  • Governance
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Analysis
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ANALYSIS: BRICS and the West: Don’t Believe the Cold War Hype

While it is prudent to be cautious, it may also be wise to explore cooperation in those areas where there are shared interests rather than assume that the BRICS and the West are strategic rivals on all fronts.
  • Global economy
  • Global governance
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PODCAST: AI and geopolitics

“Every tool can become a weapon,” notes Vice Chair and President of Microsoft. “It will take not just responsible companies, but law and regulation to manage this properly.”
  • Security policy
  • Cyber
  • Diplomacy
  • Global governance
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C-suite strategies for responsible AI

Microsoft and NBIM executives visited NUPI to deliberate on the geopolitics of artificial intelligence.
  • Security policy
  • Cyber
  • Globalisation
  • Diplomacy
  • Global governance
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Visit from China to discuss relations to Europe

International politics are characterized by many conflicts and hectic meeting activities. Norwegian and Chinese scholars met at NUPI to discuss status quo.
  • Globalisation
  • Europe
  • Asia
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Research on friendships in the Arctic

Kristin Haugevik and her colleagues can celebrate as their project has been successful with the Research Council of Norway. Now, people can expect insights into what sets apart the allies in the Arctic.
  • Defence
  • Security policy
  • Cyber
  • Diplomacy
  • Foreign policy
  • The Arctic
  • Conflict
  • Climate
  • Oceans
  • International organizations
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New research
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New research

Government allocates NOK 45 million to Geopolitics Research Centre led by NUPI

The Centre will specifically examine the rivalry among major powers like China, Russia, the USA, and regional centres of power. The generated research will significantly aid Norwegian foreign and security policy decisions.
  • Defence and security
  • Security policy
  • Global economy
  • Globalisation
  • Foreign policy
  • Europe
  • Russia and Eurasia
  • Asia
  • North America
  • Global governance
  • Governance
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Kari M. Osland is NUPI's new Director

Kari M. Osland is the new Director at the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs from 1 September 2023.
  • Foreign policy
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