Tuesday, 21 Apr 2026
Applications open for the 2026 Barcelona Summer School of the Mediterranean and the Middle East
The Barcelona Summer School of the Mediterranean and the Middle East is a joint initiative co-organized by IBEI, Catalonia International and IEMed.
Monday, 13 Apr 2026
PRIO researcher Hilde Henriksen Waage awarded the 2026 Fritt Ord Prize
Historian and PRIO Research Professor Hilde Henriksen Waage has been awarded the 2026 Freedom of Expression Prize by the Fritt Ord Foundation, in recognition of her decades-long commitment to critical, research-based inquiry and public debate.
Attacks on education cause lifelong harm
The recent bombing of a girls’ school in Iran, killing at least 165 schoolgirls, is a stark reminder of how brutally war affects children.
As Hungary rejoices, Moscow keeps counting down its comrades and clients
The crushing defeat of Viktor Orban’s seemingly entrenched and deeply corrupt political regime in Hungary signifies a massive setback for Russia’s foreign policy.
It’s time for academics to take community action on AI
The situation is critical – Academic publishing urgently needs life support.
Lebanon in the crossfire: Ten key points about the impact of the US-Israeli war on Iran
Lebanese resilience is being tested in a population worn down by conflict, once again caught in the crossfire of regional rivalries.
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Lever vi i en permanent krise? Norge foran et veiskille
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Wellbeing of women goes hand in hand with wellbeing of nations
In 2024, 676 million women lived in proximity to conflict, that is almost every 6th woman in the world — the highest number and proportion ever recorded.
Russia expects Iran to endure U.S.–Israeli strikes
The shock in Moscow from the February 28 launch of ongoing U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iran has eased, and extensive Russian commentary has shifted to asserting that superior air power alone cannot guarantee a meaningful victory.
What problems are third‑country asylum centres intended to solve?
The EU is considering moving parts of asylum processing out of Europe, and several countries are pushing for third-country solutions.
Russia struggles to find a response to U.S.–Israel attack on Iran
The U.S.–Israeli airstrikes against Iran that began on February 28 shocked Moscow.
The wars of misconstrued opportunities and bad choices
Trump’s assertion of an “imminent threat” from Iran is no more convincing than President Vladimir Putin’s perennial claim that he had no other choice but to invade Ukraine.
Trump’s attention-grabbing tactics
With a keystroke, the Trump administration shifted the world’s attention onto something that didn’t happen. At the same time, the most serious abuses happened absent our attention.
Book Chapter
Internasjonal migrasjon og immobilitet
Book chapter in Samfunnsgeografi: Perspektiver og prosesser
Book Chapter
Transnasjonal praksis
Book chapter in Samfunnsgeografi: Perspektiver og prosesser
Book Chapter
Integrering og migrasjonsrelatert mangfold
Book chapter in Samfunnsgeografi: Perspektiver og prosesser
Book Chapter
Samfunnsgeografenes forskningsmetoder
Book chapter in Samfunnsgeografi: Perspektiver og prosesser
PRIO Paper
How artificial intelligence can support peace
PRIO Paper
Venezuela: Bombs and sanctions – the humanitarian consequences
It is high time for the international and Norwegian media to focus on the humanitarian consequences of the U.S attack and sanctions on Venezuela, and on Machado’s shared responsibility for them.
Lamentations for the New START Treaty are immaterial
The sum total of shortcomings has not only made the New START Treaty irrelevant but also turned it into a false promise.
The repercussions of the Syrian government offensive against the Kurds
Syria is balancing on a knife’s edge, and the question of how the country’s minorities are treated is a key piece of the puzzle.
Monday, 5 Jan 2026
PRIO secures new funding for research on conflict, gender, security and human resilience
PRIO has recently secured several external research grants, highlighting strong confidence in the Institute’s research and its relevance to pressing global challenges.
Assad’s fall gave hope, but the future hangs by a thin thread
Just over a year has passed since Assad’s brutal dictatorship fell and millions of Syrians regained hope. But with faltering support for refugees and reconstruction, and fears of new conflicts, hope is wearing thin.
Wednesday, 17 Dec 2025
A glimpse into the multifaceted work of Manuel E. Salamanca Rangel in the RedLines project
In this interview, Dr. Prof. Salamanca Rangel of the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogota, Colombia, tells about his work as a research partner in the PRIO led project Red Lines and Grey Zones: exploring the ethics of humanitarian negotiatio...
The UN’s International Women’s Year generated enthusiasm for women’s peace work
At a time when both feminism and the peace movement are facing significant challenges, we can learn from how earlier generations of women and peace activists overcame challenges, generated enthusiasm, and collaborated with each other.
Where is civilian drone research going?
The future of civilian drones is not predetermined. It will emerge through dialogue among researchers, regulators, industry, security actors and civil society.
Monday, 8 Dec 2025
New Middle East and Nordic security projects secure external funding
PRIO is pleased to announce that two new research projects have secured external funding, strengthening the Institute’s work on protracted displacement in the Middle East and on Nordic security cooperation.
Thursday, 11 Dec 2025
PRIO contributes to Japan’s program on forming a new generation of researchers on gender equality
How can we amplify youth engagement and foster cross-border learning on gender equality to tackle tomorrow’s challenges on peace and security?
The UN Security Council Resolution on Gaza: Age of Consent or Recipe for Conflict?
On 17 November, the UN Security Council (UNSC) issued Resolution 2803, endorsing US President Trump’s 20-point plan for Gaza. The resolution envisages a Board of Peace (BoP) to govern Gaza as an interim administration, as well as the establishment...
Quality of mediation is a major issue in the Ukraine peace process
The ongoing talks between the US, Russian and Ukrainian teams of negotiators may yet produce a “peace deal” – so desired by President Donald Trump – by the end of the tumultuous year 2025, or at least before the disastrous war comes to the four-ye...