Theme

Europe

Europe is changing – faced with financial crises, conflicts in its neighbourhood, and power shifts on the international scene.

Europe, the world’s second-smallest continent, consists of 48 states and one territory (Gibraltar). Its natural borders go along the coasts of the Mediterranean Sea, the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea to the south; the Atlantic Ocean to the west; and the Arctic Ocean, the Barents Sea and the Kara Sea to the north. The eastern border with Asia is not clearly defined, but the Ural Mountains are often used as the dividing line. By that definition, some 115 million Russians are considered to be Europeans.

The EU is the dominant theme of NUPI’s research on Europe. Increased cooperation and the development of common institutions in Europe, EU foreign and defence policy, EU policy towards neighbouring states and adjacent regions, as well as the role of NATO in Europe are all important areas of study. Also central are questions of energy production in Europe and European energy security. Further priority areas for research at NUPI are the special position of Europe in Norwegian foreign policy, and the role of Europe in global geopolitics.

Learn more about NUPI's research on Europe on the webpage of NUPI Centre for European Studies.

Sources: Store Norske Leksikon and NUPI.

News about Europe

Drivers of violent extremism: NUPI to coordinate EU-funded project
19 Dec 2019
- - Ane Teksum Isbrekken
PREVEX will shed light on how the various drivers of violent extremism operate.

The EU Conflict resolution Terrorisme og ekstremisme The Middle East and North Africa Europe Opprørsgrupper Sårbare stater Komparativ metode
Has the West forgotten about Chechnya?
6 Dec 2019
- - Marie Furhovden
PODCAST: Ramzan Kadyrov’s reign in Chechnya has cast a wave of fear and oppression across this Russian republic. What does that mean for the people living there, and for those who have fled the region in fear? And why don’t we talk more about this in the West?

Conflict resolution Human rights Russia and Eurasia Europe
David Petraeus visits NUPI
2 Oct 2019
- - Maren Garberg Bredesen
NUPI had the pleasure of hosting David H. Petraeus on 30. September. The four-star General (Ret) and former director of CIA shared his insights and prognosis for the geopolitical landscape ahead at the event entitled “Global Security Threats and Western Responses”.

Forsvar og sikkerhet NATO Security policy Terrorisme og ekstremisme Energy North America Europe Asia The Middle East and North Africa

All news about Europe (total 54)

Publications about Europe

Publication : Popular scientific lecture

Etter brexit: Storbritannia, Europa - og Norge
Guest lecture for Arendal Senior University, about how brexit will influence Britain's international role, intra-European dynamics and Norwegian foreign policy.
Diplomacy Europe Norden The EU
Publication : Popular scientific lecture

Brexit, Europa - og Norge
Lecture on the Brexit-process, and implications for Europe and Norwegian foreign policy. Part of the Norwegian Atlantic Committee's annual course in International Politics, held in Norway's seven largest cities.
Utenrikspolitikk Europe Norden International organizations The EU
Publication : Academic article
Between vulnerability and risk? Mental health in UK counter-terrorism
2020
- - Rita Augestad Knudsen
The relationship between terrorism and mental health has been a scholarly concern for decades. So far, the literature has concentrated on the relationship between terrorism and diagnosable disorders, and the prevalence of certain psychological traits among terrorist offenders. Meanwhile, the incorporation...
Terrorisme og ekstremisme Styring Europe