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Afghanistan Week 29 Oct 2024–1 Nov 2024

The 2024 Afghanistan Week will take stock of the last three years, examining the evolution of Taliban rule, the international engagement with the regime, and the adaptation of Afghans to the new state of affairs.

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PRIO AI Days Unites Experts to Shape Technology's Role in Global Peace

For a second year, PRIO AI Days took place earlier this month to explore the transformative role of artificial intelligence in global peace and security.

News

Tuesday, 29 Oct 2024

Mongolian grassland. Photo: Francisco Anzola

Governing the Grasslands of China and Mongolia: Sociotechnical solutions

Seminar with Dr. Katarzyna Golik, Monday 11 November 2024, 10:00-11:30 at PRIO

Book chapter

2024

Ansar Allah (Houthi Rebels)

Book chapter in Handbook of Terrorist and Insurgent Groups: A Global Survey of Threats, Tactics, and Characteristics

PRIO Blogs

Wednesday, 23 Oct 2024

BRICS summit 2024 in Kazan, Russia. Stanislav Krasilnikov /Photohost Ag/Anadolu via Getty Images

No Shortcut to Hard Road to Peace in Ukraine

As Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine approaches its 33rd month, no drastic changes are expected on the battlefield. Ukraine has intensified its behind-the-scenes multilateral political maneuvering, as evidenced by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s promotion of his own victory plan, despite little change on the battlefield. Zelenskyy’s proposal emphasizes that only ...

Popular article

2024

No shortcut to hard road to peace in Ukraine

Popular article in Eurasia Daily Monitor

News

Friday, 18 Oct 2024

PRIO Seeks New Director to Lead Institute

We are looking for a committed and unifying leader who will contribute to strengthening peace research nationally and internationally.

Recorded event

Thursday, 17 Oct 2024 15:30–16:30 UTC+02

57:52

Decided Return Migration: Emotions, Citizenship, Home and Belonging in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Welcome to an online book launch of Aida Ibričević’s Decided Return Migration. The author will discuss the making of her book, her contributions to return migration scholarship and how her book adds to a better understanding of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Recorded event

Wednesday, 16 Oct 2024 11:30–12:30 UTC+02

01:00:15

AI and Academic Publishing: Is There Hope or Despair on the Horizon?

How will AI affect the ways in which research is written and published? This seminar brings together four people involved in publishing and writing at PRIO, who will discuss how AI can bring benefits or drawbacks to authors and publishers.

PRIO Blogs

Tuesday, 29 Oct 2024

Vladimir Putin at a press conference at the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia in October 2024. Photo: Sefa Karacan/Anadolu via Getty Images.

Putin’s Much Ado About the BRICS Summit

The BRICS summit on October 22–24, held in Kazan, Russia, was met with great fanfare in Russian propaganda, which hailed it for its “epochal” significance. The BRICS summit, held in Kazan, was met with great fanfare in Russian propaganda. Propagandists hailed it for its “epochal” significance. Moscow commentators promoted the ...

Popular article

2024

Putin's much ado about the BRICS summit

Popular article in Eurasia Daily Monitor

Book chapter

2024

Handbook of research methods in migration. Elgar

Implementing collaborative qualitative data collection

Book chapter in Handbook of Research Methods in Migration

PRIO Blogs

Monday, 21 Oct 2024

The brief ‘revitalization’ of the ICC due to its swift reaction to Russia’s 2022 full-scale invasion of [Ukrain](https://academic.oup.com/jicj/article/20/4/893/6827886)2022: The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) visiting Kyiv Region, Ukraine. Photo: Pavlo\_Bagmut/ Ukrinform/Future Publishing via Getty Images. Photo: Pavlo_Bagmut/Ukrinform/Future Publishing via Getty Images

Civil Society Participation in International Criminal Justice

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is in trouble. To commentators and observers of the Court, one crisis seems to lead on to the next, so that the field of international criminal justice has been described as being in ‘perpetual crisis’. Following a brief ‘revitalization’ of the Court due to its ...

Popular article

2024

Challenging the Invisibility of Women Combatants: Five Steps Towards Gender-Responsive DDR

Popular article in IPI Global Observatory

PRIO Blogs

Thursday, 17 Oct 2024

Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump 27 September 2024 in New York City. Alex Kent/Getty Images

The Zelensky 'Victory Plan' That Evaporated

Is the Ukrainian president weakened? Sir Michael Howard, one of the most renowned war historians of all time, often pointed out that wars were lost or won as a result of events that took place far from the front lines. The past weeks have powerfully reminded us of the truth ...

Popular article

2024

Objectives pursued by Security Council members to advance WPS. Illustration: IPI Global Observatory

Time to Push for Next Step on Women, Peace and Security: Ensuring Positive Impact for Women in Conflict

Popular article in The Global Observatory

Recorded event

Wednesday, 16 Oct 2024 10:15–11:15 UTC+02

59:02

Governing Military AI

How do one proceed with military governance at its international and national levels, as well as by military organization and defense contractors?

Upcoming events

Event

Thursday, 31 Oct 2024 08:30–09:30 UTC+01

Afghanistan week crop 2. Illustration: NACAF

Regional Trade and the Role of China

Can Afghanistan provide a safe regional energy and trade corridor? Is China likely to withdraw or rather increase their diplomatic efforts?

Place: PRIO, Hausmanns gate 3, Oslo

Time: 31 Oct 2024 08:30–09:30 UTC+01

Event

Thursday, 31 Oct 2024 10:00–11:00 UTC+01

On It’s Own Feet: Any Chance For Economic Recovery?

This panel discussion explores what opportunities and limitations there are for economic growth in Afghanistan.

Place: PRIO, Hausmanns gate 3, Oslo

Time: 31 Oct 2024 10:00–11:00 UTC+01

Event

Thursday, 31 Oct 2024 16:00–17:30 UTC+01

Afghanistan week crop 1. Illustration: NACAF

Influencing Change - Afghan Voices in the Digital Age

Join us for a powerful conversation with Nadima/ Tesha De Waday, an Afghan influencer working on the ground to drive change.

Place: PRIO, Hausmanns gate 3, Oslo

Time: 31 Oct 2024 16:00–17:30 UTC+01

Event

Thursday, 31 Oct 2024 18:00–19:30 UTC+01

Women’s Circle

We are honoured to welcome Nadima Kakai, an influential social entrepreneur and advocate for women in Afghanistan. Nadima creates safe spaces for women to come together, share their fears and joys, and cultivate hope and resilience.

Place: PRIO, Hausmanns gate 3, Oslo

Time: 31 Oct 2024 18:00–19:30 UTC+01

Event

Friday, 1 Nov 2024 08:30–09:30 UTC+01

Silencing Afghan Media, Banning Freedom of Expression

Author and Journalist Khalid Qadery will speak about his experiences as a journalist and a prison inmate.

Place: PRIO, Hausmanns gate 3, Oslo

Time: 1 Nov 2024 08:30–09:30 UTC+01

Event

Friday, 1 Nov 2024 10:00–11:00 UTC+01

Education in Afghanistan: Three Years After Taliban’s Return to Power

This seminar will explore the lived experiences of Afghan school students and teachers.

Place: PRIO, Hausmanns gate 3, Oslo

Time: 1 Nov 2024 10:00–11:00 UTC+01

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