Sectarianism and the politics of Shii ritual in contemporary Pakistan
This seminar focuses on popular piety among Pakistan’s Twelver Shii community, and on the politics of public ritual in relation to international reformist movements and mounting sectarianism in the country.
The next big European project? The migration and asylum crisis: a vital challenge for the EU
The summer of 2015 may well be remembered as a turning point in the history of both migration to Europe and European integration. There was a further rise in mixed inflows of migrants and refugees, with a diversification of the routes employed – in particular, a surge in transits across the Eastern Mediterranean and the Western Balkans. Secondly,the already dynamic map of political reactions and policy responses entered a phase of hectic and deep change, due primarily to a major shift in the position of Germany.
Reforms, Customs and Resilience: Justice for Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in Liberia
This book explores the burgeoning interest in alternative and innovative justice responses to sexual violence both within and outside the legal system. It explores the limits of criminal law for achieving 'rape justice' and highlights possibilities for expanding how we think about justice in the aftermath of sexual violence.
High time for a European Defence Union
What is the rationale and elements of the plan to create a EDU - a European Defence Union? Steven Blockmans will give a presentation grounded in these questions at this seminar.
Fragility and human security in the Maghreb-Sahel: Challenges and solutions
NUPI and FRIDE have the pleasure of inviting to this full-day seminar. The seminar addresses the main drivers and manifestations of fragility across the Maghreb and Sahel including key security threats, governance failures, ethnic issues and resource scarcity.
Norway meets Europe
Europe is constantly changing. Norway has close links to the EU and Europe, and economic and political transitions on the continent will have considerable consequences for the country. Photo: NTB Scan...
Studiet av Japans sikkerhetspolitikk: 3. generasjons forklaring på stabilitet og endring etter den kalde krigen (A study of Japanese Security Poli...
Winners and losers of the refugee crisis
Emotions run strong in the global migration debate. NUPI’s Morten Bøås calls for a more sober debate in order to achieve better policy.
Europe in transition – Small States and Europe in an age of global shifts
In this age of European transitions and global shifts, what significance does the EU hold for small states? Is it becoming more important, or increasingly obsolete? NUPI invites you to an open session, with Minister for European Economic Area and EU Affairs Vidar Helgesen, as part of our EUNOR conference.
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