Browsing Academic books and articles collection. Open access publishing by NUPI employees. by Issue Date
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Hacking democracy: managing influence campaigns and disinformation in the digital age
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The Fragility Dilemma and Divergent Security Complexes in the Sahel
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Despite an exponential increase in international resources devoted to the Sahel, the situation on the ground continues to deteriorate. This is largely due to the so-called “fragility dilemma”, faced by fragile states that ... -
Examining the Longer-Term Effects of COVID-19 on UN Peacekeeping Operations
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Malaysia: How to Scale Up Investment in Renewable Energy
(ACE Policy Brief;08/2020, Research report, 2020)Malaysia set a target of 20% renewables in the energy mix by 2025, an 18% increase from the 2% it had in 2018. One of the planned measures is the development of large-scale solar power. To reach the target, it will be ... -
COVID-19 and the African Union
(AfricaPortal;06 Apr 2020, Journal article, 2020)Africa represents the third wave of the spread of COVID-19, but its impact may significantly undermine the reform, programmes and operations of the African Union. -
The Dangers of Disconnection: Oscillations in Political Violence on Lake Chad
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Narrations on fragility and resilience in the Sahel paint a picture about the region’s inherent ungovernability that lead to consider an endless state- and peace-building process as the most feasible governance solution. ... -
TELECOMMUNICATIONS: THE UNDERLYING TRANSPORT MEANS FOR SERVICES EXPORTS
(Journal article, 2020)This paper analyses the role of telecommunications as a means of transport for services exports with a focus on computer and other business services in India. Telecommunications are typically dominated by major suppliers ... -
Doing Less With More? The Difficult ‘Return’ of Western Troop Contributing Countries to United Nations Peacekeeping
(GGI Analysis;, Research report, 2020)Among others, the deployment of the UN stabilization mission to Mali (MINUSMA) in 2013 has been characterized by a number of researchers as a ‘return’ of Western troop contributors to United Nations (UN) peacekeeping in ... -
Political Change, Women’s Rights, and Public Opinion on Gender Equality in Myanmar
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Myanmar’s introduction of competitive elections after decades of military rule raised expectations for progress in economic and social development, including in the area of women’s rights. In this paper, we draw on data ... -
Hvem er cybereksperten? Ekspertise og professioner i cybersikkerhedsfeltet
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Singapore: How to Attract More Investment in Renewable Energy?
(ACE Policy Brief;11/2020, Research report, 2020)Singapore has limited renewable energy potential due to its small surface area and the limited space available. Solar power has the greatest potential. Given the country’s limited spare land, rooftops and vertical spaces ... -
The impact of COVID-19 on peace operations in Africa
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Democracy and Human Rights in Contemporary Latin America (2015-2020): Trends, challenges, and prospects
(CMI Report;, Research report, 2020)Through a review of scholarly and other well-informed articles as well as media reports, this CMI Report aims to summarize discussions on challenges for democracy and human rights in Latin America during the last half-decade. ... -
Sjømatnæringen og Europa: EU-medlemskap, EØS eller NOREXIT?
(Chapter, 2020)EØS er en omfattende avtale med mange tusen rettsakter nedfelt i norske lover og praksis, men antall rettsakter varierer sterkt mellom ulike saksfelter, og på noen områder er håndhevelsen viktigere enn nye lover. Norge har ... -
WIN-WIN! with ODA-man: legitimizing development assistance policy in Japan
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Official development assistance (ODA) constitutes one of Japan’s most important foreign policy instruments as it builds Japan’s global network and supports allies in the Southeast Asian region and beyond. In the context ... -
Discovering Opportunities in the Pandemic? Four Economic Response Scenarios for Central Asia
(Silkroad Papers;, Research report, 2020)The COVID-19 crisis represents not only an unprecedented economic disruption but also an opportunity for Central Asia. A specific economic policy response may trigger either game-changing reforms that can facilitate the ... -
Fighting Violence Against Women: Laws, Norms & Challenges Ahead
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)In the 1990s and 2000s, pressure from feminist movements and allies succeeded in pushing scores of states to reform their laws to prevent and punish violence against women (VAW). Even in states with progressive legislation, ... -
Governance, Fragility and Insurgency in the Sahel: A Hybrid Political Order in the Making
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Once a region that rarely featured in debates about global security, the Sahel has become increasingly topical as it confronts the international community with intertwined challenges related to climate variability, poverty, ... -
Why Choose to Cycle in a Middle-Income Country?
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)