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Hans Jørgen Gåsemyr
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Hans Jørgen Gåsemyr (PhD) is a senior researcher at the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI).
Gåsemyr’s background includes social science and Chinese language and area studies from Norwegian and Chinese universities. His MA and PhD degrees are in Political Science. Gåsemyr has previously worked for the UN in Beijing, and he has experience from national broadcasting.
His research is concentrated on Chinese domestic and international politics, with an emphasis on organizations and conditions for political, economic, and technology- and knowledge-related interaction between states and societal actors.
Gåsemyr’s project and publication activities are listed in the CV, in relevant sections of this web page and in the CRISTIN research portal.
Gåsemyr’s current and recent research projects include: China and Evolving Multilateral Craftmanship in the Age of Digitalization (CHIMULTI), Network for Research on Knowledge Relations (KNOWREL), Consequences of Investments for National Security (COINS), China and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, China and Multilateral Development Banks, and Norway-China Symposium for Research within the Social Sciences, Humanities and Law (NOKINSYMP).
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Consequences of Investments for National Security (COINS)
How can liberal open societies reap the benefits of open economies, but at the same time protect their legitimate security interests? In the project “Consequences of Investments for National Security”...
A Norwegian perspective on Nordic-China Cooperation
This chapter addresses opportunities and challenges concerning Nordic-China cooperation, seen from Norwegian perspectives. With basis in the overall Norway-China relations, the chapter points to areas where joint activity is already quite dynamic and where many Norwegian actors welcome more Nordic-China cooperation. Academic and business promotion activities seem especially promising. However, the chapter is also very clear on the limitations of furthering the joint activity, not least in the political arena, where there is no interest in replacing activities that are currently national or bilateral in nature with something jointly Nordic.
Breakfast seminar: China as a Development Actor in Africa
China’s role as an international development actor is growing. What is China hoping to achieve? How do African actors respond, and what are possible implications for Norwegian development policy?
Norway-China Symposium for Research within the Social Sciences, Humanities and Law (NOKINSYMP)
Annual symposium that highlights the importance of the social disciplines in Norway-China research cooperation....
Breakfast seminar: How does China view the world economy?
We hear a lot about the slowing of China’s economic growth and the trade war with USA. How do Chinese researchers view the situation and what does it mean for other countries and Norway?
Chinese and Nordic Priorities in the SDG 2030 Agenda
NUPI and CMI researchers meet in Bergen to discuss their ongoing work on Chinese and Nordic efforts towards the Sustainable Development Agenda. Erik Solheim, former leader of UN Environment, will comment and share insights from his vast development-related experiences.
Chinese belts and roads stir mixed reactions in Europe
European governments generally welcome Chinese contributions to infrastructure and development. Many actors inside and outside the EU hope to see countries and markets along the proposed belts and roads prosper. They support China’s efforts to strengthen connectivity and trade. But most, if not all, keep asking China to clarify its plans and ambitions.
China: New Silk Road stir mixed reactions in Europe
Europeans are growing more wary of China, but still welcome many of its contributions.
Breakfast seminar: Global disorder and distrust – Chinese reactions
How does China deal with global disorder and distrust, and what does China’s domestic politics mean for its international engagements?
Analysis: Chinese politics under Xi Jinping
Xi Jinping wanting to scrap formal limitations on presidential terms is making waves.