The Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI), based in Oslo, is a leading centre for research on international issues. NUPI has three main pillars of research and expertise: War and peace, economy and development, and diplomacy and global governance
The war and peace pillar covers security and defence policy, violent conflict, insurgencies, violent extremism, and peace operations and conflict resolution. The economy and development pillar focuses on a variety of issues, such as energy, human rights, trade, international economics, and developmental issues. The diplomacy and global governance pillar cover the multilateral system, humanitarian issues, and Norwegian foreign policy.
NUPI aims to be relevant both for professionals in international politics and for the general public. NUPI’s researchers participate actively in the public debate in their fields of expertise and make frequent appearances in the media. International scholars from around the world attend the Institute as guest researchers or visiting fellows.
A forum for discussion and debate
NUPI is an important forum for discussion and debate in Norway and internationally and organises frequent meetings and events – lectures, seminars, and conferences. All NUPI’s work is made available in a wide range of publications, most of which are accessible on NUPI’s website.
NUPI was established by the Norwegian Parliament in 1959. The institute is a state body under the Ministry of Education and Research but operates independently as a non-political institution in all its professional activities. The main sources of funding for research at NUPI are the Research Council of Norway, the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Norwegian Ministry of Defence.
Support also comes from private companies and international funding sources, such as the European Union. NUPI’s Director is Kari M. Osland, and the Chair of the Board is Karl Erik Haug.
