Pandemics
Pandemics are global crises that may have vast impact on international politics. They are primarily health crises, but also deep economic crises, which in turn can lead to a social and political crisis.
Covid-19 is a current example that raises several questions on international cooperation and how countries are interdependent. The effects of the pandemic will vary between countries and regions, but if the crisis affects the least developed countries, the humanitarian consequences will be significant. The impact of the crisis is uncertain and will depend on how deep and long-lasting the crisis becomes, and how it is managed.
News about pandemics
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The hidden consequences of Covid-19
1 Mar 2021It is no secret that the consequences of the pandemic we are now in the midst of, are enormous. But did you know that covid-19 may contribute to a reversal of the global work on women's rights? Or that it may lead to a dramatic decrease in peace operations?
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NUPI replaces NRK P2's 'Ekko' this week
7 Dec 2020NUPI has produced ten hours of high quality radio about foreign policy and international relations. The programs will air on NRK P2 during week 50, Monday to Friday from 9.00 to 11.00. Tune in!
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How Covid-19 affects sustainable energy transitions
20 Oct 2020Less flying. More biking. More staying at home, also when you are working. A new article by nine renowned energy experts explains how the pandemic may change the global energy landscape.
Publications about pandemics
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Publication
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Global handel og medisinsk beredskap i lys av Covid-19
2021The study analyzes world trade and value chains for medical goods before and during Covid-19, and on this basis discusses lessons learned for medical preparedness in Norway. Since Norway imports much of what we need, emergency preparedness is an international issue, while it has largely been treated... -
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Climate, Peace and Security: The case of South Sudan
2021The consequences of climate change can worsen South Sudan’s humanitarian crises and fragile security environment, marked by widespread communal conflict and a civil war since 2013. With a population estimated at 11 million, more than 1.6 million people have been internally displaced due to prolonged... -
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Resilience in the age of crises
This research paper examines the concept 'resilience' as a response to the constantly changing environments and turbulence of the world. While resilience is used by several international organisations and nation states, there is still a lack of consensus regarding what the concept really means...