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

‘We need to reflect on what “freedom” means to us’
25 Jun 2020
- - Ane Teksum Isbrekken
What does freedom mean? In her new book, NUPI Senior Research Fellow Rita Augestad Knudsen examines the use of this concept within international politics.

Utenrikspolitikk Diplomacy Conflict resolution International organizations Styring
Norwegians adapting to a changing world

17 Jun 2020

The world as we have come to know it is changing. How do Norwegians respond to these changes? What are their views of Norwegian foreign policy?

Diplomacy Utenrikspolitikk Development policy Security policy NATO Internasjonale investeringer North America Europe Asia
What previous crises tell us about the likely impact of Covid-19 on the EU
13 May 2020
- - Marianne Riddervold
- Jarle Trondal
- Aksemi Newsome
The Covid-19 crisis and its wide-ranging consequences illustrate the importance of understanding how the EU responds to crises. Drawing on a forthcoming book, Marianne Riddervold (NUPI), Jarle Trondal (University of Agder and ARENA) and Akasemi Newsome (UC Berkeley) discuss...

Europe The EU Pandemier Regional integrasjon Utenrikspolitikk International organizations Styring Diplomacy

All news about diplomacy (total 46)

Publications about diplomacy

Publication : Report

The Geopolitics of Fish in the Arctic

2020
Climate change and declining sea-ice in the Central Arctic Ocean (CAO) has brought concerns that fish stocks may expand into the high Arctic. While the sub-Arctic seas of the North Pacific and the North Atlantic have abundant fish resources subject to major commercial fisheries for generations, the CAO...
Diplomacy Russia and Eurasia North America The Arctic Climate Hav
Publication : Interview

Aftenposten Forklart - Hva skal Norge bruke plassen i FNs Sikkerhetsråd til?
After 13 years of election campaign and NOK 29 million, Norway joins the UN Security Council. What should Norway use that seat for, is this important for Norway, and can we have influence in the Security Council as an elected member without the veto power? NUPI’s senior research fellow Niels Nagelhus...
Diplomacy Utenrikspolitikk International organizations United Nations
Publication : Interview

Dagsnytt 18 - Norge inn i Sikkerhetsrådet
Norge sikret seg en plass i FNs Sikkerhetsråd i perioden 2021-2022. NUPI forsker Niels Nagelhus Schia, Utenriksminister Ine Marie Eriksen Søreide og Janne Haaland Matlary møttes i Dagsnytt 18 for å snakke om valget, hvorfor denne plassen er interessant for Norge, hvilke dilemmaer Norge vil møte vis-a-vis...
Diplomacy Utenrikspolitikk International organizations United Nations