Ulf Sverdrup
DirectorUlf Sverdrup (born 1968), is the Director of the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI). He holds a doctoral degree in Political Science from the University of Oslo. Before taking up the position at NUPI, he was a professor at the Norwegian Business School BI, and a research professor at ARENA, Centre for European Studies, at the University of Oslo. He earned his Masters degree at the University of Bergen.
Sverdrup has published extensively on various topics in international politics, with a particular emphasis on European politics, European integration and Norwegian foreign policy.
Sverdrup was the Head of the Secretariat for the Official Norwegian Europe Review (NOU 2012:2) which assessed the impacts and implications of Norway’s agreements with the EU. He has been a Jean Monnet fellow at the European University Institute, a Visiting scholar at the Mannheimer Zentrum für Europäische Sozialforschung, and he has also worked as senior advisor in the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He is a regular contributor to Dagens Næringsliv.
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Publication
: Report
Ten Years On: Reassessing the Stoltenberg Report on Nordic Cooperation
2019Ten years ago, the report ‘Nordic cooperation on foreign and security policy’ was presented to the Nordic foreign ministers at an extraordinary meeting in Oslo, Norway. Penned and fronted by Norway’s former foreign minister Thorvald Stoltenberg, the report proposed thirteen ways in which Nordic cooperation... -
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: Feature article
Holdninger til utenlandske investeringer fra Kina i de nordiske land
How does the Nordic public view foreign investments? Does the country of origin for such investments matter for the public? Would the public be more critical of investments into certain sectors of the economy, whilst being less critical to foreign investments in others? This essay presents the results... -
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...
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News
NUPI@MSC: How do we meet the challenges in a changing Arctic?
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: Report
A Governance and Risk Inventory for a Changing Arctic
Many government officials, military leaders, and political observers have proclaimed the rise of a new, post-Cold War global great power competition between the United States, Russia, and China with myriad implications. Using this new reality as the backdrop for the Arctic Security Roundtable at the... -
Research project
Norway-China Symposium for Research within the Social Sciences, Humanities and Law (NOKINSYMP)
2018 - 2021 (Ongoing)Annual symposium that highlights the importance of the social disciplines in Norway-China research cooperation.
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Tue 26 Nov 2019Event
CANCELLED: Europe in 2020 – a Finnish perspective
Time: 09:30 Location: NUPIThis event has been cancelled due to unforeseen events.
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Wed 20 Nov 2019Event
Breakfast seminar: How does China view the world economy?
Time: 08:30 Location: NUPIWe hear a lot about the slowing of China’s economic growth and the trade war with USA. How do Chinese researchers view the situation and what does it mean for other countries and Norway?
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Mon 28 Oct 2019Event
Why Populist Foreign Policies in Europe are Doomed to Fail
Time: 14:00 Location: NUPIProfessor Andrew Moravcsik visits NUPI to talk about the surge of populism in Europe and its limitations for foreign policy.
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Tue 18 Jun 2019Event
Governing oceans in an age of global shifts
Time: 08:30 Location: NUPIHow can we ensure that the oceans are governed in a secure and sustainable way? How can coastal states like Norway use the oceans to increase their economic growth? Welcome to this seminar and launch of NUPI’s new Center for Ocean Governance.
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Research project
The Nordics and the International
2019 (Ongoing)Why is there not more Nordic cooperation on the international arena, when Nordic politicians so often express a willingness to develop cooperation in this field further? This project aims to build new knowledge, stimulate debate and inform the wider public about opportunities and limitations for strengthened...
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Wed 5 Jun 2019Event
NATO – an alliance for the future?
Time: 09:00 Location: NUPINATO is currently facing new and major challenges in today’s security environment. How well is the alliance prepared and equipped to meet these challenges?
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Publication
: KRONIKK
Hvor går nordisk samarbeid?
I en tid med geopolitiske omveltninger snakker Nordens regjeringer med fornyet kraft om nordisk samarbeid. Men stopper det med fine ord, eller følges visjonene opp av konkrete handlinger? -
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: KRONIKK
Transatlantisk trøbbel. Europa og USA orker ikke lengre å skjule spenningene.
2019Sikkerhetskonferansen i München har tradisjonelt vært stedet for å dyrke det transatlantiske samarbeidet. Årets versjon var derfor et deprimerende skue. Avstanden mellom Europa og USA har lenge vært stor, men nå orket ingen lengre å legge skjul på spenningene og misnøyen. Visepresident Mike Pence var... -
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: KRONIKK
Norges nye Kina-strategi kan komme fra Brussel
2019Bare hvis Europa står sammen kan man ha tilstrekkelig makt til å motstå press fra Kina. -
Publication
: Rapport/avhandling
Ten Years On: Reassessing the Stoltenberg Report on Nordic Cooperation
Ten years ago, the report ‘Nordic cooperation on foreign and security policy’ was presented to the Nordic foreign ministers at an extraordinary meeting in Oslo, Norway. Penned and fronted by Norway’s former foreign minister Thorvald Stoltenberg, the report proposed thirteen ways in which Nordic cooperation... -
Tue 14 May 2019Event
Breakfast seminar: Diplomacy at work in turbulent times
Time: 09:00 Location: NUPIHow do you negotiate with difficult partners? This is what Ambassador Chris Hill will talk about when he visits NUPI on 14 May.
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Wed 8 May 2019Event
Poland and Norway – strategic partnership in the making?
Time: 15:15 Location: NUPIIn 2019 Poland marks 20th anniversary of its membership in NATO as well as 15th anniversary of its membership in the EU. This year Poland will also mark 100 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations with Norway. What are Poland’s foreign and security policy priorities in the time to come?...
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Mon 13 May 2019Event
China’s Evolving Industrial Policies – what does it mean for us?
Time: 14:00 Location: NUPISome welcome Chinese investments in Europe with open arms, others see it as a threat to national security. Matthew Ferchen visits NUPI to talk about what China's investment policy means for Europe.
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Publication
: Rapport/avhandling
Improving Future Ocean Governance – Governance of Global Goods in an Age of Global Shifts
Japan’s G20 presidency in 2019 will take the lead in promoting environmentally sustainable economic growth and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As a gathering of coastal states, under Japan’s presidency the G20 will specifically work to reduce marine plastic pollution and support marine biodiversity....