Russia
23/09/2026
Gløbius Award for 2026 goes to Ole Magnus Gaalaas-Hansen
Gløbius Award for 2026 goes to Ole Magnus Gaalaas-Hansen
Ole Magnus Gaalaas-Hansen has won the 2026 Gløbius Award for his Master's thesis in Political Science, titled Foreign Experts in Autocratic Media: A Study of Modern Russian Propaganda Strategies.
20/06/2024
Funding in Place for Project on Possible War Crimes in Ukraine
Funding in Place for Project on Possible War Crimes in Ukraine
PRIO has received the news that the three-year project Recording Explosive Munitions for the analysis of WAR crimes (REMWAR) will be funded by the Research Council of Norway.
16/10/2023
Launch of Series of Practitioners Reflections
Launch of Series of Practitioners Reflections
The project Russian Approaches to Peace Processes (RAPP) launches a new series of Practitioners Reflections.
15/03/2022
Washington's Sanctions on Russia Will Affect Europe More than the United States
Washington's Sanctions on Russia Will Affect Europe More than the United States
Interview with Harry Tzimitras
24/02/2022
Ukraine: PRIO Expertise
Ukraine: PRIO Expertise
The most relevant PRIO researchers to comment on aspects relevant to the Russia-Ukraine War are listed here.
08/11/2021
Moscow Pulled Between Afghanistan and Syria
Moscow Pulled Between Afghanistan and Syria
In an article for UIK Panorama, Research Professor Pavel Baev writes about the inherent weaknesses in Russia's capacity to pursue an ambitious foreign policy, which are getting exposed in the wake Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan.
19/10/2021
MidEast Policy Brief: UN Humanitarian Aid Comes to Syria for Another Year
MidEast Policy Brief: UN Humanitarian Aid Comes to Syria for Another Year
In a MidEast Policy Brief, Research Professor Pavel Baev writes about the future of UN humanitarian aid to Syria, following the UN Security Council adoption of Resolution 2585 on 9 July 2021.
04/06/2021
Russia Readying for Compromise on the UN Humanitarian Aid to Syria
Russia Readying for Compromise on the UN Humanitarian Aid to Syria
The UN Security Council is to decide on cross-border humanitarian aid to Syria by July 10.
02/03/2021
How do Biden’s Actions in the Middle East impact Russia?
How do Biden’s Actions in the Middle East impact Russia?
Research Professor Pavel Baev argues that the sequence of proactive moves in the Middle East by the new US administration simultaneously gladdens and alarms the Kremlin.
30/04/2020
COVID-19 Will Challenge Russia’s Ambitions in the Middle East
COVID-19 Will Challenge Russia’s Ambitions in the Middle East
In two recent articles, Pavel K.
25/02/2015
Can Putin Trust China? New Blog Post by Stein Tønnesson
Can Putin Trust China? New Blog Post by Stein Tønnesson
The Ukraine Crisis has made Russia more dependent on China.
16/09/2014
The pause in the Ukraine war is not Putin’s victory
The pause in the Ukraine war is not Putin’s victory
The tragic battles around Donetsk and Luhansk (collectively known as the Donbas region) have taken a pause, and as civilians try to rebuild a semblance of normal life, leaders are figuring out how to now move forward.
Ilaria Carrozza (2026)
The BRICS: Much Ado About Nothing?
The BRICS: Much Ado About Nothing?
Popular article in Den norske Atlanterhavskomité
Andrea Cocciarelli et al. (2025)
Children born of war in Ukraine: Policy considerations for a future peace
Children born of war in Ukraine: Policy considerations for a future peace
GPS Policy Brief
Pavel K. Baev & Nicholas Marsh (2024)
Post-War Opportunities for Arms Control
Post-War Opportunities for Arms Control
PRIO Policy Brief
Pavel K. Baev & Nicholas Marsh (2024)
Turns in the Long War as Drivers for Arms Control
Turns in the Long War as Drivers for Arms Control
PRIO Policy Brief
Pavel K. Baev (2024)
Russian intrigues in the Middle East surge
Russian intrigues in the Middle East surge
Popular article in Eurasia Daily Monitor
Kristin M. Bakke, Kit Rickard & John O'Loughlin (2024)
Perceptions of the past in the post-Soviet space
Perceptions of the past in the post-Soviet space
Journal article in Post-Soviet Affairs
Ilaria Carrozza & Pavel K. Baev (2023)
How does the China-Russia partnership impact security dynamics in East Asia?
How does the China-Russia partnership impact security dynamics in East Asia?
PRIO Policy Brief
Anna Marie Obermeier, Håvard Strand & Georgina Berry (2023)
Trends in state-based armed conflict, 1946–2022
Trends in state-based armed conflict, 1946–2022
Conflict Trends
Marie Sandnes & Ilaria Carrozza (2023)
Winds of change? The impact of non-Western powers’ engagement in Afghanistan and the Sahel
Winds of change? The impact of non-Western powers’ engagement in Afghanistan and the Sahel
PRIO Paper
Kristin M. Bakke et al. (2023)
Putin’s plan to stop Ukraine turning to the west has failed – our survey shows support for Nato is at an all-time high
Putin’s plan to stop Ukraine turning to the west has failed – our survey shows support for Nato is at an all-time high
Popular article in The Conversation
Marie Sandnes (2022)
Are We Seeing a Global Geopolitical Realignment? Statements, UN Votes, and Diplomatic Interactions after the Invasion of Ukraine
Are We Seeing a Global Geopolitical Realignment? Statements, UN Votes, and Diplomatic Interactions after the Invasion of Ukraine
PRIO Policy Brief
Nicholas Marsh & Mathilde Bålsrud Mjelva (2022)
Consequences of the Invasion of Ukraine for Migration from the Global South
Consequences of the Invasion of Ukraine for Migration from the Global South
PRIO Policy Brief
Júlia Palik & Pinar Tank (2022)
The Impact of the War in Ukraine on the Saudi-Iranian Relationship
The Impact of the War in Ukraine on the Saudi-Iranian Relationship
MidEast Policy Brief
Marie Sandnes (2022)
Worsening Crisis in the Sahel: Food Security, Donor Priorities and Geopolitical Shifts
Worsening Crisis in the Sahel: Food Security, Donor Priorities and Geopolitical Shifts
PRIO Policy Brief
Pavel K. Baev, Nicholas Marsh & Harry Tzimitras (2022)
The Energy Crisis Hits Europe: Resonances for the Global South and Climate Change
The Energy Crisis Hits Europe: Resonances for the Global South and Climate Change
PRIO Policy Brief
Nicholas Marsh & Ida Rudolfsen (2022)
The Role of the Invasion of Ukraine in the 2022 Food Supply Crisis
The Role of the Invasion of Ukraine in the 2022 Food Supply Crisis
PRIO Policy Brief
Zenonas Tziarras (2022)
Ethical Issues and Controversies in the Astana Process: Questioning Representation and Ownership
Ethical Issues and Controversies in the Astana Process: Questioning Representation and Ownership
FAIR Case Brief
Nora Kristine Stai & Torunn L. Tryggestad (2022)
One year on: Norway and the Women, Peace and Security agenda in the UN Security Council
One year on: Norway and the Women, Peace and Security agenda in the UN Security Council
GPS Policy Brief
Zenonas Tziarras (2022)
The Ukraine War and Turkey as a “Third Pole” in a New International Order
The Ukraine War and Turkey as a “Third Pole” in a New International Order
PRIO Cyprus Centre Policy Brief
Stein Tønnesson (2022)
A Migrant in the Common European House: Pavel Baev
A Migrant in the Common European House: Pavel Baev
Book chapter in Lives in Peace Research: The Oslo Stories
Friday, 22 May 2026 09:00–10:00 UTC+02
The internal drivers of Russian policy toward Europe
The internal drivers of Russian policy toward Europe
Thursday, 21 May 2026 10:45–12:15 UTC+02
The struggle for influence between Russia and the EU
The struggle for influence between Russia and the EU
Monday, 8 Dec 2025 17:00–19:30 UTC+01
Film Seminar: Mr Nobody Against Putin
Film Seminar: Mr Nobody Against Putin
Thursday, 5 Jun 2025 11:00–12:30 UTC+02
Unpacking Russian Disinformation and Propaganda on Ukraine
Unpacking Russian Disinformation and Propaganda on Ukraine
Tuesday, 25 Feb 2025 09:00–10:00 UTC+01
Managing Europe's Long-Term Relations with Russia
Managing Europe's Long-Term Relations with Russia
Tuesday, 12 Dec 2023 15:00–16:00 UTC+01
Is There an End to the War in Ukraine?
Is There an End to the War in Ukraine?
Thursday, 30 Mar 2023 09:00–10:00 UTC+02
Climate Change, Conflict and Russia's War on Ukraine: Consequences for Global Food Security
Climate Change, Conflict and Russia's War on Ukraine: Consequences for Global Food Security
Tuesday, 28 Feb 2023 08:30–10:00 UTC+01
One Year after Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine – Geopolitical Impacts for Europe, the Middle East and Sahel
One Year after Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine – Geopolitical Impacts for Europe, the Middle East and Sahel
Tuesday, 16 Aug 2022 10:30–12:00 UTC+02
Putin og Xi: To alen av samme stykke?
Putin og Xi: To alen av samme stykke?
Thursday, 16 Jun 2022 08:30–10:00 UTC+02
The Global Competition for AI Technology Dominance
The Global Competition for AI Technology Dominance
Friday, 6 May 2022 12:30–13:30 UTC+02
War in Ukraine and the Fight for Democracy in Belarus
War in Ukraine and the Fight for Democracy in Belarus
Monday, 22 Nov 2021 14:00–16:00 UTC+01
Small States and Great Powers Balancing, Affecting Change, and Navigating Dangers - Small State Perspectives in the Arctic and Asia
Small States and Great Powers Balancing, Affecting Change, and Navigating Dangers - Small State Perspectives in the Arctic and Asia
Thursday, 7 Nov 2019 08:30–09:30 UTC+01
A New Chapter in the Syrian War: The Shifting Agendas of Turkey and Russia
A New Chapter in the Syrian War: The Shifting Agendas of Turkey and Russia
Monday, 18 Jun 2018 18:00–20:00 UTC+03
Dealing with Conflict: Lessons from and for Cyprus - Panel discussion
Dealing with Conflict: Lessons from and for Cyprus - Panel discussion
Friday, 5 May 2017 13:00–14:00 UTC+02
Communicating Norms: Consensus and polarization in television news
Communicating Norms: Consensus and polarization in television news
Friday, 19 Feb 2016 08:30–10:00 UTC+01
The Big Freeze: Storskog, Russia Politics and the End(s) of a Humanitarian Superpower
The Big Freeze: Storskog, Russia Politics and the End(s) of a Humanitarian Superpower
Tuesday, 17 Mar 2015 17:00–19:30 UTC+01
How can the Russia-China Partnership Affect Global Economics and Politics?
How can the Russia-China Partnership Affect Global Economics and Politics?
Friday, 21 Mar 2014 09:00–18:00 UTC+03
Re-Examining Intervention: Rising Powers Approaches to Conflict Resolution
Re-Examining Intervention: Rising Powers Approaches to Conflict Resolution
Jun 2024 – Oct 2025
Reconfiguring Deterrence as NATO Strategy for Defeating Russia
Reconfiguring Deterrence as NATO Strategy for Defeating Russia
Mar 2023 – Dec 2024
Arms Control In Bello
Arms Control In Bello
Apr 2022 – Dec 2022
Consequences of the Invasion of Ukraine for the Global South
Consequences of the Invasion of Ukraine for the Global South
Jan 2014 – Dec 2016
The Impact of China–Russia Partnership on Stability in East Asia
The Impact of China–Russia Partnership on Stability in East Asia
Jan 2013 –
Political Culture in Unrecognized States
Political Culture in Unrecognized States
Jun 2011 – Jan 2017
Russian and Caspian Energy Developments (Russcasp)
Russian and Caspian Energy Developments (Russcasp)
Tuesday, 12 Feb 2019
What Do the Afghan Peace Talks in Moscow Mean?
What Do the Afghan Peace Talks in Moscow Mean?
Monday, 11 Feb 2019
Russia Is Set to Support Maduro to the Bitter End
Russia Is Set to Support Maduro to the Bitter End
Monday, 24 Sept 2018
Four Setbacks and a Tragedy in Russia's Syria Intervention
Four Setbacks and a Tragedy in Russia's Syria Intervention
Wednesday, 20 Jun 2018
Russia Celebrates the Football Fiesta, but the Hangover Will Hit Hard
Russia Celebrates the Football Fiesta, but the Hangover Will Hit Hard
Monday, 7 May 2018
The Moscow–Washington Hotline Worked – This Time Around
The Moscow–Washington Hotline Worked – This Time Around
Wednesday, 7 Mar 2018
Afghanistan – a new chapter in the Great Game?
Afghanistan – a new chapter in the Great Game?
Friday, 2 Mar 2018
Putin Brags about Missiles and Remains Mum about Mercenaries
Putin Brags about Missiles and Remains Mum about Mercenaries
Tuesday, 23 Jan 2018
Putin's "Victory" in Syria has Unraveled Fast
Putin's "Victory" in Syria has Unraveled Fast
Monday, 29 May 2017
Turkey’s Turn Toward Russia
Turkey’s Turn Toward Russia
Thursday, 2 Mar 2017
Remembering Boris Nemtsov – and Reflecting upon Russian History
Remembering Boris Nemtsov – and Reflecting upon Russian History
Wednesday, 15 Feb 2017
The Munich Security Conference Focuses on Russia - and Reflects on Putin's Speech 10 Years Ago
The Munich Security Conference Focuses on Russia - and Reflects on Putin's Speech 10 Years Ago
Friday, 11 Nov 2016
What This Election Means for US Foreign Policy
What This Election Means for US Foreign Policy
Friday, 2 Sept 2016
Russia Underperforms at Pivoting
Russia Underperforms at Pivoting
Thursday, 30 Jun 2016
Putin's Trip to Beijing Yields few Fruits, if any
Putin's Trip to Beijing Yields few Fruits, if any
Monday, 6 Jun 2016
Russia is showing uncharacteristic prudence - Why, and will it last?
Russia is showing uncharacteristic prudence - Why, and will it last?
Friday, 22 Apr 2016
The Precarious China-Russia Partnership Erodes Security in East Asia
The Precarious China-Russia Partnership Erodes Security in East Asia
Thursday, 25 Feb 2016
Ceasefire as a Fig Leaf for Carnage and Confusion
Ceasefire as a Fig Leaf for Carnage and Confusion
Friday, 8 Jan 2016
Unfriended: How Russia's Syria Quagmire is Costing it Middle Eastern Allies
Unfriended: How Russia's Syria Quagmire is Costing it Middle Eastern Allies
Tuesday, 5 Jan 2016
Russian Strategy Seeks to Defy Economic Decline with Military Bravado
Russian Strategy Seeks to Defy Economic Decline with Military Bravado
Thursday, 26 Nov 2015
Russia Breaks the Partnership with Turkey – but Builds a New One with Iran
Russia Breaks the Partnership with Turkey – but Builds a New One with Iran
Recorded event
The internal drivers of Russian policy toward Europe
The internal drivers of Russian policy toward Europe
Recorded event
The struggle for influence between Russia and the EU
The struggle for influence between Russia and the EU
Recorded event
Unpacking Russian Disinformation and Propaganda on Ukraine
Unpacking Russian Disinformation and Propaganda on Ukraine
Recorded event
Managing Europe's Long-Term Relations with Russia
Managing Europe's Long-Term Relations with Russia
Recorded event
Is There an End to the War in Ukraine?
Is There an End to the War in Ukraine?
Recorded event
Climate Change, Conflict and Russia's War on Ukraine: Consequences for Global Food Security
Climate Change, Conflict and Russia's War on Ukraine: Consequences for Global Food Security
Recorded event
One Year after Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine – Geopolitical Impacts for Europe, the Middle East and Sahel
One Year after Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine – Geopolitical Impacts for Europe, the Middle East and Sahel
Recorded event
The Global Competition for AI Technology Dominance
The Global Competition for AI Technology Dominance
Recorded event
War in Ukraine and the Fight for Democracy in Belarus
War in Ukraine and the Fight for Democracy in Belarus
Recorded event
A New Chapter in the Syrian War: The Shifting Agendas of Turkey and Russia
A New Chapter in the Syrian War: The Shifting Agendas of Turkey and Russia
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