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PRIO at Arendalsuka 10–13 Aug 2026

Arendalsuka is an annual Norwegian political festival that brings together politicians, journalists, policy makers, aid organisations, civil society and the private sector.

Event

Monday, 10 Aug 2026 14:00–14:45 UTC+02

Arendalsuka. Photo: Getty images/Robert Alexander

Navigating the new world order. Are we in a middle power moment?

Global power is shifting fast. As traditional alliances strain, are smaller nations gaining influence – or being squeezed out? What does this moment mean for nations like Norway?

Place: Kambuzi, Nedre Tyholmsvei 7b, Arendal, Norway

Time: 10 Aug 2026 14:00–14:45 UTC+02

Online: Streaming available

Event

10–12 Aug 2026

Arendal. Photo: Getty images/James D. Morgan

PRIO at Arendalsuka 2026

PRIO will host events on navigating the new world order, total preparedness and peace diplomacy at this year's Arendalsuka festival.

Place: Kambuzi, Nedre Tyholmsvei 7b, Arendal, Norway

Time: 10–12 Aug 2026

Online: Streaming available

Event

Wednesday, 12 Aug 2026 10:00–10:45 UTC+02

Arendalsuka Warning sirens on a pole. Photo: Getty images Douglas Sacha

Verdens første debatt om beredskapsetikk! Prioriteringer i den norske beredskapspolitikken

I Totalberedskapsmeldingen lover norske myndigheter å styrke beredskapen for nasjonale kriser som krig, pandemi og naturkatastrofer. Men det foreligger ikke noe rammeverk for hvordan disse skal prioriteres opp mot hverandre.

Place: Kambuzi, Nedre Tyholmsvei 7b, Arendal, Norway

Time: 12 Aug 2026 10:00–10:45 UTC+02

Online: Streaming available

Event

Wednesday, 12 Aug 2026 14:00–14:45 UTC+02

Arendalsuka. Photo: Getty images/hxdbzxy

Fredsdiplomati - hva nå?

Norsk fredsdiplomati er i hardt vær. Etter Oslo-prosessens triste endelikt, selveste gallionsfiguren for ‘den norske modellen’, stilles spørsmål ved alt fra toppdiplomaters retningssans til fredsorganisasjoners tause tautrekking.

Place: Kambuzi, Nedre Tyholmsvei 7b, Arendal, Norway

Time: 12 Aug 2026 14:00–14:45 UTC+02

Online: Streaming available

Event

20–26 Sep 2026

Writing retreat in Aegina, Greece. Photo: Georgina Berry / PRIO

PRIO Writing Retreat 2026 in Aegina, Greece

In a hectic work environment, sometimes it's hard just to take a deep breath, focus, and think. The PRIO Writing Retreat combines writing sessions with group discussions and one-on-one coaching.

Place: Kavos Bay Hotel, Aegina, Greece

Time: 20–26 Sep 2026

Online: Streaming available

Latest recordings

Recorded event

Tuesday, 9 Jun 2026 09:00–10:30 UTC+02

A protestor holds up a sign during a rally in Spain for the end to the war in Palestine. Photo: Getty Images

Global conflict data release: A dangerous resurgence of war

Join us for the launch of PRIO’s annual global conflict overview, Conflict Trends: A Global Overview, 1946–2025.

Recorded event

Friday, 22 May 2026 10:15–11:45 UTC+02

PRIO's European Security Week . Illustration: CC

International security and the contribution of critical approaches to security and technology 

Critical approaches broaden security debates beyond militaristic narratives us to understand security dynamics.

Recorded event

Friday, 22 May 2026 09:00–10:00 UTC+02

European Security Week. Illustration: Canva

The internal drivers of Russian policy toward Europe

Russia’s increasingly repressive domestic politics, economic constraints, elite competition, and isolation shape its foreign policy toward Europe.

Recorded event

Thursday, 21 May 2026 10:45–12:15 UTC+02

European Security Week. Illustration: Canva

The struggle for influence between Russia and the EU

Russia’s war against Ukraine has intensified its wider struggle with the EU over political influence, norms, and visions of order across Europe.

Recorded event

Thursday, 21 May 2026 09:00–10:30 UTC+02

European Security Week. Illustration: Canva

Cognitive threats and democratic resilience 

A discussion on how states and other actors use information and psychological tools to gain influence, and what democracies can do in response.  

Recorded event

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 10:45–12:15 UTC+02

European Security Week. Illustration: Canva

Rethinking European security: technology, energy and diplomacy

A discussion on the strategic choices being made by European leaders and how they are remaking European security. 

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