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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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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.

Recorded event

Wednesday, 16 Oct 2024 09:00–10:00 UTC+02

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Tackling AI Misuse and Strengthening Societal Trust

In a world where artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping society, this event explores its misuse and the urgent need to rebuild societal trust.

Recorded event

Tuesday, 15 Oct 2024 14:15–15:15 UTC+02

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Trust and Transparency in AI: Aligning with Stakeholder Needs

This panel will unite researchers, practitioners and developers working at the intersection of AI and peace, clarifying key concepts of interpretability and explainability.

Recorded event

Tuesday, 15 Oct 2024 11:00–12:00 UTC+02

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AI in Humanitarian Funding: Ensuring Fairness and Transparency

How can AI-driven decisions remain equitable? What safeguards are needed to prevent bias? And how do we maintain transparency in algorithm-driven processes?

News

Friday, 11 Oct 2024

Torunn Tryggestad and Kristian Berg Harpviken. Illustration: PRIO

PRIO Researchers to Evaluate Norway’s Engagement in Afghanistan

PRIO’s Deputy Director Torunn L. Tryggestad and PRIO Research Professor Kristian Berg Harpviken are both appointed members of new commission on Afghanistan.

Press release

Friday, 11 Oct 2024

Nihon Hidankyo. Illustration: Nobel Peace Centre

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."

Book chapter

2024

Self-reliance and refugee economics in Uganda

Book chapter in Handbook on Forced Migration

PRIO Blogs

Wednesday, 9 Oct 2024

Can We Award a Prize for Peace in a World Full of War?

On Friday 11 October, we will find out the winner of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize. The announcement will take place against the background of full-scale wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, as well as a record number of other conflicts around the world. Could the Nobel Committee decide ...

Recorded event

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

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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?

Monograph

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Front cover of publication. University of Ibadan

Military Occupation and Social Stratification

Monograph

Recorded event

Tuesday, 15 Oct 2024 13:00–14:00 UTC+02

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AI in Early Warning and Early Action: Successes, Challenges and Future Pathways

This panel will explore how AI tools are being deployed in real-world scenarios to improve crisis prevention, preparedness and anticipatory action.

Recorded event

Tuesday, 15 Oct 2024 10:00–10:45 UTC+02

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Keynote Lecture: AI for Peace

Join us for a thought-provoking talk on AI for Peace, where we’ll delve into the growing role of artificial intelligence in peacebuilding and conflict prevention.

News

Friday, 11 Oct 2024

Sigurd Hovd. Photo: Indigo Trigg-Hauger / PRIO

Sigurd Hovd has Successfully Defended PhD Thesis

Sigurd Hovd has today defended his PhD thesis.

Hva er veien videre for lokalt ledet respons? Et svar til utviklingsministeren

Mixed methods: bridging the qualitative–quantitative divide in migration research

Book chapter in How to Do Migration Research

Kan man dele ut fredspris i en verden fylt av krig?

Upcoming events

Event

Saturday, 19 October 2024

Intercommunal Dynamics in Cyprus' Mixed Communities

Are you 18 to 35 years old and interested in history, dialogue and peacebuilding? Join us for a daylong workshop co-organised by PRIO Cyprus Centre, bαhçές Histories* of Cyprus and UNFICYP.

Place: Ledra Palace Intercommunal room

Time: 19 Oct 2024

Event

Friday, 25 Oct 2024 09:00–10:00 UTC+02

Israeli, EU and German flags outside the German parliament building. April 09, 2024. Photo: Sean Gallup/Getty Images

The Middle East Crisis with Perspectives from Berlin

Germany is a key player in shaping EU policy and is also strongly committed to supporting Israel. How should we understand the German position?

Place: PRIO, Hausmanns gate 3, Oslo

Time: 25 Oct 2024 09:00–10:00 UTC+02

Event

Tuesday, 29 Oct 2024 18:00–20:00 UTC+01

Assistance or Betrayal? New insights on 20 years of international military in Afghanistan

The Afghanistan Week will kick off with the showing of the documentary Min fiendes fiende: Bedraget i Helmand, followed by an on-stage discussion.

Place: Vega Scene, Hausmanns gate 28, Oslo

Time: 29 Oct 2024 18:00–20:00 UTC+01

Event

Wednesday, 30 Oct 2024 08:30–09:30 UTC+01

Afghanistan Today: A Situation Analysis

How is life for Afghans living inside Afghanistan today? How is the population adapting to the economic constraints and the restrictions from the ruling power?

Place: PRIO, Hausmanns gate 3, Oslo

Time: 30 Oct 2024 08:30–09:30 UTC+01

Event

Wednesday, 30 Oct 2024 10:00–11:00 UTC+01

Countering Taliban’s Oppression of Women: Engagement or Accountability?

This seminar explores the positions, focus and strategies of Afghan women’s rights activism both inside Afghanistan and in exile.

Place: PRIO, Hausmanns gate 3, Oslo

Time: 30 Oct 2024 10:00–11:00 UTC+01

Event

Wednesday, 30 Oct 2024 11:30–13:00 UTC+01

How are Human Rights Promoted and Protected in the Current Afghan Context?

This session will provide an opportunity to hear firsthand experiences and insights from frontline human rights defenders.

Place: PRIO, Hausmanns gate 3, Oslo

Time: 30 Oct 2024 11:30–13:00 UTC+01

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