PRIO Blogs
Trump’s Logic of Deal-Making Versus Putin’s Logic of War-Making
As the Ukraine War approaches the grim mark of three years, it appears both ripe for an armistice and impossible to bring to an end. For US President Donald Trump, this war is a senseless waste of people and resources, which should be stopped imme...
PRIO Blogs
Moscow Seeks to Regain Initiative in the Game of Peace Talks
Jubilation in Moscow after the phone conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump on February 12 has given way to contemplations of the consequences and even to confusion caused by the barrage of statements...
Tuesday, 28 Jan 2025
PRIO Director's 2025 Nobel Peace Prize List
The Director of PRIO, Henrik Urdal, announced his list today for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, with Sudan's Emergency Response Rooms topping the list.
Journal Article
Forced displacement and utilization of maternal health care services in host communities: micro-level evidence from Sub-Saharan Africa, 1986–2016
Journal article in Journal of Refugee Studies
Policy Brief
Bucking the “Big Bang:” Steps Toward Constructive Dialogue on the Cyprus Issue
PRIO Cyprus Centre Policy Brief
Report – Other
The Elephant in the Room: How Saudi Arabia’s Multiple Roles in Yemen Influence Mediation Efforts
PRIO Blogs
Authorship and Involuntary Attribution: How and Why Should We Contest AI Manipulation?
Technology is radically changing the work and role of scholars and the function of academic publishing. Fake and fabricated content (data, facts, arguments, claims, conclusions) undermines the foundations of knowledge in a democratic society. Faki...
Journal Article
Education desires and conflict impacts in refugees’ decisions to leave
Journal article in Migration Studies
PRIO Blogs
Putin and Kim Look for Opportunities Amid US Elections Turmoil
The US presidential election, which has been dominating the global news, will come to its natural culmination on November 5, even if the outcome remains uncertain for many more days. Even in Russia, where war and inflation are major concerns, offi...
Thursday, 3 Oct 2024
Nobel Peace Prize 2024: PRIO Director’s Updated List Announced
The Director of the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO), Henrik Urdal, announced his updated list for the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize today, with election observers topping the list.
PRIO Blogs
The Silent Winner of Myanmar’s Northern Conflict
From the chaos of the conflict in Shan State, the United Wa State Army has emerged as a potentially decisive force. On the morning of July 28, a convoy of soldiers from the United Wa State Army (UWSA) drove through Lashio, the capital of the north...
PRIO Blogs
Community Initiatives to Mitigate Group Tensions: Reflections from Uganda
Forced displacement places increased pressure on host communities. Refugees are often hosted in resource-scarce areas with high unemployment and poverty. Local, national and international collaboration is therefore crucial to mitigate social confl...
Thursday, 8 Aug 2024
Great Fear Among Norwegians of World War, Survey Shows
In a survey carried out for the Peace Research Institute Oslo, 41 per cent of people questioned in Norway believe it is likely that a new world war will break out within 10 years. Just as alarming, 55 per cent anticipate a new armed conflict in Eu...
PRIO Blogs
Prisoner Exchanges and the Prospects for Peace Talks
The timing of the unprecedented exchange of prisoners between Russia and the West on August 1 remains a difficult question. The final decision was most likely made in the Kremlin. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s red carpet reception of the rele...
Journal Article
Integrating socio-hydrology, and peace and conflict research
Journal article in Journal of Hydrology
PRIO Blogs
The Importance of Recognition – Even in Occupation
Norway, Spain, and Ireland recognized a Palestinian state that does not yet exist. This is why it still matters. On Wednesday May 22. Norway, Spain and Ireland declared that they would recognize Palestine as a state on May 28. The recognition has ...
PRIO Blogs
Russia Attempts New Anti-Peace Offensive
Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued reassurances of his readiness to negotiate an end to his war against Ukraine many times over the past 27 months, which Kyiv has duly rejected as attempts to pressure it to capitulate (see EDM, January 29...
PRIO Blogs
Pandemic Aftermath: Reflecting on the Value and Compensation of Essential Workers
After the first confirmation of a COVID case in Norway in late February 2020, the Norwegian government found itself in a difficult situation where the prevention of the virus was urgent, while the functioning of public institutions was necessary. ...
PRIO Blogs
Chasing a Mirage Amid a Famine
The recurring refrain that there is a route to a two-state solution diverts attention from what is truly urgent: ending the famine and securing a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. It is difficult to believe, but after more than 200 days of war, there i...
Project Nov 2015 – Jun 2017
Engaging the Business Community as a New Peacebuilding Actor
A collaborativ project including PRIO, the Africa Centre for Dispute Settlement and CDA, with CDA as lead organization.
Monday, 4 Jun 2012 13:00–14:30 UTC+02
A Dam-Building Race in Asia: How to Contain the Geopolitical Risks
Asia's phenomenal economic rise has drawn a lot of attention in policy circles.
Wednesday, 26 Apr 2017
Angelika Rettberg appointed PRIO Global Fellow
Angelika Rettberg, associate professor at the Political Science Department at Universidad de los Andes (Bogotá – Colombia) and director of the M.
PRIO Global Fellow
Angelika Rettberg
Thursday, 13 May 2004 13:30–15:00 UTC+02
Fair Division: From Cake-Cutting to Dispute Resolution
CSCW invites you to a seminar on: 'Fair Division: From Cake-Cutting to Dispute Resolution', presented by Professor Steven Brams; CSCW associate with the working group on Civil Peace and Professor at the Department of Politics, New York University.
Monday, 8 Nov 2004 10:00–11:30 UTC+01
The (Other) Liberal Peace
Professor Erik Gartzke of the Columbia University, will give a lecture at PRIO followed by a discussion.
Wednesday, 21 Mar 2007 10:00–13:00 UTC+01
African Developments Seminar
PRIO and the South African Embassy invite you to a seminar with Vasu Gounden and Kwezi Mngqibisa, both with extensive experience of security and conflict resolution in Africa.
15–16 Jun 2007
Law in Peace Negotiations
PRIO and the Colombian Vice-Presidency organised a highly successful international seminar on the role of law in peace negotiations in Bogotá 15-16 June 2007.
Thursday, 19 Jun 2008 17:00–20:00 UTC+03
The Political Economy of a Cyprus Settlement
Report Launch
18–22 Oct 2005
Transitional Justice and Civil Conflicts Settlements
This workshop took place in Bogota on October 18-19 under the joint auspices of the Colombian Vice Presidency and the Center for the Study of Civil War (CSCW).
14–15 May 2004
Negotiations - Opening Workshop for the Civil Peace Working Group