Defence
The task of the armed forces is to safeguard national security and defend the country against attacks.
Research at NUPI is engaged in developing ideas, theories and procedures for the armed forces, in Norway and abroad. We focus on combining the overarching issues of security policy with the practical and technical military challenges involved. NUPI works closely with military practitioners and academic scholars, internationally as well as domestically, seeking to bridge the gap between analyses on the political level and on the ground.
Some topics of NUPI research in the sphere of defence:
• maritime security
• cyber-security
• new technology
• civilian–military relations
• irregular warfare.
News about defence
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Rethinking differentiated integration
17 Sep 2019Several NUPI researchers contributed to the debate about differentiated integration in the area of security and defence at the annual conference of the European International Studies Association (EISA) in Sofia, Bulgaria last week.
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Turkish Foreign Minister visited NUPI
30 Aug 2019Turkey's Foreign Minister H.E. Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu visited NUPI on Friday August 30th.
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NUPI Podcast: Iran can prevent ship attacks, but has no incentive to do so, says Iran FM
29 Aug 2019“Sending naval vessels to the Persian Gulf, with the clear aim of confronting Iran, will not bring security,” Mr. Mohammad Javad Zarif, Iran’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, told NUPI audience.
Publications about defence
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Explaining Russian reactions to increased NATO military presence
2019Ever since NATO’s enlargement process began, Russia has voiced concerns for the impact of a greater NATO military presence near the Russian border for its national security. While the signing of the 1997 NATO–Russia Founding Act eased some tensions, Russia–NATO relations have had their ups and downs.... -
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Governance Entrepreneurs as Spoilers in Nordic Defence Cooperation
The deteriorated security situation in Europe has contributed to a renewed focus on Nordic defence cooperation. Recent political statements indicate an increased interest among the Nordic states to strengthen regional security cooperation in times of peace, crisis and conflict. Nonetheless, the main... -
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: Popular scientific article
NATO-ledermøte under mørke skyer
2019NATO's Leadership Meeting will take place 3-4 December to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Alliance. However, dark clouds are casting shadows over the celebration.
Research projects about defence
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Research project
Common Fear Factors in Foreign Policy (COMFEAR)
2019 - 2020 (Ongoing)COMFEAR aims to identify key issues of common concern and shared threats as perceived by publics and policymakers in Czechia and Norway.
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Research project
Flanks: Security Challenges in Northern and Southern Europe (FLANKS)
2020 - 2021 (Ongoing)The aim of this project is to develop enhanced knowledge of Russia's behaviour in the Kola Peninsula and the Arctic region, as well as in the Crimean Peninsula and the Black Sea region – and to compare...
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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.