Scientific article
Published:
Introduction. Focus: War and Research
Summary:
Russia’s attack on Ukraine on February 24 came as a surprise to many observers. This triggered several debates in the media, where analysts and academics criticized each other for not having seen what was emerging; for showing too much understanding for the Putin regime positions; and to let their political attitudes colour their analyses. In this Fokus column we will try to elevate these discussions to an academic level. Not to allocate blame, but to learn professional lessons. In this introductory text I will, inter alia, point to the need for more analytical breadth, to focus on both language and materiality, and to be extra aware of your own attitudes when one moves into a normative political debate.
- Published year: 2022
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DOI:
https://doi.org/10.23865/intpol.v80.5109
- Publisher: Cappelen Damm Akademisk
- Page count: 11
- Journal: Internasjonal Politikk
Written by
Karsten Friis
Research Professor