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Monday, 10 Mar 2025
Norwegian research foundations develop new technology for studying war crimes against Ukraine
PRIO and NORSAR, both Norway-based research foundations, today announced a joint effort to use cutting-edge sensor technology for uncovering and analysing war crimes in Ukraine.
PRIO Blogs
Triumphalism in Moscow About Setback in Peace-Making for Ukraine Could be Short-Lived
Moscow’s mouthpieces competed to celebrate and ridicule the individuals involved in the February 28 talks in Washington, D.C. between Ukraine and the United States. To the surprise of many, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy left the White Ho...
PRIO Blogs
How Colombia’s Disarmament Process Transformed Weapons Into Symbols of Peace
In 2016, the Colombian government and the guerrilla group FARC-EP ended their five decade-long war. As part of the peace agreement, FARC-EP’s weapons had to be collected, a process known as disarmament. By 2017, UN observers had received and remov...
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Trump's logic of deal-making versus Putin's logic of war-making
Popular article in Panorama UIK
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...
Wednesday, 5 Feb 2025
Nina Græger Appointed as New Director of PRIO
PRIO is pleased to announce the appointment of Nina Græger as its next Director, effective 1 July 2025.
PRIO Blogs
Trump Vol. 2 Will Impact Global Development
The United States is by far the world’s largest provider of foreign aid, but it is completely unclear whether and how this will continue. Trump speaks of quickly achieving peace but at the same time he threatens neighboring countries. One thing is...
Wednesday, 22 Jan 2025
New Study Reveals Human Impact of UNRWA Ban: Lifelines to Millions at Risk
New report outlines the on-the-ground consequences of Israel’s ban on UNRWA which comes into effect next week.
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.
Monday, 6 Jan 2025
Apply now: PRIO Peace Research Course at the International Summer School
The PRIO Peace Research Course at the International Summer School is now opening for students to apply for places for the 2025 programme.
Monday, 18 Nov 2024
How Civil Society Can Counter Global Authoritarianism – Insights from the PRIO Annual Peace Address
PRIO hosted the 15th Annual Peace Address on 12 November, focusing on a pressing global concern: the state of democracy and the vital role of civil society in its preservation and renewal.
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...
PRIO Blogs
Putin’s ‘Three Escalations’ Affect Prospect of Peace in Ukraine
Russia’s strategy in executing its aggressive war against Ukraine, passing the 1,000-day mark last week, puts the country’s economy, society, and armed forces under enormous pressure that Moscow’s militaristic propaganda cannot quite cover. As Rus...
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.
Friday, 11 Oct 2024
Statement on Nobel Peace Prize Announcement by PRIO Director Henrik Urdal
“Today’s Nobel Peace Prize award to Nihon Hidankyo comes at a crucial time when countries are modernizing their nuclear arsenals, and threats of use by traditional and emerging nuclear powers are alarmingly on the rise."
Sunday, 18 Aug 2024
PRIO Invites Journalists to Apply for Residence Linked to Groundbreaking Research
PRIO hosts six research projects funded by prestigious grants for Europe’s most groundbreaking research. There is now an opportunity for journalists to spend 3-5 months at the institute and engage with these projects.
Wednesday, 31 Jul 2024
Vacancy: Web Developer
Want to play a crucial role in managing PRIO's digital presence and ensuring our websites communicate our research in the best way possible?
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...
Monday, 10 Jun 2024
New data shows record number of armed conflicts
Last year saw the highest number of state-based conflicts since 1946. In addition, the past three years were the most violent in the last three decades, according to new conflict trend analysis.
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Normandy sends a powerful message to Putin's posturing
Popular article in Eurasia Daily Monitor
Tuesday, 23 Apr 2024
International Peace Mediators Gather in Oslo to Strengthen Women’s inclusion in Peace Processes
Over two dozen top peace negotiators gather this week in Oslo for the thirteenth UN High-Level Seminar on Gender and Inclusive Mediation Strategies.
Book Review
Ukraine's unnamed war
Book review in JPR Book Notes
11–12 Jul 2004
Right of Intervention
22–23 Mar 2006
Small Arms and Development
The Royal Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Norway, in collaboration with the NISAT Coalition, is holding an expert seminar on “Integrating Development Component into the UN Program of Action Process”.
30 Nov 2006–1 Dec 2006
Integrating Small Arms Measures into Development Programmes
This international workshop aims to engage small arms experts, researchers and field practioners in sharing knowledge and experience on initiatives to address the impact of small arms proliferation and violence upon sustainable development.
Sunday, 8 Apr 2007 10:15–12:00 UTC+02
Ethics, Political Theory and the Search for Freedom and Peace
Some Thoughts on Marsilius of Padua's Defensor Pacis
Wednesday, 27 Sep 2006 13:00–14:30 UTC+02
Rising Militancy in the Niger Delta
The Roles of Government, Oil Companies, Oil Communities and Civil Society
13–14 Dec 2004
Workshop on Conflicts and Economics, 13–14 December 2004
Thursday, 6 March 2003
International Dimensions of Civil War - Opening Meeting WG
Tuesday, 9 Dec 2008 14:00–17:00 UTC+01
Human Dignity - A Universal Concept?
PRIO and the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters invite you to a seminar on the concept of Human Dignity.
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