Theme

Governance

Governance is about which political institutions a society have, the processes these are involved in, and their governing behavior.

A country is deemed to be ‘democratic’ if the political leadership is chosen by means of free elections – but to qualify as a true democracy, there must also be a well-functioning legal system and respect for human rights.Contrary to democracies we have dictatorial or authoritarian countries. The less authority citizens in a society wield, the more authoritarian the country is deemed.

At NUPI, research on governance examine various forms of government to understand better the ways in which countries may be authoritarian or democratic, as well as the consequences of different types of governance for the economy and living conditions.

Questions in focus include:

Why do democratic states less often go to war with each other?
What can influence the economy to shift from an authoritarian to a democratic form of governance?
Why is famine less common in democracies?

News about governance

‘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
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
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

All news about governance (total 55)

Publications about governance

Publication : Report
Brunei Darussalam: How to Build an Investment Climate for Renewable Energy?
2020
Brunei Darussalam has yet to make major progress in renewable energy and become an attractive destination for investors. Only 0.05% of Brunei’s electricity came from renewable energy sources, while 99.95% was based on fossil fuels. In 2014, the country set a renewable energy target of 10% in the power...
Internasjonale investeringer Asia Climate Energy Styring
Publication : Interview

Rethinking Arctic Governance
New perspectives on power in Arctic governance - interview and book talk about 'Arctic Governance: Power in cross-border cooperation' (Manchester University Press, 2018). Podcast and transcript.
Diplomacy The Arctic
Publication : Report
China’s EU policy in the pandemic era: A new normal?
2020
- - Magnus Langset Trøan
During the pandemic era, media reports and leaks indicate a growing assertiveness from China towards the EU. Is this a sign of a new normal in China's EU policy of something else entirely? To devise an appropriate response, the EU should contrast this perceived assertiveness with China's long-term...
Security policy Trade Diplomacy Utenrikspolitikk Europe Styring The EU