Theme

Diplomacy

Diplomacy concerns relations between states; it is characterized by contact between recognized representatives and by the non-use of excessive force.

A diplomat – for instance, an ambassador – is a person who has been appointed to represent the government of his or her country in relations with other countries. Understanding diplomacy is essential for understanding today’s nation-state system, because it is primarily diplomats who carry out the basic work in international politics. NUPI research on diplomacy examines the growth of diplomatic institutions like envoys, the diplomatic corps and ministries of foreign affairs. We also study diplomatic practices, such as information gathering, reporting and negotiations.

Research questions within the field of diplomacy can include:

What kind of people become diplomats?
How are diplomats trained, and where do they work?
What is the relationship between diplomacy and other international institutions, such as international law?

News about diplomacy

Common fears, common opportunities?

5 Mar 2020

How do Czechia and Norway assess and respond to a changing international political context?

Security policy Defence Terrorisme og ekstremisme Diplomacy Styring Utenrikspolitikk NATO Europe Regional integrasjon Diplomati og utenrikspolitikk Forsvar og sikkerhet Global styring
NUPI@MSC: How do we meet the challenges in a changing Arctic?
13 Feb 2020
- - Marie Furhovden
Read joint NUPI-Wilson Center report on Arctic security discussed at MSC 2020.

The Arctic Security policy Diplomacy Utenrikspolitikk
Comprehensive report on Nordic-China cooperation

2 Jan 2020

Joint Nordic relations with China are evolving but have clear limitations.

Asia Norden Utenrikspolitikk Diplomacy

All news about diplomacy (total 42)

Publications about diplomacy

Publication : Academic article
Staten, barnevernet og utenrikspolitikken. Fra indre anliggende til internasjonal konfliktsone
2020
- - Kristin Haugevik
Norwegian diplomats spend a great deal of time and resources responding to international criticism against Norway’s child welfare services. Such cases can enter the foreign policy domain when the criticism is raised in a bilateral context, or authoritative institutions challenge Norway’s standing as...
Diplomacy Utenrikspolitikk Europe Norden
Publication : Academic article
Den flerhodede dragen – Mot en ny modell for kinesisk utenrikspolitikk?
2014
- - Magnus Langset Trøan
Societal development in China in the past few decades has made pluralism a central feature in the way Chinese policy is decided and implemented. Old formal actors are now facing competition from new, informal actors in both public and civil spheres. As a consequence, China’s formal foreign policy is...
Security policy Diplomacy Utenrikspolitikk Asia Conflict resolution Nasjonalisme Styring
Publication : Academic lecture

The Lion and the Dragon: Sino-Norwegian relations and the way forward
The state and prospects for Sino-Norwegian relations during and after the Chinese boycott of Norway 2011-2016.
Trade Diplomacy Utenrikspolitikk Asia Norden